How loud are these fans? Would you recommend it to be used in a quiet room (for sound purposes)?
1605164
I have 6 of them connected to a USB Hub and barely know they're there from 15 feet away. I used kitchen drawer liner cut into small pieces and glued to the bottom in four places (instead of the included feet). Walking by, I can tell if they're not running. But since I changed my USB hub, they run all the time and I honestly can't remember the last time I "heard" them. Sitting on the couch you'd never know they were there.
1605165
They aren't very loud, they are actually very quiet, but if it's in your bedroom, I'd say it'd be a bit annoying.
1605166
The only sound from the unit is the sound of moving air. I have worked in sound before. If you intent to use the fan to make noise, like a fan sound to sleep by, I would not recommend it for that use. It is to quite. If you intend to use it for cooling equipment, I would recommend it for that use. I use it on my laptop computer. With it being that close I can hear it, but it is not too distracting.
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If they are in a cabinet and you have the tv on, you won't hear it. I only hear it when I get close enough to pick it up. It's very quiet and very small. I have it hooked up to my Receiver USB output and sitting on top of my Receiver unit in a cabinet--I've never heard it until I open the cabinet and pick it up. Works great by the way.I think I misread the question and saw someone's response already. I agree with E4's response. It's not anything you'd hear to drown out other noise or to be used in place of a sound machine. I have an app that has a better sounding "fan" on it... If they are in a cabinet and you have the tv on, you won't hear it. I only hear it when I get close enough to pick it up. It's very quiet and very small. I have it hooked up to my Receiver USB output and sitting on top of my Receiver unit in a cabinet--I've never heard it until I open the cabinet and pick it up. Works great by the way.I think I misread the question and saw someone's response already. I agree with E4's response. It's not anything you'd hear to drown out other noise or to be used in place of a sound machine. I have an app that has a better sounding "fan"... » Read More If they are in a cabinet and you have the tv on, you won't hear it. I only hear it when I get close enough to pick it up. It's very quiet and very small. I have it hooked up to my Receiver USB output and sitting on top of my Receiver unit in a cabinet--I've never heard it until I open the cabinet and pick it up. Works great by the way.I think I misread the question and saw someone's response already. I agree with E4's response. It's not anything you'd hear to drown out other noise or to be used in place of a sound machine. I have an app that has a better sounding "fan" on it... « Show Less
1605168
It's pretty quiet. Mine sits on top of an Onkyo receiver and I don't notice it, and I'm pretty picky.
1605169
The most quiet fan ive owned, only 5 volt, it really does not do much, its weak.
1961264
The reason to buy this fan is that it puts out a nice breeze and is very quiet. I purchased multiple of them for my house because they serve this purpose well. I would not purchase it for noise while sleeping--if you are looking for noise, I would go with a product line that is not marketed as being quiet. This fan actually is quiet.
1672235
Not noisy. Of course, it is a heavy duty, thus you will hear a humming from the air flow. Excellent fan.
618163
These fans aren't nearly as powerful but are the quietest in the market. All you hear is air moving. Those fans are way loud even with a dimmer attached bit necessary for high powered hids. I use this because I have an led setup that emits basically no heat.
1197103
These are the performance edition so they are loud if you just plug them in. If you use a fan controller, either external or through your motherboard, then they can be silent while still moving a good amount of air.
1001009
I think it would be a bit loud for being that close to recliners where you're obviously trying to relax. Unless, of course, you want major air. The solution I came up with for the TV room is this fan:
421796
they are fairly loud. they drown out a lot of the engine noise on my 62 falcon if i'm standing next to it while running. i have 2 installed, louder than an average electric fan. i also have mine mounted in front as pusher fans, that may make a big difference
1240631
Ok, honestly, this is a very quiet fan. However on low, either with or without the oscillation, it is as quiet as 2 people speaking in a normal voice. For instance my TV at a 50 out of a 100, it matches the sound level. I use 2 of them in my room, when I sleep, and the sound level works for me. My alarm radio is more than loud enough to break through the sounds of both fans. It is not a VERY quiet fan, but quiet enough to sleep with.
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I think the fan is about as silent as it gets. I have noticedno noise whatsoever. You do have to keep the vents on the back clear or it will heat up way too fast. I use mine primarily for MusicReader software for performance and I am happy with it. That said it isn't TOTALLY silent, but mine is very close.
2282824
It is not loud at all. I use mine in the basement while my family is asleep. I use it to cut brass and it is about as loud as a box fan on high power. You should be fine.
1991631
not loud at all. I would use it indoors if we had a room big enough and tall enough
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
2055778
Not too much. They are audible, by no means silent, however it's not like a plug in fan. Ill also note, my case cracked along the bottom, and the only times it's been moved were placing the pc on its side to work on it. Just saying.
339114
very low noise . About the sound a small fan would make from a computer cooling system. From 5 to 10 feet away you will not notice it.
856210
This fan isn't necessarily completely quiet but I wouldn't consider this fan on the noisy side either, so if you want a loud fan look elsewhere.
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.
1176718
Well, weird as it may seem, I am looking for a fan that actually makes a noticeable hum/sound. We use it as a sound conditioner and to drown out external noise when sleeping. Does anyone know of one that would meet that requirement? Ours is about to quit, and it is not the time of year to find one in a retail store. Thank you.