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

NAS83894

Hi

I am extremely noise sensitive and am plagued by the low frequency rhythm of bass music from somewhere in my neighbourhood.  Since I am not sure where it comes from and it is too quiet to be considered a nuisance by the council or any 'normal' person, I am stuck with insomnia and nightly distress. Ear plugs amplify the sound and the white noise headbands give me a headache that is as bad or worse than the sleeplessness. I have triple glazing and 2 layers of thick curtains, my bed is on anti-vibration plates and not touching any wall. I don't know what more I can realistically do or afford. Please can anyone offer any advice on soundproofing that actually works for low-frequency vibration? Or other ways to cope without getting more and more desperate?  Do wall or ceiling panels work? Do any medications or treatments help?  I am worried about getting more and more crazy and I don't want to cause any animosity with neighbours as it is not their fault.  Thank you. K x

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  • I think you're brave for saying it out loud.

    The noise thing? It's not "just" sensitivity - it's torture. Low bass sneaking through walls like a heartbeat you can't shut off. You've done everything right: triple glazing, curtains, bed plates... and still, it's there. That desperation? Totally valid.

    My take: don't wait for council or neighbours. 

    Grab [removed by mod] - over-ear, ANC on low, brown noise playlist underneath

    It'll mask the thump without headache. If that fails, G[removed by mod]l; [removed by mod] might buy you sleep while you hunt for a quieter flat.

    You're not crazy. You're just wired different. And frankly? I'd move too. No animosity - just survival. Want me to hunt headphone deals or brown-noise links?

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  • I think you're brave for saying it out loud.

    The noise thing? It's not "just" sensitivity - it's torture. Low bass sneaking through walls like a heartbeat you can't shut off. You've done everything right: triple glazing, curtains, bed plates... and still, it's there. That desperation? Totally valid.

    My take: don't wait for council or neighbours. 

    Grab [removed by mod] - over-ear, ANC on low, brown noise playlist underneath

    It'll mask the thump without headache. If that fails, G[removed by mod]l; [removed by mod] might buy you sleep while you hunt for a quieter flat.

    You're not crazy. You're just wired different. And frankly? I'd move too. No animosity - just survival. Want me to hunt headphone deals or brown-noise links?

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