Welcome to Soundproof Way, your trusted resource for professional-grade soundproofing solutions. This site was created to help homeowners, DIY builders, and audio enthusiasts achieve truly quiet spaces without the expensive trial-and-error I went through.
Our mission is to help homeowners, DIY builders, and audio enthusiasts create truly quiet spaces through professional-grade soundproofing techniques that actually work.
At Soundproof Way, we provide expert guidance on soundproofing homes, home theaters, studios, and workspaces. Our recommendations come from real-world experience building a $100K+ soundproofed basement home theater.
Here's what you'll find here:
- Professional soundproofing techniques for basements and home theaters
- Material reviews based on actual use (Rockwool, Green Glue, Mass Loaded Vinyl, resilient channel)
- Step-by-step guides for DIY soundproofing projects - Acoustic design principles for maximum noise reduction - A free, downloadable Ultimate Guide to Soundproofing
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Hi, I'm Josh VT — a retired Army Officer and Navy contractor with a lifelong passion for audio and acoustics. After 30 years of research, I built a 1,690 sq ft soundproofed basement featuring a 19-speaker home theater with professional-grade acoustic treatment.
My projects include:
- Staggered stud wall construction for maximum sound isolation
- Resilient channel and double 5/8" drywall installation
- Strategic HVAC design to eliminate noise transfer
- Custom electrical layout for 67 recessed lights and 46 outlets
- Complete soundproofing of a 300 sq ft home theater room achieving STC 60+ rating
I created this site to share what I learned — and help you avoid the expensive mistakes I made along the way. Whether you're soundproofing a basement, building a home theater, or creating a quiet workspace, I'm here to help you do it right the first time.
We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at josh@soundproofway.com or leave a comment on any of our posts.