How loud is it compared to the Husqvarna 356 bt? or to some of the similar echo machines?
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I purchased ear protection when I received the blower, normally I wear apple ear buds and listen to music inside the ear protectors but not always, without the ear protection on it's hard to hear the music when the blower is running at full speed. I would recommend wearing some ear protection with this, while I have no empirical sound comparisons between the brands and models at various speeds it's obvious unprotected ears would suffer from long term noise exposure. It's a great product, starts easy and works great, it really saves time raking leaves and blowing off sidewalks and it actually makes that portion of cleaning up yards fun.
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I purchased ear protection when I received the blower, normally I wear apple ear buds and listen to music inside the ear protectors but not always, without the ear protection on it's hard to hear the music when the blower is running at full speed. I would recommend wearing some ear protection with this, while I have no empirical sound comparisons between the brands and models at various speeds it's obvious unprotected ears would suffer from long term noise exposure. It's a great product, starts easy and works great, it really saves time raking leaves and blowing off sidewalks and it actually makes that portion of cleaning up yards fun. I purchased ear protection when I received the blower, normally I wear apple ear buds and listen to music inside the ear protectors but not always, without the ear protection on it's hard to hear the music when the blower is running at full speed. I would recommend wearing some ear protection with this, while I have no empirical sound comparisons between the brands and models at various speeds it's obvious unprotected ears would suffer from long term noise exposure. It's a great product, starts easy and works great, it really saves time raking leaves and blowing off sidewalks and it... » Read More I purchased ear protection when I received the blower, normally I wear apple ear buds and listen to music inside the ear protectors but not always, without the ear protection on it's hard to hear the music when the blower is running at full speed. I would recommend wearing some ear protection with this, while I have no empirical sound comparisons between the brands and models at various speeds it's obvious unprotected ears would suffer from long term noise exposure. It's a great product, starts easy and works great, it really saves time raking leaves and blowing off sidewalks and it actually makes that portion of cleaning up yards fun. « Show Less
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I don't know anything about the 356BT but in comparison to any other back pack blower I've use the 350 about the same.
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As far as how loud it is in DB levels, I'm sorry I can't help you. Maybe Barnett can give you the info.
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This is a cheaper version of the Flow Master 40 I had it on a Corvette and they were LOUD, I you want Quite Rumble get the Flow Master Big Block 70 series I have one on my SUV love it quite rumble even on cruising speed on the HWY you don' t go deaf or have yell at each other at cruising speeds when you put you foot into it nice sound.The FM 70 nice rumble at idle you know it running but not to loud.
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I like mine. It does not rattle the windows but I do get a surprisingly deep bass from such a slim package. It will not quite fit under my seats but it should fit under some which would be interesting. I like the output remote its nice for on the fly adjustment. Cant compare it to the other unit as I have not seen it.
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my flhtc likes the heavy shock proof. its noticeably quieter. hope this helps?
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I have also used the black and decker,it is loud. This pump is small approximately 6 to 8 inches long it is much quieter than the black and decker I would not say super quiet but it is not loud. I prefer it over the other pump
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I'm happy with mine. It's actually fairly quiet for a gas fired backup generator. If you vent the exhaust away from your house, it helps. I really have no idea of the db level.
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I've been selling paper folders for about fourteen years now. None of them are substantially louder or quieter out of the box than any other unit on the market, and they all inevitably grow louder over time. I'm a big fan of the 1611! But its not special in terms of noise.
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I would say around 90dbs. It is just as loud as a gasoline generator of comparable size. I use a Honda 2000 for camping and the lp3250 for construction work.
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This is a question that might be very personal. I consider the sound loud, but certainly not annoying. The machine works very well, so you have to consider if another machine that is quieter will work as well. Hopefully this answered your question.
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I love mine, but it is anything but quiet. I have this little one in the garage and a full size shop vac in the basement but honestly there is not much difference in the loudness. It is a shop vac and they are not canister vacs for sure.
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Unfortunately, I do not have a Decibel Meter. From my observation, it is not that loud and compared to my other 15 year old Briggs and Stratton, it is quiet.
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One other comment to add. I read where one person said it was loud. Mine is relatively quiet...much quieter than an up right.
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Yeah I just set mine up and the motor is pretty loud. I'm thinking of returning it because of that even though everything else is great.
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Yes it is noisy because of the pump type. I sold it and bought the Kendal 898D+ and it is quiet.
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I think it is definitely quieter than other models. I have had 2 other machines and this one is decidedly quieter, not silent but more of a medium soft buzz.
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I don't think its that loud as long as you use lead pellets like crossman 14.3. Lead free lighter pellets will sound loud. If you want an extremely quite pellet rifle get a benjamin marauder 22 or 177 synthetic and a hand pump. It will cost more but your neighbors won't know your shooting and the rifle is more accurate.