Hello from California!

06Titan · 04-28-2010, 12:37 AM

Hey guys,

Name is Michael, and I thought i would join up and do some research and ask questions regarding sound deadening my vehicle.

I currently own a 2006 Nissan Titan, and have recently been doing an audio build on it. If you'd like to see it, check it out here: http://caraudio.com/forum/car-audio-...build-log.html

Now, I have a few questions regarding sound deadening and I have NO idea where to begin lol. To start off, here are some calculations I did to see how much matting I need. Correct me if i am wrong please:

-Front exterior sheet metal: 32" H, 47" W - 12 SQ FT x 2
-Inside interior trim panels: 28" H, 35" W - 9 SQ FT x 2
-Rear Exterior sheet metal: 37" H, 31" W - 9 SQ FT x 2
-Rear interior trim panels: 28" H, 30" W - 9 SQ FT x 2
-Back wall: 32" H, 72" W - 18 SQ FT
100 SQ FT - Doors & Rear Wall

Since this is my first time experimenting with sound deadening, I thought I would start off with my back wall first since it vibrates the most :x Problem is, I can't really spend $500 on equipment lol

Here is what I was thinking: SPL Tiles, Damp, luxury liner on all the doors/back wall? Doing the back wall alone will cost me $150 lol

Suggestions will be appreciated!

06Titan

EAR2EAR · 04-28-2010, 08:13 AM

Welcome to the forums. I just did my truck. It looks like you're rounding everything way up. That's good, but if you're on a budget, just buy what the budget allows and go from there. Install in a place that would see the most improvement or the area of the truck that will be torn apart etc...

FYI - My truck is a new Sierra Ext Cab. I went through about 115 sq ft of Damp Pro. That's basically 1 layer over everything including the roof. About 47 sq ft of that went to the doors. Inner and outer skin - all 4 doors.

06Titan · 04-28-2010, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EAR2EAR

Welcome to the forums. I just did my truck. It looks like you're rounding everything way up. That's good, but if you're on a budget, just buy what the budget allows and go from there. Install in a place that would see the most improvement or the area of the truck that will be torn apart etc...

FYI - My truck is a new Sierra Ext Cab. I went through about 115 sq ft of Damp Pro. That's basically 1 layer over everything including the roof. About 47 sq ft of that went to the doors. Inner and outer skin - all 4 doors.

Thanks for the help man.

The real wall needs some matte bad because it rattles like a trunk lol

EAR2EAR · 04-28-2010, 02:53 PM

Yeah, that would be annoying. My stereo isn't hooked up yet so I don't know where I might have extra rattles.

Maybe just buy as much Damp or Damp Pro as you can afford.
Start sticking it places until you run out...lol

NRA4ever · 05-29-2010, 10:14 PM

I have about 100 sq ft of dampener in my Ranger.I did the doors rear walls & under the cab. Its much better now. I still need to finish the floor & roof. I have one road noise left. I have a tear in the drivers door seal. Once I replace it my Ranger will be very quiet. You will really like your truck once you add some damplifier. Do the front doors & rear wall first.

JohnnyB420 · 07-03-2010, 08:00 PM

hey i looked at ur build n just wanted to say im really suprised there are other people who have heard of knukoncepts i was planning on getting that wire next time i put a system back in my car. Good choice

emperorjj1 · 07-05-2010, 02:48 AM

knu has been around for a while... but i would stay away from the CCA wire

EAR2EAR · 07-05-2010, 07:23 AM

All Knu here.
Agreed on the CCA wire.

Frederick · 07-05-2010, 08:05 PM

Hello

hd3d · 07-08-2010, 09:01 PM

Welcome!

cjv998 · 08-11-2010, 11:25 PM

Figured I'd add my .02 about knuconceptz. Used their RCA's and power/ground wire in my last 2 cars with no problems, but their speaker wire (namely the Karma SS) is very bulky and hard to work with - I won't be using it again. Like I said, the RCA's and power wires were great though, no complaints there.

