Soundproofing your Gaming Room
If you’re one of the 40 million gamers currently in the UK, then you may need soundproofing products to enjoy your hobby within the comfort of your own how whilst avoiding complaints from annoyed neighbours. It may also be beneficial, in some rooms with a lack of soft furnishings to control reverberation using sound absorption products.
Reducing noise through walls/partitions and ceilings
The best design approach for a gaming room would be the 'room within a room' approach used in the construction of recording studios and music practice rooms. One option is to use resilient bars or independently fixed stud-work on walls to separate the room's linings from their surroundings. The overall sound insulation performance that is achieved in practice depends on the building's existing fabric, how much room space is available, and the available budget.
What acoustic products does SRS offer for gaming rooms?
At SRS, we recommend our Maxiboard, a patented 17mm-thick, 24kg/m2 multi-layer building board used for soundproofing for walls and ceilings. Maxiboard has a built-in acoustic damping layer which is laminated between two rigid, dense boards, so no additional acoustic membranes are required. Maxiboard is a premium product, offering excellent sound insulation performance, especially at low frequency, whilst minimising loss off room space.
Should an upgrade to the floor be required to reducing gaming noise travelling to the rooms downstairs then SRS would recommend the use of our Acoustilay 15 or Maxideck products, as these add valuable mass/weight to floor constructions and help resist the passage of airborne noise.
Other noise reduction options from SRS include Sonata acoustic panels, which can be installed to the walls and ceilings of the gaming room to reduce unwanted acoustic reflections and reverberation. Sonata panels are class A rated sound absorption panels that come fabric-wrapped in a wide variety of colours. Find out more information on SRS's range of high-performance Sonata Absorbers here: sound absorption solutions.
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Frequently Asked Questions – Gaming Room Soundproofing
1. What’s the best way to soundproof a gaming room?
For comprehensive soundproofing, use Maxiboard on walls and ceilings to block airborne noise, and Acoustilay 15 or Maxideck on floors to reduce both impact and airborne sound. These solutions are ideal for late-night gaming or shared households.
2. How can I reduce echo and improve sound quality in my gaming setup?
Install Sonata Aurio acoustic panels on walls and ceilings to absorb sound reflections and reduce reverberation. This creates a more immersive experience and improves clarity for streamers and content creators.
3. Can I soundproof a gaming room without major building work?
Yes! Many SRS products are suitable for retrofit or DIY installation. Acoustilay underlay and Sonata panels can be added with minimal disruption, while Maxiboard systems can be installed over existing surfaces.
4. What’s the best soundproofing solution for a gaming room in a flat or semi-detached house?
Use Maxiboard with Maxi Resilient Bars and Maxi Slab insulation to create a high-performance barrier that reduces noise transfer through shared walls and ceilings.
5. Are there soundproofing options for streamers or content creators?
Absolutely. In addition to soundproofing, Sonata Vario panels can be used to fine-tune room acoustics for better microphone performance and reduced background noise—ideal for streaming or recording.
