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_TheNecromancer13 t1_jcvnonz wrote

Having the rock band practice right next to the bedroom might not be the best idea. Also egress window, but other people already mentioned that.

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Traditional-Camera-4 OP t1_jcvoohz wrote

Hah, agree, but the bedroom won't be used too often, and I plan to have some level of soundproofing (double layer 5/8" drywall + green glue) which should help.

I struggled to find a better location...and even now looking at it again nothing really sticks out as a better choice.

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Likesitrough16 t1_jcwb0nr wrote

Consider mineral wool insulation too. I can rock my dual SVS PB2000 pros in my basement theater while my kids sleep upstairs.

I used thermafiber ultrabatt and it's amazing!

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Traditional-Camera-4 OP t1_jcxmf3d wrote

Thank you for the suggestion! I haven't researched the insulation yet so I'll take a look at that. What other soundproofing do you have? This is new to me so all I can do is look up STC ratings online and cross my fingers that what I'm doing is correct.

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Likesitrough16 t1_jcxnsjd wrote

I did the Thermafiber but also wrapped my hvac above that area with butyl tape to reduce vibration transfer (think dynamat). The main run that goes above the theater area and up to the bedroom empties out next to the wife's side of the bed and she slept thru Black Hawk Down Saturday night.

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fixITman1911 t1_jcx6lpa wrote

Personally I would put the bedroom next to the bathroom. Use one of those doors (Which I assume lead outside?) as a private entrance for when you do have guests there, and give it private access to the bathroom too.

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Traditional-Camera-4 OP t1_jcxmazx wrote

I'm not sure how I could frame that to make it work...any thoughts?

Those are actually two large windows by the bar. Sorry the floor plan thing added the little door swinging icon for some reason.

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fixITman1911 t1_jcyo1rt wrote

Do you have a version of the basement drawing that is just the current state?

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Somamang t1_jcx90lb wrote

If you need soundproofing and can give up a little dead space, double wall leaving a few inches in between them. Air space between soundproofed walls, helps a lot

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Traditional-Camera-4 OP t1_jcxm16v wrote

Thanks! I learned about that and all kinds of other soundproofing techniques when I was doing research. That would be tough to justify to my wife unfortunately. She was cool with the drywall+glue which only adds $1,500 to the material cost.

I also looked up acoustic drywall which is a little pricier but may simplify some things since you don't necessarily have to add thickness.

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