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Sound proofing panels and other equipment - What is the best out there right now

Due to my father-in-laws reduced mobility, my in-laws are letting go of their house and have bought a condo in a seniors oriented building. My father-in-law is a big home theater buff, and does like music, so the goal is to turn one of the bedrooms, approximately 16*12*8 into a home theater, complete with reasonable sound-proofing treatment. I am reasonably versed in acoustics, and so far, the several contractors I have talked to have not inspired confidence on being up on the latest "tech".


I would be very interested in any suggestions people would have for modern sound-proofing products they have come across. I am sure I can find a contractor I can trust to do good work, I just think they may need a push to achieve the best results possible.  The contractor can handle the usual issues with sound-proofing.


While money is always an object, the are fairly comfortable and can't enjoy all the usual toys any more, so an appropriate amount can be spent, and they are both in excellent health so will enjoy it for many years and hopefully it will become a hub activity with their friends.
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mike_in_nc
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An often overlooked Catch-22 was mentioned by teo_audio, and I want to make sure it's not missed by the OP:

>> make the bass sound good -inside of that cistern.  <<

Plainly speaking, solving one problem (sound transfer) significantly worsens another (acoustics within the room), particularly in the bass. Since this is a home-theater project, the processor will probably have DSP, which will help. Still, the more successful the isolation is, the more that bass trapping will become an absolute necessity.

mike_in_nc
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Acoustic panels such as provided by GIK will not provide soundproofing; they are designed to improve presentation of sound within a room. To keep sound from leaking out is a separate topic and a more difficult task. Usually, significant sound reduction has to be built into a room by using specialized materials (resilient and with plenty of mass).

Ordinary contractors know next to nothing about this, so I urge you to do significant research and/or consult a professional in the field.
mike_in_nc
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I've got solid-core gasketed doors in my listening room with added sealing on sides and bottom gotten from the Soundproofing Company. The HVAC system in the next room is inaudible.
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