How loud is this? Will it travel across a couple yards if I'm using it to call my kids home from being outside playing?
217057
Hard to say, it is pretty loud but also pretty small. If I wanted it for that I would go bigger.
1842058
it is very quiet like a dull pop but if people 20 feet away if outside might hear it. if they are inside they will not. if you have a basement try it there
414981
Yes. It's loud enough to play outside. I have used it for small get togethers and baroques.it works good.
595952
It depends on whether you are indoors, or out, what the background noise level is, and what you are using the blower for. For a children's bounce house or slide, or other inflatable with high airflow resistance, it's not possible to have a normal-voice conversation within a ten foot radius of the blower. You will have to shout to be heard. I agree with the other posters that the unit is quiet, but only when you are about 25 feet or more away from it. I've reduced the noise by placing a three-sided cardboard box, with a top, over and around it, with one side open on the same side as the blower air intake port. It depends on whether you are indoors, or out, what the background noise level is, and what you are using the blower for. For a children's bounce house or slide, or other inflatable with high airflow resistance, it's not possible to have a normal-voice conversation within a ten foot radius of the blower. You will have to shout to be heard. I agree with the other posters that the unit is quiet, but only when you are about 25 feet or more away from it. I've reduced the noise by placing a three-sided cardboard box, with a top, over and around it, with one side open on the same side as the... » Read More It depends on whether you are indoors, or out, what the background noise level is, and what you are using the blower for. For a children's bounce house or slide, or other inflatable with high airflow resistance, it's not possible to have a normal-voice conversation within a ten foot radius of the blower. You will have to shout to be heard. I agree with the other posters that the unit is quiet, but only when you are about 25 feet or more away from it. I've reduced the noise by placing a three-sided cardboard box, with a top, over and around it, with one side open on the same side as the blower air intake port. « Show Less
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?
662351
It's loud but not horrible. We have it set up outside on the back porch and we just leave it. I put a $6 plastic tote from Target upside down on top of the blower when we aren't using it to keep it dry.
1460095
I used to install school intercom and PA systems for a living. While it may seem very loud to a home owner it is not designed for that type of application. It will not be of any practical used in a high school basketball court.
2005321
Yes. It's loud. Boat and backyard no problem. Keep in mind when portable it takes D batteries. I plan to get rechargeables when spring comes around.
855459
Its loud enough. I use it to keep an eye on my epileptic dog. I can hear him if he's having a seizure and I can talk to him when he's across the yard. I live on a very busy street and he hears me just fine.
1707095
I live in a similar neighborhood, I shoot it all the time in my backyard. The sound level is no louder than a hand clap, if that loud.
684298
It's loud but we've only used it indoors (on our carpeted basement). Still a great investment- our 3 &4 year olds love it and play on it every day!
2239170
It is fairly loud. Nothing that is going to cause issues with neighbors though
1888499
We use it a on paved road in our neighborhood (no sidewalks but very few cars either) and I don't think it's loud. I can carry on a conversation with a friend or family member while the kids ride in the wagon.
1091947
It is loud enough. I have had it for almost two years and I turn it on when I get ready to leave my home. I can hear it over the shower. Sometimes when I am cleaning I can hear it over the vacuum. So it being outside it might be. Open spaces may not be the best cuz the sounds needs something to bounce off of. If you are just looking for something to have in the background for outside it is perfect.
804187
They will be able to hear it from the infield, but not outfield. It is pretty loud up to probably 30 ft or so, you can prob still hear it mildly further than that.
1005744
I can hear it from the kitchen to the front door. My house isn't big but it's pretty loud.
1878152
In my opinion not at all loud, you can here it zapping bugs with a low volume crackle. Mine is about 50 feet from my patio and is not bothersome at all. My neighbor is about same distance and has never said anything to me.