Thanks Elizabeth,
Primarily what I had anticipated but wasn't totally certain. The only difference is that I considered sheets of foam core and sound proof styrofoam being as it's light weight but now that you've mentioned it, so is felt. It looks as if I'll have to accept squeaking floors above me or otherwise move to a top floor apartment. If I mention this concern to my landlord he'll just shrug and tell me that its a frivolous issue. I would like to maximize the audio experience in this apartment by blocking out noise but by developing an acoustic environment as well. Is there a manufacturer who creates affordable but effective panels that might apply to my situation? Also, professional earplugs, could they at times be of help?
Primarily what I had anticipated but wasn't totally certain. The only difference is that I considered sheets of foam core and sound proof styrofoam being as it's light weight but now that you've mentioned it, so is felt. It looks as if I'll have to accept squeaking floors above me or otherwise move to a top floor apartment. If I mention this concern to my landlord he'll just shrug and tell me that its a frivolous issue. I would like to maximize the audio experience in this apartment by blocking out noise but by developing an acoustic environment as well. Is there a manufacturer who creates affordable but effective panels that might apply to my situation? Also, professional earplugs, could they at times be of help?