How loud is it. Can I watch tv? Can I have a conversation?
1498860
I use the machine on the lower levels and the noise is minimal; conversation or TV no problem. But the dinging between each pause of the session is quite distracting, and it disturbs my husband if he is trying to sleep 2 rooms away. My husband uses the upper levels and they are noisy. The top level really rumbles; talking is out and you can "watch" TV but you can't hear it. Like another reviewer said, this is not like an hour on a tread mill. And one can live without chatting or the TV for 10 minutes. We really like this machine and use it almost daily.
1498861
yes you can, but if you run it up on high good luck trying, you will be more concerned with staying put, on lower setting no problem
1498862
Its not loud. I watch tv, talk or whatever. My bichon likes to put his front feet on it while its running. If it was loud he wouldn`t get near it.
1498863
Those are good questions! Although, while using this machine, I don't think you would really be on the machine long enough to carry a conversation or watch TV. If you were to do so, depending on the flooring you have, these things are possible. My machine is on a cement floor in my lower living area and it does not create enough noise to be a problem. I use my machine often and I am happy with the purchase.
1498864
I wanted to give you an accurate answer so I just went and tested it. I will preface my answer by saying that it depends on what you want to get out of it. This is not like a treadmill where you plod along for 45 minutes trying to distract yourself from the tedium. You can just stand on it passively, and at frequencies below 15 the noise is not intrusive at all and you can easily watch TV or have a chat. However, to really get the most out of it you'll want to crank it up a bit higher and perform the exercises dynamically. I use the Train program, which is one step below the top. I think the frequency is 19 Hz. I can easily hear Pandora over the sound of the Hypervibe but between single and two-legged squats, pushups, tricep dips, and side planks I'm building up a pretty good sweat. WatchingTV is the last thing on my mind. At 28 Hz. all you're going to hear is the machine. Then again the force at that level is far beyond what anyone other than a seasoned "vibrationist" would use. Furthermore, a standard session is only ten minutes, so it isn't a great time commitment. I vary my routine, and if I'm not feeling fairly spent I will do another round. But finally, the answer to your question is analagous to a car. At cruising speed it is smooth and quiet. At full throttle it is an animal.
701876
Super loud !!!! Can't watch TV ! And I just tried to use it for the first time, I received it yesterday.
356853
It is not real loud. I can adjust the volume, treble and bass to the max and I can watch video comfortably off my computer in a small living room. You will not get complaints from the neighbors becasue of loud music.
1553945
Not loud at all. The only sound is the water that is swooshing around in the cylinder. I listen to the TV on low while rowing.
1307059
The speaker is extremely clear as long as you don't put the volume to the max....then it starts to distort. It's nowhere as loud as a TV though. I bring it outside for large dinner parties and it's loud enough for the crowd but I definately wouldn't compare it to a TV.
60393
Yes, but if there is a lot of other noise it also picks that up too. It works very well if you are trying to communicate with someone directly. If you were alone and there was not a lot of outside noise you could listen to the tv.
2118227
Whad' ya say? Seriously, I don't think so. It's been a while since I sent it back (because it clicked a lot). If you have a relatively new TV (past 5-6 years), you may be able to plug in a headset, which should seem louder for you.
135918
Its loud enough for me to sleep... but I'm not sure I'd label it as 'Very Loud'. We can watch tv with it on and only have to turn in up a couple more notches if that tells you anything.
1860252
Loud. I have to turn up the TV volume by 4-5 settings. Probably a 7 on your scale. Also the foot massager track and nodule are placed poorly.
1231203
You can certainly hear it and on high it is a bit noisy, but on 2 (not 3) it is very reasonably quiet. One could easily watch TV with it running in the room, or carry on a conversation without being bothered. If you are lying in bed and there is no other sound going on, yes you will hear it.
1860254
Loud. I have to turn up the TV volume by 4-5 settings.Probably a 7 on your scale.Also the foot massager track and nodule are placed poorly.
1316480
Louder than a plastic fan, but not super loud. If your sitting and watching tv, you would turn the sound up 4-5 notches.
2253534
Its not loud at all - I have it in my living room where my TV is as well and it barely makes more than a bit of a very light hum when it's running (I use the auto setting so it kicks on periodically when it needs to and usually in a low mode although once in a while higher). I can barely just hear it when there is nothing on like a tv or radio and sometimes miss it all together if I am focused on what I am doing. Can't hear it at all with the TV on.
1328086
Yes. Nice feature. You can mute the TV and not bother anyone else, or have your own volume.
1425532
It's pretty loud. I have thin walls and I always have my tv or radio on when my roommate is home. She has never said anything about the sound, but I still like to be careful.
1604035
Yes it is very quiet. We have one in our living area where we watch tv, in fact, that is where I am right now. Cool and no noise. Just ordered one for the bedroom.
1470669
The audio is OK. This is a kitchen TV and therefore, I mostly watch news or talk shows, no action or music where sound would count. I have a great surround sound in my main living area, and that is where I will watch a movie or regular show. I did have to make some adjustments to the sound, I think the default settings made it sound tinny. But like I said the sound is OK, maybe a B- rating.