What is user experience with this long term and how much noise does it make?
579806
I have a active air and a c.a.p one this is about same as the c.a.p not to loud but active air hydro farm one quietest of ones I bought. As for long term dont know havnt used long. Carbon filters do stop filtering after a while so not sure how long filter part will last.
1972236
I'm using it at work at the moment -if you have your own office and can close the door, it's fine (or even if you can't close the door, probably fine). If in a cubicle setting, your immediate neighbors will likely hear it and want to know what cool new gadget you have. But it's not a bothersome sound - just a low rumbling.
67343
Its either constant _________ noise or *-*-*-*-*- noise. its just like a speaker. What you send it, it will play. You send/give it signal of power it will sqwauk.
770971
I'm curious about the noise level in a quiet office environment too. I'm sure it wouldn't interrupt anyone, but would everyone in the vicinity hear the sounds it makes while operating?
2046283
I always transfer the file to a computer and listen from there. I've never had any problem with feedback noise.
1507454
That's a very good question because I thought about the same thing. What I've learned is that (1) there are different frequencies to choose from in the sounds being produced; (2) the sound that one chooses is very consistent with no interruptions. In other words, you can let it run for as long as you want; (3) It's very simple to use, does not take a lot of space, looks neat, pretty and if you are a techno kind of a person, it's a unique piece to have as a decor. Besides, it's lightweight, travel-ready, and it produces the required "fan" noise that my wife needed.
1602060
We deployed this unit out to a client so its not something that I have daily interaction with. However, I don't recall it being something that stood out to me or if I even noticed any fan noise at all. I know that isn't a great deal of useful information but wanted to get a response back to you.
2003201
It's noticeable, but not loud.(except when it first powers up for about 60 secs). I keep mine in a seperate room, because my other gear is silent compared to it, but it's not nearly as loud as a hp or cisco server.
900199
I have heard no noticeable noises because I use it for kids to listen to books on CD. When I tested it I heard nothing unusual. Hope that helped.
2263057
This is a question that might be very personal. I consider the sound loud, but certainly not annoying. The machine works very well, so you have to consider if another machine that is quieter will work as well. Hopefully this answered your question.
1561797
The noise is not super loud as others have stated, just get a Nas hard drive, since it will be on 24/7...
389789
I have been using my Tassimo for over 3 months and honestly, have not noticed any abnormally loudness in its operation... I did read several reviews that referred to it being noisy, but mine is NOT. I suggest contacting Tassimo with your concerns.
1607073
Not bad, it depends on the environment though. It can easily drown out street traffic and daily use for like an office setting, with possibly the exception for maybe sirens, road construction, or if you're on a noisy subway or something. I usually just turn it up louder depending on the environment. I typically turn it up to about halfway on my iphone so it definitely has a lot of headroom if you want to drown out other noises.
1790878
My machine has developed the same noise. The old machine I had also had a rubbing noise at the flywheel. I have used this machine heavily for the last six months.It still runs fine. I use music to mask the noise. Its not noticable.
705066
During normal non-gaming use, I barely know it is on. When I play a simple online game (Runescape) it really revs up and gets quite loud for me. Sometimes I would rather not play then to have the noise. But then again, I've been told my ears are quite sensitive.
115603
I haven't listened to it. My 10 year old purchased it so that he can play games on the laptop while Skyping with friends at the same time. He says it drowns out all outside noise and he likes how it sounds. Hope this helps.
1727757
I tested it only, no long term use. But -- that sounds like a major defect to me. I would look into returning it.