How can you make a dartboard quieter at home?

Short answer: A dartboard can be made significantly quieter by using a GOAT Silencer Demping System behind the board. This sound dampening system reduces vibrations and dull impact noise transmitted through the wall, making it ideal for apartments, terraced houses and late night practice sessions. The dartboard will not become completely silent, but surrounding noise can be reduced considerably.

Playing darts at home is fun, but the sound of darts hitting the board can quickly become disturbing for neighbors, housemates or people in adjacent rooms. Especially in apartments or terraced houses, many players look for ways to reduce dartboard noise without changing their throwing setup.

A dartboard sound dampener is one of the most effective solutions for reducing impact noise and wall vibrations while still keeping the authentic feel of playing darts.

How does the GOAT Silencer Demping System work?

The GOAT Silencer Demping System is mounted behind the dartboard, between the dartboard and the wall.

The dampening panel absorbs a large part of the impact when darts hit the board. Because the vibrations are absorbed before reaching the wall, significantly less noise travels through surrounding rooms or neighboring walls.

Without a sound dampener, dart impact sounds often feel sharp, hollow and loud. With the GOAT Silencer installed, the sound becomes softer and more controlled.

The front side of the dartboard will still produce normal playing sound. The main purpose of the system is reducing disturbance for people around the playing area.

How much noise reduction does a dartboard sound dampener provide?

Practical testing shows that the GOAT Silencer can reduce sound behind the wall by nearly 10 decibels compared to a standard dartboard setup without sound dampening.

That equals roughly 50 percent noise reduction in many home situations.

The biggest difference is usually noticeable in:
• apartments
• terraced houses
• shared living spaces
• upstairs rooms
• late evening practice sessions

For many players, this makes practicing at home far more comfortable for both themselves and their surroundings.

Does the GOAT Silencer also protect your dartboard and wall?

Besides reducing sound, the GOAT Silencer Demping System also offers additional protection.

The material helps absorb darts that miss the dartboard, similar to a regular dartboard surround. Because impact is softened slightly, less stress is placed on the dartboard itself, which may help extend the lifespan of the sisal.

The system also fits tightly against the wall and adds only minimal extra depth to the setup.

After installation, it is important to remeasure the oche distance because the dartboard will sit slightly further away from the wall.

How is the GOAT Silencer mounted?

The sound dampener comes standard with the Rotafix mounting system.

This allows players to choose between:
• a fixed dartboard position
• a rotatable dartboard setup

The rotating option is useful because it allows the dartboard to be turned regularly, helping the sisal wear more evenly over time.

Thanks to the relatively soft dampening material, the system also works well on walls that are not perfectly flat.

Players who prefer a cleaner look can also place a regular dartboard surround over the dampening system.

Who is the GOAT Silencer Demping System suitable for?

This dartboard sound dampener is especially suitable for:
• players living in apartments
• terraced houses with shared walls
• shared households
• late night dart practice
• players wanting less disturbance without changing their throw

Compared to many other dartboard dampening systems, the focus of the GOAT Silencer is simplicity, easy installation and strong value for money.

If you want to reduce dartboard noise at home without sacrificing the normal playing feel, the GOAT Silencer Demping System is one of the most practical solutions available.