Sound absorbing curtains?

[o2so]

Anyone knows where I could have a thick sound absorbing curtain made in Sydney? I want to use it on the side wall which is entirely a window .

 

[Guest Peter the Greek]

What are you trying to achieve?

[o2so]

What are you trying to achieve?

Have less HF bouncing on the glass and back to me

[JSmith]

http://www.volumecontrol.com.au/acoustic-solutions/acoustic-bedhead-drapery-curtains/

 

These aren't in Sydney, but would surely ship an order to size;

 

http://www.mermet.com.au/content/acoustic-fabrics

 

http://materialised.com.au/acoustic-solutions/hush-acoustics/

 

JSmith

[Guest Peter the Greek]

2 hours ago, o2so said:

2 hours ago, Peter the Greek said:

What are you trying to achieve?

Have less HF bouncing on the glass and back to me

If the off axis response is smooth, this should be a good thing.....

 

I'm yet to see an adequate curtain that does a good job i.e. broadband....typically do more harm than good.

 

We had a room like that in our last place. We found adding absorbers pretty much everywhere we could (except first reflections) to reduce flutter echo which was the major distraction....and typically what I find is the major complaint in rooms like yours

 

[Snoopy8]

3 hours ago, o2so said:

 

Anyone knows where I could have a thick sound absorbing curtain made in Sydney? I want to use it on the side wall which is entirely a window .

 

 

Have glass doors behind listening position. Used (as thick as possible & subject to WAF) curtains with backing with success. 

 

Any acoustic material (e.g. suggestions by @JSmith) will be extremely expensive, and difficult to find. I explored using Mermet acoustic blinds for my side windows and was bowled over by $$$$$ ie 4 or more times more!  

[Addicted to music]

https://www.spotlightstores.com/curtains-blinds/curtain-fabrics/thermal-curtain-fabrics/c/thermal-curtain-fabrics?q=%3Arelevance%3Acategory%3Athermal-curtain-fabrics&text=&pageSize=20

 

 

Theres no noise suppression specifications on these curtains but I had these installed in my last house becuase the sun would hit the lounge and main bedroom in the afternoon making it inhabitable due to the fact it was a small house with small rooms.   The curtains helped in thermal and definately stopped noise reflections.   

When I was looking at these you can get whatever coating you want including fabric that's rubberised.  The ones we choose was at Spotlight and the BOSS liked the pattern for the  internal decor and it was a standard supply for Spotlight b4 internet.

i do understand what you're saying becuase many who have been to my place say that one side is louder,  drawing the polyester verticals resolves the issue!  I have a 4 mtr window: dual sliding door that's all glass on one side!

 

Edited Addition:   Those curtains do weigh a bit so ensure you have some structural anchor points   

Edited December 31, 2017 by Addicted to music

[o2so]

That sounds like a cheap solution. But the ones in your link are only 150 wide

[JSmith]

If reasonable block-out curtains will do the job, then;

 

https://www.quickfitblindsandcurtains.com.au/blog/home-theatre-curtains-i-that-wont-bust-the-bank-i-cinema-room-curtains/

 

JSmith

[Addicted to music]

@JSmith

 

It be interesting if the OP check these products from you're link and the Spotlight link out and see if they are similar!  

 

The wording is similar:

 

The fabric should be either 3 pass acrylic foam coated on the reverse or a triple weave blackout construction. Both of these types of blockout curtains will do the job nicely. The darker the fabric colour the better. These types of curtains are heavier in weight and provide noise reduction or acoustic absorption.

 

 

[Addicted to music]

10 minutes ago, o2so said:

That sounds like a cheap solution. But the ones in your link are only 150 wide

They are standard over the counter products.

 

You can have curtains made to whatever lenght 

[Guest Peter the Greek]

What about building upholstered bifold shutters with 50mm of the good stuff (ultratel et al) in it...?

[CAVX]

The main problem using a curtain in a room to control reverb is that people forget to install them on both sides. Sounds (yes pun intended) weird to place a curtain on a blank wall, but the idea is to keep the room as symmetrical as you can.  

[davewantsmoore]

On 31/12/2017 at 1:54 PM, Peter the Greek said:

If the off axis response is smooth, this should be a good thing.....

