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Hello!!

I recently moved out from my parent house to my own apartment, and of course I took my hifi system with me ;). Current setup: Dali Oberon 7, Nad C638 (+BLUOS 2I-MODULE) and a BOWERS & WILKINS ASW608 subwoofer.

I’ve had to leave my subwoofer behind because of complaining neighbors. Even without the sub they’re complaining. Is there anything you can du about this? (I can’t really change the positions of the speakers, at least not more then a couple of cm). I have some money over for ‘‘sound proofing’’ the room, or potentially changing to tower speakers to reduce the noise leaking in to my neighbors apartment, what can I do?? I’m sitting about 4 meters from the speakers.

I’m a 22yo student and pretty new to the whole Audiophile scene. Would appreciate any tips and tricks from a cunning veteran.

  • arlmwl@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    If you own the place, build a sound insulated double wall. Google it and you’ll find vids on it. I would assume it will cost $2000-$5000 depending on if you build it or if you have someone else do it.

    Here are basic steps as I understand it

    • tear out existing drywall
    • seal existing studs to neighboring drywall with acoustic caulk
    • frame out a second wall in front of the first
    • install Rockwool insulation in the first set of studs
    • leave an air gap between old and new walls
    • move outlet boxes to outer wall and apply acoustic putty to them
    • install Rockwool into second set of studs, making sure to leave an air gap between first and second walls.
    • hang acoustic drywall on new wall and seal screw holes and seams with acoustic caulk
    • screw big sheets of mass loaded vinyl to drywall, tape seams
    • hang second layer of drywall on top of the MLV and caulk screw holes and seams with acoustic caulk