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How can I reduce the TV noise for neighbours?

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SBHon · 15/05/2023 19:55

Downstairs neighbours have mentioned they can hear our tv. I went downstairs to listen and I agree it’s intrusive. I think it’s travelling down the chimney wall rather than through the floor (but the floors are also so thin and rubbish so could be!).

They’re very nice neighbours and I want to reduce the noise.

The problem is we don’t have it on particularly loudly so I can’t fix it simply by turning it down.

Has anyone tried any TV soundproofing solutions that have worked?

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Badtasteflump · 15/05/2023 20:02

Not to state the obvious but surely turning it down a bit would still help? Also can you turn the bass down on the sound settings? It tends to be the bass that 'booms'. Only other thing I can think of is the type of flooring you have - carpets will help muffle and absorb sound whereas wooden floors will let it travel straight through. If you don't have carpets, maybe put down a thick rug in the TV room.

QuintanaRoo · 15/05/2023 20:05

Can you move it away from the ch8mney to the other side of the room, see if that helps? If not investigate some sort of acoustic mat?

QuintanaRoo · 15/05/2023 20:07

Is it on the wall or floor?

kwetu · 15/05/2023 20:08

I watch everything with subtitles as you can't hear vocals properly with all the other music affect etc they seem to have at such a high level.

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SBHon · 15/05/2023 20:08

QuintanaRoo · 15/05/2023 20:05

Can you move it away from the ch8mney to the other side of the room, see if that helps? If not investigate some sort of acoustic mat?

I looked into moving it and it would be a massive hassle where my furniture wouldn’t fit (awkward shaped room). It’s up against the wall on a unit.

An acoustic mat is a great idea. I’ve never heard of them before.

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SBHon · 15/05/2023 20:11

Badtasteflump · 15/05/2023 20:02

Not to state the obvious but surely turning it down a bit would still help? Also can you turn the bass down on the sound settings? It tends to be the bass that 'booms'. Only other thing I can think of is the type of flooring you have - carpets will help muffle and absorb sound whereas wooden floors will let it travel straight through. If you don't have carpets, maybe put down a thick rug in the TV room.

I haven’t even had it on since they mentioned it, I feel so bad. But I was already aware the floors and walls are thin in this block though so thought I was already playing it quietly.

Good idea about the bass!

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SBHon · 15/05/2023 20:13

kwetu · 15/05/2023 20:08

I watch everything with subtitles as you can't hear vocals properly with all the other music affect etc they seem to have at such a high level.

Some films are a nightmare for this!! Loud booming moment and silent conversations. And then the ads are triple the volume and catch me off guard!

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Mushroo · 15/05/2023 20:17

Google acoustic panelling. It looks nice and is quite ‘trendy’ atm but should help to reduce the sound a bit.

hedgehoglurker · 15/05/2023 20:22

Connect to speakers/ soundbar via Bluetooth. The sound is probably travelling out of the back of the TV into the chimney, but speakers/ soundbar can redirect the sound into the room.

Singleandproud · 15/05/2023 20:25

Is the room minimalist or have lots of hard surfaces? Soft furnishings will help absorb some of the sound too.

Okunevo · 15/05/2023 20:27

A relative of mine uses headphones as it's too loud for others and neighbours at the volume that is right for them. Or lower the volume and use subtitles as back up?

Modaboutyou · 15/05/2023 20:30

Turn the sound down and put on subtitles

TheSnailAndTheWaaaail · 15/05/2023 20:33

Have you had your hearing tested recently? I only ask because complaining the adverts are too loud tends to be the first sign of some high frequency hearing loss (meaning you can't hear the softer speech sounds and therefore turn it all up)

You may think the tv is a reasonably low volume but if you have a little bit of hearing loss your judgement of the volume won't be accurate.

PunishmentRoundupWithJoon · 15/05/2023 21:28

Headphones. I live in a flat and have listened to tv via headphones for years. I get them with a transmitter that plugs into the tv and then can roam around the flat (headphones are wireless) and hear the tv at whatever volume I like. Sound is crystal clear.

bellac11 · 15/05/2023 21:32

Turn it down, turn the bass down (I hate bassy sounds), get ready with the remote when the ads come on, I have to mute them because they're so loud, get a mat and have lots of soft furnishings in the room, rugs, throws, cushions, wood rather than metal or glass units.

AfraidToRun · 15/05/2023 21:55

mute when ads are on

wildinthecountry · 15/05/2023 22:05

Modaboutyou · 15/05/2023 20:30

Turn the sound down and put on subtitles

This but many modern tv's come many functions such as night mode and whatever , have a good rummage around the tv functions to see what you can find ,even have a look at the booklet you got with it .

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