Apartment Noise CUT 50% Wth This Soundproofing Hack!

[@kdniecee48]

Thank you for this video! I suffer from Misophonia noise sensitivity. I ordered a box of putty pads and installed last night on my outlets and is making a tremendous difference with my new neighbors tv/stereo loudness in my townhome.

[@soundproofguide]

I’m happy it helped!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@wla9395]

I’m going to do this when I have my next day off! I was up again most the night because my bedroom wall adjoins my neighbor’s and he plays loud explosive movies and bass-heavy music all night. He’s retired so doesn’t have to be concerned if he gets sleep for work! White noise isn’t helping a whole lot. I did go over a few months ago around 2:30 in the morning and tapped on the front door. The front window was also wide open with even louder volume than I heard from the wall. His wife came to the door (sleeping on the couch, maybe because it’s so loud in the apartment) and said nothing and shut the door when I nicely reminded people need sleep for work, sorry but sure would appreciate it being turned down a bit on a weeknight, etc.. They used to be cordial until I mentioned it. Now just dirty looks. Their upstairs neighbors have called the cops numerous times but (when Noisy Guy was friendlier) he told me he just tells the police the upstairs neighbor is nuts. The management here do nothing. I am looking forward to trying this! :)

[@Leelouster]

​@wla9395 did it work for you? I live in a thin townhouse now and I can't play even light music without my neighbor texting me that I'm too loud 😮‍💨 so I want to try to reduce the sound they are getting lol

[@Adosen86]

I hope nooone else ended up here the same way I did. It’s 2am and I’m at my wits end with all the noise I’m hearing . I can’t afford to move right now rent is absolutely insane. I have a disorder to sound as it is. For months I’ve been dreading someone moving in the unit above me and it’s finally happened. I hear every single noise they make. I hear them talking , walking, breathing, watching tv . ALL OF IT. It’s enough to make me cry tbh. I’m going to try some of this on the weekend . I’m terrified I’m gonna waste money and be in the same position I am now . You should see my bedroom and living room acoustic panels everywhere 😩

[@immimzi]

I feel for you, recently moved to another apartment and it's right on a busy road, it's driving me insane. The reason for moving was because the other place you hear the neighbor at all times, so it's like so disappointing being surrounded by noise all the time again and I cant afford to find another situation....

[@Adosen86]

@@immimzi virtual hugs friend! Try sound proof curtains that may help with the outside noise a little ❤️

[@alfalfa]

@@Adosen86 sorry yal, I had to rent an apt b/c my neighbor loves his muffler bypass and starts it all times of the day, lets it idle for a while also. Let's all move to that car free island in Michigan ha.

[@Adosen86]

@@alfalfa it’s funny you commented on this . I actually just signed the lease to a three bedroom house after endless months of searching! I’m definitely going to pay a lot more but at this point anything is worth having my peace of mind back

[@BoxOfShockolates]

@@Adosen86 I take it that the acoustic panels on your walls didn't help😭

[@ji94552]

Thank you for your idea. My neighbor and I did this (without the soundproof caulking) on our sharing wall. It really cut down the noise level a lot.

[@soundproofguide]

Thank you for sharing!! It seems a lot of people are skeptics of this method.

[@ji94552]

@@soundproofguide We used QuietPutty. I don't know if that makes any difference.

[@ji94552]

It has to be applied on both sides of the wall.

[@mqquresh]

Super helpful bro. I would say this helps reduce the noise by 30%, which is a significant improvement for the cost and effort involved. Thanks.

[@Lughnerson]

Use metal wall plates, not plastic. More dense = less sound vibration. The replacement when you leave can be plastic.

[@DCDura]

How do the foam pads that are used to stop cold air flow in exterior walls on outlet covers do compared to this?

[@ijv5567]

How much does this really work? And is it good for concrete/steel rebar buildings too or just for wood buildings?

[@MyMy-tv7fd]

nice trick. I once had penetrating damp on the brick wall of a toilet in an apartment and I had to lean out of the window and treat the wall with two coats of water repellent (in summer) to make the brick dry out - could not think of a way to take it with me though...

[@soundproofguide]

Thanks! Great trick as well! 😊

[@NiteSaiya]

I'm ultra skeptical about this. I'm an engineer with minor knowledge of how acoustic waves propagate and can't imagine the electrical boxes being the main channels through which noise flows from room to room absent a door or window. My guess is that the acoustic waves in the original room vibrate the walls of that room, then those vibrations pass through the studs and vibrate the walls of the second room, acting as a sort of speaker and creating sound waves in the air of the second room that are similar to the waves in the first room that produced the vibration. This makes me think that acoustic panels in one or both rooms is the best solution. Not insulating the electrical outlets with putty...

