Jeff,
I recently constructed a sound room/HT and built my own room tunning devices. I also isolated my sound room from my family and neighbors. The best way to keep the sound from escaping is to build a room inside a room. I did this and left a 1" gap between them. I also used a sound dampening product that is carried by Home Depot. It's the same size as sheet rock and is composed of cardboard and horsehair. If I remember, the stuff was made in Canada and was about $10 a sheet. Use 5/8" sheet rock, 2x6's with R19, ton's of sheetrock screws and don't forget to leave that 1" gap.
I believe that most all room tune devices are very simple and inexpensive to make, but do take some time. Most people can build a tube trap, but will have major difficulties designing a loudspeaker or putting together an amp. I'd spend your money on electronics and have some fun experimenting with room tuning devices. The one device that made the most difference were Room Lenses. They take up little space from a room and can be very easily moved around to suit your needs. By moving them an inch or so, makes a difference in sound. It is recommened to have at least three. Here is a link to Argent Room Lens article my Doug Blackburn of Soundstage.
http://www.soundstage.com/noisy14.htm
If you are interested in building them let me know and I'll direct you to step by step directions and pictures of my finished products if you like. I also added some wall panels that were also of the DIY nature by John Risch. Have fun during your constuction and enjoy your finished product.
Denis
I recently constructed a sound room/HT and built my own room tunning devices. I also isolated my sound room from my family and neighbors. The best way to keep the sound from escaping is to build a room inside a room. I did this and left a 1" gap between them. I also used a sound dampening product that is carried by Home Depot. It's the same size as sheet rock and is composed of cardboard and horsehair. If I remember, the stuff was made in Canada and was about $10 a sheet. Use 5/8" sheet rock, 2x6's with R19, ton's of sheetrock screws and don't forget to leave that 1" gap.
I believe that most all room tune devices are very simple and inexpensive to make, but do take some time. Most people can build a tube trap, but will have major difficulties designing a loudspeaker or putting together an amp. I'd spend your money on electronics and have some fun experimenting with room tuning devices. The one device that made the most difference were Room Lenses. They take up little space from a room and can be very easily moved around to suit your needs. By moving them an inch or so, makes a difference in sound. It is recommened to have at least three. Here is a link to Argent Room Lens article my Doug Blackburn of Soundstage.
http://www.soundstage.com/noisy14.htm
If you are interested in building them let me know and I'll direct you to step by step directions and pictures of my finished products if you like. I also added some wall panels that were also of the DIY nature by John Risch. Have fun during your constuction and enjoy your finished product.
Denis