Sound Deadening Choices

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by Bill Merchant, Jul 5, 2006.

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Which sound deadening material is the best?

  1. Dynamat Xtreme - $7.50/s.f.

    2 vote(s)
    66.7%

  2. B-Quiet Ultimate - $2.60/s.f.

    1 vote(s)
    33.3%

  3. FatMat eXtreme - $1.20/s.f.

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  4. FatMat Rattle Trap eXtreme - $1.60/s.f.

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  5. eDead v.1.SE² - $1.60/s.f.

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
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  1. Rowan

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    Bill,

    Have you installed the RAAMmat and Ensolite yet? I too am thinking about doing this and would like to know a few things.

    Was the 62sq feet of RAAMmat and 3 yards of Ensolite enough? Did you install it based on there instructions page? Putting a layer of both on the exterior metal and another layer of both on the interior metal? How much did you have leftover? I am thinking about doing a little more than just the doors and that would help with planning. I did not seem like you would have enough Ensolite to do the two layers on each door.

    What did you use to attach the Ensolite, the V& S 1081 that they sell?

    Any feed back on the install would be great.

    Thanks,

    Rowan
     
    #21 Rowan, Aug 16, 2006
  2. Actual Mileage

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    That article seems to clearly state that Damplifier is the best choice - or am I missing something?
     
    #22 Actual Mileage, Aug 16, 2006
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rowan @ Aug 16 2006, 11:06 AM) [snapback]304198[/snapback]</div>
    Best for sound deadening, but at a price. Read again. The best value (price performance) is RAAMmat. Use Damplifier if you have the bucks to blow. I added about 30 pounds to my car, so not a big MPG hit, and made it substantially quieter. I'm happy.
     
    #23 Bill Merchant, Aug 18, 2006
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Bill Merchant @ Aug 18 2006, 03:53 AM) [snapback]305200[/snapback]</div>
    Sorry - I am going to have to reread it. In his wrap up - I thought he said that while the Damplifier was more expensive, but you need less of it to do the job. Also - living here in Portland (the original one - in by gum Maine :rolleyes: ) without a garage, I noted that the Damplifier was the best in extremely cold weather.

    Appreciate all your research.
     
    #24 Actual Mileage, Aug 18, 2006
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