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Soundproofing

I have an unfinished basement space, roughly 1000 sqft that I would like to convert to a TV and 2-channel listening room. The ceiling is open floor joists to to the first floor, any recommendations on soundproofing materials that I could use to rough finish between the joists. Floor/ceiling joists are 2x10's.

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David
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goose
683 posts
 
Double sheet rock on resilient channel is the way to go.  Also, filling the space with the recommended insulation.  The installation of the sheetrock on the channel needs to be perfect.  Any stray screws into the structure will defeat the purpose of the channel.  Also, any air gaps / holes need to be filled with acoustic calk. 
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ptss
1,964 posts
 
@folkfreak . Doors can be significantly quieted by thin lead sheeting glued/green glued to one or both sides: then cover with a sheet of melamine. Solid lead does not leach into skin; however I’d use heavy duty vinyl/rubber gloves and dispose of the after out of an abundance of caution. Cheers to silence!
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folkfreak
1,349 posts
 
@ptss true but the proble. Is never the door it’s always the gaps around the door. 
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