Building a new room


Hello All,

I will be using a contractor to build a new dedicated audio room in the basement. The room dimensions will roughly be 19'X14'X8'.

Three walls are already finished and are concrete walls behind dry walls. I am thinking of making the third wall with 2X4s and double dry per side with Green Glue used between them. Also plan to add 10-gauge wire for a dedicated audio circuit. I believe this should be 20-amp circuit?. Also will not go with can light. Instead would prefer the ceiling spot lights. Do not plan to run a separate ground, as of now.

What insulation have folks used before for sound proofing? I was at Menyards for picking the Green Glue and came across UltraTouch+ denim insulation. Does this work better in dry walls and in ceilings?

What other points am I missing or should be taking care? Please share your experiences.
milpai

Showing 2 responses by ozzy

Don't worry too much about outlets they can always be changed later. Concentrate on the things that must be installed before the walls are closed in.

Such as, install at least 3 dedicated outlets without any junctions or tie ins. Use at least 10 gauge wire.
You can then install a line for other outlets and a line for overhead or side wall lights.
I also ran cat 7 cable and cable TV and telephone jacks.
If the room may also be used for home theater run the best speaker cable you can afford from the front of the room to the back and sides.

Yes, use insulation inside the walls but don't just butt the 2x4 tight against the concrete walls, leave a gap.

On the ceiling, I used 2 layers of 5/8" drywall, the second layer is glued to the first before final screwing. I wish I had double layered the drywall walls but you may want to.
Milpai,I am using one dedicated line with my PS P10 power conditioner that has just my digital components plugged into it. That also includes video items.

The 2nd dedicated line is for my Pass Labs Amp. And the 3rd is for my 3 JL Audio F-113 subs.
My outlets are all the Furutech GTX Rhodium and the outlet frames/covers are the Oyaide. (I think they look better than the Furutech).

I used some of the sonex insulation in the ceiling , but I also used regular fiberglass in the ceiling and walls. I installed a exterior steel door frame.

The music is muted outside of my room, but the bass still radiates to the upper floors.
I have read that having a separate ceiling that does not touch the ceiling joist are the way to go to eliminate the bass transfer.

On the question of power surge, I installed a whole house power surge protector in the breaker box.