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April 26, 2021 SPDude

Kilmat vs HushMat: Which Car Sound Deadener Is Better?

Compare Kilmat 80 mil vs HushMat Ultra for car sound deadening. See the key differences in thickness, flexibility, coverage, installation, heat tolerance, and overall value.

Mass loaded vinyl rolls, flexible sheets, tiles and recycled rubber sound barriers compared on a workbench

July 9, 2020 SPDude

Best Mass Loaded Vinyl: Top MLV Brands Compared

Compare the best mass loaded vinyl brands for walls, ceilings, floors, and other soundproofing projects, including 1 lb vs 2 lb MLV, DIY difficulty, and when professional help makes sense

Different acoustic foam types including wedge foam, pyramid foam, flat self-adhesive tiles, thick foam panels, and corner bass trap foam for home studios, offices, and everyday rooms.

July 8, 2020 SPDude

Best Acoustic Foam for Home Studios, Offices, and Rooms: Buyer’s Guide

A practical guide to choosing acoustic foam for home studios, offices and other rooms by comparing thickness, shape, coverage, mounting, placement and room use.

Two flexible sound-isolation membrane rolls representing AcoustiBlok Blok16 and Blok32 beside an exposed stud wall

July 7, 2020 SPDude

AcoustiBlok Review: Blok16 vs Blok32, Cost, STC & Uses

AcoustiBlok review covering Blok16 vs Blok32, STC ratings, cost, installation, best uses, pros and cons, and how it compares with conventional mass loaded vinyl.

Roll of mass loaded vinyl beside a residential wall assembly showing how MLV is used as a sound barrier layer within a complete construction system.

July 7, 2020 SPDude

TotalMass MLV Review: Specs, STC Testing, Uses & Limitations

TotalMass is a legitimate mass loaded vinyl (MLV) barrier, but it makes the most sense when you need a thin,

Heavy black mass loaded vinyl roll beside thin pre-cut MLV tiles for an ArrowZoom MLV review

July 7, 2020 SPDude

ArrowZoom MLV Review: 2 lb Roll, Tiles, STC Claims & Uses

ArrowZoom MLV review covering the current 2 lb sheet and tile formats, STC claims, installation requirements, suitable uses and important limitations.

July 7, 2020 SPDude

Mybecca Acoustic Foam Panels Review: Bass Traps, Wedges & Tiles

Company Background Located in Vernon, California, Mybecca has been in the soundproofing business for quite some time and are known

July 7, 2020 SPDude

Siless Acoustic Foam Panels Review: Features, Uses, and Value

Company Background Product Details Sold in packs of 12 for $20-25, Siless Acoustic foam panels are an inch thick and

June 20, 2020 SPDude

Ceilings and Floor Soundproofing – How to do it Best

You might have treated the walls, windows, and doors, but noise can still travel between floors through the ceiling and

June 9, 2020 SPDude

How to reduce the echo in your room

You’ve installed your microphone, workstation and you’re ready to roll with your band or your client, but you’ve forgotten something—walls