Havelock Wool acoustic panels vs fiberglass/Rockwool


I have recently found a company offering sheep's wool rigid acoustic panels, (https://havelockwool.com) Havelock Wool Company,  and am considering using them vs the the standard fiberglass/rockwool rigid panels for my DIY wall/ceiling absorbers for my new listening room. 

  The wool would seem to be safer at a casual glance and wool is supposed to be a superior sound absorber I believe.  The cost is a little more, but it is not terribly more expensive.

  I would be interested in others opinions on this approach.

Michael

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Interesting, and no @ditusa , it is not rock wool. It looks like it could get a little spendy though.

I used Rockwool panels when I put my audio room together.  Had I known about this wool based product I suspect I would have gone with it instead given its superior performance (if their data is accurate)  Price does not seem that unreasonable--less than $200 for six 2inch 2x4 panels.  

Nice find!

(where are they getting all those sheep???????)

@ditusa 

Nothing new a new name for Rockwool insulation. smiley

Mike

 No this stuff is made from sheep wool. Much safer on your lungs and it’s aciloustic properties are better than any synthetic product I am aware of, though not night and day. The safety factor is my biggest reason for even considering it, but cost must be considered. Joe much is your health worth though.

  The cost is not astronomically higher and it looks like Lowes and Home Depot may be offering it soon. Not sure if that scale of economy will lessen delivered costs though. Have to wait and see if that might sway anyone.

 

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Another option is recycled denim/cotton like echo verb or soundproof cow. Moo.

In theory broad band panels are generally more effective. You may want to experiment doubling them up or have them offset from the wall/ceiling to maximize midrange absorption.  

They even have a van insulating kit for those of us still selling speakers out the back of a van. 

They even have a van insulating kit for those of us still selling speakers out the back of a van. 

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@ditusa 

I am not attempting to reinvent the wheel, just add a little bit of room reflection control to a lively space as safely as possible.  Dennis has his followers, as do many acoustic gurus.  

Is there a concern about the rockwool or other insulation being breathed in?  Are you not double covering the panels?  I used white batting and then guilford of Maine for my first reflections.  I can't see any insulation particles making its way through two layers of thick fabric.  What is the concern here?  Should I be concerned as my room probably has hundreds of pounds of insulation in here lol.  The way I understand it, is unless the panels are disturbed or aren't covered, there is no real risk?  I do like the fact that this isn't some synthetic stuff though made in a factory