Hi, This demonstration is designed to give you an idea of what a 23dB reduction sounds like. For best results, you will need to match the volume of the video to the volume of the noise you hear through your walls. Thanks!

Hi, Low frequencies are the hardest to soundproof against. That's why you can always hear the bass outside a bar or nightclub. That being said this system will reduce a lot of the bass you're dealing with. If you want to see how it holds up against different frequencies you can see the data here www.ikoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/iKoustic_MuteClip_Systems_Performance_Data.pdf Thanks!

Promise this isn't sarcasm? 😅

@@iKousticSoundproofing uhmm sure why not

A lot of people install sound-damping membranes like Tecsound in their vans. 😄

Yeah agreed, it's a crazy difference.

😂 did I say bars? I meant offices and churches of course. 😅

Thanks for the feedback! generally, we don't see domestic users soundproofing full rooms unless it's for a music studio but if that is the case you're best starting with the floor then working on the ceiling and walls at the same time. Here's a good example --> www.ikoustic.co.uk/case-studies/soundproof-home-theatre/

So frustrating isn't it! In my experience, most business owners don't even know there's a way to improve this problem.

The bar I go to is under an old stone vault with wooden floors, so the echo is crazy and the only thing absorbing the noise is the people inside

@@adrianb.6479 Okay, but thats very niche. In general, what bar has this bad accoustics? I am not trying to be a bellend, legitimate question/feedback for this lad.

@@PAL617 most bars I've been to had little to no sound-absorbing decoration (such as carpets, soundproofed ceilings, etc.), mostly just regular old wood and stone buildings, or concrete and tiles if it's newer, so acoustics are almost always shit

When the industrial stripped-back style came in is when this became common. It's not just bars restaurants and cafe's have it too. Google 'Two Magpies Bakery Norwich' and you'll see what I mean. Lovely place but the acoustics are so bad! You're totally right though we do install this in hospitals, waitrooms, offices, village halls and churches too. 😄

Hi Studio5, You've hit the nail on the head! For most people, it's only a negligible gain for the price uplift. Cheers, Miles

The ceiling soundproofing would help reduce the noise greatly but it's unlikely it would be able to eliminate it completely. This type of impact sound is best treated at source so using an acoustic underlay on the floor above would be useful!

Oops! That's been added to the description now, thanks for bringing that to our attention.

Hi K0msur, Yes you can just use acoustic plasterboards if you wish to improve your noise issue. It's worth noting it won't deliver the same results but if you are only after a small improvement this is a common choice. here is an example: www.ikoustic.co.uk/products/stud-wall-soundproofing/muteboard-2/

Hi thanks for the reply, but what I meant was, if I install a frame out of timber and put the rockwool inside, can I just drill the plasterboard onto the timber frame?Thanks.@@iKousticSoundproofing

@@K0msur You can yes. This will result in poorer performance but is a common soundproofing technique.

Our latest video on wall soundproofing is now live, You can watch it here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a7ifp7F1kteWiJ8.html Thanks!

Hi David, This system is designed for low-level noise issues or when there are budget and space constraints. If you're looking for a better system that uses the MuteClip please see our Gold/Silver system video here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bteRf7iG1p3FaGQ.html Thanks!

No that’s not how sound works. It will probably be more like 30db

Impact noise is harder to deal with but we've had plenty of customers reduce this issue to a tolerable/unnoticeable level. If you're actively looking to take on a project feel free to call us, our technical team can talk you through your options and expected results.

@@iKousticSoundproofing Thanks. I'll give them a call.

Hi Nobleman, Our dB figures are available here: www.ikoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/iKoustic_MuteClip_Systems_Performance_Data.pdf Unfortunately, I'm withheld from making a direct comparison on this product but I assure you the information is available online. Best of luck with your project and feel free to contact the team if you have any questions.

Hi, our current systems don't actually use an additional stud frame. This setup is for our in-house testing and is a stud wall supported by brick pillars. Our current wall systems use MuteClips that are screwed directly into your brick or stud wall. However, if you want to create a decoupled stud wall in front of your existing brick wall, you would need to cover the outer perimeter in flanking band, to reduce vibration transference, and then screw the frame to the adjacent structures.

Hi, Because all soundproofing uses high mass, it is best to consult a structural engineer before you install a system, yes.

Hi, It shouldn't be required between the Tecsound layers as there aren't usually gaps. As the video shows, you can fit the Tecsound layers right up next to each other. You can also overlap them slightly and then trim away the excess for a perfect fit. If you did end up with some cracks, then sealant won't hurt and is a good idea. Hope that helps!

Thanks! You offset the stud wall from the party wall, but then isn't the rock wool touching the party wall? Is that an issue?

Hi @@deaosatori216 , No, this is perfectly fine. Acoustic mineral wool doesn't conduct vibrations in the way rigid materials do. Instead it 'exhausts' them, so contact is perfectly fine and will prevent cavity space fo the drum effect.

Thanks! Do you ever experiment with adding rubber or tecsound direct to wall before building the stud, like quietco often suggest?

Hi @@deaosatori216, We haven't done this but we prefer using a membrane between two rigid layers (in this case acoustic plasterboards) as it adds a degree of flex. This prevents a sound that might excite layer one from easily passing into layer two.

We are looking to film a video just like this in 2024!

Hi! While the mineral wool is going to reduce the amount of sound reverberating inside the floor cavity, you'll want to decouple the ceiling because this is impact noise. Without decoupling the ceiling, the impact vibrations can still easily travel through the floor, into the ceiling and transmit into your room below.

@@iKousticSoundproofing hey thank you for the reply you are the best.But because i dont know nothing about this. The man that will come to do this he told me he will put rockwool and then he will put plasterboard and the roof will come down 15 inches (points)

Note: i did it but it dont help .

@@aggelosalexandrou7475 Did they put shock absorbers between the original wall and the new one? For impacts to be effective, no component of the new roof has to touch the original. In addition to also doing the walls, because otherwise, the noise will come out through the walls that are in contact with the ceiling.

Does this mean you didn’t build a stud wall and put plasterboard on the wall then 1/2 insulation? If so how did you fix it & what insulation? Bit confused with all these special systems..

Hi Chris, yes it certainly can! I've linked you to the systems page for walls. You can use the MuteClip on stud and brick walls and this will give you the bes reduction for the space you use. We also have another video explaining how this works on a wall v/s only using soundproofing panels. Wall systems: www.ikoustic.co.uk/wall-soundproofing/ How wall soundproofing works: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sK9lla9nnd6-dI0.html Stud wall soundproofing: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pZ2DisWgl6rOiWQ.html How to choose a wall system: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nc5_mLeX0amVoWw.html

I'd like to just recognise you as a very considerate neighbour. bravo.