Other factors affecting sound


I'm building a dedicated room in my basement and was wondering if I should care about in wall electrical wiring and Receptacles. Do these generally make a big difference. I assume anything should be better than builders quality material. Are there any specific recommendations? What about whole house surge protection? Also, I have an option to install a second electrical box, is this helpful? I have a 5000sq ft house in suburban area with very few houses near me. I have clean and stable power. Recommendations appreciated. 

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great recommendations on insulation and conduits. 

I was planning to get a barn door for aesthetics, is this a bad idea? 

any specific recommendations on whole house surge protectors? 

@ditusa (Relentless)… I am a bit too stiff in the back.
And I could probably throw my shoulder out patting myself on the back.

 

I was planning to get a barn door for aesthetics, is this a bad idea?

Like a Mr. Ed door?

It is like windows are not great for listening, but I like having a view… so if you like the Dutch door, or other barn door styles, then some aesthetics make sense to make it a nice space..

+1 MC. Dedicated outlets is often a very cost effective improvement. Obviously depending on your routing situation. It could get into the thousands if it’s a really hard run. Could be as low as a couple hundred bucks or do it yourself if you know what your doing. I had to do a little drywall ceiling work to get 2 dedicated lines into my basement but no big deal. I think I spent $500 total to pay my buddy labor and materials. Well worth it. 

I would go with the whole house surge suppression breaker when you install in the panel it will go into the first Double pole slot to right of the panel. Order the one that also has 2 dedicated 20 amp breakers built in that way your sending better protection to the circuits feeding your audio equipment they cost about 100.00. I think you can buy on Amazon