I've spent probably close to 10 hours online trying to figure out cost-effective DIY methods for sound reduction from our basement and this is by far the most helpful video I've come across. Thank you.
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! That while searching for hours process you’re talking about is exactly what inspired the video. Glad it could help!
@nonyadamnbusiness9887
Жыл бұрын
Two layers of sheetrock of different thicknesses.
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
@nonyadamnbusiness9887 interesting thought. Obviously the assumption is the more mass the better, but perhaps the different thicknesses and densities would affect frequencies differently.
@nonyadamnbusiness9887
Жыл бұрын
@@JackofAllMinistries More mass is always better. But with layers it's better if they are different. High end window makers sandwich two different thicknesses of glass to reduce sound transmission.
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
@@nonyadamnbusiness9887 Good to know!
@almnk
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you a lot for sharing it, I wouldn't have done it more scientifically. Probably, best recommended video on the subject so far.
@JackofAllMinistries
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks so much! I definitely think the test served my purposes and that's all I could hope for. I know not everyone sees it that way and I'm okay with that. Thanks so much for the kind words!
@chris-C8
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to make this video. It was very informative. The studio/audio world is filled with so much marketing hype that it sometimes gets confusing/annoying to navigate.
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
you’re welcome! Glad I could help navigate the mess.
@shifterverse
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video, appreciate the non biased approach and the admittance of possibly compromised results! So many "miracle" products out there and the truth is it always comes down to 2 things, find the source of primary transmission and then put as much mass between the 2 as you can. Keep up the good work!
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! You’re right, so many things promise to be the ultimate cure, so I think a little honest God a long way. Thanks for watching!
@joejtunes
Жыл бұрын
Damn good video! Thanks for demonstrating way cheaper ways to do it, and including the reality check that no matter what you do the results won’t be perfect, so lower your expectations. You deserve way more channel support than you have, so I just subscribed. Thanks for such valuable content!
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the compliment and the subscription! I’m doing my best, and hoping I can keep decent content coming your way.
@asencyel
Жыл бұрын
such an amazing work, kudos to you. not leaving a single detail behind when it comes to sound cancellation as well as absorption
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Quite the compliment!
@carthoughtswithdan
11 ай бұрын
Im following purley becuse of how thorough and informative you are! No fluff just pure info
@JackofAllMinistries
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for following! I’ll try to keep the good, accurate info coming.
@levtauber9582
2 жыл бұрын
Very comprehensive and helpful video...NO BS just the straight facts! Well Done!
@JackofAllMinistries
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! That’s my motto right there. Nitty gritty…
@liborlepka4240
Жыл бұрын
For a non-laboratory test, this is absolutely amazing and detailed. You saved me a lot of money for green glue. Thank you.
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! If I can save you money I feel like it was worth the experiment!
@LRN2DIY
Жыл бұрын
You did a fantastic job on this video, my friend. I have a home theater in the basement and this kind of thing has been on mind whenever I help people finish rooms or work on things in our home. You've inspired me to take this to the next level on my channel so I've already started ordering all the materials and will be sure to link to your video when mine is ready. Again, great job on this video and your channel in general. All the best!
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I’m so glad I could help a fellow DIY creator. I’ve actually watched lots of your videos and they’ve been super helpful to me. I specifically enjoyed the weird green “hammer” video. I actually considered buying one and your video helped me make a good decision LOL! I’ll look forward to seeing what you do with the soundproofing stuff and giving me a chance to learn a few more things. Hope everything goes well!
@tanialimacosta
2 жыл бұрын
Simply the best video on the subject I have seen!!! Thank you so much!
@JackofAllMinistries
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I’ll try to keep them coming!
@byronjones5713
2 жыл бұрын
Best sound proofing video I've found. Building a house and was wondering if I needed more than r-13 batt insulation on the inside walls. Sounds like that is well more than enough. I love you scientific approach to it and removing all of the marketing fluff. Thank you!
@JackofAllMinistries
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching and got the compliments! From everything I’ve read, R13 is better for soundproofing than higher R ratings. The one caveat I’ve never checked into is whether or not that rings true at lower frequencies. I only know that to be true in the STC scale which doesn’t go very low.
@thefuzzman9833
2 жыл бұрын
There you go, 200 subscribers for you, your information and delivery is fantastic, you need to get out there. Thanks for the info! I was actually looking at ways to make an enclosure for a generator and came across your site. Haven't decided which way to go but i am definitely in a better position to plan.
