It would be nice to have curtains that absorb street noise.

Some custom curtain tailors offer a fabric that claims to be soundproof. It’s a little pricey. Not absurdly pricey, but it’s also a bit hard to be confident that such thin fabrics can absorb much sound (they claim 20%).

I would prefer to try hacks. I’ve heard that thick furniture moving pads absorb sound well. I’ve also heard that fiberous fabrics can be effective. For the moment, I probably want to pass on edgy ideas like egg cartons. Maybe later on those. What fabrics are decent for reducing sound? Specifically, I’m wondering about carpets or painter’s drop cloths. Not the simple white canvas drop cloths, but the thicker drop cloths may out of recycled fabrics.

  • @twistedtxb@lemmy.world
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    51 year ago

    I have a home studio and made professional grade accoustic panels for a fraction of the price.

    I cut a 2in thick MDF frame and filled the inside with 2in thick foam from Amazon, and thick cloth from my local supplier.

    They work wonders and I I estimate the price at around $250 each