Thanks @mesch and @dlcockrum
I really appreciate the thoughtful input and sharing.
I'm stuck with the 15x15' max size, and of course I don't want to turn a medium/small room into a small/tiny room. 😁 I'm trying to balance it. I'll play with the tool and hope i can find something more in the 14.5 x 13.5' space that will work. Ideally, I don't want to lower the ceiling, but maybe 6-12". I'll look at what that might do.
Good to hear about regular insulation. I will build all walls off the (3) concrete walls w/ 2x6 and add the insulation. Although, I'm considering building one of the side walls maybe off further, like 12". Something not equal to the room isn't square. Also, thinking of tilting the front or rear wall a few inches...likely not noticeable if you're not looking for it.
I can't do anything toooo drastic or the WAF will trump it. And I get her point. I don't want to end up with a 5x7' fun-house room.
This could be good; ASC’s ISO-Wall resilient channel system. My audio room is below the master en suite. So, pretty close.
Thanks again to all!