GIK ACOUSTICS EUROPE LTD

What GIK ACOUSTICS EUROPE LTD does

GIK Acoustics Europe Ltd is a UK-based, privately held manufacturer of acoustic treatment products sold primarily direct-to-consumer through a localized European e-commerce storefront. The company designs and makes fabric-wrapped acoustic panels, bass traps, diffusers, portable vocal booths, and pre-configured room kits, with core proprietary technology centered on its patented FlexRange® adjustable absorption system and a broader catalog of registered product lines (TriTrap™, Amplitude™, SlatFusor™, Scopus™, GridFusor™, DecoShape™, TurboTrap™). Products are built-to-order in 5–15 working days at the company's UK headquarters in Bradford and at a wholly-owned manufacturing facility in Kielce, Poland, the latter enabling no-customs-fee fulfillment across the EU.

All products are independently tested at the University of Salford under BS EN ISO 354:2003 standards and constructed with GREENGUARD-certified, low-VOC materials wrapped in premium Camira Cara fabrics. GIK generates revenue through one-time hardware sales at price points ranging from approximately €70.95 for entry-level panels to over €900 for room kits and €250+ for premium diffusers, supplemented by paid on-site acoustic measurement services delivered through partner Room Sonics. Free acoustic consultation, a Roomle-powered 3D room visualizer, and an extensive content marketing funnel drive customer acquisition.

The customer base spans music studios, home theater, hi-fi listening rooms, corporate conference spaces, houses of worship, and hospitality venues, with named brand endorsements from Rupert Neve Designs, Abbey Road Institute, PMC, Genelec, Sonos, Sound On Sound, and Tape Op. The company operates localized storefronts across the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Poland with native language and currency support, and ships globally via parcel carriers and freight.

Name

GIK ACOUSTICS EUROPE LTD

Legal name

GIK Acoustics Europe Ltd

Website

https://gikacoustics.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Short description

GIK Acoustics Europe Ltd designs and manufactures made-to-order acoustic treatment products — panels, bass traps, diffusers, and room kits — for music studios, home theaters, hi-fi rooms, and commercial spaces, selling direct-to-consumer across the UK and EU.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Acoustic Treatment Products

NAICS

Musical Instrument and Supplies Retailers (459140)

SIC

Household Audio & Video Equipment (3651)

akta.pro primary industry

Pro Audio & Recording Equipment Retail (MI-adjacent) (CRALAEAC)

Keywords

• Acoustic treatment products
• Acoustic absorption panels
• Bass traps diffusers
• Studio acoustics solutions
• Room acoustics manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Bradford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Acoustic Treatment Products: Direct sale of made-to-order acoustic panels, bass traps, diffusers, vocal booths, and accessories through e-commerce. Products are manufactured to customer specifications (size, color, finish) with build times of 5-15 working days. Revenue is generated from one-time product purchases with varying price points based on product type, size, and customization options.
2. Professional Consulting Services: Paid on-site acoustic measurement and evaluation services delivered through partner Room Sonics. Includes full acoustic measurement, speaker/subwoofer optimization, and tailored treatment designs. Priced from £595 in UK and from €300 in EU.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

GIK Acoustics Europe Ltd designs, manufactures, and sells acoustic treatment products — including broadband absorption panels, corner and tuned-membrane bass traps, quadratic-residue and polycylindrical diffusers, portable vocal booths, and pre-configured room kits — sold direct via gikacoustics.net and through dealers to studios, home theaters, hi-fi rooms, offices, houses of worship, and hospitality venues in Europe.

Product overview

GIK Acoustics Europe is a manufacturer of professional acoustic treatment products organized into six main categories: Acoustic Panels (including Classic, FlexRange®, Amplitude™, SlatFusor™, DecoShape™, and Acoustic Art Panels), Bass Traps (TriTrap™, FlexRange®, Amplitude™, TurboTrap™, Soffit, Scopus™ Membrane, and SlatFusor™ variants), Diffusers (Q11D, Q7D Quadratic Residue, Gotham Primitive Root, PolyFusor™, SlatFusor™ Polycylindrical, and GridFusor™), Gobos/Booths/Shields (PIB Portable Vocal Screen, PIB™ Vocal Booth Pro, ScreenPanel, FreeStand panels, and GoboBlocks), Room Kits (pre-configured treatment bundles), and Accessories (ceiling cloud brackets, panel stands, French cleats, and sample swatches). All products feature patented FlexRange Technology enabling adjustable absorption characteristics and are tested at the University of Salford following BS EN ISO 354:2003 standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• NRC rating of 1.05 (vs. 0.4 for typical foam products)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Room SonicscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAuthorized GIK acoustic engineer partner providing on-site measurement and room evaluation services in the UK market. Room Sonics engineers visit customer locations to measure acoustic behavior, optimize speaker and subwoofer setup, and create tailored treatment plans using GIK products. Service priced from £595 including full measurement, evaluation, and follow-up report with GIK custom designs.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform hosting the GIK Acoustics Europe online store. Shopify provides the technical infrastructure enabling the Services, including personal information processing, payment processing, and store functionality. GIK Acoustics Europe operates as a merchant on the Shopify platform.
• University of SalfordcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent acoustic testing partner where every GIK product is tested following BS EN ISO 354:2003 standards. The University of Salford's world-renowned acoustic research facility provides transparent, scientifically validated performance data for all GIK products, driving R&D and product development.
• CamiracoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerPremium acoustic fabric supplier providing Camira Cara fabric as the standard covering for all GIK products. Camira Cara offers premium aesthetic quality similar to Guilford of Maine FR701 with richer tactile feel and 20+ color options.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Foam Factory: US-based foam products manufacturer and retailer offering low-cost acoustic foam and bespoke foam products. Competes with GIK primarily on price-point foam alternatives rather than premium panels; regional to North America.

Direct peers

• ATS Acoustics: US-based direct-to-consumer manufacturer of fabric-wrapped acoustic panels and bass traps. Direct competitor with a similar e-commerce, made-to-order model serving studios and home customers.
• Vicoustic: Portuguese manufacturer of premium acoustic treatment panels, bass traps, and diffusers for studios, home theaters, and architectural spaces. Directly comparable product line, premium positioning, and European footprint mirror GIK's go-to-market.
• Primacoustic: Canadian manufacturer of acoustic panels, bass traps, and diffusers widely used in recording studios and home theaters. Direct peer offering a comparable product range with similar studio-industry customer focus.
• Artnovion: Portuguese acoustic treatment manufacturer offering absorption panels, bass traps, and diffusers with strong design-led positioning. Direct competitor in the European premium acoustic treatment market with overlapping customer segments in studios and high-end home installations.

Broad incumbents

• Acoustical Solutions: US-based broad-line acoustic products distributor and manufacturer offering panels, baffles, and noise control products across commercial and residential segments. Overlaps with GIK in studios and listening rooms but extends further into industrial noise control.
• RPG Acoustical Systems: Established manufacturer of acoustic diffusers and absorption products serving recording studios, broadcast facilities, and architectural projects. Comparable in diffuser/absorption category but operates primarily through commercial project channels.
• Auralex Acoustics: Larger, established US-based acoustic treatment brand with a broad portfolio spanning foam and panel products for studios, home theaters, and commercial spaces. Comparable in category but wider portfolio and broader price-point coverage than GIK.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@GIKAcousticsLLC
• Facebookfacebook.com/GIKAcoustics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gikacoustics
• Instagraminstagram.com/gikacoustics

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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