loud? Anyone know how loud these things are?
600740
It's no louder or quieter than any other PC workstation. I only really notice the sound when I log into the unit, reboot it, or access files on it.
600741
I have my EX475 sitting right on my desk. I hear the hard drive once in a while and the fans kick in when I reboot and that is it. My PC is a louder than the Mediasmart unit.
600742
About average PC noise. Definitely not quiet. It is best to put it in a remote place where you won't hear it. It's quiet enough for an office but not for a media/TV room.
610923
Hi Jobin - You know, I really don't use them much, so I really can't comment. I went back and see if they work, and they do, and there doesnt seem too much background noise. Hope that helps.
1159746
I've never had that problem. .. maybe you have them turned up to high.. I keep mine at half and they are plenty loud
1291901
It does seem to be louder. I just turned them down a bit while shooting is actually going on
1109719
noticeable! sounds like a swarn of ticked off hornets! minimum tho from 300 ft, but can still be heard
1186896
they do not get very loud. i sent mine back for a refund. best to go to spencer's gift to get the same product, better quality if you can. same price.
1625555
I wouldn't say they are TOO quiet, but they are not the loudest either. But in their defense, I have been told to turn them down @home/library. They are comfortable. My only complaint is I wish they had an inline volume control. I have to resort to my device for that... Good Luck!
233308
I always install them in an electronics closet so I didn't pay attention to a noise. However, I am actually going to install one today in about 4-5 hours. send me a follow up question and I will let you know if the one I installed has noise or not.
2009192
Not super loud. More like annoying. I've only heard mine up close. Haven't tried to see what it sounds like from a distance. Anybody checked to see if the sound can be heard from a distance?
2028645
Oh then definitely do NOT purchase them. They bleed sound. I mean, I listen to music pretty loud, but if you're in a quiet library other people will definitely call you out. These are more for travel, airplane, home use, and whatever else. I know how you feel, I want to use these at the library all the time but not good :/
1118677
They are rather big and bulky to bring on a plane. They don't "cancel" the backround noise and they only muffle the backround noise I get in my den. The planes engines, I doubt it. However, for listening at home, they can't be beat!
732493
Dear Battle_scarred, I asked my husband, as these were purchased for him. He feels they put out plenty of volume. He only goes up halfway and they are plenty loud for him.
86429
Yes they are loud and you could drum to the music I am guessing since I listen to music through my laptop all of the time. Just keep in mind I have a really good receiver I'm channeling the laptop through.
800697
There not bad just not very loud. They might be louder if there not hooked up to a amp mine are but there also paired up with 6.5 bass infernos loud speakers. When you have loud speakers you really don't even need tweeters.
1622094
It's pretty loud. I'd compare the sound level to a vaccuum cleaner or a dust buster maybe.
631457
They have significant sound leakage. You can hear lyrics word for word if you're within a couple feet and volume at a normal level.
202806
They are not loud at all. Especially when new. You can hear the low rumble but it takes about a season of riding before they get louder. When they first put them on you will be surprised that they aren't loud. BUT--- Once they break in over the season... depending on the number of miles you put on.... they get louder.