How loud is it on the LOWEST setting? Louder than a whisper? If it's not blowing on you, do you have to raise your voice when talking near it?
1875220
On the highest setting I can still barely tell it is on. On the lowest setting I sometimes think it is already turned off. If not blowing on you, there is no need to raise your voice to be heard over it. It really is a very quiet fan.
1875221
I used a rudimentary sound pressure measuring app and got the following readings at about 4 in.: Low ~ 70db, Med ~75 db, High ~ 80 db. About 2 feet from the unit, I got the following readings: Low ~ 60 db, Med ~ 65 db, High ~ 70 db. For reference, a quiet whisper at 3 ft is ~ 30 db, a quiet office is ~ 50 db, normal conversation is ~ 60 db,I would consider this pretty quiet. It's also a lot more efficient than most desk fans.
1875222
It really is surprisingly quiet especially on the lowest setting. I hardly notice it unless my ear is within a foot or so. I have it under my desk and don't even hear it at all, even on higher settings. It's the quietest fan amongst the 2 others my coworkers have.
110008
It is not too loud, but it is noticeable due to the fact that the fan is attached to a metal box. I have mine tucked away in a place where I do not hear it unless I'm near it. The benefits outweigh the any sound it produces. You have the option of turning the fan off, if your device has a fan. I prefer having the fan of the box and my device on for optimal cooling. I hope this helps!
1115777
It is louder then I would have wanted it but it cools a room down and has a strong wind flow. So that overrides any noise issue I have. When watching tv and it is on Low it is fine but if you put it up to high then you might want to put the volume up. It does not bother me when sleeping as it acts as White Noise and is easy to sleep/rest to.
1546635
When you lift the mic it will make a click that you will hear and anyone close to you in the room. It isn't super loud though you will know when you're on mute. Those on the call won't hear it at all, at least my calls have never noticed when I go on mute.
1574020
It depends on people using it. It is quite enough for me. You can lower the noise by setting the heat under "Hi"
1473335
It's quiet on the low setting but the high setting is a little loud for me. Just my preference. I like to keep it on the lowest setting.
1709157
I would say it's whisper quiet. I would even go so far as to say someone in the same room might not be able to hear it. Thank you for shopping with DGS Novelties.
188036
It's not really quiet but you can still talk loudly over it. It only has one speed and is controlled by an on/off switch.
1663920
Its not very loud at all, I wish I had a decibel meter to answer you properly, but I will say you hear more of a "whoosh" from the air moving than anything. It also depends on the setting because while none of the settings are loud by OTR vent standards, the lowest setting is very soft. We've never had to yell to converse with one another even on the highest (loudest) setting. I hope this helps.
835871
It's actually very good about picking up only voice. Now also keep in mind if you want to avoid the whistle getting through, it is push to talk. If you want the whistle to come through, it might slightly but not 100% clear nor at a good volume as this is designed to pick up sound directly from the wearer's neck.
255002
It's actually not bad. Yes, it's vibrating so it generates noise but I've had compressors that are so loud you have to raise your voice to talk while standing next to them. This one, however, is not that loud
882056
I'm not sure how that is with this headset. But I know what you're talking about - because I hear folks doing that on conference calls sometimes. I generally mute my phone when I'm not speaking on a call for that purpose (and because my dog randomly barks at things). I'll have to ask someone if they hear the stalker breath or not... good question.
2040015
Yes and yes. But if you have your air blowing and the vents are close, people will say it sounds really windy and they can't hear you. You also need to talk very loud (not scream, but just awkwardly loud) for them to really hear you. It's perfectly reliable though, just be loud and clear and turn your blower down when you get or are making a call.
1246043
I don't think it's that loud . Its not whispering quite but not annoying loud either . It's nice and I feel well worth the price . .
346209
Well, I think quiet is relative. It's a lot less noisy than some blow dryers I've owned, but it still makes noise...more like an air blowing "hum" than a loud gushing air sound. Hope that makes sense!
73540
I usually run mine on the low setting and do not hear it at all. If I use the high setting there is a slight "sound" but no gurgles.
1258988
I would not want to try to carry on a conversation in the same room where the fan was running. We had it installed in a bedroom window at the far end of the house and it was still way too loud.Make sure you read the other reviews and see how many of these fans have failed in a very short time. The 'replacement' that was sent to us when the first one failed after just a couple months was even worse.