blackSSmoke01

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I've spend damn near $1000 dollars on my car audio overhaul and was wondering if sound deadening is worth all the effort and how hard it actually is. I've heard we need about 50 sq ft for the whole car but i think i might just do the doors, sails, and truck and not do the whole car like under seats and all that jazz.

vjo90rs8

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I have been doing some research on sound deadener over the last week and decided that I will use RaaMAT on my doors and possibly the hatch area when I finish up my modest system. RaaMAT comes in 62.5 sq-ft rolls for about $119.
Current system (front speakers and 4 channel and yet to be installed, current running stock monsoon amp/speakers)
Alpine CDA-9884 HU
Alpine Type R 10'' in Stealth Box
Kicker ZX400.1 Amp (rated at 480W)
Kicker ZX200.4 Amp (bridged at 100W+/Channel x 2)
CDT CL-E61CV Components (110W/Channel RMS)

I'll be running front speakers only and no rear fill so I figure the most important part of my install would be to "tighten up" the doors to improve the sound quality and get rid of any rattles/vibrations that can cause irritation.

http://sounddeadenershowdown.com/

this is a good read

blackSSmoke01

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thanks for the info. My build is very similar:

Kenwood excelon x792 HU
RE 10" Se in stealth box
Mtx thunder 6500d sub amp
RE RE65 components up front and in sails
Mtx thunder 5604 4 channel amp

99Bluz28

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I would put at least 1, 2 layers preferably on the inside of the outer door skin, and 1 layer under the dash pad.

I've been really impressed with Second Skin's products.

RaaMAT is also some good stuff, probably the best bang for the buck!

KEE AUDIO

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Sound deadener is worth doing. If your going to the trouble of putting in a decent system like the one your describing then the least I would recommend is a door kit and a speaker kit for the sail panels.
For the door kit (covers both doors) and the speaker kit (covers both sail panel speakers) with Dynamat Extreme: $77.00 shipped
The door kit is 4 11.5" x 32" sheets so you have enough to do inside the door also.

Brian2006

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I'm gonna bump in here and hijack this thread for a bit.

Will sound deadener stop some annoying rattles?

blackSSmoke01

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from what i've seen yes, if you do the floor though.

KEE AUDIO

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Yes it will, especially when placed in specific areas. When you do a door the door just feels more solid when you close it and sound quality improves from your speakers. The hatch area and hatch itself can benefit from as well. Trans tunnel eliminates alot of road noise as does the floor boards. Dynamat even makes a license plate kit...lol! If you have alot to cover then I'd recommend a bulk pack. This has 9 18" x 32" pieces that you can cut to fit in various locations. If your doing more specific areas, door kits, speakers kits, and hatch/trunk kits are available.

Brian2006

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Is this something you offer Kee?

WhiteRhino

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I'll ***** a few pics. Other than weight. It's one of the best upgrades i've done. You'll need more than 50 sqft. though.

nitr0racing21

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its the best

I will only say use second skin

98boxer

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From my experiance no it wont. You will have to find the rattles and apply this stuff on there. But what it does is make your sounds systeam speakers sound clear and bright, the bass sounds louder. From my experiance before i used ed, the sound just went everywhere, after the ed, the sound went up front and sounded much better. All i did was the hatch area and later after front speaker upgrade i plan to add ed to the speaker area's.

If you're spending 1g on your stereo system don't go cheap and not install dynamat stuff(or similar) makes a big improvement. Just remember the rattles, you still have to find them.

KEE AUDIO

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Yes sir! Bottom of the page here:
http://www.keeaudio.com/id73.html
I carry there full line of sound deadener products so if you know of a specific product from Dynamat and don't see it on the site, I can get it!

Brian2006

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I know its been mentioned before, but how much weight does it add?

pentavolvo

depends on how much u use

thechef

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how is it on quieting road noise from rod ended suspension components?

WhiteRhino

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With the cut-out open and windows up, sounds like cut-out closed going through the muffler with the windows down. Got rid of all the squeeks and rattles. To me, it made the car feel more solid on the inside.

01 Red WS6

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I've done my sail panel areas when I installed a set of new speakers. I haven't gotten to the doors or any other place but I've noticed a difference just in the sail panel area. I can't wait to do the doors next. I'm using Second Skin on the car

2K2WS6TA

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So how many sqft is needed to do basically the whole car (floors, doors sail panels, trunk area)

99Bluz28

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Don't forget to also do above the headliner if you have a hard top, IMO it makes a big difference.