US Cargo Control Large Sound Blanket, 96 Inches Long by 80 Inches Wide, Black Sound Dampening Blanket, Durable Woven Cotton/Polyester Blend Material, Machine Washable, 12 Pounds Each, Pallet of 60

I originally picked up these extra large moving blankets for protection during a move, but I ended up hanging them on the walls of my studio for sound dampening — and they work surprisingly well. The thickness and heavy material really cut down on echo and reverb, giving the room a much cleaner sound for recording and streaming. They’re big enough to cover large sections of wall, easy to hang, and actually look pretty good once in place. Definitely a more affordable option compared to acoustic panels, and they’ve made a huge difference in how professional my audio sounds. If you’re setting up a home studio on a budget, these blankets are a smart and practical solution.

My bedroom window is 8' wide by 5' long. The window faces the back of the house, and the neighbor behind me has a noisy pool pump. So, I've done a few things to dampen the sound. This blanket just covers my window leaving only 1" on each side. The better option would have been to use two side-by-side blankets that overlap in the center and that extend onto the wall. Aesthetics wouldn't permit this. So on the window, I have slats, then a blackout liner, then this blanket, then blackout curtains. The difference in sound absorption is noticeable after hanging this blanket to the existing mix. I have a few comments about the installation. For me, this was a two-person job. I hung the grommets on picture-hanging hooks nailed into the stud. First I positioned each side and then worked from the middle out, alternating from one side to the other, smoothing out the stretch. Given this stretch, I had to reposition the hooks on each side afterwards. I measured from the ceiling down to position each hook. The grommets are not evenly spaced. So, if you later decide to hang from the other side, you would need to place the hooks once again. Not fun! The other potential benefit might be insulation of the window. My window faces west and, therefore, gets full sun all afternoon during our 110+ degree summers. The exterior has a solar screen. While it helps, it doesn't do the complete job. I still feel heat on the glass, which is double paned. Hopefully this blanket will help during the upcoming summer. One review said the item smelled and needed to be aired out for a day. I noticed no smell at all.

A mixed bag, depending on your demographics. My experience is that the foams only seem to attenuate incoming sound (make it more localized so you know what to block) but these blankets work to ameliorate the incoming sound (absorb some noise). In other words, it does what it says it does, with a caveat. For apartment dwellers trying to block sound on a connecting wall that seems to be really thin, these may not be the best solution IMO Let me try and explain in my words. Within 6 feet of a blanketed wall, no matter how localized the sound is, the entire blanket absorbs the sound, sort of like a lake with ripples, and appears like a wall of sound. The farther past 6 feet from the blanketed wall you get, the more you can notice that sound is actually being absorbed, and the sound has been dampened significantly. If you put a blanket on an apartment connecting wall, and then place a recliner or bed directly up to the blanketed wall, it may seem like the blanket does nothing at all and perhaps makes the sound worse. HOWEVER. If you are in a house, where neighbors are at least 20 feet away with a high pitch noise maker they mount on their wall (it's marketed as a prank but is always used criminally) these blankets will make a difference. These blankets will not block the sound. Heck, 2-pound MLV may not entirely block it. These 14-pound blankets are only marketed with an NRC, and they actually work as advertised.

Quick Take: We started with 2 of these curtains in our production studio, and they worked so well that we invested in 6 more. The sound difference is dramatic, though there is a strong chemical odor when new. What I like: Excellent sound control: Cuts down echo and outside noise, which immediately improved our recording quality. Heavy-duty build: Thick material, solid stitching, and they hang nicely. Their heavy weight is expected — and necessary — for effective sound blocking. Proven performance: We expanded from 2 to 8 curtains because the results were that good. What could be better: Price: Higher than standard curtains, but worth it if you need real sound dampening. Chemical odor: Strong smell out of the box — recommend airing them out before installation. Not for warmth: They are heavy and dense, but not designed as a traditional blanket substitute. Verdict: These curtains transformed our studio by significantly reducing noise. While heavy, pricey, and initially odorous, they perform exactly as intended. For anyone serious about sound control, they’re 100% worth the investment.

There's all sorts of questionable quality stuff on Amazon these days, especially when you're talking cinematography stuff. Fortunately there's some gems on Amazon too and this blanket, which is entirely made in the USA, is one of them. There's not much to say or expect from these other than they're nice and heavy and DARK. All parts are sewed nicely, the clasps are conveniently and evenly placed, there's no weird smell coming off them, and they truly do work in minimizing reverb/echo and blocking some sound. It should be noted that to truly block sound, you need something thicc and heavy to block it like mass loaded vinyl and there are blankets out there that have said MLV. But if you just need to minimize sound and echo or need something to black out a light source, this is the best you can get on Amazon. Never thought I'd be excited to buy blankets of any sort but I legit cannot wait to get a few more of these heavy bois to see what additional acoustic deadening magic they provide when all four walls are covered in them. Thanks for making an awesome product and at a price that's more affordable and higher quality than everyone else.

Edit2: Final review 5 stars. New, replacement blanket is in perfect condition. It seems obvious the first one I got was defective and the seller made it right by sending me a replacement. These blankets work great for sound deadening! Very happy with the replacement blanket and with the seller's customer service. Edit: Changing to 3 stars for now due to speedy resolution from seller. I contacted the seller and they are sending me a replacement blanket, after sending pictures they said the one I received must have been one that slipped through their quality control checks. I will report back on how the new blanket compares to the original one and if it is not damaged I will change my review to 5 stars. Original Review: Blanket was delivered wrapped in sealed plastic, but the blanket itself was either highly damaged or clearly used. There are tears, worn areas, and places where the insulation is coming out of tears in the fabric. My theory is that this company is buying USED moving blankets, adding grommets, and re-selling them as NEW sound dampening blankets! Maybe I just got a damaged one? I'm going to contact the company and see what they say, if they provide a solution I'll update this review, otherwise Buyer Beware! The blanket, if it was not clearly used and/or damaged would get 5 stars from me, is is very thick, heavy, and blocks sound from a doorway decently well, but for the high price I should not get something that is damaged or USED!

Has cuts in many places, small and large. Both sides. Do not recommend. Doesn't look good in a studio. Also, the mention of the material smelling is true for this blanket. It does smell, and I can't wash it, because all the fluff will come out through the slashes and holes... Disappointed... Returning. Will try a different brand.

The item is VERY HEAVY, keep that in mind. The size is big & I can cover my whole bed with it. The smell is strange, but I’m sure after one wash it should be good. Definitely need hooks to mount it, Amazon has great options, I suggest garage hooks for the sturdiness. Now to the downfalls, as you can see by the pictures it has minor damages, possibly due to factory manufacturing. Third image shows fabric cut but not trimmed off, there was more but I don’t have time to photograph all of them. So overall, a decent product & does damp out noise the moment it’s opens. Coming from someone who lives near an airport, trust me when I say it does NOT noise cancel, but dampens. Yes, you will still hear those town church bells. UPDATE: I’ve chosen to return the item. As I was hanging the blanket up I found a couple hole loops disfigured by the manufacturer. Making it unable to be hung and used. At first, I was decently satisfied with the minor defects, however, having the loops ineffective makes the whole item unusable, considering movement would need to happen at any time, especially as a part-time or full-time creator. I also tried to upload photos of the loops that were disfigured, but Amazon did not allow me to. I’m not sure if that’s a circumstance just on my end. It’s unfortunate. However, the owner will be receiving it, and will acknowledge my statements as truthfully regardless. Thank you for reading