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soundproof a door

My listening room has a hollow body bi-fold door that I can't replace with a swing door. My door opens into the living room where my wife watches TV. She frequently complains that my music is too loud. What can I do to deaden that door without hanging drapes or some other lousy attempt? I'm stumped. Frankly, I'm surprised this isn't more of a problem for you all.
richardmr

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nuguy
195 posts
 
A solid core is better of course, but unless it's 3 inches thick and totally sealed when you close it you won't really accomplish much. Funny thing that sound, it's always gettin in somebody's ears.

I have built sliding panels similar to pocket doors. It would have to hang inside your room. If you want, email me and I'll explain and send you some pics.

Larry
nuguy
195 posts
 
3 inches thick may be overkill to some, but if it cost me an extra couple hundred bucks so be it. For that matter, if you're planning on living there for several more years you could throw up an extra layer of drywall. Personally I listen fairly loud at times and when you're running a couple thousand watts of sub, a little extra mass is always good. Music is MUCH more enjoyable when the wife is happy !!
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