How loud are they and because we live in Minnesota we would be using them in a basement during the winter
1590294
It'd be fine (just blows through batteries so stick up) but they are fine too w/o noise. My son loves these (5yr).
1590295
They are sort of loud when they are working. however one of ours quit working first day we opened the box. I would never by this item again.
1590296
Sorry, but not sure what you are concerned about with using them in a basement in the winter. As for the sound, they are noisey but not blast your ears out noisey. Hope that helps :)
1590297
They are not too loud. But warning my kids only played with them for less then an hour before they quit working. They only work for about 20 mins at a time before they freeze up. The straps also kept slipping down their arms, they got frustrated and won't play with them anymore!
29375
Yes I think so. They are pretty thick. We have them directly on our basement floor and can't feel the cold at all. They aren't hard enough where you feel uncomfortable sitting or laying on them either.
1912201
We have not had trouble with noise. I am particular about this so I can tell you it is quiet! Our finished basement is approximately 1000 square feet. We can watch Tv, play games without really noticing the machine. Ours runs continuously. I do have to empty it more often than our last machine but maybe this one is just better at removing moisture? Our basement stays at a comfortable humidity level. (&lt;50%)
703226
I've used these at an indoor shooting range (with mini-plugs in place), and they worked fine. That was much louder than any lawnmower I've ever run across, so you should be fine with these. Super comfortable, too.
2011648
I'd install some type of insulation.....because you will hear noise on these. Not terrible at all, though.
815940
Certainly they make some noise. In the ambient I use it (a classroom) the noise is imperceptible.
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
1857569
The rage on these is great. (and is listed as being double the others on the market - I'd believe it.) I can be in the backyard or garage and hear fine. One story house about 2000sq ft. My parents had the same one in a slightly larger 2 story house. No problem.
1372039
They aren't super loud, but they're pretty loud. Wouldn't say super tho. If your volumes on its max; you can't hear anyone.
1206578
I would agree that for the money they are worth it. Left mine mounted under my eves through a very harsh Minnesota winter and they working just fine this spring.
1131750
They are quite loud. One of the more notable aspects of these speakers is how loud they are.
597574
We have a pair for a room approximately 2k sf and at mid level it creates a nice ambient background sound. Not gonna sound like a club but I'd recommend for a nice get together
791544
None what so ever, I have mine in the basement under the kitchen in a joist cavity and no issues. You can always place a layer of bat insulation in the cavity to prevent further. There is not much bass generation mostly directional surround of mid's and tweets.
1054670
That would be fine. They are elastic - not springs, so it makes very little noise if any at all. Any noise from ours is coming from the kids!
1522111
I don't think it's particularly loud but you might. It's located in our basement. I can hear it when it runs but it's not like it disturbs us or we can't talk over it if u know what I mean. Let me put it this way: the washing machine is way louder. I expect it to get a work out this week with all the snow melt. Glad to have it. Worked like a champ last spring. Good luck.
150668
Not too noisy. I posted a short video of the Snow Joe in about 8 inches of powdery snow on YouTube: http://youtu.be/cauUUHCOQLo
757218
by no means is this a quite fan. they are great but you can hear from one end of 3 bedroom house to the other. not outside,about like having your stove fan on high(like in someone else's answer)is the perfect description. if you dont want it to be heard by visitors ,that will be within one wall seperating ,it may be too loud. but like i said it is worth the price i ha mine 2 years