The Best Sound Proof Padding
Whether you're a musician yourself or you just want to maximize the sound quality in a specific space, soundproof padding is what you need. It works to absorb sounds and reduce echos, giving you the ultimate listening (or music-making) experience. To help you out in your soundproofing project, we've found and reviewed a few of the best soundproof padding products. Check out the list below to find the one that's right for you.
Jber Acoustic Acoustic Foam Panels (12-Pack)
Cheaper by the dozen
Whether you’re building a recording studio, transforming your living room into a home theater, or soundproofing your home office to focus better, this pack can help. With twelve tiles of one-inch-thick acoustic wedges in this set, you’ll be able to strategically place these around the room to reduce echo and reverb. No, the room in question won’t be totally soundproof with just twelve panels, but if you’re content with spot treating the room to reduce unwanted noise, this is your pick.
Pros:
- Great price considering the quantity
- Also great for content creators
- Enough for most setups (barring pro-level recording studios)
Cons:
- You’ll need to supply your own adhesive
Burdurry Acoustic Panels (50-Pack)
The proof is in the padding
While a small bundle of soundproof tiles can help greatly reduce unwanted sound reflections, you’ll need to really fill the walls with acoustic panels to get even close to soundproofing it entirely. That’s where a pack of fifty like this one from Burdurry can help. Though this bundle probably won’t be enough to cover every inch of your room, it’ll do a far better job of dampening sounds than smaller bundles so that you can focus on your music, entertainment, or work.
Pros:
- Great for home theaters
- Effective at reducing low-frequency sounds and ambient noise
Cons:
- Foam isn’t of the highest quality
- Less effective than denser foam
Fstop Labs Acoustic Panels (12-Pack)
Sound and color
Being able to dampen, deaden, or possibly soundproof your room entirely is exciting, but the foam used to do it can be ugly. That’s why we appreciate acoustic panels that offer a variety of color choices to choose from. With this pick from Fstop, you can pick from all sorts of colors, including the standard black as well as pink, gray, white, green, and more.
Pros:
- Two-inch-thick foam is quite effective
- Also offered as a 24-pack
- Color choices allow you to complement the room’s color palette
Cons:
- Not enough to soundproof; better for spot-treating a room
- They need to be aired out after being unboxed
IZO Eggcrate Soundproofing Tiles
Slim fit
Not feeling the wedge panels? This soundproof padding is created with a completely different design than most soundproof padding. Instead of wedges, it has an egg crate design. This helps to provide a perfect level of sound insulation and dampening.
These tiles measure 12 inches by 12 inches and are two inches thick. Each panel can easily be split in half, allowing you to really get the custom fit your walls may require. They perform well on walls and ceilings, giving you the best ability to effectively dampen sound in your space.
Pros:
- Low price per tile, so you can get started on your soundproofing project at a small cost
- They meet all safety requirements for the category of home furniture, so you can trust you’re receiving a well-made product
Cons:
- The two-inch thickness of this padding may seem a bit bulky if you’re applying the panels in a smaller space
Rhino Acoustic Sound Proof Padding Panels
Less installation, more music exploration
If you do have a small space that you need to soundproof, these panels are perfect. They are only 0.4 inches thick, so you can keep almost all of your space while still creating an excellent, soundproofed area. These tiles are made from a much higher density material (polyester fiber), so you’ll get the same if not better results from a thinner product.
This soundproof padding is made from safe, odorless, and eco-friendly materials. It is flame retardant, so you don’t increase your risk of fires like other soundproofing products could do. The tiles are also lab-tested to ensure they produce the best soundproofing results possible.
Pros:
- These are larger panels, measuring 12 inches by 16 inches each
- They are excellent for absorbing echo, reverb, and unwanted noises in any space
- The fire retardant quality and the eco-friendly material make these perfect for a family environment since they are safer than other soundproof padding products
Cons:
- These have a higher price point compared to other soundproof paddings (though the quality makes up for the difference in cost)
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I hang soundproof padding on my walls?
Soundproof padding is easy to install. Simply lay some double-sided tape or adhesive tabs to the wall space you want to be covered and stick it on. Some options come with adhesive included. You can also use an adhesive spray.
How many panels do I need to soundproof my space?
This will largely depend on the size of the room you’re wanting to soundproof, as well as the exact results you are looking for. In general, the more panels you place, the more sound absorption you’ll receive. You likely don’t need to cover every square inch of wall and ceiling in order to reduce the echoes in the room.
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