Are these things quiet? I was hoping to use it at work but I sit in an open floor plan and don't want to disturb others with a squeaking sound.
1382316
sounds like a mouse clicking, slightly louder, but i wouldn't worry bout that.
1382317
The sound it makes is negligible. A very slight tap, but nothing close to a squeak, or anything that would be annoying to others.
646937
I can't say that mine squeaks. There is a little rubbing noise, but not a squeak.
1376405
There's no active noise cancellation or isolation, so there is some leakage. However, it is over the ear and fits snugly and the noise leakage is minimal -- when I play music at comfortable levels (for me) in the office, my officemates are not bothered. As for isolation, I haven't tried them outside of an office setting though my guess is that these cans may not suffice for a noisy metro ride -- though they do cancel enough noise such that my officemates have to talk at an elevated voice to get my attention/oftentimes I don't hear someone come in the door.
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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.
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They're still pretty noticeable, not like jet engine but still fairly audible depending on how close you are to it. I sit fairly close to it and can hear it, its not obtrusive and if you have it far away you wouldn't notice it. I would try for quieter If it'll be close by you and Noctua's are always nice, but it you have it far away I wouldn't bother.
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It can be adjusted but I am not sure about the squeaking. I don't have that problem as long as I have it on a level floor it is quiet. When not on a level floor it makes a noise but not squeaking.
1849630
I have not noticed any noise. I had read that as well and was planning to just install when I needed them but they have been great for me. Leave them on all the time.
1775133
It's loud enough that I wouldn't put it in an open space where people are working. With the door shut on our server closet, I can still hear it a little bit (I sit about 20' from it) because of the vent duct between the office and the closet.
640316
I find it very quiet when just running. But when I walk on it, it is noisier than I expected. There doesn't seem to be any padding under the rubber mat you walk on, so just the walking motion of your feet is fairly noisy. I've gotten used to it, but if you are sharing an office, the other person might find the noise level annoying.
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I think this is a prank question, just like college kids used to send to ann landers. there is no squeak or noise in the chair. the chair is excellent best chair I ever bought. moose dung is a sarah palin quip. all in all I love this chair its perfect.
1667827
I have it in an office waiting area setting. It does not seem to make much noise, its actually pretty quiet. Hope it helps
233308
I always install them in an electronics closet so I didn't pay attention to a noise. However, I am actually going to install one today in about 4-5 hours. send me a follow up question and I will let you know if the one I installed has noise or not.
414259
We have never noticed any squeaking after using it. That has been our experience, I would imagine it depends on the floor and the quality of the floor.
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I agree with Alexander. I use mine in a shared office workspace and I have not received any complaints. It is a tad noisier than a normal keyboard but I wouldn't worry about it, the benefits of using it far out-way any subtle/minor noise annoyance it might/could cause.
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First of all, I have a hearing problem - so please take that into consideration. I do not find this machine loud. Will someone coming into your office hear it? Yes. But will they have to talk louder to overcome it, absolutely not. To me, the sound it makes is similar to the someone using a paper shredder, but not nearly as loud. It won't disturb the people in the office next to you, if this is your concern. This machine will relax your feet and I find a 15 minute session gives great foot relief.
1091033
Well, I cranked mine down pretty good and they do not squeak. Give it a shot. I don't think you'll break anything.
613595
No.. I would not recommend they be used in a room that needs to remain quiet. I bought 2 of them and both have a significant rattle and hum.