Im looking to sound proof my apartment so that my 1000watt surround sound won't bother my neighbors. Will this foam work for something around 20ft by 20ft if I buy two or more sets of foam?
805237
It's very good quality soundproofing. As long as it's tightly fastened in place with good adhesive tape. I suggest Ape Tape. It's high quality and made by 3M. Each panel is 1 sq. ft. It comes in a package of 12 covering a total of 12 sq. ft. 20 X 20 is 400 sq. ft. So, you would need 33 and 1/3 packages to cover that much. A rule of acoustics is if 3% of the area is exposed 50% of the noise gets through.
805238
I bought 2 packs and it barely could cover the size of a regular door. It was a waste of money because it would've cost a fortune to cover the area we wanted. Hope this helps.
805239
No. This product is a reflection-absorber, not soundproofing material. For what you are discussing, you will need a different kind of product (essentially, sheets of dense rubber such as Peacemaker). No matter what you do, it's going to cost dearly, and not be particularly effective.
805240
I wasted my money wanting to do the same thing you do. I put these squares up on my wall and it didn't sound proof any sound at all. They don't work.
805241
No, you're going to need mass to do any soundproofing. The foam will only absorb sound inside the room, but there will still be a lot of sound leakage to your neighbors. Hope this helps
805242
Nope. It won't be enough for 20x20. And it's not really soundproofing. It works more for recording music than preventing noise into another room
2179896
I used this for packing items when I moved. I do know that it would be good for insulation of your home if attached over your windows. Do not know about soundproofing or other outdoor noise. I imagine it would help keep some noise out.GOOD LUCK.
879202
I believe it would. I use it to block noise from outside, and the sound of television or music downstairs. It works great for me. You can adjust the sound to be either a higher or deeper sound so I would think it would work to block out a low deep noise. I love it and bring it everywhere I go!
2224094
Unfortunately no. If you are referring to what you "feel" when in your bed and not what you hear, then you're talking about vibrations less than 10 Hz ( cycles/sec). Referring to the mfg. web site... http://www.sorbothane.com/blog/vibration-damping/ You will see that is doesn't damp well below 10 Hz. You would be better off with an open cell Urethane foam sandwich like these... http://www.soundaway.com/TriCore_Rubber_Foam_Pads_s/183.htm Or you could just ask your neighbor to be a little more considerate. Just kidding ;-)
2008909
Sorry, but I don't really know. I plan to try mine for outdoor noises this summer in various locations. It probably will pick up not too distant noises. The times I have used it. It has been inside.
437205
NIKKI, these will help limit the bass from bouncing around your unit but it won't keep the sound out of your unit. For that, you need some serious insulation in the ceiling or walls you share. To really limit how much bass you hear from an adjoining unit is very hard without spending a lot of $$$ , as the low frequencies cause vibration in the structural framing, which tends to amplify the bass vibrations. That's why you also feel the bass in your floor and walls, not just hear it.Insulation will help but it won't eliminate it. Might be cheaper to buy noise canceling headphones or pay for music lessons so the quality of the bass playing improves! Reminds me of "Neighbors" by the Rolling Stones! Good luck!
154554
The product is a thin, light weight foam strip with adhesive on one side. I used it to seal air gaps around the window discharge hose for a portable A/C unit in a bedroom. In my opinion there is not enough mass in the foam to effectively limit sound transmission. Of course, anything would block some sound, but I feel 100% certain that this would not be effective for what you are trying to do.
1324345
It should reduce it but be aware that each panel weighs about 10 lbs.It also depends on a lot of factors. All around dampening or noise reducing products only reduce noise. Blocking all noise and completely soundproofing is best handled by pros and expensive (think recording studios).It also depends on your window and walls. Insulation in the walls or thicker sheetrock reduces noise. Properly sealing Windows does too. I put a panel on two windows closet to an annoying and loud dog behind our house. It sounds better but not as much as I would have liked for the cost. Found out later that these walls are not insulated. It should reduce it but be aware that each panel weighs about 10 lbs.It also depends on a lot of factors. All around dampening or noise reducing products only reduce noise. Blocking all noise and completely soundproofing is best handled by pros and expensive (think recording studios).It also depends on your window and walls. Insulation in the walls or thicker sheetrock reduces noise. Properly sealing Windows does too. I put a panel on two windows closet to an annoying and loud dog behind our house. It sounds better but not as much as I would have liked for the cost. Found out... » Read More It should reduce it but be aware that each panel weighs about 10 lbs.It also depends on a lot of factors. All around dampening or noise reducing products only reduce noise. Blocking all noise and completely soundproofing is best handled by pros and expensive (think recording studios).It also depends on your window and walls. Insulation in the walls or thicker sheetrock reduces noise. Properly sealing Windows does too. I put a panel on two windows closet to an annoying and loud dog behind our house. It sounds better but not as much as I would have liked for the cost. Found out later that these walls are not insulated. « Show Less
810217
This is not the correct solution for that type of problem. If you are trying to soundproof one existing wall then there are many other solutions sandwiching drywall or using mountable sound reduction panels. If you are considering making a sort of open box or actual standing partition to help with some small noise reduction, then something like foam insulation boards (google generator hush box) would be much more practical.
1751019
I'm not sure. I live in a loft style apartment and use it indoors to block the sound from below the staircase.
1806664
No. Basically, you're experiencing the sucky part of apartment living. This is for sound absorption, not soundproofing. Soundproofing is typically done by installing mineral wool or other soundproofing materials in the walls, floors, and ceilings during construction of a unit. Acoustic foam only absorbs and displaces sound waves emanating in a room (e.g. they make an "echoey" room less "echoey"). Sound Proofing = stopping of sound waves, as in moving from room to room like your noisy neighbor. Sound Absorption = absorbs extra sound waves in a particular space. Trust me, there is nothing you can buy on the internet that will fix your noisy neighbor problem. A better solution would be to ask said neighbor to observe more respectable noise levels appropriate for apartment living.
1959737
It works really good. If you like to isolate the sound purchase the comply foam tips.
592637
Yes, it'll work very well to dampen the sound, but it won't actually "soundproof" it. You'll need to get that black "soundproofing" stuff to hang between the insulation and drywall.
185993
I think so. I used it over my foam topper and it all seems fine. I'm a pretty heavy sleeper, and there is no noise that bothers me.
1565913
We didn't have much luck covering the wall. This works great for filling cracks around doors and windows. We were trying to insulate the entire wall system in a 10x20 shed. It would probably reduce the noise but to get the foam to fill the area you are trying to fill may take a couple of bottles. I know for our project it would've taken several bottles. We couldn't get it to spray in layers....it sprayed in streams. The foam expanded and filled cracks and small voids wonderfully. It should reduce sound tho' for sure.
418675
I think it is no problem at all. The foam can bear any kind of heavy speakers.
1555383
I think so, my speakers have 5" cones and easily fit on top of one set of foam, there are four sets per package.