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So I've finally come up with some time (and motivation) to start finishing my basement. I want to build a music room with some decent sound isolation from the rest of the house. I have found a few web sites with respect but I'm wondering if anybody here has actually gone through such a project and could provide me with some words of wisdom.


Thanks...

hmmm Dec. 2006 eh?
still need assistance?
i just finished my little project room not long ago
might be able to help

Any ideas still appreciated... Coming to be a summer/fall project...

Is it sound [i:df4c1275df]isolation[/i:df4c1275df] (ie. soundproofing) you are trying to achieve, or more sound [i:df4c1275df]absorption[/i:df4c1275df] (ie. acoustic accuracy) within the room?

Two different projects altogether.

I was going for the accurate room with hopes of spin-off soundproofing, but alas - this was not to be. The improvement made to the sound conditions inside my room has been far far better than i had hoped. The soundproofing to the rest of the house has been far less than my wife, children and neighbours had hoped .

I did come across a lot of good info for "soundproofing" in my research but it was not of use to me as all the construction and finishing of the walls was complete in the space i was dealing with. As we had just bought the house, i really didn't feel like ripping it apart for a simple "project" studio.

I could probably dig some of this [i:df4c1275df]soundproofing[/i:df4c1275df] info up again but it may be of less use to you than what you have already found yourself.

If it's sound absorption panels and an effective "how to" you are looking for, then i may be of some assistance...

[color=green:df4c1275df]herb[/color:df4c1275df]

I am looking for sound isolation. I am lucky that my basement is completely undeveloped so I have clean slate to start from. I have found some decent articles and now its just a matter of finding the time.

hehe - [i:3a53ad6ba7]time[/i:3a53ad6ba7]...if you find some, let me know where it is!

i wish you good luck

Hey herb... I just noticed you're in Saskatoon. I'm down in Regina... We're practically neighbors.

Cool!!!

I am actually born and raised Saskatoon, but just returned from a 10 year stint in - [i:60442533c4]where else?[/i:60442533c4] - Alberta

Great to be back!!!!

[b:60442533c4]GO [color=green:60442533c4]GREEN[/color:60442533c4] RIDERS!!!![/b:60442533c4]
(maintained that rider pride for that whole decade although it was tough while Buono was in Calgary)

pleasure to make your aquaintance, Darcy 8)

I was just up on the weekend to take in the Junos. It's been a couple of years since I've been up there and boy its booming. I stopped in to Mothers Music too and that is an impressive store. It was kind of a mess the least time I stopped by.

mmmm - Mothers Music
They have received a lot of my income since my return...
They must have been just starting their renovations last time you were there...it WAS a real mess. I ordered a Schecter Stilleto-Elite 5 string from them last summer and when it arrived (10 weeks later), Dave placed it amongst the clutter and phoned me to tell me it was "in". He phoned me back 20 minutes later to say some ******* just ran out the front door with it! I am still convinced they simply lost it in all the mess
I also just picked up a (6 pce.) set of Sonor 3005's (honey maple) from there - hence my little project to attempt sound isolation
I had no idea how loud maple can be. Perhaps the 2005's (birch) would have been better suited for my needs.

oh well, no complaints 8)

...but i digress... When the time comes to do your framing i would recommend 2'x4'x4"thk 8lb/ft3 sheets of "Roxul" rockwool insulation. If you can't find it elsewhere (i couldn't), Wallace Construction Specialties Inc. up here in Saskatoon carries it and all kinds of other insulating materials you will likely be seeking. I found the prices fairly reasonable as well, although i suppose the term "fairly reasonable" is relative.