[@earthenscience]

From what I've seen, Soundproof Guide's channel often is about shilling Amazon products (they get an affiliate marketing cut.) Sometimes in their videos they make bold claims without providing evidence, such as the claim that gaps in a wall allow 50% of sound through the gaps. My question is how big of a gap, how much surface area is the gap, what shape is the gap, how much surface area is the wall, what type of wall, and what type of sound frequency or frequencies? And more importantly, where is the proof showing any of this? I know the putty in this video was mostly for demonstration purposes, but I found it amusing that the outlet they used in the video was on a non-connected wall. So, muffling the outlet wouldn't have blocked much sound anyway, since it would have just travelled around the non-connected wall. Still, maybe the concept in the video is true, idk. Maybe there is a Mythbusters episode about it? One can hope.

[@itseveryday8600]

I tried playing loud music on my iphone right next to a socket in my bedroom, and I could hear the music coming right through the socket on the other side of the same wall, which has another socket that's located right behind or next to the bedroom wall socket. So I dont know if this putty works because I haven't tried it yet, but I'm certain that the noise does come straight through the sockets. My wall has no insulation inside, so I realized the air is connected from bedroom to living room through the sockets.

[@molar92]

​@@itseveryday8600 did you try it?

[@itseveryday8600]

@@molar92 no, not yet.

[@johnsmolley1941]

@@itseveryday8600 Well known that even a small channel can lead to big transmission. I'm surprised an engineer would be unaware of this. Even small overpressures will generate a lot of transmission when the R is low,

[@CrxAwd]

Use moving blanket as a curtain to insulate windows and outside noise

[@shyHowl]

Any suggestions for blocking a droning sound in an apartment room? I just moving into a new apartment and only my room has a constant droning noise. The sound intensifies when I get closer to the walls. I'm losing my mind. Not even a fan will cover up the noise.

[@nicolew.1987]

My husband & I will be moving into an upstairs apartment with 5 of our kids, ages 2-12. I am nervous about disturbing our neighbor's, as my kids have never lived in an apartment before & are very loud. It is all we can afford, though, so I need as many tips as possible. I have had talks with them about not running, jumping, yelling, dragging toys across the hard floor ... etc, but the reality is that it will take time to break those habits. Hopefully my neighbor is patient & gracious during the adjustment period. I am looking for any way to help dampen the sound other than the obvious ones. Would pool noodles on the walls help much? I have seen people cut them in half & make wall art, and you can get them at dollar tree. I just don't want to waste money on solutions that make minimal impact.

[@13101s]

There are wall panels of all kinds and please get a thick carpet etc. Speaking as someone living below children playing apparently on hard floor without any insulation whatsoever. Any plushy materials, curtains, carpets, etc. absorb a bit of noise, and there are decorative wall panels, too.

[@weird_law]

Great idea! I actually want to do this to block air. I have an old house, and outside air blows in through some of my outlets.

[@exportimport3494]

How can I remove the Boom Boom Sound from the big Speakers in my room.

[@dontspeak__5930]

my walls are so thin that i can hear my neighbors without being loud

[@TeaOfficialChannel]

Does it reduce music noise?

[@naegleriafowleri2230]

Finally a video that is not clickbait damn lol this is a good trick

[@ShockwaveZero]

did it work? did you employ any other soundproofing methods?

[@13101s]

I hear noise from all directions ... I hear people upstairs sweeping their floor, or their dog walking, children running. I hear at one wall that it in the middle of my apartment - so NOT facing the next apartment -- cooking noises, cutlery, chairs on floor. I hear from the other wall behind me and esp. from the corner facing my bathroom, people talking, and their shower and toilet. When the lady next door is in a specific place, I hear every word she is saying. The windows are great, I live with closed windows all the time. I hear walking, and I hear music and people laughing from what must be several apartments away. Hear bass sounds clearly. Soo .... I have little faith, but worth a try, if I ever manager to find that material.

[@pamcampanaro6414]

Did you try it? Any luck? Having the same issue with next door neighbors, shared wall.

[@13101s]

@@pamcampanaro6414 I didn't find the materials, and was too lazy to look further into solutions to fill power outlet spaces, etc. I still hear everything but will be moving end of next month. It is crazy because the windows keep street noise out really well, it's the building inside that transfers everything. I also get smells. There are times when I want to yell at my neighbours upstairs to get a damn rug for the children's playroom.