@JackofAllMinistries
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the compliment and for subscribing! I'm working on it and I feel like I'll get there eventually!
@kroneditor9266
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video and thanks for taking the time to produce and share it. Very interesting findings which I can incorporate in my own noise reduction projects - Cheers from the UK!
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, even across the lake! So glad I could help, even if it’s just a little.
@dimchohvarchilkov683
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent approach for actually demonstrating the performance of all these insulations! That is the way these videos shohld be made. Great and useful. Thank you!
@JackofAllMinistries
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the encouragement! Just trying to help a brother out in figuring out some of this often confusing information!
@repalmore
2 жыл бұрын
FINALLY!!!! Someone who paid attention in high school science class. Laws of conservation of energy is such a simple idea. Energy never goes away. Just does somewhere else in a different form. Super simple. Thank you.
@JackofAllMinistries
2 жыл бұрын
LOL thanks so much for the compliment. And you're right, I paid attention in high school science. Until I got into chemistry anyway...
@jaimslaw
Жыл бұрын
Apartment owner here trying to reduce sound between adjacent units (back to back bedrooms/bathrooms). This 1953 apt has rockrool as soundproofing material. Looks like in 70 years time, not much soundproofing advancements. My biggest takeway from this video may be the importance of “leakage” (ie, addressing poor/shoddy insul. install). Your vid was inspiring in many respects. Oh yeah, get yourself an agent …and monetize your impressive narrative skills.
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
LOL thanks so much - definitely a first on the narration compliment! Yeah, mass is mass. I’m always thinking about possible replacements. Stuff that’s cost effective but works. Maybe some genius will think of something someday, but until then, it’s all Rockwool and MLV.
@thevainestknives4843
Жыл бұрын
Really glad I found your video. I'm about to finish my garage for a rehearsal space and was considering all kinds of expensive soundproofing materials.
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! It’s a very easy thing to waste money on for sure.
@HappyTyke25
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all your hard work, some very useful information and tips contained in your video, I recently did a wall between my son and daughters bedrooms, and used regular decorators caulk instead of the the green glue, now ive done no testing but I wouldn't think the difference is that significant between the 2 products, but the cost is definitely less. For me it's more about sealing any little air gaps that may leak sound. You're absolutely right though it's the lower frequencies ie the bass that is much harder to stop.
@JackofAllMinistries
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the encouragement! The biggest question I have about using caulk is the longevity after it dries. I know GG stays soft, but I wonder how much of the reduction comes from sound passing through different materials in layers like Quietrock. I'd bet that's exactly what regular caulking would achieve at a much lower cost. Even if GG is better, I still can't imagine it would be worth the money. As for the lows, if it really must be dampened drywall just isn't the way to go. I wish I would have tried my hand with concrete or something like that, although that would never be practical in a bedroom!
@MichaelBrown-vq4fd
2 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful and well presented. Thank you Sir for the info and effort you put into this.
@JackofAllMinistries
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching! It was completely my pleasure!
@Jason98904
Жыл бұрын
Hard data and excellent analysis... by far the best info on this topic I've seen. The R-13 and carpet glue results in particular saved me a lot of pointless expense. Thank you!!
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@KP-DID
3 ай бұрын
Jason you tried the R13 and carpet glue combo? how did it turn out? Im starting my build tomorrow and can no longer afford GG or MLV. cheers!
@JackofAllMinistries
3 ай бұрын
@KP-DID I’m happy with the way everything turned out. Not perfect for low frequencies at 95dB, but I couldn’t decouple the way I wanted to. I have no regrets.
@Jason98904
3 ай бұрын
@@KP-DID it worked well. I would note however any approach will struggle on lower frequencies so set your expectations accordingly. To handle a low rumbling motorcycle, say, you simply need a LOT of mass. Like a massively thick wall of concrete amount of mass. Anything is still better than nothing tho...
@JasonRigden
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Awesome work. We need more folks on here testing the woo of these products.
@JackofAllMinistries
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I agree, it was so hard to find something like that and that's actually why I ended up making it!
@patrickevans6712
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for this data. You and a few others were extremely helpful and I begin my build today. My mission is to quiet a shop vac, for which I will make a concrete-lined enclosure that I’ll roll to outside my garage during use.
