Soundproof for sex

[MagHam]

Might not help the OP, but for those who can influence the floor plan, make sure that the bedrooms between parents and children are not directly adjacent or above and below each other.
You see a lot of examples where this aspect wasn't considered at all when designing the house.

 

[Harald Blåtumme]

This was actually an aspect we considered when we bought the house a few decades ago. Our bedroom is located far from the kids' bedrooms, with several doors in between and a living room in between.

It should be standard to have the "master bedroom" clearly separate from other bedrooms in typical houses, absolutely never "side by side."

 

[Nissens]

May not help the OP, but for those who can influence the layout, make sure that the bedrooms between parents and children are not directly next to each other or above and below each other.
You see many examples of not having thought about this aspect at all when the house was designed.

I have a tip. When we built, we placed closets on the wall towards the children's room that borders our bedroom. Four closets, two facing each room.

 

[nybyggarn3]

Finally a relevant question on BH! As stated above, we also solved it with the floor plan when we designed the house. And a double-studded solid wall between the bedroom and living room. So look for houses with reasonable conditions for advice

 

[spikplanka]

a double-studded sturdy wall

How is it constructed?

 

[Rabbithole]

What you notice when you dig deeper into achieving complete soundproofing is that it's not just about having heavy double/triple drywalls on the walls, sensible bridging against the framework, etc. There is plenty to read about how, for example, to set up a good recording studio as mentioned.

It also involves making sure that all electrical boxes are sealed so that no sound is transmitted through the electrical pipes (surprisingly much sound can be transmitted through these), and then that there is a heavy sound-rated door with proper sealing around it so there are no gaps. It's also very important to arrange sound-dampened over-air for proper ventilation; it should draw air from, for instance, a bedroom at a reasonable pace but sound-insulated.

I haven't had reason to go the whole way with this, but there are surely people who want to, not just for the thread's original purpose but also to soundproof, for example, a rehearsal space or recording studio. Or maybe to get some ideas on how to make a centrally located toilet reasonably soundproof

Running surface-mounted electricals in the room is the safest. Then you can manage with just a small hole for the penetration (1x EKK cable) which you fill in with sealant.

 

[jonmo]

When I was at Nordbygg this spring, they had built a demo using their products. Loud music played in one room; you could barely hear it in the adjacent room. I suspect it might not work as well for low-frequency sounds; I honestly have no idea, but it could be a product to check out for new construction. I remember that the door had a suction fit, though.

 

[nybyggarn3]

Hur är den uppbyggd?

2 x 70 mm reglar med mellanrum.

 

[Vildparti]

Really great question, I think, and of course you should let loose.
I probably can't give any other advice than wall-to-wall carpet, solid door, etc., as others have suggested.
That or come up with an excuse that you dreamed a nightmare, got a cramp, hit your little toe.

It's mostly treble noise that sex involves, which I personally find difficult to isolate against. I have a hearing impairment that makes me hear bass sounds low but treble sounds high. Many people think my stereo is poorly adjusted because of this the slightest clinking with, for example, cutlery and keys can really grate on the ears. Rugs and curtains help a bit and what I'm pondering now is if wood paneling everywhere can help. Not specifically acoustic panels but more of a 70s style with regular wood paneling on the walls. Without yellowed pine, of course.

 

[Rabbithole]

Really good question and of course, you should let loose.
I probably can't give any other advice than carpeting, massive door, etc., etc., as others have suggested.
That or come up with an excuse that you had a nightmare, got a cramp, hit your little toe

It's mostly treble sound that sex is about which I find difficult to isolate against. I have a hearing impairment that makes me hear bass sounds low but treble sounds high. Many think my stereo is set incorrectly because of this the slightest clinking with, for example, cutlery and keys can really grate on the ears. Rugs and curtains help somewhat and what I'm pondering now is if wood paneling everywhere can help. Not just acoustic paneling but more of a 70s style with regular wood paneling on the walls. Without yellowed pine, of course

Wood helps poorly, strips to control reflections, building sound traps and then absorbers are what matters.

 

[Vildparti]

Wood is not very effective, slats for controlling reflections, building bass traps, and then absorbers are what's required.

Too bad, I had hoped it would make a difference compared to hollow drywall. Since we moved from an apartment with concrete and drywall in the living room to a house with slanted ceilings and paneling, we've had to keep the TV at a higher volume than in the apartment. I assumed it was because of the paneling, but maybe it has to do with the slanted ceiling and the size of the room.

 

[HOBBY ARCHITECT]

I've never understood why architects don't always try to have the parents' bedroom as far away from the children's bedroom as possible specifically because of sex noises, but insulation is good too, it just feels a bit embarrassing since everyone knows why, but pretty obvious too, really. 😀

 

[Jonatan79]

Easy to understand, rarely a big problem. Parents of little ones don't lie that much. TS is likely at the top in terms of the number of activities per week :=)

 

[Rabbithole]

Shame, I had hoped it would be easier compared to hollow gypsum walls. Since we moved from the apartment with concrete and gypsum in the living room to the house with a sloping ceiling and paneling, we've had to have the TV at a higher volume than in the apartment. I assumed it was because of the paneling, but maybe it's about the sloping ceiling and the size of the room.

Size of the room is the biggest factor. Speakers also get reflections from walls that enhance the sound experience. I usually find it pleasant with most surfaces well dampened and then 1-2 of 6 surfaces hard; one clear reflection and then dampened.

 

[spikplanka]

Have never understood why architects don't always try to have the parents' bedroom as far from the children's room as possible

Probably they think "we'll place the bedrooms there." But of course, they miss interactions.
Then you can look at some new builds to understand that you should probably check the architect first before they get to design