September 8, 2008 Serious Materials has introduced the QuietHome line of soundproof doors, providing market-leading noise reduction in an attractive, stainable wood, pre-hung door package. They are ideal for high-end home theaters, commercial studios, offices and conference rooms, according to the company.
The entry-level QuietHome Door features a very high STC rating of 44 and is only 1 inches thick. The THX-Certified QuietHome Door provides an STC rating of 51 in a 2-inch thick door, and is the only acoustic door in the world to meet the demanding standards required for THX certification, according to the company.
Typical hollow-core doors have an STC rating of 15 and solid-core doors about 27. The high performance of QuietHome Doors reduce noise 65-85% compared to a solid core door. For the ultimate in performance in high-end home or corporate theaters, two QuietHome Doors may be used back to back, separated by a three-foot air gap, for a total STC rating of over 80.
QuietHome Doors are available for ordering now through building products dealers and lumberyards nationwide, and online. Prices range from $1,495 to $2,495. For more information, see the Web site.
