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poogie · 03-08-2009, 03:34 PM

I live in 2 story house and my right next neighbor is only 15 feet away from my wall. My system is on second floor and everytime I watched movie, they'll call me to lower the volume. Any suggestions to minimize the vibration other than lowering my volume. Thanks.

poogie · 03-08-2009, 03:38 PM

Also, can anyone tell me what is the quiet hours in a subdivision? She called me around 8 o'clock at Friday night.

STARSCREAM · 03-08-2009, 05:20 PM

That sucks. Man, 8 O'clock is early!!!

You wouldn't think they would have a problem that early in the night.

crackinhedz · 03-08-2009, 05:22 PM

Acoustic Treatment Research Material

Beta Man · 03-08-2009, 05:31 PM

what is your home made of? Wood siding? Vinyl? Brick?

When was it built? What type of windows, etc.

We are having insulation blown into our walls (which I'm sure will help sound) but our main goal is energy efficiency... My theater is on the 3rd floor, and I've turned it up pretty loud, and you can't hear it at all outside...... My theater is well insulated etc because it has crawl spaces etc. like a typical attic....

If I turn a radio on in one of our second floor rooms, you can hear it outside quite easily even at moderate levels.....

I'd get heavy curtains to start. They block, as well as absorb sound, and I'm guessing most of the audio is heard by the neighbor through your windows, as well as through hers......

poogie · 03-08-2009, 08:32 PM

My house was built in 2003 with plastic vinyl, double pane windows. Maybe I should start inviting them to watch. Anyway, thanks for the advice.

Hammie · 03-08-2009, 10:02 PM

If you have a HOA, call them. They should have the hours for noise.

poogie · 03-09-2009, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by louhamilton

If you have a HOA, call them. They should have the hours for noise.

I'll definitely call them as soon as I can. Thanks.

DonRSD · 03-09-2009, 12:23 PM

id put a carpet under the sub THEn put some wall treatments up along the wall you share with them.

pesky/annoyed neighbors are the worst

screw the HOA, go talk to the neighbor directly and ask if its the loudness or the bass that bothers them.

Penitus · 03-09-2009, 01:43 PM

I'm moving into an apartment soon, and I'm pretty terrified that this is going to happen to me.

03-08-2009, 03:34 PM	#1
poogie Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Home Theater Gallery:41 Blu-ray collection:244	Sound insulation help I live in 2 story house and my right next neighbor is only 15 feet away from my wall. My system is on second floor and everytime I watched movie, they'll call me to lower the volume. Any suggestions to minimize the vibration other than lowering my volume. Thanks.

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03-08-2009, 03:38 PM	#2
poogie Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Home Theater Gallery:41 Blu-ray collection:244	Also, can anyone tell me what is the quiet hours in a subdivision? She called me around 8 o'clock at Friday night.

03-08-2009, 05:20 PM	#3
STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:67	That sucks. Man, 8 O'clock is early!!! You wouldn't think they would have a problem that early in the night.

03-08-2009, 05:22 PM	#4
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	Acoustic Treatment Research Material

03-08-2009, 05:31 PM	#5
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	what is your home made of? Wood siding? Vinyl? Brick? When was it built? What type of windows, etc. We are having insulation blown into our walls (which I'm sure will help sound) but our main goal is energy efficiency... My theater is on the 3rd floor, and I've turned it up pretty loud, and you can't hear it at all outside...... My theater is well insulated etc because it has crawl spaces etc. like a typical attic.... If I turn a radio on in one of our second floor rooms, you can hear it outside quite easily even at moderate levels..... I'd get heavy curtains to start. They block, as well as absorb sound, and I'm guessing most of the audio is heard by the neighbor through your windows, as well as through hers......

03-08-2009, 08:32 PM	#6
poogie Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Home Theater Gallery:41 Blu-ray collection:244	My house was built in 2003 with plastic vinyl, double pane windows. Maybe I should start inviting them to watch. Anyway, thanks for the advice.

03-08-2009, 10:02 PM	#7
Hammie Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Washington, DC Metro Home Theater Gallery:53 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:12	If you have a HOA, call them. They should have the hours for noise.

03-09-2009, 12:23 PM	#9
DonRSD Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2009 Location:South Florida Home Theater Gallery:24 Blu-ray collection:254 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:129	id put a carpet under the sub THEn put some wall treatments up along the wall you share with them. pesky/annoyed neighbors are the worst screw the HOA, go talk to the neighbor directly and ask if its the loudness or the bass that bothers them.

03-09-2009, 01:43 PM	#10
Penitus Expert Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Ohio Blu-ray collection:126 Blu-ray reviews:10	I'm moving into an apartment soon, and I'm pretty terrified that this is going to happen to me.

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