@JackofAllMinistries
8 ай бұрын
Glad I could help!
@briansegall1084
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the effort putting this video together. I'm researching soundproofing and your results are very useful! I'm trying to soundproof between floors of my house, and my current thinking is to use R20 insulation (fiberglass), resilient channel, Sonopan and 5/8 drywall. That ought to be enough to significantly reduce impact noise and ambient noise.
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
Although every application is different, it sounds like you have a solid plan together to me! I hope you get to enjoy many quiet days and nights when your project is done!
@papahansel3136
3 ай бұрын
I really appreciated and enjoyed your logic and reasoning. Thanks for the effort.
@JackofAllMinistries
3 ай бұрын
And thank you for watching!
@sfkeepay
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing all this work. Very illuminating, and above all, useful.
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Glad I could be of service.
@darkomijic
2 жыл бұрын
Really appriciate the work you did here! Thanks!
@JackofAllMinistries
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching!!
@chrisfuller869
2 жыл бұрын
This was great. I was shocked to see that you only had 140 subscribers so I clicked the button for you. Really wish you tested cork (comes in various densities - they have a high density products for anti vibration but even medium density products intended for use as exterior wall siding claim a 50db reduction per inch!). Thermacork is a US distributor of some products, but I think it all comes from "Amorim" in Portugal.
@JackofAllMinistries
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Honestly just got the channel off the ground, but I'm more excited to share the info than to get monetized. I've heard a lot of suggestions for different materials so I think I'm going to post a follow up video. Cork is one thing that never crossed my mind, but it makes sense. If I get that video going I'll give it shot!
@Nala15-Artist
Жыл бұрын
Portual is pretty much the only place where cork oaks grow, that's why cork usually comes from there.
@AndSendMe
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for putting this work in. Very helpful!
@JackofAllMinistries
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Glad you found it useful!
@jayhounds346
2 жыл бұрын
My experience with Rockwool safe and sound in interior walls is actually quite positive. We just built a house and, without yet seeing legit comparisons to R13, I installed it before the drywallers put up 1/2" sheetrock. We went with rockwool due to the small difference in sound reduction over R13 plus the added fire resistance. We have a subwoofer on the floor an inch away from the living room wall, adjoining the master bathroom. With the volume up relatively high, I can hear from the bathroom that the TV and subwoofer are on but it is VERY diminished - even loud booms from action scenes are barely audible. Im very happy with it. With these results, I do not regret the extra cost. I wish I had a real-world, in-person comparison with R13 though. (Or maybe I dont - so i dont begin to regret the more expensive option!) I still lean toward the safe n sound for the floor joists now that I am planning for finishing our basement. The added fire protection alone will justify the cost, in my mind but also, as you speculated, hoping the extra density of the rockwool helps reduce impact noise. Thanks to your tests, I now plan on using carpet glue on the floor joists as well as between 2 layers of 5/8" drywall. Im hoping that carpet glue applied to the floor joists has similar results as layering it between drywall sheets as well as somewhat decoupling areas between drywall screws. Thoughts on that? Thanks a bunch for sharing your results!!!
@JackofAllMinistries
2 жыл бұрын
I’m glad Rockwool has worked so well! I have to admit, even though my research and my own testing show R-13 to be equal, Rockwool still FEELS like it should work way better! One thing I’d like to test specifically is the low frequency dampening. A video for another day… As for your carpet glue on the joists idea, my two cents would be that I would bet you get some good results in the decoupling arena, but that you would find much better results with resilient channel or even UltraTouch+ Sound Absorption Strips. They’re like strips of carpet padding that you glue on to the joists. The reason I think that it because the separation is more mechanical then, and the main use for Green Glue/ carpet glue is constrained later damping which wouldn’t matter on the joists. Just my own thoughts! Good luck with your project!
@jayhounds346
2 жыл бұрын
@@JackofAllMinistries I was not aware of the UltraTouch+ strips! Thank you! I will look into those. It makes me want to consider whether combining your carpet idea with carpet glue to the joists would be cheaper also. Hmmm.. I havr more rabbit holes to follow. Thanks again!
@elsantoproductora
Жыл бұрын
Massive work my friend! thanks for the effort and the awesome video.
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!!
@rwheatoniv
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant. Love your videos.
@JackofAllMinistries
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I appreciate the encouragement.
