SilentDoor Rw® vs SilentDoor Rw® Essentials: Which Acoustic Doorset Is Right for Your Project?
When specifying an acoustic doorset, one of the biggest considerations is balancing performance, lead time and flexibility.
At SilentDoor Rw®, we offer two distinct solutions designed to meet different project requirements:
- SilentDoor Rw® – Our fully bespoke acoustic doorset range.
- SilentDoor Rw® Essentials – Our stocked, rapid-delivery acoustic doorset for projects where time is critical.
Both are manufactured to the same high standards, but each serves a different purpose.
SilentDoor Rw® – Bespoke Without Compromise
The SilentDoor Rw® range is designed for projects that require complete flexibility.
Available in acoustic ratings from 40dB to 60dB Rw, every doorset is manufactured to your exact specification, allowing you to choose the size, fire rating, finish, glazing configuration and hardware required for your project.
Whether you're fitting out a recording studio, broadcasting facility, theatre, healthcare building or commercial development, SilentDoor Rw® provides a solution tailored specifically to your requirements.
Key Features
- Acoustic ratings up to 60dB Rw
- Bespoke dimensions
- Single and double doorsets
- Multiple fire ratings available
- Extensive finish options
- Vision panels and hardware options
- Manufactured to order
Because every doorset is custom built, typical lead times are 8–12 weeks.
SilentDoor Rw® Essentials – Skip the Queue
Not every project has the luxury of waiting several weeks for a bespoke doorset. That's why we developed the SilentDoor Rw® Essentials range.
SilentDoor Rw® Essentials offers our most popular acoustic specification as a stocked product, ready for rapid dispatch at a cheaper price point.
The current Essentials model is supplied as:
- 45dB Rw acoustic performance
- FD60S fire rated
- 833 × 2053mm
- Factory-primed finish
- 1–3 working day dispatch
This makes it the ideal solution for fast-track construction projects, refurbishments, replacement doors or programmes where lead times simply can't be extended.
Which One Should You Choose?
Choose SilentDoor Rw® if you need:
- A bespoke size
- Acoustic ratings above 45dB
- Specialist finishes
- Custom glazing or hardware
- A doorset manufactured specifically for your project
Choose SilentDoor Rw® Essentials if you need:
- Fast delivery
- A stocked solution
- Lesser specification
- FD60S fire protection
- A high-quality acoustic doorset without the manufacturing lead time
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | SilentDoor Rw® | SilentDoor Rw® Essentials |
|---|---|---|
| Acoustic Performance | 40–60dB Rw | 45dB Rw |
| Fire Ratings | Multiple options | FD60S |
| Sizes | Bespoke | 833 × 2053mm |
| Finish Options | Extensive | Factory primed |
| Single & Double Doors | Yes | Single |
| Manufactured to Order | Yes | No – Held in Stock |
| Typical Lead Time | 8–12 weeks | 1–3 working days |
SilentDoor Rw® Essentials isn't designed to replace our bespoke range—it complements it.
Many projects require fully customised acoustic doorsets, while others simply need a high-performance solution delivered quickly.
By offering both ranges, SilentDoor Rw® gives architects, contractors and end users the flexibility to choose the right product for the project, whether that's complete customisation or immediate availability.
Need Help Choosing?
If you're unsure which range best suits your project, our technical team can help you select the ideal acoustic doorset based on your acoustic requirements, fire rating, project timescales and budget.
Whether you need a bespoke 60dB acoustic doorset or a stocked 45dB solution ready for dispatch, SilentDoor Rw® has you covered.
