Drop ceiling

Vette C6.r

Hey folks. I have the dreeded drop ceiling in my basement, where my system is located. The tiles are from the 70's, I would imagine. They are "rock hard", harder than drywall. I would like to replace them. I was looking for input on types. I've seen some at Home Depot that are much softer and offer some acoustic canceling properties. Would the pricier "acoustic" tiles be worth the price to replace them with ????

Any other ideas you guys might have.

I would rather not drywall the ceiling for obvious reasons.

jimmydep

I would absolutely go with an acoustic ceiling tile. You may want to look at something like this....http://www.armstrong.com/commceilingsna/ceiling_family_detail.jsp?productLineId=5.0&criteria=acoustics

dorokusai

We used a non-acoustic Armstrong patterned tile for our pool room and have been very happy with them. I have a simple stereo setup via Polk iSonic ES2 and it doesn't sound too live at all. If the cost is nominal, get the acoustic tiles. If they are available in the same pattern in both forms, I'd suggest going 50/50 and alternate the layout like a checkerboard.

halo71

Might be a dumb observation. But being from the 70's...I'd make sure they are not asbestos tiles.

I can say from experience that the architectural textured tiles can be a pain in the **** to work with.

Vette C6.r

Never thought of that Halo. Good looking out.

Good idea Mark. That would def. cut down on the $$$$$$$$$$

Thanks for the help guys.