@SteveStockmalMusic
2 жыл бұрын
Great job !!!!!!!!! Super impressed with your approach on every level. 👍😊👍
@JackofAllMinistries
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, very encouraging words! Thanks so much!
@MsgrTeves
Жыл бұрын
Well done sir! You are a borderline genius!
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, borderline is a little generous though… more like faintly approaching!
@johnfrith7884
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video it’s definitely helping me out with my build
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad it could help you out!
@Rod-Wheeler
2 жыл бұрын
Great stuff! Subscribed! Building my own vocal booth for voiceover. This is like gold! Thanks again!
@JackofAllMinistries
2 жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome! I hope the vocal booth comes out amazing. Glad I could help!
@vickigreene4288
Жыл бұрын
Wow! Fantastic information. Thank you for doing all that!
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Hope it helps!
@kurthermann3482
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Thank You! Thank You! Very well done video. I am getting ready to finish a detached 24x24 pole barn garage on a slab and make it a drum studio. I wanted to try to sound proof it, but realized quickly that it wasn't going to happen due to the size of the space and my budget. This helps a lot. I think I am going to do a double layer of 5/8" drywall with staggered seams and put the carpet glue between it. I was gonna use rockwool but I think I might just use R13 now. I know there is a company that makes heavy blankets you can hang. I think I might devise some sort of a system where I can roll it up when it isn't needed but then roll it down in front of the door for additional coverage. The money I save, I'll likely put into actual recording equipment, acoustic treatment ect. Thanks again!
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
Jealous of how much room you’ll have for your studio! I think you’re right, it would be a tall order to soundproof it, but in separate building you’ll probably be okay. Enjoy that extra money and gear!
@fzane14
8 ай бұрын
Very interesting video, quite an eye opener. Thank you for sharing this information. I thoroughly enjoyed your quest for truth
@JackofAllMinistries
8 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Hopefully I'll be doing a follow up not too far into the future.
@MadLadsAnonymous
10 ай бұрын
Great video! For our walls I'm planning on eventually going with Rockwool plus MLV (2 lb), whisper clips, dual Sonopan layers, then drywall/plywood/CLT with another layer of MLV glued behind it.
@JackofAllMinistries
10 ай бұрын
Sounds great! I’m curious about how that Sonopan works out…
@Blackcreekstudios
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I agree with you about all the hype. It is all about mass, decoupling and being airtight. However if you are tuning a room for sound the frequency absorption is critical for different materials.
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely, two different approaches for sure. If you don’t know what you’re trying to achieve and what you’re not, there is a huge chance for disappointment.
@mxcollin95
8 ай бұрын
Great video man! Thanks for posting. 🤙
@JackofAllMinistries
8 ай бұрын
And thank you for watching!
@paradisedreamland3
3 ай бұрын
huge amount of tedious work on this video. probably best and concise video on the matter. thanks a lot !
@JackofAllMinistries
3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for the compliment! I had a lot of fun doing that one.
@mddleman
2 жыл бұрын
I want to reduce noise from my movie/ music in basement to the living room above, so this is very helpful!
@JackofAllMinistries
2 жыл бұрын
So glad I could help out!
@appleraika
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this. Extremely helpful ♡
@JackofAllMinistries
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! And thank you for watching!
@danielgorosito6329
Жыл бұрын
Very great experimentation to compare frequencies.
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Hopefully there will be more to come…
@coqui8861
Жыл бұрын
This video is very very very helpful Thanks
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@Lou.B
Жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT methodology!!! Thanks!
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!! Glad you found it helpful.
@russellsanders9004
Жыл бұрын
Very helpful information, thank you for your research and video.
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@simontompkins301
Жыл бұрын
superb, stuffed full of great information so well presented- bravo
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@stephenchow5161
Жыл бұрын
such a great video thanks for you well designed project.
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! It was a lot of fun…
@daveinch8781
Жыл бұрын
Glad i found this vid - Just in the planning stages of a sound proof drum room & green glue costs a fortune here in Australia. Too much to even think about using it. I'll be using the carpet glue - Thank you ! subscribed....
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Glad I could help. Just remember whatever carpet glue you use that is the type that will stay tacky. Good luck!
@ComradeStiv
2 жыл бұрын
16:46 "How dare you?" Woof. Really loved your testing and straight talk! Def saving for future reference 🤙
@JackofAllMinistries
2 жыл бұрын
She seemed so confused when I filmed her too! Thanks for watching, hope it was helpful!
