Audiometric booth prices vary by size, sound isolation, accessibility features, and installation requirements. For a starting point, WhisperRoom's six audiology packages range from $8,268.80 to $24,015.05, before freight and additional customization.
But the booth itself is only part of the investment. Delivery, assembly, equipment connections, and site preparation can all affect the final cost.
Here's what you can expect to pay, what drives the price, and how to compare quotes from different manufacturers.
Audiometric Booth Prices: What Should You Expect?
Audiometric booths range from compact enclosures for individual hearing tests to larger spaces designed for more complex clinical applications.
WhisperRoom offers six preconfigured audiology packages with published pricing.
These prices provide a useful benchmark, but comparing booths by price alone can be misleading.
A smaller enclosure may be perfectly suited to one clinic, while another facility needs more interior space, greater sound isolation, or additional accessibility features.
The goal is to find a configuration that meets your testing requirements without paying for features you don't need.
Five Factors That Affect Audiometric Booth Cost
1. Booth Size
Size is one of the biggest factors influencing price.
Larger booths require more wall panels, flooring, ceiling materials, and structural components. They also weigh more, which can affect shipping and handling costs.
For example, WhisperRoom's Audiology Compact has a 4'2" × 4'2" exterior footprint and a published package price of $8,268.80.
The larger Audiology Premium measures 6'2" × 8'2" and costs $17,317.55.
That's a difference of more than $9,000, although the packages also differ in their included features.
Before selecting a size, consider the number of occupants, equipment placement, patient mobility, and available floor space.
If you're unsure which configuration fits your testing procedures, our guide to choosing the right audiology booth walks through the selection process.
2. Sound Isolation Requirements
The level of sound isolation you need also affects cost.
WhisperRoom offers two construction options:
Standard Series (Single-Wall)
A single-wall enclosure designed to provide sound reduction for a range of audiometric applications.
Enhanced Series (Double-Wall)
A double-wall enclosure that provides additional sound isolation at a higher price.
The difference matters because audiometric testing requires sufficiently low background noise for the procedures being performed.
Your requirements depend on the test frequencies, transducers, surrounding noise levels, and applicable testing standards.
For example, occupational hearing conservation testing may need to satisfy OSHA's permissible ambient-noise requirements, while other clinical procedures may be evaluated against ASA/ANSI S3.1.
These requirements cannot be determined from a booth's advertised sound-reduction rating alone.
The most economical booth is one that provides the isolation your testing environment requires, not simply the least expensive enclosure available.
WhisperRoom's Audiology Ultra is the Enhanced Series option among its six audiology packages.
For more information about acoustic performance and clinical features, see our audiometric booth buying guide.
3. Accessibility and Optional Features
Two booths with identical exterior dimensions can have different prices because of the equipment and accessories included.
Common cost considerations include:
Accessibility features: Wider doors, ramps, and compatible floor configurations can support patients with mobility needs. These features should be evaluated against the accessibility requirements applicable to the facility.
Windows: Additional wall windows can improve visibility between clinicians and patients but may increase the configured price.
Equipment connections: Audiometric testing often requires connections between equipment inside and outside the enclosure. Confirm which jack panels and connections are included.
Ventilation: The number of ventilation systems and any noise-control accessories can affect the configuration.
Other options: Height extensions, mobility accessories, and additional acoustic treatments may also change the final price.
WhisperRoom's audiology packages include application-specific features, so not every item represents an additional charge.
For example, the Audiology Basic and Basic Plus share the same exterior footprint, but the Basic Plus includes additional access-related features and has a higher published package price.
When comparing quotes, look closely at what's included rather than treating every similarly sized booth as equivalent.
4. Freight, Delivery, and Installation
This is one of the most easily overlooked parts of an audiometric booth budget.
The advertised price may not include shipping, unloading, moving the components into the building, or assembly.
And audiometric booths are substantial pieces of equipment.
For reference, WhisperRoom lists its Audiology Basic at approximately 1,018 pounds and its Audiology Ultra at approximately 2,373 pounds.
Freight costs depend on shipment weight, destination, and delivery requirements.
A ground-floor clinic with convenient loading access may have a simpler delivery than a facility on an upper floor with limited freight-elevator access.
What about professional installation?
Installation requirements vary by manufacturer.
Some audiometric booth manufacturers recommend or require trained installation crews for particular models. Others offer modular systems designed for faster assembly or relocation.
