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Display Name:	Tim Piazza
Personal URL:	http://prosocialtools.com
Member Since:	7/15/12

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I noticed that you didn't list Coil, which was introduced to the market earlier this year. Not only is it a great device for storing earphones, it is made in USA and provides jobs for adults with disabilities. You can learn more about it at CordCoilStore.com 10 Great Headphone Cable Organizing Solutions Flag this comment	12/6/12 11:57 PM
The people who design and build recording studios know all of the tricks to soundproofing a room. I built a studio around 10 years ago and here are a few points that I learned. 1. Sound waves travel through air, so any air gaps will allow sound to escape. If there are cracks, vents, or openings of any kind, the sound will get through. 2. Sound waves pass through solid surfaces by vibrating the surface and then passing the vibration to the air on the other side. Increase the mass of any large surface to reduce how much it can vibrate. More mass, less sound transmission. 3. Sound will reflect on any flat surface. Sound waves vary in length from several feet to less than a millimeter. If you have ever watched the waves at a beach, you noticed that some waves are more powerful than others, because of the convergence of two waves adding their energy. Low frequency sound converges when reflected off surfaces and creates loud zones, particularly in corners. To truly soundproof a room, you really only have a few options. The first order of business is to seal up the room and make sure there isn't an "all air" connection to the adjoining spaces. The second order is to increase the mass of the walls, and/or decouple the room surfaces using a construction approach called "room within a room". This last one isn't something you are likely to do unless you are building a recording studio. You can increase mass with another layer of sheetrock, you can suspend mass-loaded vinyl between the layers. You can "stucco" the walls with a thick layer of joint compound. After these are done, you can reduce sound reflection and resonance in your room with rugs, acoustic panels made of fabric-covered rigid fiberglass insulation, and thick curtains. Thick, fabric chairs in corners will help reduce low-frequency build-up. Making all of this look good is a matter of using your creativity. :-) How To Soundproof Apartment (and Look Good Doing It)? Good Questions Flag this comment	9/20/12 11:26 AM
The people who design and build recording studios know all of the tricks to soundproofing a room. I built a studio around 10 years ago and here are a few points that I learned. 1. Sound waves travel through air, so any air gaps will allow sound to escape. If there are cracks, vents, or openings of any kind, the sound will get through. 2. Sound waves pass through solid surfaces by vibrating the surface and then passing the vibration to the air on the other side. Increase the mass of any large surface to reduce how much it can vibrate. More mass, less sound transmission. 3. Sound will reflect on any flat surface. Sound waves vary in length from several feet to less than a millimeter. If you have ever watched the waves at a beach, you noticed that some waves are more powerful than others, because of the convergence of two waves adding their energy. Low frequency sound converges when reflected off surfaces and creates loud zones, particularly in corners. To truly soundproof a room, you really only have a few options. The first order of business is to seal up the room and make sure there isn't an "all air" connection to the adjoining spaces. The second order is to increase the mass of the walls, and/or decouple the room surfaces using a construction approach called "room within a room". This last one isn't something you are likely to do unless you are building a recording studio. You can increase mass with another layer of sheetrock, you can suspend mass-loaded vinyl between the layers. You can "stucco" the walls with a thick layer of joint compound. After these are done, you can reduce sound reflection and resonance in your room with rugs, acoustic panels made of fabric-covered rigid fiberglass insulation, and thick curtains. Thick, fabric chairs in corners will help reduce low-frequency build-up. How To Soundproof Apartment (and Look Good Doing It)? Good Questions Flag this comment	9/20/12 11:25 AM
The only thing I do not like about this solution is that it adds weight to the cord, which then pulls more on the earbud, making it easier to fall out. My friend is a graphic designer and sent me a device called Coil that I use to store my iPhone cable when I am not using it, but it also works great as an earbud case. They're online at http://cordcoilstore.com DIY Tangle-Free Headphones with Embroidery Floss Flag this comment	7/15/12 2:44 PM