Finished my build - but it is way too loud.

[jesseasi]

Just finished building my simulator. Everything has come along great and everyone here in the forums have been so helpful.

Now that I am finished - it is way too LOUD. My simulator is located in my basement where about 1/3 of this level is below ground and 2/3 is above ground. Notice in the picture there is a door that is about 3 feet from the floor level. (A ramp leads up to the door). My neighbors told me they can hear me hitting balls at night - sounds like a I am hitting something with a sledge hammer or something.

Any ideas on how to quiet this setup down?

Screen is Custom made - HQ2 from Par2Pro.
Using the impact mesh also from Par2pro. I have this zip tied to the top angle iron with the screen sitting right in front.
I have heavy blackout curtains for the sides.
The ceiling is covered with a heavy black felt with more impact mesh from par2pro.

There is a loud thump every time the ball hits the screen.

Would acoustic tiles behind the screen help? Anyone have any ideas?

[frankiepap39]

how hight is the ceiling? slightly off topic....
i think a few members have put some cushioning behind the net and made it quieter... I've also seen some fine netting in front of the screen so initial impact is on the net. don't know how effective they are, its just what i have seen so far... I've also seen the acoustic tiles you mention, but i assume for it to work effectively you would need them everywhere, which may or may not suit you. i cant seem them working properly if you only have 1 then a space then 1 again