Im new here but there is a new product offered by Home Depot called the Illume here is a link, they connect to a little control box and you can pre install that to the studd with wiring, when you put the box to the ceiling you just connect the connector and caulk around the edge of the light before you install it. its Very Low profile too, I think they are only 3/4" tall. Here is a link if your curious.
Also let me know what you think... Im considering these for my current build.
https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.illu ... 36993.html
Soundproofing Recessed Lighting Fixtures in Ceilings
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Re: Soundproofing Recessed Lighting Fixtures in Ceilings
Hi there "AWDNV", and Welcome to the forum!
I'm a bit skeptical about the claim that such a light would be "soundproof". According to the specs, it seems to have enough surface density to do the job, but it's not clear how that surface density is distributed. If it is mostly in the glass, then that might work, but considering that there's a lot more in there besides the glass, I'm not convinced that the glass is thick enough to maintain the surface density of the leaf itself (assuming we are talking about typical two-layer 16mm drywall for the leaf).
It's an interesting concept, but I'd like to see some actual acoustic lab tests to see how it performs in real life.
If you do buy one, the measure the thickness of the glass itself. If it is less than about 8mm, then I would scrap the idea of using it in a hole in the ceiling leaf, but 8mm or more bodes well. Assuming that the holder also has a similar high density, and that the glass is sealed to the holder.
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I'm a bit skeptical about the claim that such a light would be "soundproof". According to the specs, it seems to have enough surface density to do the job, but it's not clear how that surface density is distributed. If it is mostly in the glass, then that might work, but considering that there's a lot more in there besides the glass, I'm not convinced that the glass is thick enough to maintain the surface density of the leaf itself (assuming we are talking about typical two-layer 16mm drywall for the leaf).
It's an interesting concept, but I'd like to see some actual acoustic lab tests to see how it performs in real life.
If you do buy one, the measure the thickness of the glass itself. If it is less than about 8mm, then I would scrap the idea of using it in a hole in the ceiling leaf, but 8mm or more bodes well. Assuming that the holder also has a similar high density, and that the glass is sealed to the holder.
- Stuart -