Hi,

A simple but a for me challenging question is, how can I improve my basements acoustics, without making any permanent changes (so no paint or drywall or similair), at a fairly low cost (1000$ is the absolute max and im not even sure about this, prefer cheaper solutions).

Currently there is woodpanneling all around and i think a linoleum kind of floor.
Behind the woodpanneling there are just 2 by4s and behind the 2x4 is either concrete or cementblocks.

The tv and front speakers will be against an outside wall which will not directly connect with my neighbours.


I was thinking for the floor a big area rug, and maybe for the wall some wall rugs. I also read that somebody placed curtains along his walls which I thought was a good idea.

The reason I dont want to invest to much or change to much is because its a rented property and I would have to change everything back to original. I also dont like to invest to much in a property thats not my own ( i rather put this towards a down-payment)

Any suggestions or comments?

You can make fabric covered acoustical wall panels that simply hang on the walls like pictures. You could use those removable 3M picture hanger things if you can't even drive a small nail for a hook on the wall.

Or you just make them tall enough that they can stand on the floor.

Thank you for your reply
Sounds like a good idea as well. How would i make these pannels? I am not quite the handyman (yet) lol.

How would i make these pannels? I am not quite the handyman (yet) lol.

Read the 6 threads in this search, take two aspirin and call us in the morning. Pay close attention to the one with the phrase Easiest Way in the title.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/search.php?searchid=13213382