I was actually working just yesterday on soundproofing the doorway to my home theater! I'm using two solid core "communicating" doors, each weighing about 75 lbs. One is a few inches smaller than the other, so they can be positioned in a way for them to open and close together as one. I've been searching for a good solution for my room, and didn't like what I found, so I came up with this idea. I'm hoping to finish it tomorrow, and I hope it works according to my plan... 🤞 There's enough space between the doors for me to add some MLV and maybe some 5/8" drywall as well, if needed. The concealed hinges I got (4 per door) will be able to hold up to about 300 lbs. per door, so I've got lots of options.
Similar to what I'm thinking: CLT panels sandwiching two layers of MLV each glued to the doors with carpet glue (Roberts 3095), maybe some Dow Corning Foamglas insulation in between (model: Board Ready F). Four Soss or Sugatsune heavy duty hidden hinges. Should be nice and dense!
Please do a video comparing PRO soundproof doors mentioning the brand/model names Also, with installing soundproof doors inside a home there's an issue of LOOKS. Does it look like a door you would have INSIDE a home. Are there any sound proof interior doors with glass windows???
Will you make a video on how to make a soundproof booth for streamers and RUclipsrs? Something that will fit a 47"x24" desk and chair? Like a mini office room inside of a bedroom. Doesn't have to look pretty, just effective.
Hi thanks for the vid. I have a question, in your view is a solid core or a solid door (standard 6 panel) better for sound insulation? I have both and I am wondering which I should put in my bedroom to help with sound insulation. The solid core door is heavier (maybe 30% or 40% heavier) but you seem to indicate at 3:25 that the solid wood has better sound insulation? Have you a source for that? I had understood before watching your vid that solid core were better?
Steel isn't on the list...I have to have it for code...I can hear everyone up and down, in and out from the foyer hall to Exterior door [steel also]. There is a gap at bottom I'll fix but this must be a hollow steel door. I may have to keep it [fire code], however if not a fiberglass would be better?? Ty
I know this is a few weeks late, but is there a a specific door brand or even specific door you would recommend for interior use that aren’t like industrial grade thousands of dollars type stuff? Basically I’m a content creator (this is my alt acc for just watching stuff mainly) that does a lot of stuff in VR and while my walls definitely can block sound pretty well, I’m looking for a door that can block out most regular and elevated levels of talking (so I guess probably by your explanation STC 35-40ish?) so I don’t disturb others in the house/deal with any disturbances or hear anything private while live since I (and by extension my mic) move around the room and near the door quite a bit.
Can you make a video on how to make a very basic small soundproof home, such as 300-400 sq. ft. masonry home that is very good at blocking low-frequencies? I live in an extremely quiet remote area, but there are still military aircraft and they also have been increasingly flying at night. They produce a very low-frequency loud noise similar to certain vehicles without mufflers or modified muffler/exhaust systems.
unless you live 50ft underground, i don't think there is any way to soundproof those military aircraft. And why are they flying where you live? Are you in Ukraine or something?
@@wiiiz3 Usually at night they don't do the super low flight. But even flying at 15,000 ft above ground for a military aircraft is very low-frequency loud. I used to sleep in the closet with the door closed on obtrusive nights because of this and it was often just shy of blocking it to a comfortable level but other times not, but based on that experience I do think it's possible with thick concrete. So I do think that a masonry airtight home would have a good chance of blocking it. On the other hand for flights under 2000-5000 ft. above ground I would side with what you are saying. No I'm in the US. There are what's called "lights out military operational areas" where they can fly at night. I moved here because it is the only place in the US without any commercial aircraft noise (I'm very sensitive and can feel the planes way up there, most people think they don't have commercial planes, but they actually do). Most of the US is military training area whether military operational area (MOA) or Military Training Route (MTR), and there is a lot of expansion currently going on too. It's very common in remote rural areas.
I thought there was something wrong with my speakers, but your audio is often clipping on the right channel and occasionally on the left one... That being said, thank you so much for the tips!
