Can anyone describe the noise? I don't mind loud as long as it's NOT high-pitched. The Holmes mini-tower sounded fine to me. Is it the same? Thanks for all the responses - the consensus seems to be no high-pitch so I am going to get this one. Thanks again to everyone who answered! Can anyone describe the noise? I don't mind loud as long as it's NOT high-pitched. The Holmes mini-tower sounded fine to me. Is it the same? Thanks for all the responses - the consensus... » Read More Can anyone describe the noise? I don't mind loud as long as it's NOT high-pitched. The Holmes mini-tower sounded fine to me. Is it the same? Thanks for all the responses - the consensus seems to be no high-pitch so I am going to get this one. Thanks again to everyone who answered! « Show Less
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I actually find the sound of the lower settings (1 &2) rather soothing. I usually need some sort of fan to fall asleep, and I find this very helpful. The highest setting (3) is loud but I wouldn't consider it too high-pitched.
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It just sounds like a window fan. It's got noise but I don't consider it intrusive. And not high-pitched. Just a fan sound.
56691
You can't completely filter out noise if you're going to move air. I sprang $300 on an Oransi, and it's only marginally quieter, but it is. This one seems to produce a lower white noise, i suspect from the fan/motor. We (9-year-old ears) can't detect any stand-out pitches.
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There is hardly any noise and the filter last a year before you have to change it
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It is high pitched. Blends in well in a living area, but I wouldn't want it in a bedroom.
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Not high pitched at all. It sounds a bit like a fan, but it is REALLY quiet.
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Hi the Holmes tower is loud on 2 and 3 speeds we mainly run it on 1 and thats ok when we go to bed It gets set on speed 2.I clean it every two weeks and wash out the filters with a filter cleaner. the filters are expensive so I clean them, the foam filter I vac off and clean with soap and water. It does a good job of cleaning the air in our living room, with two dogs.
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I heard that too. But this one is quiet. Most of the time, no sound at all. Rarely I hear small air mix like sound.
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They're still pretty noticeable, not like jet engine but still fairly audible depending on how close you are to it. I sit fairly close to it and can hear it, its not obtrusive and if you have it far away you wouldn't notice it. I would try for quieter If it'll be close by you and Noctua's are always nice, but it you have it far away I wouldn't bother.
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It's noticeable but not the worst I've heard. Putting it up high (be careful, drippage) might block it. We had music and the noise wasn't a problem. Can definitely talk over it.Please be aware that I personally had TERRIBLE dripping problems with mine but perhaps it was a defective item. Best of luck if you purchase!
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Well, I've never even noticed the noise. So I'm thinking not loud at all! It's magnetic so maybe a "ping" sound. There's no added electronic sound effects.
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During the day It's fine, not too loud. Sometimes I turn it off at night to sleep, but I don't need to have it on 24 hours. This is a hard question to answer because some might like the white noise, but I'm very sensitive to noise. Sorry I can't be more definitive.
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its really weird that I got this question today. Up until about 3 days ago it was perfect. People could hear from quite a distance. Now in the car people cannot understand what I'm saying. Its very sensitive but it seems like you're not blocking noise. Its not blocking noise. I was thinking of calling them to find out what was up. Been real disappointed lately period last 3 4 days
773093
This is by no means a silent machine, but I never found the sound to be abnormally loud. Mine was a moderate level of sound.
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I have 2 of these units, and I don't notice any high pitched sounds. It's very quite. I highly recommend this
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It is quieter than my last treadmill (when I don't have my iPod plugged in to use the built in speakers and play my music loud). We have the treadmill in a bedroom which is near two other bedrooms and shut the door and it doesn't bother anyone. I will say we are a family that sleeps with fans running so maybe that is an added buffer to the treadmill sound. I do not think it is noisy. The only issue is a bad design where the cover is located at your feet - you step on it occassionally. We fixed this problem by adding a 1-1/4" wood dowelling that fits into the handles perfectly and hold onto the dowel instead of the built-in handle bars. I can send you a pic if interested if you give an email address. It is quieter than my last treadmill (when I don't have my iPod plugged in to use the built in speakers and play my music loud). We have the treadmill in a bedroom which is near two other bedrooms and shut the door and it doesn't bother anyone. I will say we are a family that sleeps with fans running so maybe that is an added buffer to the treadmill sound. I do not think it is noisy. The only issue is a bad design where the cover is located at your feet - you step on it occassionally. We fixed this problem by adding a 1-1/4" wood dowelling that fits into the handles perfectly and hold... » Read More It is quieter than my last treadmill (when I don't have my iPod plugged in to use the built in speakers and play my music loud). We have the treadmill in a bedroom which is near two other bedrooms and shut the door and it doesn't bother anyone. I will say we are a family that sleeps with fans running so maybe that is an added buffer to the treadmill sound. I do not think it is noisy. The only issue is a bad design where the cover is located at your feet - you step on it occassionally. We fixed this problem by adding a 1-1/4" wood dowelling that fits into the handles perfectly and hold onto the dowel instead of the built-in handle bars. I can send you a pic if interested if you give an email address. « Show Less
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I have been using my Tassimo for over 3 months and honestly, have not noticed any abnormally loudness in its operation... I did read several reviews that referred to it being noisy, but mine is NOT. I suggest contacting Tassimo with your concerns.
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If it's on low you can barely hear it, but on high it's kind of loud. It doesn't bother me, but if you're sensitive to noise, you might find it irritating. Great fan though. I've had it for a while and it's working perfect.
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I find it loud enough, but it's not piercing (I've had that type.) Should be heard in the next room, but not if folks wander too far. Something to remember is that usually the steam whistles will not produce sound once the water has boiled away. It's a pain - I let my last kettle cook away because I had put it on with the whistle spout in the "up" position. (Kettle base was so hot that it popped the seal at its edge.) You can't do that with this one: the whistle is down and in place unless your hand is on the handle pressing the release.
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Yikes, sorry to hear that. I guess it's all relative. It's loud without being abrasive. I have decent hearing, so I liked that it gradually increases (over about 15-30 seconds) so I can usually turn it off before it gets too loud. I have used it in two different apartments and can always hear it, even while in the shower. But it typically doesn't seem to stir my sleeping fiancé, who is a very heavy sleeper. Hope this helps.
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I found it noisier than my previous Oreck. It has a higher pitched noise but sounds louder. It does quiet down a bit on the bare floor mode.
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It's not overly loud, but it's definitely higher pitched than a regular fan. I run a regular fan at night anyway, so I barely hear it.
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I have noticed this behavior before, it is entirely normal for any (if not all) headphones that use active noise cancellation. Generally, the cancellation sound is unnoticeable or very faint (and goes away with music, speaking, etc...). I have noticed that while rare (for me) the low-grade noise that you hear from the NC is turned on can raise in pitch slightly. Moving to a different part of the building or even room can help if this occurs.