For example, Eckel Acoustics recommends certified installation for certain audiometric enclosure systems, while also offering preassembled and demountable configurations. IAC Acoustics offers modular audiometric booths designed for efficient installation and relocation.
WhisperRoom booths use modular panels designed for on-site assembly, allowing many customers to assemble their own enclosures.
This can reduce the need for separately contracted installation labor.
However, self-assembly still requires adequate personnel, space, and preparation. Clinics can also arrange installation assistance when preferred.
When comparing manufacturers, ask whether installation labor is included, optional, recommended, or required.
A lower booth price may not mean a lower delivered and installed price.
5. Modular Booth vs. Permanent Construction
Some clinics consider building a dedicated audiometric testing room instead of purchasing a freestanding booth.
The cost comparison extends beyond the initial enclosure.
A permanent room may require acoustic wall construction, specialized doors, ventilation, electrical work, architectural planning, and contractor labor.
Depending on the building, permits and construction downtime may also contribute to the project cost.
A modular booth is assembled within an existing space and can be disassembled and relocated later.
That flexibility can be particularly valuable for leased clinics, growing practices, university programs, and organizations with multiple locations.
WhisperRoom's modular construction also allows certain configurations to be expanded or upgraded as needs change.
A permanent room can be the right choice for a highly customized, long-term installation. A modular booth may offer better flexibility when future relocation or reconfiguration is a possibility.
The decision should account for the full cost of ownership, not just the initial purchase.
What Does an Audiometric Booth Really Cost After Delivery and Installation?
The most useful number is the total project cost, not simply the advertised booth price.
Here's what to account for when building your budget.
Example: Budgeting for an Audiology Basic
Suppose your clinic selects the WhisperRoom Audiology Basic.
Its published package price is $9,598.80.
Your final project budget would be:
$9,598.80 + freight + any additional upgrades + applicable delivery, assembly, and site-preparation costs.
If you assemble the booth yourself, you may avoid a separate installation contractor charge, although you'll still need to account for staff time and the practical requirements of assembly.
If you hire an installation crew, that becomes another project expense.
The exact amount depends on your facility and configuration, which is why an itemized quote matters.
This approach also makes it easier to compare manufacturers fairly.
How to Compare Audiometric Booth Quotes
When requesting prices from different suppliers, ask each one to quote a comparable configuration.
A basic enclosure from one manufacturer may not include the same equipment as a fully configured package from another.
Make sure each quote identifies:
- The enclosure: Exterior and interior dimensions, construction type, and acoustic performance information.
- Included equipment: Ventilation, windows, lighting, equipment connections, and accessibility features.
- Delivery: Freight charges, unloading requirements, and any additional handling costs.
- Installation: Whether assembly is included, optional, or separately billed.
- Site requirements: Electrical connections, floor loading, clearance, and other preparation.
- Warranty and service: Coverage terms, replacement components, and support availability.
It's also worth asking what happens if your clinic relocates.
Can the enclosure be disassembled and reinstalled? Does that require a specialized crew? Are replacement parts available?
Those questions can make a meaningful difference in long-term ownership costs.
What Can Make an Audiometric Booth Quote More Expensive Than Expected?
A few common oversights can change the final budget.
Choosing a booth before confirming the testing requirements. If the enclosure cannot support the required ambient-noise conditions, additional isolation measures or a different configuration may be necessary.
Overlooking accessibility needs. Adding access-related features after selecting the wrong configuration may be more complicated than including them from the beginning.
Underestimating delivery access. Heavy components, narrow hallways, stairs, and limited loading facilities can increase handling requirements.
Assuming installation is included. Some quotes cover only the equipment and freight, while others include assembly services.
Forgetting site preparation. Available ceiling height, floor capacity, ventilation clearance, and electrical access should be evaluated before ordering.
The simplest way to avoid these surprises is to confirm the complete scope before approving the purchase.
Get an Accurate Audiometric Booth Price
Before requesting a quote, have a few details ready: your testing procedures, equipment and transducers, available space, accessibility needs, surrounding noise conditions, and delivery address.
With that information, a supplier can recommend an appropriate configuration and identify the costs beyond the enclosure itself.
WhisperRoom offers six audiology packages with published pricing, from compact single-patient booths to larger double-wall configurations.
You can explore the options through our Audiology application page or configure a booth using the WhisperRoom Booth Builder.
When you're ready, request a quote or contact our team at 1-800-200-8168.
We'll help you understand the configuration, included features, and delivery costs so you can make an informed decision.
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