Make your own acoustic panels

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My son is an avid and rather loud gamer and since we live in a very open house, we thought that acoustic panels might help.​

Build

I went to work with some leftover plywood and bought insulation and cloth.

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A simple frame in plywood, brad nailed together.

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Used the frame to determine how to cut the cloth.

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Assembled all the parts

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Stapled the cloth nice and firmly to the frame.

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There you go, one panel completely finished.

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Hung most of them in the stairwell.

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Maybe I should have them painted?

Cost

I bought 10 sheets of recycled cotton insulation for €50 and sound proofing cloth for €150. I was able to make 5 panels from it, so that comes down to €35 per panel, excluding the plywood and staples.

Does it work?

I think it is a little better?