Why have you always recommended solid core doors for sound proofing when solid wood doors does a much better job? I installed a solid core door after taking your advice and it didn’t improve the sound proofing much compared to my previous hollow core door.
The reason solid core doors are the most recommended is because of their effectiveness for the price. And also because you can find one that usually looks the same as the hollow core door you’d be replacing. Also, when you installed your solid core door, did you seal the gaps around it? That is also important. Great question. Thanks
@@soundproofguide I did not seal the gaps yet. Only because I was so unimpressed by the solid core door that I was debating if it’s even worth going the hassle of buying/installing a door gasket, weatherstripping, and acoustical caulking. Is it even worth a shot or should I just upgrade to a solid wood door?
@@Colin-cb8hv it's not gonna matter how soundproof the door is, if the sound can just go around it! Your overall "effective STC" is gonna be whatever your "weakest link" is. If the whole room is treated to a 65, but you've got gaps around your door, it's gonna get through.
@@LanceMiller87 yes I understand that but considering there are some gaps with both doors, shouldn’t the solid core door block more noise than the hollow core door?
I was actually working just yesterday on soundproofing the doorway to my home theater! I'm using two solid core "communicating" doors, each weighing about 75 lbs. One is a few inches smaller than the other, so they can be positioned in a way for them to open and close together as one. I've been searching for a good solution for my room, and didn't like what I found, so I came up with this idea. I'm hoping to finish it tomorrow, and I hope it works according to my plan... 🤞
There's enough space between the doors for me to add some MLV and maybe some 5/8" drywall as well, if needed. The concealed hinges I got (4 per door) will be able to hold up to about 300 lbs. per door, so I've got lots of options.
Similar to what I'm thinking:
CLT panels sandwiching two layers of MLV each glued to the doors with carpet glue (Roberts 3095), maybe some Dow Corning Foamglas insulation in between (model: Board Ready F). Four Soss or Sugatsune heavy duty hidden hinges.
Should be nice and dense!
MUCH easier to comprehend if you just stated STC is directly related to the decrease in dB expected.
All other parts of the video are 👌👌
Do you have a list of fiberglass door brands? Also, are there any socialized acoustic door installers you can recommend?
Please do a video comparing PRO soundproof doors mentioning the brand/model names
Also, with installing soundproof doors inside a home there's an issue of LOOKS. Does it look like a door you would have INSIDE a home. Are there any sound proof interior doors with glass windows???
You have given us three different ways to seal the door frame (a kit, weather stripping, acoustic sealer). Which is the best?
Will you make a video on how to make a soundproof booth for streamers and RUclipsrs? Something that will fit a 47"x24" desk and chair? Like a mini office room inside of a bedroom. Doesn't have to look pretty, just effective.
Great idea! You could also use a closet to make that type of booth!
You want it not only soundproof but also not echoing to make clear recordings.
The right channel of the audio on this video keeps distorting...
What about steel doors? They didnt even make the list 😂
Trying to figure out is steel better than fiberglass🤔
Hi thanks for the vid.
I have a question, in your view is a solid core or a solid door (standard 6 panel) better for sound insulation? I have both and I am wondering which I should put in my bedroom to help with sound insulation. The solid core door is heavier (maybe 30% or 40% heavier) but you seem to indicate at 3:25 that the solid wood has better sound insulation? Have you a source for that? I had understood before watching your vid that solid core were better?
Steel isn't on the list...I have to have it for code...I can hear everyone up and down, in and out from the foyer hall to Exterior door [steel also]. There is a gap at bottom I'll fix but this must be a hollow steel door. I may have to keep it [fire code], however if not a fiberglass would be better?? Ty
Always great info to share w my clients. THANKS!
I know this is a few weeks late, but is there a a specific door brand or even specific door you would recommend for interior use that aren’t like industrial grade thousands of dollars type stuff?
Basically I’m a content creator (this is my alt acc for just watching stuff mainly) that does a lot of stuff in VR and while my walls definitely can block sound pretty well, I’m looking for a door that can block out most regular and elevated levels of talking (so I guess probably by your explanation STC 35-40ish?) so I don’t disturb others in the house/deal with any disturbances or hear anything private while live since I (and by extension my mic) move around the room and near the door quite a bit.
hey did you ever find one??
