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Acoustic Foam

Acoustic Foam Panels

~$2-5 per sq ft

NRC Rating: 0.7-0.9 | STC Rating: 5-10

Best For: Studios, offices, bedrooms, budget-conscious projects

  • ✅ Easy DIY installation
  • ✅ Affordable upfront cost
  • ✅ Good mid-high frequency absorption
  • ⚠️ Limited low-frequency absorption
  • ⚠️ Not effective for impact noise
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Mass Loaded Vinyl

Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV)

~$1.50-3 per sq ft

NRC Rating: 0-0.15 | STC Rating: 15-27

Best For: Airborne noise blocking, walls, HVAC ducts

  • ✅ Excellent sound barrier
  • ✅ Blocks high noise levels
  • ✅ Cost-effective for noise reduction
  • ⚠️ Doesn't absorb sound
  • ⚠️ Heavy material (difficult installation)
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Soundproof Drywall

Soundproof Drywall

~$1.50-3 per sq ft

NRC Rating: 0.7-0.9 | STC Rating: 28-35

Best For: Professional installations, music rooms, studios

  • ✅ Highest sound reduction (STC 28-35)
  • ✅ Both absorbs AND blocks sound
  • ✅ Professional appearance
  • ⚠️ Expensive installation
  • ⚠️ Requires professional setup
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Fiberglass Batts

Fiberglass Insulation

~$0.50-2 per sq ft

NRC Rating: 0.8-0.95 | STC Rating: 10-20

Best For: Budget builds, wall cavities, bass absorption

  • ✅ Excellent absorption
  • ✅ Very affordable
  • ✅ Thermal insulation bonus
  • ⚠️ Health hazard (install safely)
  • ⚠️ Needs MLV for blocking noise
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Acoustic Curtains

Acoustic Curtains

~$3-8 per sq ft

NRC Rating: 0.7-0.85 | STC Rating: 5-15

Best For: Renter-friendly, temporary solutions, windows

  • ✅ Renter-friendly (no installation)
  • ✅ Easy to change/clean
  • ✅ Light filtering options
  • ⚠️ Limited soundproofing
  • ⚠️ Less effective than other methods
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Resilient Channels

Resilient Channels

~$1-2 per linear ft

Sound Improvement: +5-15 dB | Application: Decoupling layer

Best For: Ceiling fixes, vibration isolation, professional setups

  • ✅ Decouples drywall from frame
  • ✅ Significant noise reduction
  • ✅ Works with existing drywall
  • ⚠️ Requires professional installation
  • ⚠️ Higher labor costs
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