@FellUpAndDown
2 жыл бұрын
I've been looking into a "noisy neighbour" situation and prepping ready. I'm cutting corners (no money), so I'm going to be sticking up some MLV direct onto plaster, but stuck up with specialist acoustic adhesive (Everflex AC50). It's cheap and hopefully will separate the MLV from the plaster. Over the top of that, I'll be putting some 2mm Thermal by wallrock, then painting. It's an old 1930's house, so anything really to help on the party wall. To get to the point, your information has been invaluable. I'll come back after I've done this to let people know.
@JackofAllMinistries
2 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear that! I'd love to hear how it all works out. Getting what you want done without spending a lot of money is what I'm all about!
@e.climan1329
Жыл бұрын
I have the same problem. Did your method work? Thanks
@johndunn5322
Жыл бұрын
I never comment on you tube videos but excellent demonstration my brother👏Great information for my current project
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
Thanks man! So glad I could help!
@blanjahape530
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, your video very helping me to understand soundproof
@JackofAllMinistries
2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!!
@ReAnnRing
Жыл бұрын
This is excellent! Love the doggy :)
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I am biased, but I think she makes everything better.
@quito484
2 жыл бұрын
Great video very educational thanks for the tip mister 👍
@JackofAllMinistries
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Glad it helped!
@sigmund1955
Жыл бұрын
Very informative, Thank you
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@gabortudos7461
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your work sir
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome!
@jeffp5991
3 ай бұрын
This was really helpful! Being able to sift through the hype of some of the high priced products that really don't do much is great. Although thinking about someone remodeling my house 30 years from now finding green slime between layers of sheetrock is a bit amusing. 😅
@JackofAllMinistries
3 ай бұрын
Glad I could help! I’m all about eliminating the hype and saving a dollar!
@stefanscally4449
10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for the video. So many small bar businesses are struggling because they can't make good music events without the neighbors calling the law. But they don't make a lot of money so if there's a cheap way to effectively soundproof... would really help a lot of artists and communities. It's never been made clear to me how much can be done. Thanks for the info!
@JackofAllMinistries
10 ай бұрын
Glad I can help. Sad to say noise pollution will be an issue that probably only gets worse until a really great (and cheap) product can be discovered.
@BoldWittyName
Жыл бұрын
Great vid! I would add that [according to other sources] 5/8" drywall is a big improvement over 1/2" drywall due to there being embedded fibers in the 5/8".
@BoldWittyName
Жыл бұрын
I finished my basement rec room with 5/8" drywall, but I don't have a second basement rec room with half inch drywall for a control group. 🤣
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
I can say from experience that is definitely true, but I never realized it was the fibers. It didn’t even register that there weren’t fibers in 1/2”!
@carlos.coronado
2 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing this, i will try this soon!
@JackofAllMinistries
2 жыл бұрын
Hope it works out! I'd love to hear any improvements too!
@unusualmuse
Жыл бұрын
Hooray for science! Great video. I’d be really curious to see one of the QuietRock drywall products included, to see how it really compares to the regular stuff.
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
Yep, lots of people have mentioned the QuietRock to me. I plan to expand the test someday and post a new video - I can’t imagine I wouldn’t try that out…
@MichaelTanMusic
Жыл бұрын
what i love most about this video is that you thoroughly recognise your own limitations while doing actual real-world tests. it's so painful to sort through every self-professed expert that just asserts things with no explanation of where the data came from. The one thing I would still love to see is the effect of a larger air gap between materials, again, lots of "experts" but hard to find any real world apples-to-apples tests.
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I definitely try to recognize my own limitations while still doing meaningful work. I’d love to do an air gap test - although that might be a challenge with my limited resources. Maybe I could find some creative solution…
@rivierarenovation06
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your testing, nice job! With respect to the test setup, I think it would be better to have your sound-level meter suspended (e.g., on an elastic string) above your test material, while making sure to have the same distance from the material (adapting for the thickness of the material). At one point it seemed that you were measuring via a gap in the weighting blocks but not directly in front of the material. Another improvement, IMHO, would be to make the cavity (containing the speaker) bigger, ideally mimicking the separation of your studs (or other anchor points). This would better reflect how the material behaves when mounted on the wall.
@JackofAllMinistries
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestions! I'll probably be doing a follow up sometime, and I've already thought of a bigger cavity. I hadn't thought of suspending the db meter though. I noticed that it wasn't always in the same spot and that likely affected the results.
