The Sound Advice Blog
Many people find the world of acoustical treatments to be confusing and overwhelming. Here on the Acoustical Solutions Sound Advice Blog, we will concentrate on presenting solutions to typical acoustical problems and discuss relevant topics on the subject.
The posts here will be related general sound and noise control topics like blocking sound, absorbing sound, or diffusing sound. We will also provide information on how acoustical materials can be used or applied to specific applications.
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Soundproofing a Garage: Turn Your Space Into a Quiet Retreat
Garages aren’t just for cars anymore. Many people use their garages as home offices, studios, or workshops where soundproofing is essential. Whether you’re a musician needing a practice space, a woodworker tired of complaints about noisy equipment, or a fitness enthusiast creating a home gym, soundproofing a garage can transform your space into a quieter, […] Read More »
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Does Soundproofing Really Work on Both Sides?
A question I’m frequently asked is whether soundproofing really works on both sides of soundproofing material. For example, a customer called recently looking for the best way to soundproof a room in his house that he was using to play instruments and record. He wanted a solution that blocked the loud sounds of his drum […] Read More »
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Soundproofing a Window
Quite often we get calls about soundproofing a window. Our customers have issues with sound from traffic & highway noise, neighbors, barking dogs, HVAC and other machinery, etc. coming into a residential or commercial space. Typically, the complaint is that sound is coming in through the existing windows. Soundproofing a window helps to reduce distracting […] Read More »
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Mechanical Room Soundproofing and the Best Techniques and Products to Achieve it
The desire for mechanical room soundproofing is one I often hear from customers. After all, the reason a mechanical room is its own room is because we want all of that heavy equipment and the noise it makes separated from the rest of the home or building. Even so, it can still be loud, even […] Read More »
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Movie Theater Soundproofing: How to Handle the Low End While Crafting a Captivating Sonic Experience
I love soundproofing because the results are dramatic and thus immediately rewarding. Perhaps the most rewarding of all soundproofing projects is soundproofing a movie theater. Part of why movies are so interesting is because their soundtracks not only contain many unusual, not-often-heard sounds, like explosions and gunfire, but they are loud, and meant to be. […] Read More »
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Soundproofing an Indoor Pool
Indoor pools are vibrant spaces that host a variety of activities, from recreational swimming to swim meets, aqua aerobics, and water yoga. But these spaces also come with unique acoustic challenges. Noise from splashing water, echoing voices, and mechanical equipment like pool pumps can create a cacophony that disrupts communication, instruction, and enjoyment. In this […] Read More »
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Soundproofing a Gymnasium
Gymnasiums are important spaces where large groups of people can gather indoors for sports, speakers, and announcements. They are by design communal, which means they are going to be large and need to have great acoustics so the important messaging can be heard by all clearly. Unfortunately, these two do not typically mix! Helping facility […] Read More »
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The 11 Best Commercial Acoustic Ceiling Tile Options for 2025
Customers are always calling me asking for “the best” commercial acoustic ceiling tile for their needs. The truth is… it depends! In my last three customer calls asking for acoustic ceiling tiles, one was designing for an office space, one for a restaurant, and one for a gaming lounge. While all three are looking for […] Read More »
