jimjimbo Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I am looking to install some SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE, REASONABLY PRICED (or downright cheap), panels in my drop ceiling in my basement/listening area. They need not be beautiful, or multi-colored, but they should be drop in and go. I don't have a big shop to construct a whole bunch of these. Probably need about....20 pieces for the ceiling (standard 2x4 ft), and then 8 pieces to mount on various vertical surfaces. Links and suggestions would be very much appreciated. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Menards has them though they may be special order. 24" x 48" tiles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I am looking to install some SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE, REASONABLY PRICED (or downright cheap), panels in my drop ceiling in my basement/listening area. They need not be beautiful, or multi-colored, but they should be drop in and go. Do you employ much subwoofer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 Thanks for that. It's funny though, if you just read the Menard's product sheet, it states an NRC of .70, but if you read the PDF spec sheet it is less....and almost $11.00 per panel... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 I am looking to install some SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE, REASONABLY PRICED (or downright cheap), panels in my drop ceiling in my basement/listening area. They need not be beautiful, or multi-colored, but they should be drop in and go. Do you employ much subwoofer? Yes, they are occasionally on the payroll... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I am looking to install some SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE, REASONABLY PRICED (or downright cheap), panels in my drop ceiling in my basement/listening area. They need not be beautiful, or multi-colored, but they should be drop in and go. Do you employ much subwoofer? Yes, they are occasionally on the payroll... Word on the street is that they're ready to rumble... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 They do offer thinner acoustic panels at a lesser price. If you have a fire barrier behind the drop ceiling such as drywall or other fire retardant material there are other options but nothing is going to be super cheap unless you can find some used ones and normally the thinner ones are sagged, stained or broken as they are kinda brittle. If the tiles rattle and shake from loud bass notes there are simple ways to keep that from happening too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I didn't check price as effectiveness is what I was after. I am putting these in our video studio. NRC .95, CAC 38. http://www.primacoustic.com/thundertile-specs.htm Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I didn't check price as effectiveness is what I was after. I am putting these in our video studio. NRC .95, CAC 38. http://www.primacoustic.com/thundertile-specs.htm Dave That Thundertile goes for $50 for a 2' x 4' panel. If performance is what you are after lay acoustic insulation on top of the Armstrong panels, much better bang for your buck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 I am starting to look at the Roxul panels... http://www.roxul.com/products/commercial/products/roxul+rockboard http://www.buyinsulationproductstore.com/servlet/the-417/roxul-mineral-wool-rock/Detail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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