First off, I hope everyone has a happy and healthy holiday. I’m putting a room in an old unfinished basement. It needs to be as soundproof as it can be from the floor above. There are slao a lot of pipes and wiring hanging below the joists. If i insulate the bays the best i can, would a drop ceiling be adequate? I’m not sure if the air gap is better or not? Also would a PLS2 be adequate to lay out for the grids? Looking for an excuse to buy one anyways. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks again, bri.
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Bri, similar job ongoing right now, and there is actually a hell of a lot of science in basement finishing. Knight/Celotex has a product called Soundstop. It comes in 4x8 sheets of various thickness. It is great for dampening sound transfer through ductwork and fastened to ceiling, with an appropriate fire-barrier, it creates an incredible cocoon. Do I smell a home theater or a jam studio?.