When OFF, does it block out noise from the street? Completely?
1395110
No, because it pulls air from the outside, sound can travel through the same openings as the air. If street noise is an issue for you, you may want to consider a ductless mini split system.
1395111
i use this unit in my front office downtown here where traffic passes by on street level. It is well built, powerful and very quiet. I hear no outside noises coming through the unit with the outside vent closed.
1395112
1st answer is incorrect. Air conditioners recirculate inside air over a cooling coil - they do not "pull air from the outside," unless you use the vent function (which this model does NOT have).
1395113
Tough to answer since it is in a window! So does it? Difficult to respond since it is in a upstairs bedroom window in a small rural town on a street that has very little traffic as there are only about 7 houses on the block. Behind the house there are no other houses or streets. Best I can do, yet when the unit operates it is much quieter than other brands in my opinion.
1395114
i installed mine in the sleeve (in wall) with some insulation around it because my sleeve is larger than the unit my complaint is that the low speed fan is so noisy should have been made with a lower speed fan of course medium and high are way too noisy but it does provide a nice coldness and the timer cycle is way too complicated to use in a simple manner. would not buy again if i knew such "defects"
1395115
No, it does not block out street noise when it is turned off, although it may be muffled very slightly. When it is not running, why would you expect that it would block out noise from the street completely? There is still the rest of the window with glass in it - just as before.
1395116
Not at all. At least not with the window insulation kit that it comes with.
1086036
The headphones have noise cancellation, but all that does is block out outside/ambient sound. So while they prevent outside noise from getting in, they don't stop noise from getting out. From my experience though, even when turned up loudly, it was not able to be heard by others.
445886
THe background noise is muffled but not completely drowned out. Hope this helps you :)
2279208
I have never had any problem with hearing or being heard while outside. I especially like the noise cancellation feature.
1572737
Yes, but you will not hear it unless you tape it on the outside of your car. Having it in your car will prevent sound from traveling.
683318
no it doesn't block all the noise from a gun but it does a good job of muffling it. The sound from the gun through this earmuff is nowhere near as loud as it is without it. If someone is yelling at you from 2-3 feet away you cant hear them either.
1538514
I would say about 90 percent of the outside noise is cancelled by the headphones but there is no difference when you turn on the noise canceling feature.
1559148
It reduces the noise somewhat. I only covered a door but I figure it you use it over a larger area you will have silence
1713637
No, it stays out in the open but does tilt up and down. It can also be turned off while you are playing you music, unless you have the GPS on.
1997151
No it does NOT, however it blocks 80% of the external sound very well. (100% if you crank it up like I do.)
584300
It muffles the noise quite a bit. The clarity of the sound is definitely affected.
1408319
They do block out outside noise very well and the volume level seems to be good. I had them on while I was riding on my lawn mower and I did not hear the engine and I was able to listen to radio stations without having the volume turned up the whole way. My personal opinion about using them at a NASCAR race, they would block out the car noise and you would be able to hear the race.
904620
Will not drown out noise completely but it will make it difficult to hear anything else. Depends on how snugly it covers you ears and volume.
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.
584297
It greatly muffles it. I forgot to mention that initially in my review. Volume maxed out you can hear somewhat clearly but it's much quieter since it's covered.
879200
If my husband has the stereo too loud in the next room I can still hear the bass tones. This machine reduces noise but doesn't block out noise. I live on a busy street and it greatly reduces street noises.
794537
I'm not sure, I live on a busy street and no matter what I get street noise, but it does help with drafts.My double pane windows helped more.