While this response is long on descrition of noise types it is very short on actual solutions.  Specific measures of real world solutions would be more helpful.

This Q&A;should have been edited prior to being posted. The author’s writing style is challenging to follow to the point of being confusing, and also lacks clarity and focus.  One shouldn’t write “Again,...” if it’s the first time you introduce a concept or solution.  Sentences must contain an object; “As well, reduce the amount.” (the amount of what?).  When discussing well established acoustic phenomena, surely an audio professional can describe how acoustic insulation prevents sound transmission more accurately and clearly than; “Insulation in the wall or ceiling cavities will increase your isolation by removing some of the sound.”  To say that absorption is ineffective at lower frequencies is misleading without explaining why.  All of these things only hurt the credibility of this author.

Another useless article from Electronic House, reminds me of the one on cables.  No specifics, could have been more detailed, more scientific.

It’s not a “formal” article. Ask a Pro is a new feature of EH where dealers/installers take time to respond to reader questions. The goal isn’t to have the Pro write 1000 words on cheap soundproofing methods. But since the topic has drawn some interest, we’ll have an in-depth article in the near future. Thanks.

Peter, lighten up. Go read a dictionary.

What a bunch of moronic trolls this site attracts.

Short on actual solutions? The author lists 5 sources of noise and offers a way to cut down each of them. How are they not actual solutions? Do you need a brand name of drywall in order to be happy?

This Wiebe clown is just a frustrated wannabe. Like Igor says, go read a dictionary or something. And Wallo’s response is 100% content free. Remember “Wallo” starts with Waaa, so go cry somewhere else, ya tool.

I thought it was a nice quick overview of the steps a home-owner could take. I wasn’t expecting a thesis on sound reduction from short 1 page article.

My follow up question would be, is there anything a renter could do? i.e, any non-permanent solutions to help isolate a room.

I just finished my basement theater using QuietRock sheetrock.  It was much less expensive and much less complicated than “decoupling” the installation.  And it got me the great sound proofing.