BlastBlock vs Second Skin
Second Skin Audio is a US brand known primarily for automotive soundproofing products including MLV barriers, damping mats, and foam. Their Luxury Liner MLV is popular for car audio enthusiasts and vehicle soundproofing. If you need a Second Skin alternative for building, marine, or industrial soundproofing — or supply outside North America — BlastBlock offers professionally tested MLV for all applications.
| Feature | BlastBlock | Second Skin |
|---|---|---|
STC Rating | BB830: STC 32 | BB830FR: STC 28 | BB830LF: STC 32+ | Automotive-focused performance data |
Thickness Options | 3mm (BB830/FR) | 5mm (BB830LF) | Standard automotive MLV thickness |
Surface Weight | BB830: 5 kg/m² | BB830LF: 10 kg/m² | Automotive-grade density |
Fire Rating | BB830FR: Fire tested to AS/NZS 1530.3 | Not specified for building use |
Eco-Friendly | BB830FR formulated without brominated flame retardants | Standard formulation |
ASTM Testing | ASTM E90 test reports available on request | Automotive testing standards |
Acoustic Optimization | Formulated for frequency response optimization | Automotive-optimized design |
- ASTM E90 laboratory tested - test reports available on request
- Fire-rated option available (BB830FR)
- BB830FR formulated without brominated flame retardants
- Multiple thickness options: 3mm and 5mm
- Low-frequency variant (BB830LF) for bass and machinery noise
- European headquarters (Netherlands) with Asia-Pacific distribution
- Technical support and datasheets available
Strengths
- Well-known in the car audio community
- Good product range for automotive applications
- Bundle kits available for DIY car installs
- Strong online community and tutorials
Considerations
- Primarily automotive-focused — not optimized for buildings
- Limited distribution outside North America
- No fire-rated building-compliant variants
- No ASTM E90 building acoustic test data
Second Skin Audio excels for car audio and vehicle soundproofing in the North American DIY market. For building, commercial, hospitality, marine, or industrial soundproofing — especially outside the US — BlastBlock provides the professional-grade solution: ASTM E90 tested, with fire-rated (BB830FR) and low-frequency (BB830LF) variants, and global distribution from Netherlands and Bangkok.