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drop down ceiling in basement...??

I am in process of finishing my basement for the home theatre.  Are the basic ceiling tiles for a drop down ceiling decent/acceptable for sound? Or do they make a ceiling tile specific for sound in a home theatre room? thanks for any info.

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amcquigg77
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noromance
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Agreed. The suspended ceiling and false plenum will act as a resonator and sound board. I use open joists and sheetrock in my space in a basement.
soix
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Read Earl Geddes’ “Premium Home Theater.”  It’ll help you decide the best methods and materials for ceilings, walls, insulation, resilient channels, etc. 
ctstauffer
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http://https//forum.audiogon.com/discussions/subwoofer-with-zero-punch-help
My subwoofer is performing very poorly with a drop ceiling (it became a huge bass trap). Plus it rattles. I would strongly suggest against it.
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medialies
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Read Earl Geddes' Premium Home Theater.

http://www.gedlee.com/downloads/HT/Home_theater.pdf
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