@benjaminpeternorris
2 жыл бұрын
Great video!! - I loved how you showed your test methodology - and even though it may not have lived up to exact scientific rigour, I thought it was a pretty good indicator of real world performance. (I've got to be honest though, I'm a bit disappointed that you didn't test egg boxes stuck to a sheet of drywall though - that would have been entertaining!!).
@JackofAllMinistries
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Real world usage was definitely the spirit I was after. I like the egg carton idea... Maybe I'll check that out when I make a follow up video!
@zwuuuuu
Жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing. this is v useful for the community
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
That’s what I’m here for!
@superconnie5003
2 жыл бұрын
Bro luv your style! the testing rig!
@JackofAllMinistries
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Just trying to keep things helpful for people!
@Lughnerson
2 жыл бұрын
I think what is effective is a) filling any gaps, and b) using multiple layers of different densities at any intersection: top, bottom, and sides. I used simple tar paper in my car trunk and it worked enough to notice. A bit better is still better than the same.
@JackofAllMinistries
2 жыл бұрын
Great point!
@luct3368
2 жыл бұрын
have you seen those acrylic caulking mist sprayers where they pressurize the builing and the airbourne caulk clogs any gaps in the building fabric. If gap filling, or air sealing is effective, it would be fascinating to see how effective, just doing this with no other further sound insulation would be.
@specialkonacid6574
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. Very helpful 😀
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@rvanbeau2009
6 ай бұрын
Excellent summary
@JackofAllMinistries
6 ай бұрын
Thanks!!
@tims.2832
Жыл бұрын
Thx for these unbiased tests. I always felt like the "basic" products already take you 85% of the way, the fancy special products with triple the price only add a few percent more. That´s probably the same everywhere with all products, perhaps they teach this as a business model in general business classes.
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
That makes sense to me! For me, most high end things aren’t worth the modest quality increase for the enormous extra cost.
@samvouga
Жыл бұрын
man you have patience... Thank you so much for sharing!
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!! Turns out I really enjoy doing this type of stuff.
@MikeFaucher
7 ай бұрын
Nice video and thanks for doing the testing!
@JackofAllMinistries
7 ай бұрын
You’re welcome! It was my pleasure…
@pedronudie4311
4 ай бұрын
Amazing work ! I’ve been looking to better soundproof my Parisian flat and so far MLV (Tecsound) with Fermacell sheet seems to be the best efficiency to thickness ratio. In my research the thickness is a key factor taking into account the value of each square meter in my arrondissement (i.e. district). Again thank you for the comprehensive testing. Take care !
@JackofAllMinistries
4 ай бұрын
Paris is an amazing city! I was lucky enough to go during the Euro Cup a few years ago when Iceland was there. I wasn’t there for the match, but there was a fun soccer vibe going on. Must be fun to work in soundproofing with Parisian architecture. Hope everything works out well!
@maryd253
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for this informative video
@JackofAllMinistries
6 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@hankhulator5007
Жыл бұрын
Hi, a rational and scientific approach of the problem is something I'd love to see everywhere, but unfortunately it is not the case, too bad for others ;-)
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
Amen to that!!
@rachelkarengreen99
2 жыл бұрын
Insane and informative video!! Bravo
@JackofAllMinistries
2 жыл бұрын
Why, thank you!
@kylesmcleod
Жыл бұрын
This is top notch quality content.
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks man! I really appreciate that.
@813king
Жыл бұрын
This helps out. Thanks
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!!
@robertgunther3080
2 жыл бұрын
Love this! I have never tried green glue, but always have suspected the bang for buck would just not be worth it.
@JackofAllMinistries
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! That suspicion is exactly what drove me to test it myself. Bang for buck is exactly the issue.
@tom-vx1lp
11 ай бұрын
i like the different tones
@JackofAllMinistries
11 ай бұрын
Me too!
@Haroldus0
2 жыл бұрын
You are on the right track with the experiment but to do this properly you need to have a larger space for the speaker to develop low frequencies. One way to do this is to mount the test microphone in a suitable concrete box with the lid being the test subject, and have the test tones or sweep run through a 'known good' loudspeaker system, and do the test outside in a quiet moment. This can approximate to an infinite baffle, removing any room mode non linearity. We did this years ago for a range of really high end PA speakers and then sent the units to JBL for official anechoic chamber tests and the results were remarkably similar, though about 1% of the price!
