Dynamat SuperLite

30% Lighter. 30% Thinner.

Dynamat SuperLite is a high-efficiency sound damping material used to stop noise and vibration in your automobile. Use SuperLite when you need to quiet your car without adding too much weight.

Dynamat Sound Deadening

Sound deadening a car involves applying special materials to its interior to reduce vibrations and block noise from the road, engine, and exhaust. This creates a quieter cabin, improves audio quality, and adds thermal insulation. Effective sound deadening uses a combination of materials and focuses on high-impact areas like the floor, firewall, doors, trunk and roof.

Is sound deadening worth it for a car?

Yes, car sound deadening is worth it for many drivers, offering increased cabin comfort by reducing road and engine noise, enhancing audio system performance by preventing rattles and vibrations, improving thermal insulation for better temperature control, and making the car feel more solid and luxurious.While the effort and cost are factors, the benefits in noise reduction, audio quality, and overall driving experience can make it a valuable investment for commuters, audiophiles, and car owners seeking to improve their vehicle's feel.

Benefits of sound deadening

Reduces Road & Engine Noise:

Applying materials to floors, wheel wells, doors, and the hood can significantly lower low-frequency vibrations and airborne noise, creating a much quieter and more comfortable cabin. 

Improves Audio Quality:

By eliminating rattles and vibrations in the doors and trunk, sound deadening creates a more solid enclosure for speakers, leading to a crisper, more powerful, and less distorted sound experience. 

Enhances Thermal Insulation:

The materials used for sound deadening also act as insulators, helping to keep the cabin warmer in winter and cooler in summer. 

Creates a "Luxury Feel":

A well-treated car can feel more substantial and less like a "tin can," adding to the overall sense of a high-end vehicle. 

Increases Resale Value:

A vehicle with sound deadening can appeal to a broader market, potentially selling faster or at a higher price. 

Where is the best place to install sound deadening in a car?

You should put sound deadening on metal surfaces that vibrate, primarily the doors, floor, and firewall. Other areas to consider are the roof, trunk, and wheel wells. Applying the material to the inside of doors, over the floorpan, and on the firewall will significantly reduce road noise, engine noise, and vibrations, creating a quieter and more pleasant driving experience.

Factors to Consider

Vehicle Type:

The effectiveness varies by vehicle; for instance, sound deadening the roof is beneficial in a hatchback or SUV but less so in a sedan where the trunk is isolated. 

Application Area:

Focusing on key areas like the floor, firewall, doors, and wheel wells offers the most significant improvements for road noise. 

Material Choice:

Materials include butyl-based vibration damping mats such as Dynamat Xtreme. ProX and SuperLite for structural noise and closed-cell foam like Dynaliner or acoustic fiber like Dynacore for thermal and acoustic insulation. 

Effort and Cost:

DIY projects can vary greatly in effort and expense, but even applying a small amount of sound deadening can make a noticeable difference. Our PRO Speaker Kit is a great DIY project to start with.

Why Professionals and the Top Custom Car Builders Choose Dynamat

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