So what’s the best?
Do you suggestions for an affordable (under $100) front door lock that will minimize noise leakage?
Any links to examples or companies??
Do you have a link to a place(company) that one can purchase “acoustic door” from?
Can you make a video on how to make a very basic small soundproof home, such as 300-400 sq. ft. masonry home that is very good at blocking low-frequencies? I live in an extremely quiet remote area, but there are still military aircraft and they also have been increasingly flying at night. They produce a very low-frequency loud noise similar to certain vehicles without mufflers or modified muffler/exhaust systems.
unless you live 50ft underground, i don't think there is any way to soundproof those military aircraft. And why are they flying where you live? Are you in Ukraine or something?
@@wiiiz3 Usually at night they don't do the super low flight. But even flying at 15,000 ft above ground for a military aircraft is very low-frequency loud. I used to sleep in the closet with the door closed on obtrusive nights because of this and it was often just shy of blocking it to a comfortable level but other times not, but based on that experience I do think it's possible with thick concrete. So I do think that a masonry airtight home would have a good chance of blocking it. On the other hand for flights under 2000-5000 ft. above ground I would side with what you are saying. No I'm in the US. There are what's called "lights out military operational areas" where they can fly at night. I moved here because it is the only place in the US without any commercial aircraft noise (I'm very sensitive and can feel the planes way up there, most people think they don't have commercial planes, but they actually do). Most of the US is military training area whether military operational area (MOA) or Military Training Route (MTR), and there is a lot of expansion currently going on too. It's very common in remote rural areas.
Would a fiber glass exterior door from Home Depot be better for sound than a standard solid core door?
Where can I buy a good soundproof fiberglass door for the front of my house? I live in Southern California.
Could you please tell me if fiberglass doors block low frequency sounds like bass? Or would a solid core door be better for that?
By the way, the first link is broken "1- Acoustic Sealant", it just redirects to Amazon's front page
Thanks! I’ll fix it asap!
@@soundproofguide My pleasure!
I thought there was something wrong with my speakers, but your audio is often clipping on the right channel and occasionally on the left one... That being said, thank you so much for the tips!
Thanks for the feedback. I’ll definitely look into that!
@@soundproofguide You're most welcome!
What about a glass door?
Glass doors aren’t too bad, just as long as their at least double pane/glaze. A single pane window will let a lot of noise in.
" best soundproof doors you can buy" literally just lists different levels of doors and not "the best soundproof doors you can buy" smh
I thought i needed this video...but i realized in Germany this is not needed 😅
why is that, y'all so drunk you can sleep through an jet airliner take off?
My guy just horizontal mirrored an old thumbnail and changed some red arrows
Why have you always recommended solid core doors for sound proofing when solid wood doors does a much better job? I installed a solid core door after taking your advice and it didn’t improve the sound proofing much compared to my previous hollow core door.
The reason solid core doors are the most recommended is because of their effectiveness for the price. And also because you can find one that usually looks the same as the hollow core door you’d be replacing.
Also, when you installed your solid core door, did you seal the gaps around it? That is also important.
Great question. Thanks
@@soundproofguide I did not seal the gaps yet. Only because I was so unimpressed by the solid core door that I was debating if it’s even worth going the hassle of buying/installing a door gasket, weatherstripping, and acoustical caulking. Is it even worth a shot or should I just upgrade to a solid wood door?
@@Colin-cb8hv it's not gonna matter how soundproof the door is, if the sound can just go around it! Your overall "effective STC" is gonna be whatever your "weakest link" is. If the whole room is treated to a 65, but you've got gaps around your door, it's gonna get through.
@@LanceMiller87 yes I understand that but considering there are some gaps with both doors, shouldn’t the solid core door block more noise than the hollow core door?
@@Colin-cb8hv No, because the gaps are the weak link. The gaps will let the same amount of sound through, no matter how soundproof the door is.