Is this loud enough for a decent amount of white noise? I have really thin walls, and I need something to drown out everything so I can study/sleep.
1676712
I would not count on it for white noise. Have you checked into a sound machine?
1676713
I have had fans like these for year and they drown out noise well. My sister's room is next to my room and it drowns her noise out well. lol
1676714
Depends, two out of 3 that i bought have white noise, the 3rd one hardly makes any noise.
1676715
It's actually louder than I would like. Of course depending on it's proximity to you, I think you could definitely use it for white noise.
1676716
The fan is actually pretty quiet so that really isn't going to work out, you're going to have to try a different method. I'm sorry about that.
2224862
I would say no; and if anything it won't be worse then a low hum. I used it in a small workshop with 1/4" walls and could barely hear it.
2123565
Sure, why not? I would recommend it in a smaller room due to its cfm rating. Just remember it is louder than most reviews state. The noise has not been a problem for me, I wanted something with style, not all white plastic.
1237223
Behind a thin wall? I doubt it. I find that the sound is so great that I don't have to turn them up very loud to hear every high and low. As far as someone in the same room hearing them goes, I don't think that's an issue either, because I can hear outside sounds like wife calling me, phone or doorbell etc. while hearing all of the music or sound effects from PC games. HTH
1115776
It is pretty loud-but that is one reason I bought it-I use it in my bedroom for ambient noise while I fall asleep (also to keep cool)!
1831103
I did not find it to be loud at all, but I was always using it at home on a soft surface. I can see how it would sound much louder if placed on a hard surface like a desk.
763416
The "Loudness" depends on where you place it in your attic and what room is below it. The noise from it does not reverberate through the house nor do we have to raise our voices in the room directly below the fan either. It is more "white noise" but is it super quiet? No but I would install it again just not above a bedroom. It's a great fan and quite reliable when installed correctly.
2258217
It's not loud at all I own 4 of them and they are all in my computers at home. They work great. U should buy one and try it out.
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.
305690
In my experience, if you can hear it, this will pick it up. I've set it in one end of my house and walked in a room at the other end and I could still play myself back talking. Since even in large classes, the students are generally quiet you should have no problem. I use in in class. If you hear a lot of backnoise, put the mic sensitivity on low. I'm extremely pleased with it.
1425529
It is fairly loud... The tv could drown it out if it was turned up a bit. Totally worth it if you can cover up the noise.
183892
It's a 4" fan, and it isn't completely quiet. It makes a sort of 'white noise' kind of thing. Not very problematic, unless you're looking for total silence. It is definitely not a problem for me, and I have it right next to me on a nightstand.
2281898
I've travelled with it. It's fairly small compared with other fans I've used. I assume you're using it for white noise like me. It's perfect for that :)
1138846
It is whisper quiet. For goodness sake, how can someone else be the judge of your white noise needs? It's 30 bucks! Buy the d*mn thing and try it for yourself. If you don't like it you can sell it again here.
757218
by no means is this a quite fan. they are great but you can hear from one end of 3 bedroom house to the other. not outside,about like having your stove fan on high(like in someone else's answer)is the perfect description. if you dont want it to be heard by visitors ,that will be within one wall seperating ,it may be too loud. but like i said it is worth the price i ha mine 2 years
1067672
I would say if you are listening in a bedroom or study area and not trying to crank the volume, you should be fine. I use mine with multiple speakes in my study and get a full and dynamic sound out of floor speakers at pretty decent volume levels
453921
It's no louder than most. It works great though. I've used mine for cooling in the summer and air circulation at all other times. I don't find the nose bothersome for sleeping, but I want white noise anyway. Id say it's a 6.... but most probably are a 5 to 6.