Dynamat and tyre noise

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Jaguandy

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I'm tempted to get an ICE company to do a full Dynamat job on my coupe. Total quoted is around £1,600 which seems expensive but maybe need to spend this for a proper job. I wonder if anyone else has had this, and to what effect.
I aim to reduce road noise and increase music quality, maybe some speakers while it's in bits. Have the high power system.
Comments and advice gratefully received. Maybe another outfit in the Swindon UK area less costly but effective?
 
An EV company, rather than an ICE company may be better to deal with road noise. (Road noise is more noticable and intrusive in EVs)
 
Nobody on here added Dynamat or any noise reduction? If you have, I would love to hear how much effect it had on the noise of tyres on rough tarmac.
 
Just out of curiosity, do you find the road noise really that bad? (If yes- Bad enough to warrant £1600)

A dynamat install requires a large amount of interior trim removed and refitted - the risk of rattles when put back together would be high.

Cheaper to just upgrade your hifi but if you already have the upgraded version then it’s reasonable money again to upgrade further.

If you want a quieter environment then would a different choice of car be more suited vs a 2 seater sports car?

Other option, what tyres are you running? Could compromise with quieter tyres depending on your answer
 
I think getting a full dynamat interior to make an F type quit is a sign you have the wrong car. They are about noise, theatre and performance.
Only time I’ve done it in a sports car was on the doors of a Z4 so they closed less like they were made from old bean cans
 
I think you can get the same effect by putting a set of ear plugs in - that's quite a bit cheaper, and a lot less weight as well!
 
I'm on Pirellis and find the tyre noise varies an awful lot between different road surfaces, from "almost silent" to "OMG what's happening?"
 
I have Michelin 4S all round. I love the car and its sound. As SCM says, others do too, rough road surfaces (there's a lot in the UK) are pretty loud. Good job I've got the high power amp.
I've driven a few times in the USA and really noticed the quieter road surfaces I encountered there.
As I won't get the road surfaces changed here, thought I'd do the car, but I'm 70:30 against doing it. I appreciate the warning about rattles, mine is rattle free.
 
So much misinformation and dis-information are bantered here.

Dynamat will not help reducing tires noise much if any. Tires noise that you can hear are mainly low frequency rumbles that will transmit through most insulation. Dynamat and most car insulation are not able to combat this. Do not believe the hype. Buying more quiet tires is more cost effective at reducing tires noise.

BUT it WILL help with your car audio enjoyment trendously even if it does not help with tires noise. it will reduce the body panel resonances in the mid-range (hearing most sensitive area) and high frequencies thus allowing your audio system to sound more clear and more accurate at all volume level. It will reduce panel flex and rattles thus allowing your speakers to operate more efficiently. It will reduce higher frequencies road noises and resonances that interferes with your music.

Is it worth the money is another matter. To some, it does. Even if you do half of what is recommended, the sound quality improvements would still be very good due to diminishing cost return. If you can DIY then you can beat the diminishing return costs. If you cannot DIY but can afford it and sound quality is important to you then you would most likely be happier and find the cost worth while. i have always been happier investing in better audio. It sounds like you would also.
 
Dynamat makes cars feel solid – doors and trunks slam snug, rain and wind virtually disappear and your interior becomes a quiet, comfortable cruising environment. Use Dynamat on the interior sheet metal of your vehicle to stop vibration and reduce road noise.
 
I recently changed my tyres from Pirelli's to Conti sport 7's and the sound difference from the hard Pirelli's is huge, not to mention the better grip and acceleration.
 
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