ᐅ Soundproofing / Acoustic Optimization

Created on: 8 Jun 2018 14:20
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Tentakel
8 Jun 2018 14:20
Hello everyone,

We currently have two acoustic issues in our newly built house:

1. The large open-plan kitchen and dining area, about 40 sq meters (430 sq ft) with 2.80 meters (9 ft) high ceilings, has poor acoustics with a lot of echo and high noise levels. This is likely due to few walls and a parquet floor, which also reflects sound. Adding curtains and some upholstered chairs improved the situation slightly. A high-pile carpet is still planned. Does anyone have experience with sound absorption materials? For example, pyramid foam / Basotect on walls, ceiling, or under furniture (table, chairs). From your experience, how much surface area needs to be covered to see a noticeable improvement?

Does anyone use or have made their own acoustic panels/images?

2. Because of the open layout, noise from the laundry room and utility room (controlled mechanical ventilation system) can be heard throughout the house. Same question: does anyone have experience with soundproofing elements or insulation for these rooms?

Thanks, regards Andreas
11ant8 Jun 2018 15:11
Tentakel schrieb:
Does anyone have experience with soundproofing elements, like pyramid foam / Basotect on walls, ceilings, or under furniture (tables, chairs).

Typically male. Things like plants and decorative items are also useful but look better.
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Tentakel
8 Jun 2018 16:58
Haha, plants need to be watered and crime novels dusted, so ideally a technical solution with a USB connection.
kaho6748 Jun 2018 17:19
We also had serious concerns after painting our 40m² (430 sq ft) living space. The echo was intense and very unpleasant. However, it completely disappeared once we added furniture and other miscellaneous items.

A good reason to forget about minimalist furnishing and, for example, start a model car or porcelain plate collection.
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HilfeHilfe
8 Jun 2018 17:49
Oh, stop it with that! They tried that in our cafeteria!!! It looks like those egg cartons on the wall! It even got louder, and I feel like a chicken.