The results impressed Kathy Schleyer immediately. “The effect is unbelievable. The servers can approach and speak to the whole table, instead of one guest at a time. Guests can hold an enjoyable conversation with each other, when before, at a table of 6 people, the two people at opposite ends of the table would have been unable to hear each other without shouting. Before the panels, we could not hear the music in the room if it was full, and we would actually turn it off so it wouldn’t add to the unbearable noise level. Now we actually turn it up to add energy to the room when we deem it appropriate, and we can hear and enjoy the music even when the room is full, yet it doesn’t drown out conversation. The effect was so dramatic, that we actually considered taking some down. But we’ve adjusted! After all, people come to dine and enjoy, not to ‘club’! Visually, the panels look great, and actually look like we added them to make the room look nicer. If people notice them at all, they never even think that they are there to help with the noise level.”