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I have two solutions for you. First, if you were just needing a way to relax in your house while, say reading a book, noise reducing headphones would be an effective solution. If you needed to eliminate all sound and had an extravagant budget to work with, you might try sound-proofing as much as possible like. Carpets and other fabric items in and around rooms dampen sound waves. By the way, there is no sound absorbing device, though using a sub woofer to play frequencies below human hearing will shatter oncoming sound-waves. That will eliminate sound, but cause things to shake because of the bass.

2006-10-29 07:57:44 · answer #1 · answered by Professor Sheed 6 · 0 0

How to Soundproof a Room

After-Construction Soundproofing
Instructions
STEP 1: Remove the drywall from one side of the walls to be soundproofed. (Strip the side of the wall that strikes a balance between offering the most work space and causing the least amount of damage.) Then choose one of the options listed in Section 1. STEP 2: Alternatively, cut small holes in the drywall near the ceiling, between the studs. Fill the space between the drywall with blow-in paper or expandable foam insulation. You can rent the machine for applying blow-in insulation at most lumberyards or rental centers, or where you purchase your materials. Expandable foam can be purchased in small spray cans or large containers that resemble propane tanks for your barbecue grill. Patch and refinish the drywall. STEP 3: As another alternative, hang manufactured wall covering materials (described in step 5 above) over the existing walls (as opposed to behind the drywall). Many come in a variety of colors or are paintable (you'll pay more for the "finished" products than you will for the kind that go on behind the drywall). These products take up very little space and work well. Choose from panels, acoustic matting and vibration barriers. Tips & Warnings
After-construction methods are somewhat less effective than the new construction techniques, which can provide - for all practical purposes - total soundproofing.
Be very careful when blowing in soundproofing material. You can overfill the walls and cause severe, expensive damage. Call in a professional insulation company to avoid overfilling and causing severe damage to walls.
Soundproofing Windows, Ceilings and Floors
Instructions
STEP 1: Install double- or triple-hung vinyl-framed windows in new construction, or replace old windows with upgraded units in existing rooms. STEP 2: Or make "plugs" - custom-fit coverings the size of the window, made from one of the manufactured products described above. You can make these yourself by purchasing the material and cutting it to fit. STEP 3: Alternatively, purchase stylish sound-deadening drapes. These are more expensive than window plugs but much more pleasing to the eye. STEP 4: Soundproof ceilings by applying sound-deadening matting (as described above) or hanging a suspended acoustic tile ceiling; extra sound dampening can be obtained by rolling out batts of thick fiberglass insulation on top of the suspended ceiling. STEP 5: Apply sound-deadening mats to upstairs floors to cut down on noise levels. These can be applied under carpeting and often have padding built in. Who Can Help
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2006-10-29 15:57:25 · answer #2 · answered by Andrew B. 4 · 0 0

Egg cartons on the walls - FACT.

2006-10-29 15:57:37 · answer #3 · answered by MISS B.ITCH 5 · 0 0

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