Soundproofing vs. Sound Deadening vs. Acoustic Treatment!

Dive deep into the world of sound with our guide on soundproofing, sound deadening, noise absorption, and acoustic treatment. 🎧 We're breaking down the differences and sharing practical tips to help you dial in the perfect vibes for your space.
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🔊 Want to keep the outside world at bay? Learn the ins and outs of soundproofing. Looking for that sweet spot between cozy and clear? Sound deadening might be your jam. Got a case of echoey room blues? Enter noise absorption. And for the cherry on top, discover how acoustic treatment can fine-tune your space like a pro.
Whether you're a music lover, content creator, or just want a chill space, we've got your back. Tune in for the lowdown on acoustics, tips to amp up your audio game, and create a setup that's music to your ears. 🚀 Don't miss out - hit play now and level up your sound game!
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[@soundproofguide]

Links to ALL products I recommend in the description of this video!

[@leewatson6959]

Thanks for the Info, I assumed I was wanting soundproofing but I,m really wanting Sound deadening/damping. I want to make my living space sound like a cinema or carpet shop, haha. something cosy about the lack of echo. I've got plans for heavy curtains for the wall behind the sofa and a think carpet.

[@coachphill5076]

I just want to keep sound from leaving my room

[@mzkeekos]

Mine is the opposite

[@SpoogPuff]

That’s expensive.

[@mr.twogoobs]

Well articulated, will put these to use

[@neofish6048]

Thanks so much dude, your videos have been exactly what I needed to figure out my projects!

[@soundproofguide]

Glad I could help!

[@mattiabonafini4026]

I have to ask ... was the recording of the video always made with the same microphone? When the panels are not present, it sounds like the recording is made from the camera and obviously the rest is made with the lavalier microphone.... not trying to provoke. Just very curios to understand the difference. Thanks for the video.

[@Official360]

That's the same thing I was curious about. When he removed the panels I think he took off his mic to properly demonstrate the sound bouncing off the wall. At least thats what it sounds like.

[@glennclarke9442]

Thank you. Really good explanations.

[@AdaLollA]

0 dislikes after half a year. thats when i knew this was the video i was looking for (:

[@remnant92]

thank you very much for a very informative video.

[@Giggles8283]

How do i keep sound from coming out or reduce sound from coming out i want to blast my music without bothering others

[@caidNL]

Do you have any experience with things like 9-18 mm of felt on an entire wall in order to both improve soundproofing and sound deadening? Or like cork mats to cover a wall with? Im working from home a lot and want to not annoy my wife, I've replaced the door with a very heavy sound proofing door that drops a soft double layer at the bottom when closing the door but i fear the wall is the weak point now + theres hardly any acoustic treatment

[@douglashero3261]

Why always recommending an inch of drywall or thin layer of vinyl? Recommend 6 inches of solid concrete and 4 inches of brick 🧱.

[@ByCoreyLaury]

Can I use a nail gun to put a sheet of mass loaded vinyl over my wall?

[@trinapenno6554]

What should I use to block loud traffic noise?

[@eik00072]

Say I gather a huge amount of empty cans and screwed them to the wall what effect would that have? I'm thinking #10 coffee cans, maybe lined with some kind of foam. My thinking goes , no angles to reflect so it should be quiet. I don't think it would help much for out side the room sourced sounds.

[@mojito6629]

@soundproofguide I was saving money in my plan to soundproofing my room to be used as a one man musician's music studio (control room, vocal booth and etc.). Suddenly, before my saving was enough, my next wall neighbor started his semi outdoor café business (which including loud music and karaoke etc. everyday) on his front yard-garage area which shared same roof and only separated by a brick wall with/to my said room, so now it's become very noisy all the time, and to make it short, there's nothing I can do to stop him doing the business. Now, my question is, (I know even if it's still possible, it would be harder and more expensive for me, but) "Is it really still possible to make my room as soundproofed as maximum to be quiet enough as a studio, or how much is the possibility for me to still use my room, build the effective soundproof etc., for that purpose? (sorry for my bad English)

[@soundproofguide]

Great question, it’s possible to build a soundproof room for a studio but I’m not sure it would be super effective if there’s karaoke going on. If it’s just a cafe then it might be possible to have effective soundproofing. But since it’s for a home studio, it’s an uphill battle. All these methods are effective at noise reduction but will not eliminate 100% of the noise if you’re needing it to be “silent” for your home studio.

