r/soundproof

I work in a small office above a chiropractor who uses drop tables (which make a loud banging sound) all day long. I used to be able to zone it out but now my patience is wearing thin. I see clients in person and constantly have to explain what the sound is since it sounds like an auto shop. Is there anything I can do on my end or would it require him installing something in his office?

I redid the whole first floor and moved in, redid fhe ceiling with rockwool and sonopan ans 5/8 drywall. I can still stomping and talking. What do I do… I did more research and I validated I have the decoupling clips but now everything is closed and I moved in. Upstairs will be empty soon so I could touch the floor too instead of ripping my ceiling. Do I redo the ceiling or the second floor or add think rubber and capets?? Which could work the best, I’m getting woken up and can’t sleep at night

Someone bought the fixer-upper next door to our house. The house is about 10-15 ft away from our bedroom windows and they’re doing renovations, lawn work, meetings, etc from 7am to 10pm. I have a toddler, an infant, a husband who works night shift (sleeps during the day, and I try to get all the sleep I can. Does anyone have any sound/bass proofing recommendations or earbuds (that my husband and I) can wear to bed to help reduce the sound?

I own a top floor flat in a Victorian building and as with all of them, the noise insulation is nonexistent.

I renovated a few years back and stupidly didn't think about noise insulation between my living room and my neighbour's kitchen. Mainly because I thought the only way would be to extend/add another wall and reduce the already small space.

My neighbours are really nice and respectful but when they're cooking, the bangs can be quite startling.

I think due to the nature of the layout it's going to be difficult so I was wondering if anyone could recommend someone to look/inspect the layouts and give suggestions if possible?

They seem to be lab-tested and claim 17 STC reduction. However, they are around 400 bucks per curtain, which makes me a bit hesitant to buy them. Does anyone have any experience with them? I'm mostly looking to clock out occasional music coming from the outside.

I’ll be picking up our 2026 Nightshade AWD from the dealership tomorrow. Along with installing a dash cam asap, I’ve also thought about potential cabin noise. We have become spoiled by the quieter Telsa cabin.

Have you soundproofed your Prius? What’s the good, bad, ugly of the process? Did you have regrets or wish you done it sooner?

Happy to be joining the Prius family!

Hi! I’m moving into an apartment that has an office room that I’ll be using for my telehealth. I’m trying to figure out what will be most helpful keeping sound in. One wall connects to my neighbors living room and another connects to the hallway.
I’ve been looking at acoustic panels, but I’ve been told that anything under 1” thick is worthless and most that aren’t just black foam are .4”

Anyone have recommendations? Do I need to just bite the bullet and spend a bunch of money hoping I get something back on taxes? or are there budget friendly options?

My duplex is from 1915.....which means soundproofing between units were non existent. I live on the top unit and already added a 3mm underlayment and 15mm LVP...it helped muffle the sound (prior to this, I could almost hear conversations downstairs clearly, now its sounds more like adult voices from Charlie Brown cartoons). Well my tenant is moving out and I want to add soundproofing to the ceiling. I know the proper way would be to remove the current ceiling, add special joists and insulation etc, but I don't have the time or money to do that (got a rough quote of $80k for 1000sq/ft...no thanks). I realize I will NOT get 100% soundproofing, but will be happy if I can dampen another 40-60%. I would be STOKED. Since this process cannot be a cost effective trial and error, I hope to get this right the first time.

Right now I am leaning toward Green Glue and another layer of drywall over the existing but wondering if anyone else has had a good experience with another method. Thanks!

Hi everyone. My house is from the 1940s and sound travels too well throughout the house. This means that opening and closing doors, cabinets, etc. are heard throughout a large majority of the house no matter where it is being done.

I recently purchased some car sound deadener pads in the hopes that, if placed strategically, they would absorb some of this sound.

Has anyone had any experience doing this, good or bad? Any other strategies people may suggest?

Thank you!

Hi folks so I want immediately clarify that this is not the fault of the people who moved in next door. Families have every right to an apartment and babies cry, it’s what they do.

I have a very small bedroom in a duplex building with very thin walls — as in I can hear my neighbor’s conversations word for word, the dialogue in any tv show they put on. It’s always been a little bothersome but overall I considered it the simple price of living among others. However, a few days ago, a family of four moved into the unit with two little ones. They are not doing anything out of the ordinary or rude whatsoever but due to the complete lack of soundproofing, I’ve been woken up every morning since to the sound of the baby crying and the grumpy dad cursing and huffing about it. It’s constant on and off, making it difficult to relax in my room at all.

Our landlord had us renew our lease in February if we wanted to stay, with an October expiration date and raised our rent $50. So I just locked in until October 2027 for a higher rate of rent in a room I’m now struggling to sleep or relax in…

I don’t want to bother the family next door. Babies cry! But wtf do I do??