Basketball halls are typically large indoor spaces featuring high ceilings and hard reflective surfaces, such as wooden floors and glass walls. These characteristics often cause echoes and reverberation, impairing speech clarity and music playback quality. Acoustic treatment using sound-absorbing panels is essential for optimizing auditory conditions. Wooden acoustic panels demonstrate strong compatibility with basketball hall acoustic design for the following reasons:

1. Broad Sound Absorption Frequency Range

Wooden sound-absorbing panels typically utilize porous structures (e.g., perforations, slotted holes, or slats types) to effectively absorb mid-to-high-frequency sound waves (500–4000 Hz).  This aligns with the primary noise sources in basketball halls, such as ball impacts on the floor, crowd cheers, and footsteps.  By optimizing aperture size and spacing, low-frequency absorption (below 250 Hz) can also be enhanced, minimizing echoes and reverberation.

2. Reverberation Time Control

Basketball halls require precise reverberation time control (typically 1.5–2.5 seconds) to prevent sound distortion that could affect referee decisions and spectator experience. Wooden sound-absorbing panels allow fine-tuned absorption adjustment through variations in thickness, density, and installation area, meeting venue-specific acoustic needs.

3. Uniform Sound Field Distribution

Strategically placed on walls, ceilings, or behind spectator areas, these panels create even sound absorption surfaces. This reduces sound focusing and dead zones, ensuring balanced sound pressure levels across the entire space.

4. Lightweight & Easy Installation

Lightweight construction simplifies wall or ceiling mounting—especially advantageous in large venues like basketball halls, shortening construction timelines and minimizing structural load.

5. Impact Resistance

Wooden sound-absorbing panels must withstand physical stress from ball impacts and equipment handling. High-quality wooden acoustic panels (high-density fiberboard) feature wear-resistant surfaces (e.g., UV coatings) to enhance durability and longevity.

6. Fire Safety & Environmental Compliance

Wooden sound-absorbing panels meeting China’s Class B1 fire rating (via flame-retardant treatment) fulfill public building safety codes. E0 environmental certifications ensure low formaldehyde emissions, thereby safeguarding the health of athletes and spectators.

7. Aesthetic Versatility

Available in a diverse range of colors, textures, and designs (e.g., flat or carved patterns), wooden sound-absorbing panels seamlessly integrate with modern, industrial, or sports-themed interiors, enhancing the spatial aesthetics.

Conclusion

Wooden acoustic panels are a proven solution for reducing excess sound energy, echoes, and reverberation in sports venues. Their installation in basketball halls significantly improves speech intelligibility, ensuring clear announcements, commentary, and music playback.