Soundproof Doors - Worth It?

[blcskate]

So I have spent quite a bit of time and money soundproofing the walls in my upcoming home theater. The one area I have not decided on yet is the door. It has to be a double door because of the home builders requirements. I was considering this (bottom of the page shows pictures in the center):

Soundproof Doors, Sound Control Interior Door - Studio 3D

Is this overkill? Should I go for a solid core door at Lowe's and just caulk and seal? Other recommendations?

As a comparison. I have put Roxul in the interior walls, putty and sound seal on all wires and outlets, horizontal hanging system with plywood, green glue, and lastly sound rated drywall. On the wall treatments will be applied later, but those our for different reasons obviously. I need a door that can provide similar levels of STC values. Daughters bedroom is about eight feet away from the theater.

 

[ARES24]

I didn't look at the pricing of the soundproof doors but I will tell you what I tell my customers. Standard 'insulated' doors do wonders for sound. (I have used them to block the sound of sump pumps/furnaces/etc)

If you are more worried about it, get an exterior door. This option works well if you are not too particular with the look. If you are they get pricey, probably like the soundproof ones. A little research with a retailer should do fine for this type of door.

 

[lsiberian]

Certainly.