I was just poking around ebay and decided to do a search for sound curtains because I want to create a sound barrier across the entrance to what going to be my new studio. OUTRAGEOUSLY expensive...

http://www.ebay.ca/sch/i....osacat=0&_from=R40

I used to work in a film studio and I knew the film blacks were expensive but I had know idea they cost THAT much. So much for going for pro material... lol.

I don't think they sell those at IKEA! 

Found a significantly cheaper one. I guess the difference is "Belgium" velvet. Man... that's craziness. :-/

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Bl...mp;hash=item3a7b3edc97

why would one use curtains instead of a door?  it seems to me that a good solid wood door with a tight seal would do a better job.

It's a wide entrance into the living room in an apartment. It would have to be two oddly shaped doors even if they allowed me to do the reno... which would cost even more. I just want something to deaden the sound between the living room and the front door which leads into the hallway. I'm also thinking I'd like a few extra to create a ghetto vocal booth.

I see.

You could try some "black-out" curtains.  They might not get rid of it completely, but they can cut down on the noise enough to record.  I got some because I was working nights.  I have a dual set-up.  I bought hardware that supports two sets of curtains.  It works pretty well.  Yes, they even have some of these type of curtains at Ikea.

You havin a larff?

http://www.auctiva.com/ho...0,0,0,0,0&format=0

Heheh... YAY MONKEYS!

Looking for something at a reasonable price?

http://asadl.org/jasa/resource/1/jasman/v98/i5/p2879_s2?bypassSSO=1