DIY Acoustic Panels - CHEAP & BETTER than Professional!

You're saying $10 each and the first link you've put in the description is more than $200 for a 6pack insulation, how is this gonna end up at $10 for each panel? even if you make two small panels out of each slab, it's still more than $15 for just the insulation. I'd appreciate it if you explain how? Thanks

Are you going to make a video on how to build a similar panel to block sound coming in through a window? That would be so helpful!

Thank you for taking the time to make this video

Useful videos, many thanks!

Excellent content sir. Thank you!

❤amazing video thank you for sharing!

Great video! Next time I would suggest using mineral wool without any foil (its really not ideal) and covering the back with fabric. They work even better when there is a little bit of space in-between the wall and the panel. If you need by any chance help with video editing let me know and I will get in touch.

thanks for the contribution. I think treating rooms is one of the most misunderstood and unfortunately overly mysterious. People seem to think theres some "magic" in the way theyre produced, or the materials used. why else would a "professional" panel, thats a mere 5 foot by 2 foot cost 300 dollars? I dont doubt the efficacy of said panels but they're for studios that have Warner or Sony as clients. I did the home made route like this and my room is amazing and only cost a few hundred, to do EVERYTHING, including hanging floating panels with fishing line from the ceiling. Theres also a lot of misunderstanding between "soundproofing" and "treatment". As a sidenote, many years ago I was in an apartment and bought the usual 12x12 foamies from amazon (I think weve all gone that route at one time ha ha). I used the little double sided stickies that came with them. 4 for each corner. When I moved I had a nightmare on my hands. there was NO WAY that tape was coming off and I lost my security deposit. of course the next round I hot glued them to poster board FIRST, then stapled poster board to the wall. but again as we all know, even that isnt too effective for treatment. Then through the years I used moving blankets (ugly, and make you feel like youre in a padded cell) but they do work well and are cheap. And dont waste time with memory foam. But yeah, the method you described is hands down the very best, and oddly VERY fun to build.

was just looking at sweetwater (us) at 12" square X 2" foam panels at 30$ each, corner baffles 12"long for 300$ ... thanks for your timing!

I have a question. I've watched most if you videos. I have a problem. I live in an apartment with low ceilings and can't take down the dry wall. Can I make thin ceiling mounted panels to stop sound from the upstairs level. I was thinking about using cork, 1/4 in ply and a rubber foam backer to decouple the ply. Would this work?

Great video! Wonder if instead of that fabric It’s better to use moving blankets???

If the foil backing reflects sound waves (it does), & the panel/frame is on a wall (which means waves won't easily travel behind the panel), doesn't this mean the rear-facing insulation panel is rendered essentially useless? It certainly isn't pulling 50% of the dampening weight, despite occupying 50% of the space. Also not a fan of fiberglass open-to & within the living space, due to air quality issues from small particles. Not that prefab dyed foam is great either. Recycling old towels or even clothing, stretched/stapled within the frame, still seems like the best material/method to me. I do like that you mentioned the cover material should be porous to allow the insulation to work, & debunked MLV's value of use in these.

Thanks for the video; how do these panels measure against professionally made panels? Just wondering how much better professional panels are and if it's worth it

Quick question : how will these panels should be installed on the wall ? Thanks ...for the video 👍

Could you use this method with a memory foam mattress topper?

What would be a good way of DIYing soundproofing a hollow wooden door? And is there even a point when you need space under the door to allow the HVAC to be able to pump air into the room and let that air out of the room to get back to the HVAC return?

I bought some foam panels. Can I use those as insulation? I see people have gaps between the panels. Do those gaps cause echo too? Should the panels be placed side-by-side without gaps between them? If gaps between the panels is ok, how big can those gaps be? I am a podcaster looking to make a nicer room. Thanks!

Could this be used in a window to help block sound from the outside such as traffic noises?

5:11 would deflecting the sound be good for the sake of soundproofing?

Question - the insulation consists of fiberglass, if not completely encased, does it degrade into the room? Is that safe for the drummer? Is is better to put fabric over the entire back of the panel? Thanks.