The Problem

QuietFiber R-Lounge Noise Reduction – Management at the R-Lounge in L.A. installed QuietFiber® noise absorbing material. They had to address the reverberant noise that happened every time a guest opened the patio doors to step outside. Pulsating music from the club hit the massive, hard surface walls and flooring of the outdoor smoking patio. The music would reflect directly towards the venue’s neighbors.

When neighbors began to complain, club owner Bobbie Rahmani sought a noise deadening solution. One that would provide relief to his neighbors, without detracting from the club’s high end décor. The large, reverse “L” shaped smoking deck required soundproofing material that would survive in the outdoor environment. It would also have to be easy to camouflage within the well-appointed patio.

The Solution

Rahmani’s research led him to Acoustiblok. One of their acoustic consultants recommended QuietFiber, a noise absorbing material specifically designed to address reverberant sound. Unlike other sound absorbing products, QuietFiber is designed to be hidden out of sight. It is easily adapted to any décor with a simple wrap in complimentary fabric or upholstery. This is the approach Rahmani chose for his club.

Rahmani purchased ten, 4ft x 6ft Quietfiber panels, enough to cover all of the trouble spots on the patio walls. They covered eight panels in a sleek fabric with a black and white post-modern skyline design. Adding interest to the space without giving away the panel’s soundproofing purpose.

Another panel was ingeniously covered in a blank white canvas and hung on a large section of wall. This provided a backdrop onto which images were projected to create a constantly moving and changing videoscape. No one is the wiser that it serves a dual purpose, both sound absorption and aesthetic interest.

A final panel is hung on a wall directly behind the patio’s elegant outdoor cigar bar. It is concealed in fabric identical to the wall treatment, making it virtually undetectable.

The Results

“We haven’t had any complaints since we hung the panels, and no news is always good news. I did a lot of research to find the right soundproofing product for the space. I found other panels that address reverberant sound, but they were extremely expensive and lacked the customizable look we needed. QuietFiber met all the criteria.”

Lahnie Johnson, president and founder of Acoustiblok, Inc., said that the application of QuietFiber in the R Lounge is a perfect example of the product’s unique versatility when it comes to addressing reverberant sound without interfering with the design aesthetic of the space.

“We launched our QuietFiber material with this type of environment in mind,” Johnson said. “You can’t hang ordinary sound abatement products when addressing solid surface noise issues in well-appointed residences or businesses. Although they serve a functional purpose, they aren’t necessarily going to look good in the space.”