Does it help cut down on the noise the treadmill makes?
177597
We are using under an elliptical machine on top of carpet. It's quiet but I don't know how it compares to a treadmill
177598
I was on the first / ground floor....so I am not sure if it did :-(Definitely took care of the carpet though....
177599
Honestly, probably not. My main noise from treadmill is just from the movement of the belt, but the sound isn't a real issue with me. I turn on the TV and really don't hear any bad noises. Take care
177600
I don't know, unless the noise yours makes comes out of the bottom of the machine. I'm sure it helps muffle some sound if you're using it on a wood floor. I have no complaints. My machine isn't that loud, but I've never used it without the mat.
177601
I truly do not know. I have never used it without the mat. As my treadmill does not have a motor, the only noise is the belt.
177602
Yes, it does insulate from sound, although we have it placed over carpeting which also helps with that. We do have the Nautilus recumbent bike which is not very noisy. Make sure you don't purchase from OJ Commerce. They are a nightmare to deal with. Also, just make sure the mat is long enough for your needs with whatever equipment you have. I hope this helps.
177603
Well, that's a little hard for me to answer. Our treadmill is already on a carpeted floor. I didn't seem to notice much difference in sound after. Ik got the mat to protect the carpet.
23033
The machine is quiet, but if you're walking on it, people will probably hear you.. especially if you break into a jog.. You may be able to cut down on the noise by purchasing a treadmill pad. The more padding you have, the less noise. It all really depends on how heavy you are, how loud you walk. ^_^
1180932
I don't keep the treadmill from stopping. It is annoying; but, I live with it because the price is so good. I've made my treadmill less annoying when it stops by relocating the control panel to a more convenient place on my desk and I've removed the speaker; so, there is no noise when it starts and stops.
1570605
After a while, I had some noise from behind. The service company fixed that with a bit grease at the two little rolls. This treadmill is amazing and very quiet now. I would buy it again. Btw. the service from LifeSpan is amazing!
1324346
It should reduce it but be aware that each panel weighs about 10 lbs. It also depends on a lot of factors. All around dampening or noise reducing products only reduce noise. Blocking all noise and completely soundproofing is best handled by pros and expensive (think recording studios). It also depends on your window and walls. Insulation in the walls or thicker sheetrock reduces noise. Properly sealing Windows does too. I put a panel on two windows closet to an annoying and loud dog behind our house. It sounds better but not as much as I would have liked for the cost. Found out later that these walls are not insulated.
2117404
Yes, I think it will reduce the vibration but not compleatly eliminate it they have kept my floor fans from vibrating across the room.
532779
It does a pretty good job of reducing the sound, but does not completely cancel it out.
675485
This may not get rid of all the noise but it should help reduce it. I bought some of these to help reduce some rf in some of my ham gear that kept the radio in transmit mode and they did the job to solve my problem. I just snapped them around some of the wires and cables that I suspected was the source of the rf noise.
186703
It pretty much sounds like a treadmill with the exception of the sound of the hydraulics "bump,bump"ing with each step. My husband watches TV while I am on it and only turns the sound up one level. I did buy the rubber/plastic mat to go underneath it to help damper the vibration/movement on my wood floor.
1266451
The treadmill is very quiet, but the beeps are loud and there isn't a built-in method to turn them down\off. It beeps when you start\stop\adjust speed\reset it, but not during normal operation. I've read that some folks take the back of the control unit off and use glue to seal up the speaker. I've not needed to do that, even when using it in an open office setting, but might be an option if you're annoying your neighbor.
22993
hey, I never use it on treadmill. But the headphone is pretty tight and I think it will work. The thing is the price is higher than before...
1513236
I would have to say it eliminates most background noise. Of course there are some things that are loud nearby that get in the way of what/who you are listening to. Overall it does a good job of keeping out unwanted noise. Hope this helps.
1266452
I have been using the treadmill for about 6 months. It's not noisy and only beeps 3 times when you press start and stop as others state increasing your speed does beep. I have a co-worker in the same office about 8-10 feet away and they can't hear it. as you increase your speed the belt will get louder. I am walking at 2 miles per hour with no issues.
2188566
No....it amplify the sound but does not reduce it. For what you need, you can simply buy safety air plugs from a drug store for only a few dollars. Hope this helps.
1923516
Off the top, I would say "Why not"? However, to be absolutely sure I suggest you contact either the seller or the manufacturer. I use it periodically when my treadmill begins to squeak. Completely silences it.
23030
The machine itself is quiet overall. I use it on the 2nd level of my home and the living room is directly below me so I use a mat underneath and it absorbs most of the noise. Ocassionally my kids say they hear it but don't when the TV is on loud enough. I'd suggest placing a treadmill mat underneath if you live in an older apartment. The machine has a small footprint so it can be used in a number of places but may need 2 people to move it around or get it upstairs so hopefully you have an elevator. Good Luck!
296266
I don't know, we also had carpet. We use it more for protection. We only used the treadmill after we got the cal mat. However, Our baby was sleeping in the next room. It didn't disturb her when we used the treadmill.