The worst part about UTV noise, ironically, is that your brain acclimates to it as best it can. The constant wail of the engine, road noise, wind, and other contributors jumble together and eventually seem to die down slightly, but the problem is, once you get out of the ride, you realize just how severe the noise fatigue actually is. Sound deadening kits tackle the problem at its source by absorbing vibrations and blocking sound transmission through the cab structure. The difference is night and day; instead of shouting over engine noise, you can actually talk at normal volume levels. Your stereo becomes usable since you're not trying to overpower road noise. Life is enjoyable in your H2 again!
Sound deadening isn't just about slapping some foam in random places and hoping for the best. Good kits use multiple layers of materials that each tackle different types of noise problems. The heavy, sticky mats go directly against metal surfaces to stop vibrations that turn your whole cab into a speaker. The materials then absorb incoming sound waves that bounce around inside the cab. The trick is covering the right areas: door panels, floor sections, and anywhere you've got large metal surfaces that love to amplify noise. The thicker and higher-quality your sound reduction material is, the more you can expect the sound to be controlled. Installation is straightforward, but a bit time-consuming: get your surfaces cleaned and watch for those air bubbles.
The smart approach to sound deadening is starting with the areas that give you the biggest improvement for the least effort. Floor sections usually give you the most noise reduction per square foot since that's where a lot of road noise comes through. Door panels are next since they're big flat surfaces that love to vibrate and they're relatively easy to access. If you're doing this yourself, work in sections so you can hear the difference each area makes—that way you know where to focus your efforts if you don't want to do the whole cab at once. Quality kits come with enough material to do the job right instead of leaving you trying to stretch too little material over too much area. Some folks get carried away and try to soundproof everything, but you'll get 80% of the benefit from treating the main problem areas. Save the detail work for later if the basic treatment doesn't get you where you want to be.
Terick Solutions knows what it takes to actually quiet down a UTV cab, with materials thick enough to make a real difference instead of just looking like they should work.
Transform your cab into a civilized space with thisKawasaki Mule/Teryx/KRX 100 Mil Sound Deadening Kit by Terick Solutions, giving you the thick, serious materials needed to actually quiet things down instead of just moving noise around.
Do noise reduction accessories actually work?
They not only work (when you have good quality), but can make a huge difference that allows you to have normal conversations in your cab again.
Is H2 sound reduction tech DIY-able?
It sure can be, but know ahead of time that the process takes a bit of time (getting access to areas and applying). Take your time, work in sections, and you'll get professional results without paying shop labor rates.
How much weight will sound deadening add to my H2?
Quality sound deadening materials do add some weight—maybe 30-50 pounds for a complete installation depending on coverage area. This shouldn’t throw off performance.