04-28-2010, 12:37 AM	#1
06Titan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 3	Hello from California! Hey guys, Name is Michael, and I thought i would join up and do some research and ask questions regarding sound deadening my vehicle. I currently own a 2006 Nissan Titan, and have recently been doing an audio build on it. If you'd like to see it, check it out here: http://caraudio.com/forum/car-audio-...build-log.html Now, I have a few questions regarding sound deadening and I have NO idea where to begin lol. To start off, here are some calculations I did to see how much matting I need. Correct me if i am wrong please: -Front exterior sheet metal: 32" H, 47" W - 12 SQ FT x 2 -Inside interior trim panels: 28" H, 35" W - 9 SQ FT x 2 -Rear Exterior sheet metal: 37" H, 31" W - 9 SQ FT x 2 -Rear interior trim panels: 28" H, 30" W - 9 SQ FT x 2 -Back wall: 32" H, 72" W - 18 SQ FT 100 SQ FT - Doors & Rear Wall Since this is my first time experimenting with sound deadening, I thought I would start off with my back wall first since it vibrates the most :x Problem is, I can't really spend $500 on equipment lol Here is what I was thinking: SPL Tiles, Damp, luxury liner on all the doors/back wall? Doing the back wall alone will cost me $150 lol Suggestions will be appreciated! 06Titan

05-29-2010, 10:14 PM	#5
NRA4ever Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Minden La Posts: 33	I have about 100 sq ft of dampener in my Ranger.I did the doors rear walls & under the cab. Its much better now. I still need to finish the floor & roof. I have one road noise left. I have a tear in the drivers door seal. Once I replace it my Ranger will be very quiet. You will really like your truck once you add some damplifier. Do the front doors & rear wall first. __________________ 2003 Ranger Edge Kenwood CMP 238 HU Phoenix Gold TI 475 amp Boston tweeters & Anarchy 6.5s Rear fill none JL Audio 500/1 Elemental Design e5.10 dvc2 o g power cables 12 g speaker wires 10 g sub wire Phoenix Gold RCA cables 3 rolls of Dynamat in both doors Big 3

07-03-2010, 08:00 PM	#6
JohnnyB420 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 6	hey i looked at ur build n just wanted to say im really suprised there are other people who have heard of knukoncepts i was planning on getting that wire next time i put a system back in my car. Good choice __________________ 72' Ford Torino....Still Smokin

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04-28-2010, 08:13 AM	#2
EAR2EAR Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 56	Welcome to the forums. I just did my truck. It looks like you're rounding everything way up. That's good, but if you're on a budget, just buy what the budget allows and go from there. Install in a place that would see the most improvement or the area of the truck that will be torn apart etc... FYI - My truck is a new Sierra Ext Cab. I went through about 115 sq ft of Damp Pro. That's basically 1 layer over everything including the roof. About 47 sq ft of that went to the doors. Inner and outer skin - all 4 doors.

04-28-2010, 02:53 PM	#4
EAR2EAR Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 56	Yeah, that would be annoying. My stereo isn't hooked up yet so I don't know where I might have extra rattles. Maybe just buy as much Damp or Damp Pro as you can afford. Start sticking it places until you run out...lol

07-05-2010, 07:23 AM	#8
EAR2EAR Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 56	All Knu here. Agreed on the CCA wire.

07-05-2010, 08:05 PM	#9
Frederick Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 7	Hello

07-08-2010, 09:01 PM	#10
hd3d Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 2	Welcome!

08-11-2010, 11:25 PM	#11
cjv998 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 3	Figured I'd add my .02 about knuconceptz. Used their RCA's and power/ground wire in my last 2 cars with no problems, but their speaker wire (namely the Karma SS) is very bulky and hard to work with - I won't be using it again. Like I said, the RCA's and power wires were great though, no complaints there.