I'm looking for ways to soundproof my room in a rental house since I want to minimize noise escaping while I talk online. I'm hoping to avoid disturbing anyone and, if possible, listen to music on my speakers without causing a ruckus. Any helpful tips or tricks would be greatly appreciated!
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If you're looking to reduce sound escaping your room, you need mass—something solid to block the noise. While hanging blankets or foam pads can reduce echo, they won't significantly stop sound from leaving the room. Think about ways to build a small inner room or use heavy materials wherever you can.
Consider building a small, cubicle-style sound booth if you have the space. You could surround your workspace with foam boards to absorb sound and create a barrier from the walls. Hanging thick towels on those boards can provide extra sound absorption to help keep noise from traveling too much.
A good start would be to weatherstrip around your door, especially at the bottom. It helps seal off noise pretty well. If you're frequently in voice chats, using a headset with a microphone can also keep your audio contained, plus it’s less disruptive for those around you.
That's a smart idea! Also, if you can space the foam boards a bit from the wall, that helps reduce vibrations from escaping, too.