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Roscoe187

Audiophyte
Hi.

I currently have huge home theatre system setup but now want to soundproof. Only problem is that's its in the lounge room so I don't really want start putting black sound proofing all over my walls otherwise it would look ugly. Any other options that look good as well, I was thinking of buying thick clear acrylic sheets to do DIY double glaze for the windows or is the sound proofing curtains enough?. My walls are insulated not for sound proofing so I think most of the sound is exiting the windows.

Was thinking of Soundproofing; Fabric Wall Tiles are they any good only reason why I choose them as you can choose different colours?


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TheWarrior

TheWarrior

Audioholic Ninja
Hi.

I currently have huge home theatre system setup but now want to soundproof. Only problem is that's its in the lounge room so I don't really want start putting black sound proofing all over my walls otherwise it would look ugly. Any other options that look good as well, I was thinking of buying thick clear acrylic sheets to do DIY double glaze for the windows or is the sound proofing curtains enough?. My walls are insulated not for sound proofing so I think most of the sound is exiting the windows.

Was thinking of Soundproofing; Fabric Wall Tiles are they any good only reason why I choose them as you can choose different colours?


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Just to be clear, sound proofing is the science of keeping all sound contained with in one space. If that is your goal, your needs extend far beyond 'fabric wall tiles', which typically are only used to treat an overly reflective listening room.

The easiest and cheapest solution I am aware of, is to add a second layer of drywall. But those windows will forever be a problem that not even the thickest curtain can tame.

If treatment is your goal, the first question is, whats the problem?
 
lsiberian

lsiberian

Audioholic Overlord
The best sound proofing method is to build a room within a room.
 
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Roscoe187

Audiophyte
Bass travel, I want to keep the bass noise at minimum so neighbours cant hear it or so its at low levels.
 
TheWarrior

TheWarrior

Audioholic Ninja
Then lsiberian's suggestion is just the tip of the iceberg for you then! You have to structurally decouple the room which I am guessing is way more than you were hoping for.
 
WaynePflughaupt

WaynePflughaupt

Audioholic Samurai

Bass travel, I want to keep the bass noise at minimum so neighbours cant hear it or so its at low levels.
That’s pretty difficult to accomplish. It requires special construction – room in a room or staggered-stud, multiple layers of sheetrock, double solid core doors, special A/C considerations etc.

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt
 
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