Dr Artex is a specialist automotive sound treatment brand offering materials designed to reduce vibration, road noise and unwanted resonance inside a vehicle. Through Planetworld, Dr Artex forms part of our specialist car audio portfolio, helping installers create a better acoustic environment for both comfort and audio performance.

Planetworld's current Dr Artex range includes vibration-damping materials, sound and thermal insulation, sound-absorbing products and specialist installation accessories. Current products include Dr Artex Earth, Lace, Baffle Plus, VibroBarrier and dedicated application rollers.

Sound deadening helps reduce unwanted vibrations, rattles and external noise entering the cabin. By creating a quieter and more controlled environment, it can improve everyday driving comfort while also allowing a car audio system to perform more effectively.

Yes. Treating areas around speakers and reducing vibration in vehicle panels can create a more controlled acoustic environment. Dr Artex Baffle Plus BW, for example, is designed to provide vibration damping, noise and heat insulation, and diffusion of the speaker's rear sound wave.

Depending on the product, Dr Artex materials can be installed in areas including doors, floors, roofs, wheel arches, boots, firewalls and interior panels. Different materials are designed for different parts of the vehicle, so the correct combination will depend on what the installation is trying to achieve.

Yes. Products such as Dr Artex VibroBarrier are specifically designed to provide sound insulation against road and tyre noise. Planetworld's current VibroBarrier 7+ product is intended for areas such as the firewall, boot floor and passenger compartment floor.

Yes. Selected Dr Artex materials provide both sound and thermal insulation. Baffle Plus Integra, for example, is designed to insulate against both sound and heat and can be applied to areas such as doors, roofs, floors and wheel arches.

It isn't always essential, but it can make a significant difference in a quality car audio installation. Upgrading speakers without addressing vibrating panels, rattles and unwanted resonance can limit the performance of the new equipment. A specialist Planetworld car audio installer can determine where treatment will provide the greatest benefit.

No. Sound treatment can be targeted to specific areas depending on your goals and budget. For a car audio upgrade, an installer may focus on the doors and speaker locations, while a more comprehensive installation could also treat the floor, roof, boot and wheel arches to reduce overall cabin noise.

Dr Artex products are available through Planetworld's car audio channel and specialist dealer and installer network in South Africa. Working with an experienced installer also helps ensure the correct Dr Artex materials are selected and applied in the right areas of the vehicle for the best result.