Soundproofing -

[getshorted]

Has anyone tried putting those foam egg carton things that come with most computers (about 1 foot to each side) on thier wall to soundproof their room? I tried this as well as palets of eggs (24 eggs)...

I like the foam much better as it was able to dampen the noise quite effectively from bouncing around. You don't need to cover the entire wall either - you can get away with just putting up about 12 of them or go for the checkered look...

Ideas? Suggestions??

 

[Ethan Winer]

> Has anyone tried putting those foam egg carton things that come with most computers <

That type of foam doesn't work nearly as well as acoustic foam. But even better than foam is rigid fiberglass or products made from rigid fiberglass.

> Ideas? Suggestions?? <

See my Acoustics FAQ:

www.ethanwiner.com/acoustics.html

It's admittedly a lot to read, but it's very thorough and answers questions you haven't even thought to ask yet.

--Ethan

 

[mtrycrafts]

Has anyone tried putting those foam egg carton things that come with most computers (about 1 foot to each side) on thier wall to soundproof their room? I tried this as well as palets of eggs (24 eggs)...

I like the foam much better as it was able to dampen the noise quite effectively from bouncing around. You don't need to cover the entire wall either - you can get away with just putting up about 12 of them or go for the checkered look...

Ideas? Suggestions??

Here is another great resource for you, in house

http://www.audioholics.com/techtips/roomacoustics/index.php