Is there any soundproofing that works for a bedroom please? (low-frequency bass sounds)

Welcome back, K! 

I'm so sorry that you're still struggling with this - I remember your previous thread from several months ago.

Unfortunately, low-frequency noise is one of the hardest types to block.

NAS83894 said:

I am extremely noise sensitive

In my reply in that earlier thread, I suggested talking to your GP, who might be able to refer you for support. Have you felt able to explore that yet? If not, I'd particularly suggest asking them what support your local audiology service can offer for hyperacusis / sound sensitivity (which is, of course, often associated with autism).

I also struggle daily with hyperacusis, along with tinnitus. I recently began receiving support from my local audiology team, who are being very helpful. As these pages explain, for example, there are some NHS-provided treatments that might be helpful for you (eg therapies, earpieces):

NHS - Noise sensitivity (hyperacusis) - a brief overview

NHS Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust - Adult Hyperacusis and Sound Sensitivity - more detailed explanation of potential types of support

NAS - Autism and sensory processing > Professional support for sensory differences

You could also try asking your question on a specialist forum covering acoustics, soundproofing, or sound-engineering. At the very least, they might be able to help you avoid wasting money on blocking techniques that wouldn't work for that type of noise.

From my own reading, there are some insulating panels that might prevent low-frequency sounds from bouncing around within a room, but they might need to be very thick (eg 16") and still wouldn't necessarily be able to stop it entering from outside. 

You could perhaps also try moving your bed to a different room or position, as those kinds of low-frequency sounds can be louder in some parts of a room than others, due to "standing waves".

Welcome back, K! 

I'm so sorry that you're still struggling with this - I remember your previous thread from several months ago.

Unfortunately, low-frequency noise is one of the hardest types to block.

NAS83894 said:

I am extremely noise sensitive

In my reply in that earlier thread, I suggested talking to your GP, who might be able to refer you for support. Have you felt able to explore that yet? If not, I'd particularly suggest asking them what support your local audiology service can offer for hyperacusis / sound sensitivity (which is, of course, often associated with autism).

I also struggle daily with hyperacusis, along with tinnitus. I recently began receiving support from my local audiology team, who are being very helpful. As these pages explain, for example, there are some NHS-provided treatments that might be helpful for you (eg therapies, earpieces):

NHS - Noise sensitivity (hyperacusis) - a brief overview

NHS Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust - Adult Hyperacusis and Sound Sensitivity - more detailed explanation of potential types of support

NAS - Autism and sensory processing > Professional support for sensory differences

You could also try asking your question on a specialist forum covering acoustics, soundproofing, or sound-engineering. At the very least, they might be able to help you avoid wasting money on blocking techniques that wouldn't work for that type of noise.

From my own reading, there are some insulating panels that might prevent low-frequency sounds from bouncing around within a room, but they might need to be very thick (eg 16") and still wouldn't necessarily be able to stop it entering from outside. 

You could perhaps also try moving your bed to a different room or position, as those kinds of low-frequency sounds can be louder in some parts of a room than others, due to "standing waves".

Hi, this sounds like a long standing issue, so forgive me if I suggest things that you've already tried.

I agree with Bunny that I don't think it's possible to get complete silence, and in a way the quieter everything is will make the external noises worse.  I think the best you could do is control your soundscape to be as relaxing as you can.  

My daughter also has a sleepband, but she didn't like whitenoise, what she finds best is relaxing zen/spa style tracks that loop seemlessly, (only ever 1 at a time so they flow). If you experiment more with finding something that relaxes you it might help? I have it on an hour timer, which is enough for her generally, and might be an idea as if it doesn't work for you, at least it will go off after a while without having to turn it off.

That and I would agree with Bunny with seeing if different bed positions do anything. Here when it's windy, it really howls at one side of the house compared to the other. I used to get stressed for my son's room as it's so noisy in there compared to our room, but even though he has senstive ears too, he is so used to the sound of the wind, I think it makes it easier for him to sleep.

It is a bit of a curse, I feel for your lack of sleep. 

Thank you so much, Bunny (Bunny ), yes, I remember how kind you were in your original responses and am pleased to find you are still as caring now. I have not asked the GP for support, but I did try a guided self-help book to desensitise myself, but found I just ended up more distressed and frustrated. I am using a white noise sleep band sometimes but that seems to give me worse tinnitus and headaches.  I am really just so tired of being tired and so frustrated with myself for lacking any resilience.  I will definitely take a look at the websites you have suggested and see if there is something that could be helpful. I agree that soundproofing can be expensive and unhelpful, but I just want to have somewhere I can hide away from all the noise and feel safe and able to relax.  Thank you once again for your kind support.