[@aljustiet]

Thank you!

[@maticsorn2784]

So i have a very powerful hifi system and the subwoofer is annoying my sister in the next room and i would like to reduce the noise

[@johnfoster445]

Have you ever tried to soundproof your washer or dryer? Those are the noisiest appliances in my house. I would like to see a video about that

[@soundproofguide]

Here’s a video about that! Washing Machine Vibration & Shaking Solution! kzbin.info/www/bejne/maqve5-LbZuGhqM

[@M.lizz1]

It's the vibration that is the WORST. Is there something to cover the bottom of the machine rather than inserting some pad??

[@nema151]

I want to be able to use my saw at midnight without waking the neighbors.

[@soundproofguide]

You’ll definitely need some soundproofing. But also deadening the noise of the loud saw will benefit you!

[@JaBlanche]

I live in a townhouse. I hear my neighbours walking around 24/7. How can I stop this?

[@M.lizz1]

Do you also live near a busy street?

[@JaBlanche]

@@M.lizz1 I do. Not too loud though. However, the fact that I hear them walking all over the place is annoying as hell and will sell this house so it can be someone else's problem unfortunately.

[@Lloyd.B.]

What would be the best stuff to put on the insides of a mini split condenser unit case? Sound deadening stuff for cars I imagine?..

[@soundproofguide]

It would definitely help with the vibration noise.

[@Lloyd.B.]

@@soundproofguide I wonder if it's safe to use that butyl sticky pad stuff for cars direct on the compressor?.. It'd be far cheaper probably.

[@anyamunoz3669]

How do I sound proof my apartment? Specifically the bedroom wall.

[@douglashero3261]

To stop sound from leaving your apartment or coming in from your neighbors you need a very heavy wall 2 wall that doesn’t touch the existing wall. Double heavy walls that are isolated from each other is top solution. You could open the offending wall fill it with heavy insulation. You can put back the drywall add a vinyl layer the a 2nd layer of dry wall. You could add brick on the inside of your apartment on top of that you could then hang thick Turkish rugs on top of that.

[@smokyPaprika]

Waiting on his guide on soundproofing a baby. Step 0: remove baby?? Step 1: budget solutions- MIL, sister, grannie, neighbors Step 2: Costly solutions- babysitters etc Step 3: DIY solutions- soundproof crib/food/clothes/room, plugins (pacifiers), etc

[@soundproofguide]

🤣👏

[@aeliphmassey1284]

Will acoustic panels reduce noise coming into my room?

[@soundproofguide]

No, it won’t help very much for that. It’s basically to absorb the noise within the room.

[@aeliphmassey1284]

@@soundproofguide Thank you

[@paulblanco726]

i have a double pane window with gas between each pane, it does have helped in sound proofing but its not enough to block sounds like my neighbors, i live in a house built with block walls so no wood or Sheetrock walls, didn't knew about that mass loaded vinyl, i suppose ill start saving for it and some extra drywall, i wouldn't mind loosing a few centimeters from my room in exchange for some extra quietness

[@harvir6167]

So acoustic panels alone will help lower the noise coming from my room right.

[@soundproofguide]

Yes but you have to fully cover walls to get noticeable results. If you have echo however, filing the walls at least 20% will reduce enough of the echo to make the room less noisy.

[@4DD1K]

Awesome vids but could you make one explaining how to soundproof my ceiling from the apartment above mine. Their floor boards are very old and extremely creaky, beyond what youd expect. Theres no noise proofing between the floor and the celing. The proximity of the my ceiling and their floor seems like 2 inches max because of how loud every single step and item falling sounds. The Landlord wont do anytning about, not even carpeting. Whats a cheap and effective DIY i can do for this super annoying problem?

[@vicariousjohnson9823]

You cant, unless you can tear the ceiling apart and add more mas between the floor above and your ceiling.