Sound Proofing Pads

[skkler]

Please feel free to move me to the correct spot if this isnt right place for this, wasnt really sure where to post it, but i am looking to redo my gaming room and was gonna add some sound proofing pads (brick house with hardwood floors echos alot) but i wasnt sure if there was a difference between different pads and if there is whats the dfference?

[Guest]

FYI on terms, these are "sound treatment" or "sound absorbing" pads, which I will call panels from here on out. Totally different from "sound proofing".

 

There is indeed a difference between panel types. Thickness and material correspond directly to performance, as does the number of panels you get and where you place them in the room.

 

In general, prefer thicker panels over thinner if you need to block lower frequencies, and prefer panels made from rock wool or similar materials vs cheap foam. These will look nicer, as well, though you pay a premium for the performance and aesthetics.

[skkler]

9 minutes ago, SSL said:

FYI on terms, these are "sound treatment" or "sound absorbing" pads, which I will call panels from here on out. Totally different from "sound proofing".

 

There is indeed a difference between panel types. Thickness and material correspond directly to performance, as does the number of panels you get and where you place them in the room.

 

In general, prefer thicker panels over thinner if you need to block lower frequencies, and prefer panels made from rock wool or similar materials vs cheap foam. These will look nicer, as well, though you pay a premium for the performance and aesthetics.

alright well I live in a neighborhood where the Noise ordinances  is VERY strict and I would like to be able to do pretty whatever I want without the disturbing anyone around me. what would u suggest I get? cost doesn't matter I just want the best I can get.

[Ahoy Hoy]

2 minutes ago, skkler said:

alright well I live in a neighborhood where the Noise ordinances  is VERY strict and I would like to be able to do pretty whatever I want without the disturbing anyone around me. what would u suggest I get? cost doesn't matter I just want the best I can get.

A new house

[Guest]

6 minutes ago, skkler said:

alright well I live in a neighborhood where the Noise ordinances  is VERY strict and I would like to be able to do pretty whatever I want without the disturbing anyone around me. what would u suggest I get? cost doesn't matter I just want the best I can get.

 

It's not a matter of just "getting" things; sound PROOFING of any kind will require remodeling. To be really effective, you're looking at structural modification. Decoupled walls, room-within-a-room, etc. I've typed up the kind of things that would be involved for an entry-level to moderate sound-proofing treatment before on here. If you're really committed in terms of time and finances, I could probably be compelled to find the post.

 

The main problem is low frequencies; these are hard to block without extensive mechanical decoupling and high-mass barriers. You can say goodbye to having windows, for a start.

[skkler]

Just now, SSL said:

 

It's not a matter of just "getting" things; sound PROOFING of any kind will require remodeling. To be really effective, you're looking at structural modification. Decoupled walls, room-within-a-room, etc. I've typed up the kind of things that would be involved for an entry-level to moderate sound-proofing treatment before on here. If you're really committed in terms of time and finances, I could probably be compelled to find the post.

 

The main problem is low frequencies; these are hard to block without extensive mechanical decoupling and high-mass barriers. You can say goodbye to having windows, for a start.

Yes I am committed plus im in a center room so there are already no windows.

[Guest]

7 minutes ago, skkler said:

Yes I am committed plus im in a center room so there are already no windows.

I will add that if you have bare brick walls in the room you want to isolate, you will still need to deal with that just as you would existing stud walls - that is, find a way to decouple. Also, I am not a contractor or engineer, so I cannot offer guidance on the implementation details of such a project. e.g. if you destroy a load-bearing wall or something it isn't my problem.

 

I also don't really cover floor isolation in the post linked above. There are various solutions for this if you look around online, if it is needed in your situation.