[@7swordmary567]

A bit confused; Excess (too much) or Access (entry) ❓

[@Tribalking]

How about if none of my sockets face a neighbors wall etc ?

[@FeiChen-u7y]

Hi !! Thanks for sharing the tips! Quick question, will putting this around outlet is a potential fire hazardous ? I know the material is made to insulate fire but just want to double check with you. And also does putting this around the ceiling vent will help ? TIA!

[@FeiChen-u7y]

And also I used duct seal as alternative, i believe there are identical, just that duct seal take more time to roll it into a flat surface as to putty pad.

[@Coportarock]

I moved into a renovated apartment in a former school. I want to "soundproof" the livingroom which is a very large open space that includes the kitchen, hall, and entryway ( approximately 20ft X 25ft with 14ft high ceiling and 2 8ft X 4ft windows ) any suggestions? Decorative Paneling is what I am considering but don't want to go to crazy marking the walls and spending alot of money.

[@tresman91]

I wish you had gotten a reply because I'm in the same situation, facing a road with two huge windows too. What did you end up doing?

[@thestratman7903]

Anybody know how to block noisy kids outside the window?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

[@MrsAnaelimont]

Can you do this for cieling lights

[@soundproofguide]

Yes you can!

[@LouisVigneault-d1h]

Do you have a similar "how to" video for slim LED pocket lights?​@@soundproofguide

[@gatefarms-nigellasativa9391]

So what happens to the sound that comes out from around the door of the rooms

[@frostflower5555]

Putty pads are not cheap in Canada. Would a socket sealer do as well?

[@bernie7384]

Can I use multi purpose putty? I can seem to find in my country

[@BarriosMichelle]

I'm going to try this... tired of hearing my neighbor's 40 min sessions....

[@JMully57]

Did it work for you

[@JamnesiaX]

They hate you

[@georgewirkus]

I'm getting some crazy sound leakage from upstairs. Could I do a similar thing to my light fittings?

[@soundproofguide]

You you can. It's the same concept and I've seen it done before. Let me know how it turns out!!

[@pln255]

So I did this a while back but switched instead to using the putty pads to block up the holes at the back of the box. This would have the added benefit of making the entire box air tight. Curious of your take on my approach

[@soundproofguide]

Yes, that is actually what putty pads are used for, but if you have a finished wall in an apartment then this would be the only way to do it. Plus you can bring the faceplate with you after you buy another cheap one to replace the one you ! :)

[@pln255]

@@soundproofguide whoops sorry for the ambiguity. In my original comment, I actually meant with a finished wall but on the interior of the box

[@tatebraboy336]

@@pln255 I see what you mean and that does block the entire box but I feel like I wouldn’t make much of a difference since the outlet itself is the scapegoat of sound but I am curious if it would actually make any difference myself

[@melissadavis18]

I’m looking this up because of a thing that currently lives above me and constantly makes noise on purpose. Idiot think he’s fooling someone

[@serve2build]

What about vents?

[@AliceAndSammy]

Hello, I have a question that I can’t find any answers for online. I rent a room in a shared apartment and there is a door between my room and my flatmates room. This door is never used, we never open it, but it lets a lot of sound in from the other room. I can clearly hear every word of what my roommate is saying, when he’s talking on the phone. What can I do to soundproof this door? We can use heavier stuff than blankets, because the door is never used. I was thinking of a making a sandwich of isofoam and vinyl and putting that within the doorframe, but the vinyl is pretty expensive. You could reply here in the comments with a quick thought I would really appreciate it! Thank you for you videos.

[@AliceAndSammy]

btw the house has brick walls and I already taped the gaps in the doorcracks with weathertape

[@akivaweil5066]

Can you put a shelf in front? I'm sure if you both did that and kept your clothes and stuff inside it would be soundproof.

[@tatebraboy336]

Call an acoustic engineering expert to come take a look at it themselves you cannot find any better results if they do not charge you an arm and a leg for some advice

[@mountains1233]

Amazing this is what I needed. I know low-frequency motorized noise from a distance is leaking into my house. In addition to this I am curious to know how I would be able to tell where inside the walls there are gaps such as around the door/window frames, or perhaps sagging insulation.

[@luckyjohnson13]

You figure this out?

[@mountains1233]

@@luckyjohnson13 No. We ended up moving.

[@mariad4183]

Awesome! Thank you so much!

[@sevo12t]

Thanks

[@soundproofguide]

You’re welcome!

