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Rolled sheet of dark mass loaded vinyl used as a flexible sound barrier

May 11, 2020 SPDude

Mass Loaded Vinyl: How to Choose the Right MLV for Soundproofing

Mass loaded vinyl (MLV) is a flexible, high-mass barrier material used as part of sound-control assemblies. It is commonly considered

August 26, 2019 Mason Clarke

How to Soundproof a Wall

If noise is coming through a wall, the temptation is to buy one product, attach it to the surface and

Solid-core soundproof door with exposed dense core and perimeter sealing

August 13, 2019 SPDude

Soundproof Doors for Homes What to Look For Before You Buy

A practical guide to choosing soundproof doors, from solid-core residential doors to tested acoustic assemblies, including STC ratings, seals, frames and installation.

August 10, 2019 SPDude

How to Buy Soundproof Doors from Alibaba (Step-by-Step Guide)

Are you looking to bypass hefty retail markups and source high-quality soundproof doors directly? Alibaba.com offers a gateway to connect

August 4, 2019 SPDude

To soundproof a door you need to block any gaps letting air and sound in through the door and surrounding frame. Install a pre-assembled soundproof door or you can add mass to the existing door or the door area. And you can also utilize methods that create air pockets between the source of the noise and the room in which the door leads in to.

July 16, 2019 SPDude

HushMat Review: Sound Deadening, Heat Control and Installation

Introduction Imagine driving down the highway, the roar of the asphalt beneath your tires drowning out the music you’re trying

July 14, 2019 SPDude

Kilmat Review 80 Mil Car Sound Deadening Mat Tested

Kilmat is a butyl automotive sound-deadening mat designed to reduce panel vibration in doors, floors, trunks, and other vehicle surfaces. This review covers Kilmat 80 mil, installation, pros, cons, and how it compares with alternatives.

July 11, 2019 SPDude

Dynamat Guide Xtreme SuperLite and ProX Compared

Compare Dynamat Xtreme SuperLite and ProX for car sound deadening including which product to choose, where each works best, and when other Dynamat materials make more sense.

June 16, 2019 SPDude

How do electronic ear muffs work – and some other useful info on them.

Hearing loss is a subtle loss of hearing over time and usually goes unnoticed for many years. This is why

June 9, 2019 SPDude

Dynamat Hoodliner Review for Engine Noise and Heat Control

Review Dynamat Hoodliner for under-hood engine noise and radiant heat control, including current specs, installation, pros and cons, and when to pair it with Dynamat Xtreme.