5 Tips for DIY Acoustics Projects

Great sound makes all the difference. Whether you are looking to level up your home theater experience, create a world-class music or podcast studio, reduce the room noise in your office, stop outside construction noise from bleeding into your home, or just obtain a little more privacy from your neighbors, it is extremely common to desire better acoustics for your space.

If you are renting an apartment or upgrading your home, the DIY route is likely the best choice for you. Thankfully, there are a number of simple and effective options for improving the acoustical experience in your space without breaking the bank. Here are the top 5 DIY acoustics projects tips from your friends at Acoustic Geometry.

1. Address the Obvious Culprits

Chances are that there are several characteristics of your space that are inherently creating a noisy or uncomfortable environment. The most obvious and common culprits are the hard, reflective surfaces such as the walls, ceiling, and floor. Hardwood is a great design element but can cause sound to reflect around the room and create disruptive interference to the listener.

To solve this problem, we need to make the hard surfaces throughout the room absorb and diffuse more sound. Some easy DIY acoustics project solutions are to invest in a throw rug and soft seating. These materials will reduce the surface area available for sound to reflect off of hard surfaces, as well as provide a soft place that sound waves can be absorbed and de-clutter the soundscape. In general, soft fabric items around the room will make it sound cleaner and more natural.

2. Consider Wall and Ceiling Panels

Another artful way to reduce the reflective nature of the ceiling and walls is to use fabric-wrapped panels to absorb sound. These panels come in a variety of sizes and colors and are remarkably easy to install. Because they absorb sound, acoustical wall panels serve the dual function of mitigating sound interference from the outside while reducing reflected soundwaves from inside sources.

Also available from Acoustic Geometry are acoustic wall art panels, which can be printed with a myriad of images and patterns. Add an accent piece to your room while also improving the sound quality: win-win.

3. Seal the Door

Just as the door is the easiest place for you to enter a room, it is also one of the most common places that outside noise can enter into your space. The edges of the door frame provide a prime entrance point for sound to enter virtually unobstructed. This can cause major issues, especially for studios and quiet office spaces.

A simple and affordable fix for this problem is the Acoustic Geometry door seal kit. Installed in just a few minutes, these door strips will help seal the edges of your door to create a much more insulated environment.

4. Treat Your Windows

Because windows are thinner than walls, and because they are similarly surrounded by imperfect edges, outside noise can easily penetrate most windows. Thick curtains that cover the entire window are a solid DIY solution, as the soft fabric can help absorb incoming sound and reduce reflections. However, eliminating natural light sources might not be preferred for your space.

Other practical solutions that will not necessitate major changes to your windows or curtains are the Acoustical Series Climate Seal window inserts. These specially-designed inserts are practically invisible once installed and will create a much tighter seal around your windows, keeping your interior space sounding crisper.

5. Invest in Professional Acoustical Solutions

If you are seeking a larger-scale overhaul of your space for better acoustics, consider investing in any number of professional acoustical room treatments from Acoustic Geometry.

If you are still in the construction phase of your acoustics projects or have a remodeling budget, flooring underlays offer a top-notch way to mitigate sound transfer throughout your building. You can also retroactively outfit the room with a number of absorption options including full-size panels, insulation, or even desk partitions. Curve diffusors are a stellar sound improvement option for home theaters and studios.

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Acoustical Solutions for Your Acoustics Projects

The technicians at Acoustic Geometry specialize in optimizing acoustic environments and helping transform simple spaces into professional-level soundscapes – all while maintaining a reasonable price point. Our materials are lab-tested to perform at the highest quality and withstand the test of time. With materials that are easy to install, and technicians that can offer professional assistance on any sized project, we will help improve the sound quality of your room or entire home with a commitment to service and excellence. Don’t settle for mediocrity when it comes to the quality of your space. Work with Acoustic Geometry today for results that look as good as they sound. Explore all of our products by visiting our website today.