almikel Posted November 15, 2021 Posted November 15, 2021 6 hours ago, muon* said: But I still air on the side of being respectful and limit levels. that is the key - if you have no neighbours, go nuts - if you do, remain respectful. Mike 1
Jakeyb77_Redux Posted November 15, 2021 Posted November 15, 2021 If you play your music loud enough in certain neighbourhoods, it will be your neighbours looking to see when you go on holiday 1 1
BugPowderDust Posted November 15, 2021 Posted November 15, 2021 23 hours ago, Godot said: Do cows and kangaroos take holidays? Love it. Can you see my neighbour’s place up on the hill opposite us? 1.3km I think I measured it with using Google Earth. 14
GregWormald Posted November 16, 2021 Posted November 16, 2021 I stayed in a couple of BnBs in Italy that were carved out of old grand villas or 'almost castles' and I could hear every door opening or closing and the hum of morning conversations echoing. I'd hate to be a music lover in one of those places. Both my next door neighbours (street is long way in front and up a good slope, and in back is a nature reserve) live in large double brick homes. One is never home since the divorce and the other side has a son who occasionally plays drums and so can't complain! 3
Bass13 Posted November 17, 2021 Posted November 17, 2021 On 16/11/2021 at 7:53 AM, BugPowderDust said: Love it. Can you see my neighbour’s place up on the hill opposite us? 1.3km I think I measured it with using Google Earth. Wow, another beautiful piece of country Paradise, another lucky man/family.. 2
Niktech Posted November 21, 2021 Posted November 21, 2021 I’m mostly headfi, but seeing as my neighbour seems to have somewhere to be now on Sundays - once they depart - it’s time to crank up the volume on the speakers and wind up the bass line . 3 1
April Snow Posted November 21, 2021 Posted November 21, 2021 4 hours ago, Niktech said: I’m mostly headfi, but seeing as my neighbour seems to have somewhere to be now on Sundays - once they depart - it’s time to crank up the volume on the speakers and wind up the bass line . I think what you should do is set off a few cockroach bombs and tell them someone lurking did that and it is unsafe to return to the home for 72 hours. 2
Peterbean Posted November 18, 2023 Posted November 18, 2023 On 13/11/2021 at 9:43 PM, almikel said: Sound proofing/effective sound isolation is best applied during the construction phase. What would you suggest to improve the sound proofing of @JMM's apartment? Mike You are probably right. Soft panelling and lots if cushions? Will cut down reflection and make it clearer , it could possibly work if you wanted to hang lots of rugs too( carpetting the walls )
Peterbean Posted November 18, 2023 Posted November 18, 2023 I’m in a row of townhouses. I rarely hear anyone from inside. Double brick party walls. I suppose they don’t hear me.
Peterbean Posted November 18, 2023 Posted November 18, 2023 I came upon this discussion last night after a few attempts. I’ve been tossing up whether it’s an apartment for my next move, as I still want to play music a lot . I like playing after 10 pm, although it probably would be better to go to sleep 1
PauliD Posted November 18, 2023 Author Posted November 18, 2023 Whenever you can get some time to yourself. I’d start out with good intentions to listen, but would fall asleep for sure.
almikel Posted November 19, 2023 Posted November 19, 2023 15 hours ago, Peterbean said: I’m in a row of townhouses. I rarely hear anyone from inside. Double brick party walls. I suppose they don’t hear me. Double brick would provide excellent sound proofing/isolation - it would be "flanking noise" - ie noise going "around" the double brick (eg out your windows and into your neighbours windows, etc etc) that would be an issue. 15 hours ago, Peterbean said: it could possibly work if you wanted to hang lots of rugs too( carpetting the walls ) That will have no impact on bass getting to neighbours. Carpeting the walls will only chop the treble out for the sound "in the room" - an awful solution I have to listen to in many band practice rooms I use - besser block walls and thin foam on the walls - boomy bass bouncing around and chopped out treble 6 hours ago, Peterbean said: I still want to play music a lot . I like playing after 10 pm I play plenty of music after 10pm in a leaky room - I just keep the volume down, and close the windows and doors to reduce flanking noise. I often implement my own "Loudness" EQ where I boost the bass and treble a bit when the volume is low. Inside the room it's still very satisfying - just at a lower level to not annoy the neighbours (even with the bass a bit elevated). If you want to listen at elevated volume/SPL late at night, I would suggest decent headphones - they also have great sound, better than many speakers. Mike
Peterbean Posted November 19, 2023 Posted November 19, 2023 13 hours ago, almikel said: Double brick would provide excellent sound proofing/isolation - it would be "flanking noise" - ie noise going "around" the double brick (eg out your windows and into your neighbours windows, etc etc) that would be an issue. That will have no impact on bass getting to neighbours. Carpeting the walls will only chop the treble out for the sound "in the room" - an awful solution I have to listen to in many band practice rooms I use - besser block walls and thin foam on the walls - boomy bass bouncing around and chopped out treble I play plenty of music after 10pm in a leaky room - I just keep the volume down, and close the windows and doors to reduce flanking noise. I often implement my own "Loudness" EQ where I boost the bass and treble a bit when the volume is low. Inside the room it's still very satisfying - just at a lower level to not annoy the neighbours (even with the bass a bit elevated). If you want to listen at elevated volume/SPL late at night, I would suggest decent headphones - they also have great sound, better than many speakers. Mike Flanking noise, that’s a good term. I was outside last night, having double glazing helps keep noise in, and heavy window coverings. The lounge room has heavy timber louvre inside which must help. I was going to et rid of them but they have been useful
almikel Posted November 21, 2023 Posted November 21, 2023 On 20/11/2023 at 4:40 AM, Peterbean said: I was outside last night, having double glazing helps keep noise in, and heavy window coverings. The lounge room has heavy timber louvre inside which must help. I was going to et rid of them but they have been useful how was the sound level outside with the volume cranked inside? For me it comes down to respect for your neighbours - if they're not bothered, everything is fine - respect their views. Mike
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