I'd like to order 1 set, but after reading some reviews I'm getting concerned about the NOISE it creates. Is the noise related to a bad installation?
1849626
Noise is not a big problem, and you could just use them when you were moving something, the noise would not be any problem.
1849627
The noise is not an installation problem. It is due to the resistance it has on the air as you are driving. The interference of the luggage carrier causes the noise. If it bothers you alot, you can take them off very easily when you are going on trips. I don't do this. I leave them on and learn to live with the noisy ride.
1849628
The only noise I heard was some squeaking on very high speed bumps and was caused by the Thule Mountaineer being loaded completely with heavy ski gear. They lock into place & I never noticed anything different than having them or not. Like I said the squeaking I heard was the cargo box, not the crossbars. I drove to over 1000 miles each way on the highway at 80MPH+ and never noticed them. Have driven without the box and it sounds no different. Of course I'm not driving with my head out the window to get unclose and personal to know for absolute certain, but this is the first I have ever thought about any excess noise from them being installed. Plus, they are so easy to install and remove, it should not be an issue if there would be any reason to take them off.
1849629
I haven't experienced the noise issue you are speaking about. I have driven both in town and on the highway.
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.
405992
No. It sounds as if you have an installation problem. I have a remote on this fan and it works fine. There is no unwelcome noise.
1731972
They're on the louder side. I have mine next to my desk and it hardly bothers me, but if you want something very quiet, you'll want to get different fans.
896747
Fans are made to run in any orientation, people have had the problem your complaining about though. Seems to be luck of the draw, the set I have didn't make noise vertically but I didn't use mine that long.
1559500
No, I didn't resolve it. I tried 3 different ones, and they all had the same noise. Let me know if you end up going with the same model from a different store, I'm interested to see whether this is a problem with Amazon's batch or the entire line. It's too bad everywhere else is so much more expensive than Amazon though...
1111852
After hours of use, I have not had a noise problem. Make sure you are using shielded cables all the time and check loose connections.
2144846
I have not noticed any problems. Set is very solid for the money. No regrets
2021036
I've installed them as-is.. I have not have any issue so far - no squeaking or vibrations.
1632201
Haven't noticed a noise problem. I have had the headboard for a few months with no problem.
558218
My roommate had this system last year and he played them at a fairly loud level the entire year and didn't have any issues with it. It sounds like you may have not had some of the options correct or use you just had a "dud" system. Meaning one bad system.
24217
I have the XBR4 40" and must admit I sometimes watch with low volumein the late hrs and the fan noise does annoy me. I guess I've gotten used toit. I also realize that if it didn't have the cooling fans, the life of the set would be shorter.
1210686
Hi Don, I didn't use any extra hardware. The enclosures have little arms that grab sheetrock, so I just used those. I've been using them for quite a while now, and they still sound great without any rattling issues or anything. I did tack a piece of cloth over the topside each of them to prevent debris from my insulation from entering, but other than that, I just figured out where I wanted them, traced the holes out from the stencil that came in the box, screwed them into the holes using the little arms, and then wired them up.
24212
I just brought mine home and I did notice a slight fan noise when I had the sound turned way down. It was a little annoying, but something that I would get quickly used to. This set is so awesome I wouldn't even think about not buying it over such a nitpick.
1831556
I own two sets of these speakers. I use them for the rear surround 5.1 systems. I think they sound good high and low end maybe a little more on the low end but they are still clear on the high end. I don't know of any set of speakers that can match them for the price. Mow to figure out how to get them without UPS damaging them in shipping? Both sets had shipping damage by the time they got to me.DNS
818351
I have a slight buzz from mine's as well, really noticeable when the volume is on a lower lever (anything below 15). From what I have read, this is fairly normal since a lot of energy is used to heat the plasma. Also, since I'm only about 7 feet away from my set, that might be part of the reason why I notice it. Did the samsung tech support cost a lot to come out to install the insulating material?
2105684
I have not noticed any noise. I would just check the count every now then to ensure you have it in a good spot.
2038022
Honestly, my units smell so bad, I can hardly think of anything else. I can't say they're terribly noisy, but there's a definite sound. No rattles or buzzes developed, which is often the problem with bedroom units. If you have other options, take them though - once the smell sets in, it can't be fixed!