[@mavwrik4605]

"From a Pro" ? I'm wondering if when you demonstrated your "Hack" to the 46K viewers if you turned off the power before you started pointing around in the electrical box with a metal screwdriver ?? You never mentioned if you had the power turned off. It's always good to share safety tips in these videos. You wouldn't want to be responsible for a viewer getting electrocuted would you ?? Also a smaller exacto type knife would be better. The one you used might cut someones finger off. Do people pay you for these "hacks" ?? Wow.

[@fredericguyon1449]

If a small crack can let 50% of the noise through I am not sure how much improvement this is really provided as obviously the noise will still be asks to pass through the plug holes.

[@soundproofguide]

There’s a solution to this towards the end of the video.

[@fredericguyon1449]

@@soundproofguide thank you for taking the time to answer and sorry I had missed this information in the video. Your video are really great.

[@mamacindyrogofsky495]

​@@fredericguyon1449 is

[@tomas6224]

I just found your channel and watched few videos. I liked it, but it is hard to believe blindly who will help to soundproof and how much. Why you don't buy sound meter? It would improve your videos to a pro level.

[@soundproofguide]

Thanks for watching some of my . I do have a sound meter and use it in multiple vids. :)

[@me4g862]

@@soundproofguide then since you didnt show that here means it didnt work well

[@nowzen4240]

Thank You!

[@_baller]

Put new dry wall in with green glue

[@7Earthsky]

This will do exactly squat for your noise problem...Unless you live next door to a feather.

[@JMully57]

This solved my problem with my loud ass roommate. The noise was coming right through the light switch

[@michaelnash988]

Electrical junction boxes are never installed back to back, they are too deep for that. Especially not on a 2x4 interior wall. Just an fyi. Great videos!

[@tatebraboy336]

You are correct but 2 junction boxes can be installed between a 16 inch on center stud cavity which is how sounds can be transferred between rooms easier (at least from what I have heard lol)

[@ccc3]

Nice tips, but you need to soundproof your mic from your workspace 😄

[@soundproofguide]

I know😫 it’s better now 😊

[@powerWithinUs4055]

We'd be rich. Sell them like that.

[@soundproofguide]

Let’s do it!!!

[@billyraymond9416]

And then when the maint. guy comes to replace your bad outlet he can look at you like you like your stupid. dont ever fill in around the outlet with caulk.

[@Paraz1tul]

Nice video but you should have said 'puddy pad' a few more times as I wasn't sure what type of pad you're using 😅

[@llewellyn56]

I dont think that works. For a big wall. My neighbor so loud.

[@rafk8011]

Buy plugs for your ears, for sleeping and for chilling at home, use headphones when listening to something and keep the plugs.

[@RickyG225]

Great pres sir. Makes perfect sense!

[@soundproofguide]

Thanks!! Works great!

[@theillitistpro]

Excess.

[@Jenee426]

CHILD FREE APARTMENTS

[@dorothysmith3850]

Seriously?!!!!! 😅😅😅

[@jonking7345]

I would expect this kind of info coming from a 17 year old with no knowledge of the world, or how it works. Ridiculous claim

[@romas9426]

Good tip, very long video though with low quality sound. A bit of editing to show the step and narrating it would be much better. Music would help too. All so, make a video about sono pan. I personally build a box inside a room that can be disasamble. As well do a video about of sound demanding blankets. 1 studio blanket = 3 moving blankets, but showing it in a control environment would be a good video.

[@soundproofguide]

Thanks for the feedback! And could you send me pictures of what you’ve done with the Sonopan? [e-mail]

[@ohhimark8028]

can't edit it, gotta get that youtube watch time with 10 minutes of cutting putty

[@reboundkyle8435]

@@ohhimark8028 The video isn’t even ten minutes bro

[@ryansheehan1720]

lolololollollollllol. this isn't going to do shit hahahahahah

[@JMully57]

Solved my problem. The sound was coming right through the light switch lol

[@Brucey69]

Sad that this guy has the most popular soundproofing channel yet he’s advice is not very good

[@soundproofguide]

I’m the most popular soundproofing channel?? News for me!! 🥳🥳 But in all seriousness, let me know if you have a question that I could help you with and I’ll do my best! 😊

[@superlacrosseguy]

This will not help. Please dont try this.

[@soundproofguide]

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[@naegleriafowleri2230]

Where can we can that outlet cover you used? I can’t find it on amazon

[@DeviRani-d1w]

Please reply putting putty pad this it is safe for skin ,eyes or breathing any risk tell me

[@seanwilliams3311]

@soundproof guide Time for you to create this as a premade product.