Cheap On Sound Deadening

[pn15 10+ year member]

I just wanted a minimalist system with amped front speakers and a sub. But now I'm feeling bit by the bug and I'm looking to put in some decent front speakers in my Explorer and I'm considering putting in a little deadener as well.

The speakers will be 6.5" coaxs (on adapters) running above 100hz with about 65w rms per channel.

I also picked up one of the qlogic hidden enclosures that hides in the back panel (thanks craigslist) and I suppose it wouldn't hurt to lay some mat behind that also.

I don't want to spend more than 50 bucks. Should I just forget it? Or is there something I can do on the cheap that would be worth it?

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[disturbed471985 5,000+ posts]

Rattle trap or fattmat can be had on eBay cheap. Its good stuff but its asphalt based so it does have a slight smell. I use rattle and it did wonders for me.

 

[pn15 10+ year member]

I'm pretty sensitive to odors, otherwise I'd be in.

 

[disturbed471985 5,000+ posts]

Elemental Designs has edead which is butyl based and is cheap also. I have edead80 covering my trunk lid and its ok to me the rattle stuck better and worked better but the edead has no smell so its a trade off.

 

[Buck 5,000+ posts]

Ya I was going to say eDead.

 

[richard cheese 10+ year member]

go to lowes or home depot in the insulation department. I bought a roll that is 15 in by 25 ft for 15 dollars. about a quarter inch thick. They also have 3m spray on adhesive too. 25 bucks, and I did my whole back wall of my truck, with tons left over for at least 2 doors, and 3/4 of a can of adhesive left

 

[disturbed471985 5,000+ posts]

^^^ Its called peel and seal and its asphalt based.

 

[richard cheese 10+ year member]

No, not asphalt based. IT has aluminum on both sides, not asphalt. Looks just like this

without the brand name on it

 

[daboyfrumdabx 10+ year member]

No, not asphalt based. IT has aluminum on both sides, not asphalt. Looks just like this

without the brand name on it

asphalt based deadeners look just like that also.

 

[richard cheese 10+ year member]

well then, there is no smell, and plastic between the aluminum foil

 

[disturbed471985 5,000+ posts]

Shop Peel & Seal 6" X 25' Aluminum Roof Repair at Lowes.com That does and will have a smell

 

[richard cheese 10+ year member]

Again, that's not it. The stuff I have is 15" by 25 ft. Im telling you, there is no asphalt involved. When will you believe me?

 

[richard cheese 10+ year member]

Shop Reflectix 16" x 25' R-3.7 Double Reflective Foil Insulation (Staple Tab) at Lowes.com

 

[richard cheese 10+ year member]

Shop 3.7 double reflective foil at Lowes.com

 

[thehardknoxlife 10+ year member]

Shop Reflectix 16" x 25' R-3.7 Double Reflective Foil Insulation (Staple Tab) at Lowes.com

Lol, you kids will try anything. That was a waste of money. The only thing that stuff will dampen is your spirit.