Is it supposed to be this quiet? I just bought this as a present and it was so quiet even set on the loudest setting that I thought perhaps the batteries needed replacing. So I opened it up and replaced the batteries but it's still so quiet I have to hold it up to my ear to hear it. I'm thinking there must be something wrong because with it so quiet on the loud setting, what would one need an even quieter setting? Is it supposed to be this quiet? I just bought this as a present and it was so quiet even set on the loudest setting that I thought perhaps the batteries needed replacing. So I opened it up and... » Read More Is it supposed to be this quiet? I just bought this as a present and it was so quiet even set on the loudest setting that I thought perhaps the batteries needed replacing. So I opened it up and replaced the batteries but it's still so quiet I have to hold it up to my ear to hear it. I'm thinking there must be something wrong because with it so quiet on the loud setting, what would one need an even quieter setting? « Show Less
328881
No, it is not supposed to be quiet, it's supposed to be loud, replace it if you think you need a new one.
328882
can anyone identify the instrument played on the take-along-tunes? it sounds like a toy piano but is it something else?
328883
It is not that quiet on loud, but not terribly loud either. You should not have to hold it to your ear on loud, although it is not as loud as many toys (which is why it is more tolerable to everyone else in the room or car who have to hear it over and over!)
1793013
Contact the seller. I believe it is by design. In my case it was loud enough to disturb my sleep.
1720683
Shouldn't be that loud or, going off that frequently. You can perhaps turn the temp a little? I had one unit that made noise, but the new one is pretty quiet.
170250
I wish I could help you but mine is very quiet, in fact I remarked to my husband about how quiet it was.Good luck with this problem.
2046780
this is the only unit i have ever had so it is hard for me to say. it is not loud, but you can tell it is on. the higher the setting the louder it is, but it is not annoyingly loud. sorry i could not be more helpful!
1894174
I think the volume is loud. I usually turn the volume down because it's so loud. I use the speaker all the time and have no problems hearing.
2055885
Well unfortinately i think you are going to have to wait til it is out of the box and you pull the tab that lets it say all phrases. That is just a demo sample so the batteries arent dead when ya give it. I know I wanted to hear more too!!! hahah but im giving it as a gift and dont want the batteries to be use up when she opens it so thats life !! .We have to wait !! Merry Xmas !!
1399043
I don't remember it being loud, just a little motorized noise. You should return it and have it replaced if it's loud! Good luck!:)
690559
Could be a defective unit. Mine will sometimes make a very slight hum (ear right next to the unit) but even when I'm lying in bed sleeping other than the reassuring click that it turned on, I can't hear the hum. I also am only drawing... ~11A on the heaviest circuit, if you're pulling more than that it could explain a louder noise
1463333
Mine is actually very quiet. I had another model that was extremely noisy, so I am very happy with this model.
2115778
If the volume is not like a standard radio where you can turn it up and be able to comfortably listen to it in another room then I think there is something wrong with the one you bought. I have plenty of volume, with the volume control set a #5 I can hear the radio in every room of our house. If by chance you have external speakers plugged into the line out jack, then you need amplified speakers. the line out jack is an un-amplified output. If you are using the actual radio speaker and there is a fuzzy-ness especially with the bass turned up possiblely the speaker has a crack in it and that would affect the amount of volume. Hope I was of some help Germaine If the volume is not like a standard radio where you can turn it up and be able to comfortably listen to it in another room then I think there is something wrong with the one you bought. I have plenty of volume, with the volume control set a #5 I can hear the radio in every room of our house. If by chance you have external speakers plugged into the line out jack, then you need amplified speakers. the line out jack is an un-amplified output. If you are using the actual radio speaker and there is a fuzzy-ness especially with the bass turned up possiblely the speaker has a crack in it and that... » Read More If the volume is not like a standard radio where you can turn it up and be able to comfortably listen to it in another room then I think there is something wrong with the one you bought. I have plenty of volume, with the volume control set a #5 I can hear the radio in every room of our house. If by chance you have external speakers plugged into the line out jack, then you need amplified speakers. the line out jack is an un-amplified output. If you are using the actual radio speaker and there is a fuzzy-ness especially with the bass turned up possiblely the speaker has a crack in it and that would affect the amount of volume. Hope I was of some help Germaine « Show Less
716527
Mine definitely is not that loud. You could open it in bedroom and no one else would know. I would contact manufacturer. Got to be a way to change it.
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?
2008238
It's silent if you turn it on without movement. If you let it oscillate, you might hear it move, but it's still nearly silent even then. I'm not sure I hear it even when oscillating.
426185
Your volume is not normal, ours is extremely loud. We keep it at low setting. I hope this helps.
1615947
I don't think that's normal. Mine makes no sound at all. You should contact the seller and ask for a replacement. Do not leave it plugged in. It could be a fire hazard. Be safe.
2241545
Mine is hardly loud at at...really disappointing. Can hardly hear it on a phone call in the car.