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Looking for any suggestions or recommendations for soundproofing companies locally within the Triangle. Specifically, I'm trying to block out the sound from my neighbors home theater (bass) - we're both single family homes, so we're not sharing walls believe it or not
Looking for any suggestions or recommendations for soundproofing companies locally within the Triangle. Specifically, I'm trying to block out the sound from my neighbors home theater (bass) - we're both single family homes, so we're not sharing walls believe it or not
Looking through Google didnt come up with many options, although I could be searching for the wrong thing
Anyone have any suggestions or recommendations on where to look?
Cheers
I would first have a discussion with your neighbors. It is easier for them to make some changes to see if that helps. I am guessing they have placed their subwoofer(s) next to the wall that faces your home. They can try and place it in another part of the room. Also, they do make isolation pads for the subwoofer. One example is the Auralex SubDude.
The extreme is using a product like Quiet Rock (you can get the number for a local dealer on their website) or some other form of isolation, such as double drywall and green glue.
I would first have a discussion with your neighbors. It is easier for them to make some changes to see if that helps. I am guessing they have placed their subwoofer(s) next to the wall that faces your home. They can try and place it in another part of the room. Also, they do make isolation pads for the subwoofer. One example is the Auralex SubDude.
The extreme is using a product like Quiet Rock (you can get the number for a local dealer on their website) or some other form of isolation, such as double drywall and green glue.
Good advise - I've had a quick chat with them about the noise going both ways (I;m conscious that mine does not interfere with them either!), however havent really raised it as an issue with them "formally".
I know that their TV is on the side of their house and facing my living room, whereas my TV is on the BACK of the house - facing the yard. Dont know where the sub is, but quite likely its along that same wall as you say. The idea of buying them an isolation pad is a great one - thanks for that - may be something I'll try and delicately offer if I cant come up with any other solution...
Still interested to see if there's anything I could do from my side - short of putting up new walls !
As you can probably "feel" low frequency noise is harder to attenuate than higher frequencies. The typical solution is to add mass - as in a masonry wall which is probably not practical for you. Anything you can do to decrease the direct contact mechanical contact - like a staggered double stud wall will also help.
RDU has this paper linked from their website for homeowners dealing with aviation related noise - it will give you some ideas on potential remedies. Section 2.4 and then Section 3 are especially good.
I live in Belgium (after living in NC),and here masonry walls are the most common form, with concrete block as the base, followed by brick. Even masonry walls have a hard time with low frequency stuff like home theatres; my brother in law down the street had to use thick insulation pads to keep neighbors from complaining. The problem has to be taken care of at the source (your neighbors theatre room), with bass traps and such. He is legally responsible for this. Sub woofers are from hell and should be banned, in my opinion.
I live in Belgium (after living in NC),and here masonry walls are the most common form, with concrete block as the base, followed by brick. Even masonry walls have a hard time with low frequency stuff like home theatres; my brother in law down the street had to use thick insulation pads to keep neighbors from complaining. The problem has to be taken care of at the source (your neighbors theatre room), with bass traps and such. He is legally responsible for this. Sub woofers are from hell and should be banned, in my opinion.
Subwoofers banned????? That would kill the thrill of the home theater!!!!
Subwoofers banned????? That would kill the thrill of the home theater!!!!
And low volume music too. The nice thing about a good sub is the bass at low (normal) listening volumes.
I'm wondering what the neighbor has for a system or how close the houses are. I have a 500w amp for my sub and with my windows closed I can't rattle my neighbor's windows. We're both on cul de sac 1/4 acre lots. Not close, but not far from each other.
Just keeping this on topic - to be fair, in this instance I dont think my neighbor is aware of the issue currently. He's on a corner lot and I only just moved in - so he hasnt had any neighbors for the last 18 months. Dont want this to sound like I'm complaining about the neighbor as I'm not sure its his fault (yet!)
This music should be played at maximum volume, preferably in a residential location........ thump thump thump
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