@JackofAllMinistries
2 жыл бұрын
Your infinite baffle idea is genius! I was trying to stay away from sweeps originally because I wanted to make a test that was easily doable for someone with no knowledge of room measurement. That's why I used a tone generator. However, I've been thinking about doing a next level type test, much like the one you mentioned. I was worried about low frequency development because I didn't want to make a 12 foot concrete box to test 50Hz, but I love the idea of using your baffle to get a read without modes and calculate the difference!
@henrynguyen5105
Жыл бұрын
Very honest advice from reality
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@soundproofyourstudio
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting! Really dig it.
@JackofAllMinistries
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@zeomarmob
9 ай бұрын
The counterclockwise turn on the volume knob is the best performer on reducing the sound.
@JackofAllMinistries
9 ай бұрын
You know, that’s really hard to argue with…
@kathleendavis2008
Жыл бұрын
Hahaha ..I can't believe it...I do believe it! I couldn't find the green stuff, just used fire rated plumber stuff and used carpet glue elsewhere. Rockwool and fire rated drywall was also part of our equation. We will find out if it works when the Aunt on the other side of the wall no longer knows our business!!
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! I hope it turns out so great that you start to miss your old conversations through the wall…
@arinasan247
Жыл бұрын
Awsome work!!!
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@nonyadamnbusiness9887
Жыл бұрын
Love this. Ninety percent of consumer products and more than half of industrial/commercial products are just hype. Most of what Americans spend money on is nothing. You should get better performance from drywall if the layers are of differing thickness. They resonate at different frequencies so sound doesn't transfer across as well as with identical layers.
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
My friend and I argue about that all the time. He’s willing to pay an $1,000 to get the right resonance from rosewood over maple and stuff like that. I’m like, “Dude, that improvement is not worth anywhere near $1,000.” No one can even tell.
@daithic6187
2 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks
@JackofAllMinistries
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@rongti5543
Жыл бұрын
Great! very helpful. Subscribed.
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Hope you enjoy the rest of the content
@christsidereptableslastday7778
2 жыл бұрын
Good job fam !!! I just became a subscriber.
@JackofAllMinistries
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Welcome to the community!
@babixillo
Жыл бұрын
very cool and informative! i wish you tested triple drywall to see how 1 added sheet of drywall compares to added mlv, rockwool or r13
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
Now I do too! I’ve heard every additional sheet gives roughly half the results of the previous sheet, maybe that helps give an idea?
@AmazingPhilippines1
Жыл бұрын
Interesting test setup. I was in the "noise control" business in the SW USA for some years dealing with commercial AC chillers majority of the time. Low frequency is a bear to deal with. MLV/fiberglass "blankets" sewn to cover the offending equipment or enclosures were often the solution. MLV has the advantage of being relatively thin. Test data is important but I also learned to use "what works" depending on the budget. All test setups have their limitations when applied to the real world but important data non the less. I am now living in the Philippines where low frequencies from regular "fiestas" until 4AM are a major noise issue. Add in loud motorbikes, barking dogs, roosters, and karaoke....but it is more fun in the Philippines. LOL!
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
Interesting that blankets were the best solution. I mean, obviously you’re not going to built concrete enclosures, but still. I think it all lands like you said, in a balance of cost and efficiency. Too bad you can’t sleep under one of those blankets in the Philippines! Sounds like auto-insomnia to me…
@vitalyvalochnik1802
Жыл бұрын
the best tests. I think you have to test three layers of dry wall :)
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I know for every layer of drywall you add, they say the results diminish by 50%. So if one layer eliminates 10db, two eliminates 15, three eliminates 17.5 and so on. It would be fun to test that and see if it’s true!
@Veloasia
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video
@JackofAllMinistries
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@pauldoan8391
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@JackofAllMinistries
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@brandoncrapo7434
11 ай бұрын
What a great video! Thank you. It's very helpful. When you utilized the carpet glue in your actual project, did you spread it uniformly across the drywall sheets, or did you make a box around the perimeter and then add some lattice lines to make air pockets?
@JackofAllMinistries
11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! Glad it could help. I spread it evenly. Turns out the air gaps aren’t the helpful bit. It’s about layers with differing mass together - it’s a principle called “constrained layer damping.”
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