Does anyone else hear a thump with every step? Does everyone else get this?
1773075
Yup, unfortunately any kind of sound isolating mechanism will create this thump. Even the $550 E500's. There's no way around it. I sometimes where just regular ol' ear plugs, and even with those my footsteps also generate the same thump. All I can tell you is that these earphones are probably more for sitting and enjoying, like on an airplane, or at work. Not so much for walking or running.
1739238
Yes, but this devise is very very very loud. My mother like to have had a Heart attack when it sounded.
2189331
I use it at work twice a day. It makes a thumping noise which I can hear, but I just had a co-worker step outside my cubicle & she couldn't hear it. I've talked to people on the phone a few times while it's been on & haven't heard any comments. Other than the thumping it's really very quiet.
19837
I hear the same sound - I would say its normal - just the sound of the plastic locking feature clicking which holds it open
1707802
Hi, We are not sure how slight is the knocking but if it seems like a crackling sound, like the sound of burning wood, that should be normal. Otherwise, there might be an issue inside the item. We hope that helps. Thank you, Sales Team
1995223
The door is heavy and it does make a slap sound however I have 14 month old twin boys that wake up to everything! And this doesn't bother them at all. Hope this helps.
2248794
It does make a bit of a sound as it counts the steps. I wear mine on my waist band and do not really hear the clicking very much at all---but my hearing isn't all that good. As long as it counts my steps accurately that is all I'm interested in.
911991
No. All you should hear is air moving and a very faint hum. Sounds like a bad bearing or motor.
2105685
No. It is very quiet. I know what you're talking about (how annoying is that clanking sound all day???). This has been the best pedometer I've ever owned. I'm very pleased with it.
813205
Sharon - I agree with the responses already given. The only time I get feedback or a squealing noise is when I bend over too far. This usually happens when I'm adjusting my boombox or demonstrating a deck move. (I teach water aerobics). I wish there were a way to incorporate the voicebooster into a fanny pack. It bounces up & down frequently. Any ideas? bjsallows@sbcglobal.net
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I never heard any complaints from people I'm talking with, so I'll have tosay "no". And I talk on these things walking, in bed, and scuba diving (thatlast one is a lie). I will double check with friends to see if they ever hearany noise like that. I will also test with them, and report back if they dohear any booming sounds.
2227195
That sound you are hearing is likely the in-body stabilization when you half-press the button. It is perfectly normal (if this is the use case scenario). If it just has this hum while not touching anything, sounds like you may have an issue.
325787
yes, mine thumps a little, esp if the batter is really thick, like oatmeal cookies. Make sure your bowl is fit in it's fitting really tight; my bowl was a little loose once, and jiggled around, thumping and jumping.
183122
The platform moves. At high frequency, it might seem like a solid base that is vibrating . You may want to research some more
851440
I hear it too sometimes - sounds in your skull are amplified. Try chewing gum or tapping on your forehead and you'll see what I mean. When you walk with solid heels the shock goes all the way through your spine into your skull and you actually hear it. I wear nice cushy athletic shoes often and I don't get the thump (as much) with those. I also get some microphonic cord noise - and have to clip the cord away from collars. I still think it's worth it. These are the only phones you can use in the NYC subway and still get good sound.
1385002
Mine can be heard moving with focusing, don't know if it is really a click, possibly a faint click at start and stop of focusing
1705405
It makes a click-clack sound that is not loud. For details, see my answer to the question: "Does this make noise?..."