Clients of Adrenaline Autosound in Clayton know that one of the most cost-effective upgrades you can make to the performance of the audio system in your vehicle is to have us install sound damping material. Also known as sound deadening material, damping products will make the interior of your vehicle quieter and allow you to enjoy the subtle details of your music. Let’s take a close look at how sound deadening works and why it is an important part of any audio system upgrade we perform.
Reduced Noise Transmission
The most common installation locations for sound deadening are the doors, floor and fenders of a vehicle. In a door, we apply a layer of damping to the outside door skin. The material adds mass to the metal, reducing its ability to transfer sound energy into the cabin of the vehicle. The second place we install sound damping is on the inside metal skin of the door. This layer seals the large openings in the door and prevents sound coming from the back of the speaker from canceling out sound coming off the front. The result is dramatically improved bass and mid-bass performance.
A few hundred dollars spent on proper sound deadening results in a bigger performance gain than investing that same money in higher quality speakers. With proper sound deadening, your sound system will be more efficient and produce less distortion.
Fewer Rattles and Less Vibration
We use a damping material called Focal BAM in most of our installations. This sound deadening product includes a layer of soft foam on the outer surface. The foam prevents plastic panels, wire harnesses, door release mechanisms and power lock rods from buzzing and rattling as you drive down the street.
Benefits of Reduced Background Noise
We can apply damping materials to your doors, the roof and floor, fenders and the cargo area of the vehicle to help make the cabin quieter. With background noise reduced, the effective signal-to-noise ratio of your sound system will be improved, and you will be able to hear more of the details and nuances in the recordings.
A side effect of this reduced background noise is a marked improvement in the clarity of outgoing Bluetooth phone call audio. When you call someone, your voice will be clearer and easier to understand because the cabin of your car or truck is quieter.
Sound Damping Installation Adds Comfort
The sound deadening material we use features a base layer of butyl rubber, a layer of thick yet flexible aluminum and, in most instances, a top layer of closed-cell foam. This combination of materials serves as an excellent insulator against heat transfer. In the summer, it keeps heat from the road, engine and exhaust system out of the vehicle. The load on your air conditioning system is eased and your vehicle will be more comfortable. When winter hits, the added insulation makes it easier to heat the interior of your vehicle.
Install Comfort in Your Vehicle Today!
If you live in the Raleigh area, drop by Adrenaline Autosound to experience how the addition of sound deadening can dramatically improve the comfort of your vehicle. Even cars and trucks with a factory-installed audio system are great candidates for sound deadening. For more information, give us a call or send an e-mail using our contact form.