Objective analysis of cabin noise solutions

Falcor · 01-21-2011, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by daisuke149

wouldnt need to add a ton of weight, but then costs go up.

A single plexiglass barrier between cabin/trunk area would eliminate alot and then just a lil sound deadening in the doors would probably do wonders.

Issue is, how to make the glass barrier and cost for that. And then where to mount it without drilling etc. Also a removable one would be best IMO. Kinda like T-Tops! but for the inside...

maybe that would work, but i wouldn't do it. Not only would it kill my sub but i think it would look awful.

daisuke149 · 01-21-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Falcor

maybe that would work, but i wouldn't do it. Not only would it kill my sub but i think it would look awful.

it would only look awful if the design was awful...

and it would possibly damped the OEM sub but an aftermarket sub shouldnt be effected as much.

SeattleLion · 01-21-2011, 11:36 AM

I am amazed at the emotional response to a suggestion on how we can put numbers around an issue that a lot of people share. For example, Consumers Reports, Car and Driver, Road and Track, Top Gear.... to name a few all cite the car as noisy. In my original post I didn't say that *I* find the car too noisy, just that if we apply the same kind of approach we use for engine, exhaust, brake mods (numbers!), we can help people who *want* to reduce noise find the best solution.

In answer to one of the adult posts, I suggest the phone be held next to the right ear of the driver. This would probably yield a reasonable baseline.

That's it.

Cmike2780 · 01-21-2011, 12:00 PM

Earplugs will work wonders, but I personally could care less about the noise.

wilsonp · 01-21-2011, 05:20 PM

I haven't decided if I'm one for staying here yet...

But I surely do miss an option to downrate/block posters.

The iPhone app marketplace has a lot of SPL meters, but most are apparently terrible. I wasn't willing to spend $20 for the best one, but the 0.99 SPL Meter from Studio Six Digital is pretty nice, has a max value, and rotates upside down. The free Volume Tester doesn't rotate but otherwise is nice - you can reset and stop/start measuring, and it has peak hold.

Uncalibrated may make different phones have different readings, but before and after readings over the same drive should be consistent.

VCuomo · 01-22-2011, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by wilsonp

I haven't decided if I'm one for staying here yet...

But I surely do miss an option to downrate/block posters. ...

Ah, stick around - but expect pushback when you call the other posters "idiots", 'ya know?

And about that "option to downrate/block posters" - be careful what you wish for...

Falcor · 01-21-2011, 08:18 PM

this post just degrades further and further every time i check it...

01-21-2011, 11:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
SeattleLion Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 226 Drives: '13 Mustang GT Prem. Rep Power: 235	I am amazed at the emotional response to a suggestion on how we can put numbers around an issue that a lot of people share. For example, Consumers Reports, Car and Driver, Road and Track, Top Gear.... to name a few all cite the car as noisy. In my original post I didn't say that I find the car too noisy, just that if we apply the same kind of approach we use for engine, exhaust, brake mods (numbers!), we can help people who want to reduce noise find the best solution. In answer to one of the adult posts, I suggest the phone be held next to the right ear of the driver. This would probably yield a reasonable baseline. That's it. jdsto likes this.

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wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 18	I haven't decided if I'm one for staying here yet... But I surely do miss an option to downrate/block posters. The iPhone app marketplace has a lot of SPL meters, but most are apparently terrible. I wasn't willing to spend $20 for the best one, but the 0.99 SPL Meter from Studio Six Digital is pretty nice, has a max value, and rotates upside down. The free Volume Tester doesn't rotate but otherwise is nice - you can reset and stop/start measuring, and it has peak hold. Uncalibrated may make different phones have different readings, but before and after readings over the same drive should be consistent. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

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