If you have any serious interest in music then a home recording studio can definitely provide a great deal of pleasure. I have a friend who recently purchased a new home and set aside one of the rooms for the express purpose of setting up a home recording studio. He has several existing pieces of equipment including a computer with dedicated software. He is determined to sound proof the walls to insulate the rest of the house and to avoid waking up the neighbors. He has hired specialized personnel to advise him of the correct course of action to ensure that the natural acoustics of the environment are taken into consideration.