is it good at blocking noise of street traffic/ or not
1639027
Yes, but it depends how loud the street traffic is. This makes a steady wooshing sound. I wouldn't call it loud but it's not quiet either. It drowns out background noise well.
1639028
We love it. We live on the 18th floor of a condo building in downtown Chicago and it does a good job of blocking nice-----not all of it such as fire engines and ambulances which are frequent but most all other noise is blocked out.
251176
I have used them on public transportation. They do a pretty good job of keeping room-level noise out (e.g. nearby conversations), but you'll hear louder noises like a train running through tunnels, etc. I think the noise suppression is fine but not remarkable.
703346
I have this, and sound wise, it was great for me. If you have other people who are in your group, who are also listening, it might not be as good for them...if they are close to you it'll be ok. I use in the city of Chicago, and it's hard to hear for others when they are across the street...traffic wise...but if they are on the same side of the street, and within 20 feet,they can hear just fine.
267487
I don't live close enough to an airport to know for sure, but I can tell you that it absolutely blocks out the noise of a fleet of snowploughs and snowblowers clearing the street in front of my house, so my best guess would be "yes". Not all settings would work well for this, of course. I find the "rainfall" and "brook" settings best for blocking out random noises, while other settings like "train" or "meadow" seem better for situations where you just need soothing sounds to help you relax. I have not tried other noise machines (other than our summertime, window-mounted air conditioner), so I can't offer a meaningful comparison with other products. I hope this helps with your decision. I don't live close enough to an airport to know for sure, but I can tell you that it absolutely blocks out the noise of a fleet of snowploughs and snowblowers clearing the street in front of my house, so my best guess would be "yes". Not all settings would work well for this, of course. I find the "rainfall" and "brook" settings best for blocking out random noises, while other settings like "train" or "meadow" seem better for situations where you just need soothing sounds to help you relax. I have not tried other noise machines (other than... » Read More I don't live close enough to an airport to know for sure, but I can tell you that it absolutely blocks out the noise of a fleet of snowploughs and snowblowers clearing the street in front of my house, so my best guess would be "yes". Not all settings would work well for this, of course. I find the "rainfall" and "brook" settings best for blocking out random noises, while other settings like "train" or "meadow" seem better for situations where you just need soothing sounds to help you relax. I have not tried other noise machines (other than our summertime, window-mounted air conditioner), so I can't offer a meaningful comparison with other products. I hope this helps with your decision. « Show Less
181639
I would say they block about 90% of outside noise. However when listening to it loud people next to you will hear your music. For the money you can't beat these headphones.
149699
sorry this one a tough one to answer. If you are a regular long distance hwy driver then adding any rack you will have some level of noise. but for city driving not bad at all.
224862
This little machine is wonderful at blocking traffic noise. Traffic noise is not our biggest problem, though we live in the center of a large city and a fire house is a block away. We live on the 10 t.h floor of an old building that is undergoing repair. For six months we have lived through air hammers and cement chippers outside our sliding doors. Yet with our Marsona we can nap in the afternoon. This little machine sucks up an amazing amount noise. We depend on it, pack it for trips and try to tell our neighbors how effective it is. Many don't believe it could overcome the air hammers. We say"try it". We always set it on the surf sound. This little machine is wonderful at blocking traffic noise. Traffic noise is not our biggest problem, though we live in the center of a large city and a fire house is a block away. We live on the 10 t.h floor of an old building that is undergoing repair. For six months we have lived through air hammers and cement chippers outside our sliding doors. Yet with our Marsona we can nap in the afternoon. This little machine sucks up an amazing amount noise. We depend on it, pack it for trips and try to tell our neighbors how effective it is. Many don't believe it could overcome the air hammers. We... » Read More This little machine is wonderful at blocking traffic noise. Traffic noise is not our biggest problem, though we live in the center of a large city and a fire house is a block away. We live on the 10 t.h floor of an old building that is undergoing repair. For six months we have lived through air hammers and cement chippers outside our sliding doors. Yet with our Marsona we can nap in the afternoon. This little machine sucks up an amazing amount noise. We depend on it, pack it for trips and try to tell our neighbors how effective it is. Many don't believe it could overcome the air hammers. We say"try it". We always set it on the surf sound. « Show Less
2213402
It will help. You'd need some serious insulation to block all noise. I'd call this a noise reducer.. You would need a LOT of this to block all noise, not to mention it would have to cover every wall.
1607073
Not bad, it depends on the environment though. It can easily drown out street traffic and daily use for like an office setting, with possibly the exception for maybe sirens, road construction, or if you're on a noisy subway or something. I usually just turn it up louder depending on the environment. I typically turn it up to about halfway on my iphone so it definitely has a lot of headroom if you want to drown out other noises.
2179896
I used this for packing items when I moved. I do know that it would be good for insulation of your home if attached over your windows. Do not know about soundproofing or other outdoor noise. I imagine it would help keep some noise out.GOOD LUCK.
1692060
If the noise is coming from the metal or plastic vibrating, it may help a great deal, but if it's just engine noise, the product probably won't help at all. It's decent at sound deadening, but practically useless for sound blocking.
1420237
No it is very comfortable ! It does not make any noise when you move but that being said it does not block any noise ! I worked nights and found it better to black out my windows ! It worked the best.
267488
I don't live close enough to an airport to know for sure, but I can tell you that it absolutely blocks out the noise of a fleet of snowploughs and snowblowers clearing the street in front of my house, so my best guess would be "yes". Not all settings would work well for this, of course. I find the "rainfall" and "brook" settings best for blocking out random noises, while other settings like "train" or "meadow" seem better for situations where you just need soothing sounds to help you relax. I have not tried other noise machines (other than our summertime, window-mounted air conditioner), so I can't offer a meaningful comparison with other products. I hope this helps with your decision.
713795
They do well at blocking out a good bit noise . Depends on the level of construction going on.
1727371
You won't get great sound at high speed or in loud traffic, but it will be as good or better than using earbud headphones in similar conditions--and safer because you'll hear the traffic around you more clearly.
200882
It helps, not total blockage, I have it coming from my utility room to the kitchen it softens the noise. better than nothing. I wish it were made better
1582118
Yes however, my neighbor's keep covering it because they can hear every setting volume across the street. Its not effective on the animals anyway. Only neighbor's.