Only if you are sitting far enough away from the wall.

[Hal Saunders]

Thanks for the advice on Spotlight, need some thermal fabric for my listening room, the stuff at Spotlight will suffice.

[JPete9]

I reckon it would be easy enough to make some narrow acoustic panels and make a vertical blind/louvre system that slide into place for listening and away again, even behind a curtain if needed. If you want to get funky, make them using a QRD formula? Be a bit of work, but not especially hard.

[Steve100]

I have a very similar glass door, and letting light in at certain times is important.

 

Based on advice from David from Wavetrain, I got some 3 layer curtains made, being, 1) Face fabric, 2) bumph and 3) blockout.  Bumph will absorb the sound.  I understand that blockout will somewhat reflect it, so the selection of face fabric and bumph is important.  See here  on bumph -  

 

https://www.charlesparsonsinteriors.com.au/blog/interlining

 

I got the Europoean bumph, which I was advised by Charles Parson is the best for acoustic absorption.

 

Got them made in Cronulla.  I can supply contact if anyone is interested.  I live in Menai if anyone its near and would like to check them, and also listen.

 

I am very happy with outcome.

 

Cheers,

Steve 

 

[Steve100]

as a final thought - these drapes, along with the new carpet and underlay,  have pulled my RT60 times down from around 0.7 to 0.3, so a huge difference in room.  I do not feel like I need any more absorption in the room now.

 

Cheers

[Guest DarkNark]

20 minutes ago, Steve100 said:

..... if anyone its near and would like to check them....

 

Hi Steve

 

I wouldn't mind pictures, not sure I will be in the area anytime soon. 

 

Did you just get a curtain maker to add the bumph, or did you have to supply it? I can already see the blank stares, if I asked for curtains made with bumph.

Edited May 24, 2018 by DarkNark
missed word

[Steve100]

Hi Dave,

 

The curtain maker was aware of bumph.  After my explaining on acoustics and understanding my need, she ordered the bumph in from Charles Parson, who are trade suppliers.  I was a new make, and has the 3 layers.  I will pots a picture shortly

 

Cheers 

[Steve100]

[Uncle Seth]

For 2 cents, I am happy to share that my house (Listening space) has laminated glass double window French Doors, shielded by Spotlight blockout curtains and they do a great job of diffusing sounds that would be reflected by the glass.

On the opposite wall, there is a bookcase (diffusion) and a doorway, which is covered by a bedsheet to keep the sounds under control and also to retain heat from the combustion heater.

FWIW, the OP is moving on from this space and seeking new accom, so this thread may no longer be much use to him. Oh,...and the Maggies are now mine.

[kamusito]

I would suggest you the acoustic curtains that i got from here https://www.soundblanketcurtain.com/product/acoustic-curtains/

 

They are really usefull and the noise reduction they have is amazing, plust the set up its easy beiside that they provide dust smoke and splash that could damage regulars one, so i would suggest you to take a look and watch it yourself even if you want an outdoor set up you still can use them , they are really easy to set up and you wont regreat the resulst of it

 

 

Edited August 7, 2018 by kamusito

[Nadim Mahmud]

I know the best place to find  "Sound absorbing curtains" go to here -

insulation blanket

They have the most comfortable and thin curtain. They are also cheap. I have used it, You should give it a try.  

[RA-Bowtie]

On 25/05/2018 at 8:25 AM, Steve100 said:

I have a very similar glass door, and letting light in at certain times is important.

 

Based on advice from David from Wavetrain, I got some 3 layer curtains made, being, 1) Face fabric, 2) bumph and 3) blockout.  Bumph will absorb the sound.  I understand that blockout will somewhat reflect it, so the selection of face fabric and bumph is important.  See here  on bumph -  

 

https://www.charlesparsonsinteriors.com.au/blog/interlining

 

I got the Europoean bumph, which I was advised by Charles Parson is the best for acoustic absorption.

 

Got them made in Cronulla.  I can supply contact if anyone is interested.  I live in Menai if anyone its near and would like to check them, and also listen.

 

I am very happy with outcome.

 

Cheers,

Steve 

 

Hi Steve,

 

I realise that you posted this a while ago, but I would be very interested if you could supply the name of the place that made these and what they cost you.

 

Michael