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Originally Posted by WolfSongX
Regular Dynamat is asphalt based mass loader... I believe Dynamat Pro is the CLD version.
Dynamat was one of the bigger names in the business back when I started, but various cottage industries were starting up and offering their sound deadening products as an alternative, companies like Second Skin and RAAM Audio, and they were offering a better product for a better price and their owners were out posting on forums offering their knowledge and experience and answering a lot of newbie questions.
Now these companies are more established, and the lines have blurred a little between them, but they're still good resources and the product might be a little more pricey, but they've managed to carve a niche market.
I do believe in brand loyalty, and when someone makes something that I know works and that I like and can count on 100%, I'll come back to them first, even if it's no longer the cheapest option. I know that I can send an email to Ant, the owner of Second Skin, with a question or problem, and that he'll address it right away. I know if I come back to them, then there's a good chance they'll still be around the next time I need something.
Sorry about the soap box... but that's why I buy what I buy.  |
While Ant is likely very responsive, his handling of DIYMA and a few other things (Like the number of spam messages I get from him that I can't turn off...) turned me off of his products.
As you said, it's all down to personal preference as long as it's a good butyl product.
SoundDeadenerShowdown has been awesome to me and he's a very active member of the community. Came up with the idea of selling things in square tiles to ease installation as well.
Nathan