What can I use for sound dampening?
by
Dianne
+6
I have a large living room, dining room and kitchen area with high vaulted ceiling. When watching the TV, the acoustics are horrible. You can't turn the TV volume high enough to hear the sound of the TV clear enough. There are currently no drapes on the windows but I don't think adding them will help enough. Does anyone know what I can do to help with the acoustics? Thanks, Dianne
9 answers
-
We have a great room- living room, dining room, and kitchen all in one, with high ceilings. We had the same problem with the acoustics. We could hardly hear the TV. Our solution came when my husband and son bought and installed surround sound speakers. Problem solved!
Laurie Hornberger
on Nov 20, 2013
-
Hi Laurie, Thanks for the info. I think we are going to try that next. Dianne
Dianne
on Nov 20, 2013
-
You can purchase special acoustic lining for curtains, I know it definitely helps with keeping traffic noises out, so maybe it would help in your situation.
Valerie
on Nov 21, 2013
-
Sometimes adding fabric, tapestry, drapes, and rugs can help soften the room and help with the acoustics. Adding the drapes will help as Valeria stated; and as Laurie stated surround sound is great too. Adding beautiful tapestry on the wall may help too if you have an old quilt or heirloom to hang. Good luck
The Garden Frog with C Renee
on Nov 21, 2013
-
Cellular shades can also help with sound dampening. Best of luck!
Blinds.com
on Nov 21, 2013
-
Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I was planning on area rugs on the hardwood floor. I didn't know that there was special acoustic lining for curtains. I will have to look for that. I love the idea of a tapestry on the wall. I have a large wall that it would be perfect on.
Dianne
on Nov 22, 2013
-
Tall plants like ficus trees or palms will help and you could also use a FIT Soji screen made from cloth to both privatize a smaller more intimate area as well as a absorb some of the sound...
Kate McComas
on Nov 22, 2013
-
That was supposed to be DIY not fit...
Kate McComas
on Nov 22, 2013
-
Great suggestions. Thanks.
Dianne
on Nov 23, 2013
Sign Up to Answer
Related Discussions
Suggested Project Book
