Could someone tell me how quiet these are please? I'm needing a way to cool my new home audio closet and really I need something almost silent.
786967
This should not be used for your purposes for 2 reasons 1) a closet is closed and this needs an open room. Most specifically tell you to leave the window and door open. 2) This uses water evaporation to cool. You do NOT want to operate electronics in a humid environment, where water can corrode and short components, and damage lenses (i.e. CD/DVD players). A closed environment would make things even worse.
786968
These fans are not quite and are louder than other similar fans of the same size.
786969
It's doesn't really work mate. If you are looking to cool something, this isn't it!
786970
Almost silent wouldn't describe this unit. It's not overly noisy, but given you're description of use, I'd also be concerned of the moisture this would be putting into the air and how it would affect your equipment over time. Also, if the closet hasn't any exhaust for the heat to blow out somewhere, this or any other A/C won't be very efficient.
756517
I have had 2 and both were extremely quiet. I don't think this would work for your needs.
1251023
I don't know if the fans are ultra quiet. But I run them at their highest setting (they have 3 manual settings) & I have to stand close to my entertainment center with everything else in the room turned off & no sound from any other device in order to hear them.
1324572
They are too loud for my taste at 12v. One by itself isn't too bad, but I have 11 fans on 3 radiators (Two 480s & one 360) and they are very loud. I had to get a fan controller to find the right balance between performance and noise. They do move a ton of air, but are very loud to me. I can't imagine how loud the non quiet edition ones are. I have tried so many fans over the years and a truly quiet fan that can still push enough air through a radiator just doesn't exist yet.
1766102
It needs some airflow, we installed it in the back of our entertainment unit in the cabinet that holds the speakers, but there is an air gap between the unit and the wall-- ours isnt installed directly in the wall. this product basically a set of fans, so its pulling air from behind and pushing the air over the component (at least in our set up) so can you achieve that airflow in your closet?
2215632
Honestly this is an amazing AV rack! But regarding noise. As wired from the factory, the fans in an a open room would most likely be noticeable during a quiet or non action scene. But with that being said you can do two things. 1. Not turn on the fans or 2. Rewire them in series as some other reviewers have done. They report a much quieter sound from the fans. I have not done this personally so I can't compare. Hope that helps.
6503
My husband used them ...he didn't have any issues with them and they are pretty quiet .
1526478
They aren't loud at all! They make a very dull sound. If you have a large load in the dryer, I wouldn't say that add any noise at all. If it's smaller, you can hear it some, but it's not like putting tennis balls in there. They are very soft.
1331167
Very quiet. I only hear it for a short time when the drives power up. A lot of the noise is the drives so get quite ones.
1807635
To be honest it's not really quiet but not annoyingly loud either. I have 3 of them in a rack mount in my 12 x 15 ft. living space and don't really notice them unless it's really quiet. Hope that helps! You'll love the power. The 4000 isn't much more cost wise if need a little xtra zing! I have 4 - 12" into 4 ohm drivers and that's what i use.
662805
yes very quiet in my attic over my master bedroom can't hear it when in there does not get over 85 in house since I installed wish I got 10 years ago could have saved so much money on electricity over summers
864301
I would definitely look for quieter fan. Scale of 1-10 . 10 being loudest. This fan would be a 7. You can insulate it and make it quieter. There is some really quiet fans out there. Most people use these in attics or in an insulated box. Google it and there is alot of info out there.
1766207
I install one on my attic and to make sure it is working I have to look to see if its running. They are very very quiet. Go ahead and buy it with confidence. This are the best, there are some less expensive but the housing is made of asfalt, and if its too hot they can melt. I recomend it.
737015
I will be using mine in my storm shelter so I tested them and they were quiet to me. What I use for sleep noise is an air purifier tower type.
444491
I have been using these for the same purpose in the same size room. They work well for this as long as there isn't a lot of additional sound going on around you. My big room is the shared family room next to the kitchen, so sink, dishwasher, and stove fan can be quite loud. I'm switching to a soundbar with subwoofer instead for almost the same cost.
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
2215628
In my opinion they're not any louder than a Cd drive when it first boots up. I had an enclosure built around mine (for ascetics) and the back is accessible via a side doorway, so I hear almost 0 bleed thru on the fans. However, without the enclosure it's really not that loud either. The fans are located at the very top and the cabinet does a good job of containing most of the sound. Hope it helps!