I'm an ***, but my neighbour is a bigger ***.

Alex2507

Alex2507

Audioholic Slumlord
the husband knocks on the door yelling all sorts of crap
Now that's a problem and explains why the wife never said anything to him. She's probably afraid of him. Some people just can't be reasoned with and I don't think I would have made it past that point without somebody calling the cops and maybe an ambulance. I think you did well. Good luck.
 
cerwinmad

cerwinmad

Full Audioholic
I suggest you tell that neigbour to watch the movie "Grumpy old men"....
And then ask if he could recognize any resemblence? :D:D

Perhaps those people should get a life... like what we have :rolleyes:
I thought Kiwi's didn't behave like that ?
ha ha we have allsorts here, but ive moved now and my neighbours are great.
 
haraldo

haraldo

Audioholic Warlord
ha ha we have allsorts here, but ive moved now and my neighbours are great.
Good to hear :D
I never had a complaint here, living in a detached house with neighbours not very close, so I can really crank up, whenever I want :cool::D
 
M

MatthewB.

Audioholic General
Next time he complains, just tell him that you never beyatch to him that when he's at work, his wife is screaming "Pedro, Oh Pedro, your more man that my hubby ever is." and that the bedsprings squeaking for hours keeps you from taking your afternoon naps and that no way is your system louder than his wifes moaning. :D

But that would just be me. :cool:
 
Alamar

Alamar

Full Audioholic
I lived in an apt. for a while. What I did was:

-- Use headphones when it's only me
-- Run the subwoofer "cool" [or off]
-- Have a "silly-high" crossover point [like 200Hz]
-- Keep the overall volume relatively low
-- Use "midnight" modes so there's not a ton of dynamic range in volume

Some combination of the above should work for all but the most cruddy neighbors ....

Of course my final solution was to get a house. Now I run things properly calibrated and at reasonable volumes and all is good :)
 
lsiberian

lsiberian

Audioholic Overlord
Move to an apartment with lots of kids. Parents won't even notice your screaming amongst the shrills of the kids.:)
 
haraldo

haraldo

Audioholic Warlord
Well its like this see...................:D




There are a ton of girls who like to be with each other and a guy........sometimes you get lucky sometimes you don't....:eek::D
ha ha ha ha ha..... fantastic explanation Jamie :D
 
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newaudiofile

Audioholic
I lived in an apt. for a while. What I did was:

-- Use headphones when it's only me
-- Run the subwoofer "cool" [or off]
-- Have a "silly-high" crossover point [like 200Hz]
-- Keep the overall volume relatively low
-- Use "midnight" modes so there's not a ton of dynamic range in volume

Some combination of the above should work for all but the most cruddy neighbors ....

Of course my final solution was to get a house. Now I run things properly calibrated and at reasonable volumes and all is good :)
I have at this moment turned my sub off untill I figure out what to do.

I plan to do some changes, like bring the mains down and keep the center as it is. This way I wouldnt have to worry about not hearing dialogues but still have some surround sound.

One question for those with kids. How do you run your system? I mean most movies with great surround are action movies.

Does it mean you watch these movies alone or with your wives.

Would you say having kids has changed your use of your HT sound?
 
mike c

mike c

Audioholic Warlord
yes, having a new baby or a new kid cuts down your HT watching time by 95.91%.

and i have two nannies to cover for me.

if you and your wife share the load - say goodbye to your HT.

if you let your wife do all the chores - rock on!
 
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newaudiofile

Audioholic
yes, having a new baby or a new kid cuts down your HT watching time by 95.91%.

and i have two nannies to cover for me.

if you and your wife share the load - say goodbye to your HT.

if you let your wife do all the chores - rock on!
:D:D

Mike c its nice to know your view point on this. I mean you probably have more subs in your HT than anybody on this forum.

Hence I understand you having two nannies. I mean your HT room has to have safety hazard signs on the for kids :D

Anyway in a sense if its not your neighbour banging on your door you have to atleast compromise for the kids. DAMN! :D
 
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Buckeye_Nut

Audioholic Field Marshall
A couple of months after we moved to our new apartment, I met the wife of my neighbour outside and I asked her that do they here us when we watch movies (and this is after doing several speaker test and watching movies at night), she says no they do not hear anything. And I told her please if you do hear lets us know so we are aware of reaching the limit.

Several months later the husband knocks on the door yelling all sorts of crap that they cant stand the noise anymore. Here I'm surprised. I went to them the next day to apologise with my wife, this guy just bangs the door.

Yesterday he comes to tell me that he does want to hear bangs during day time. I have an 8 hour day job so I definately do not play music during the day. And when I return from work for a while I just sit behind my computer before I start playing music just to relax me. So either this guy has a supersonic hearing or my hearing is impaired.

Hell I listen to music mostly in pure direct mode so I dont know what his deal is. Yeah I might have broken the rule but what ever happened to communication between adults.

Anyway I just needed to vent.
I think you should do the neighborly thing and buy he and his wife a gift. You can gift wrap it and tape it to their door.

Attach a note...... "a gift from your friendly neighbor"


:cool:
 
haraldo

haraldo

Audioholic Warlord
I think you should do the neighborly thing and buy he and his wife a gift. You can gift wrap it and tape it to their door.

Attach a note...... "a gift from your friendly neighbor"

:cool:
I think I have a better suggestiion, rather sth like:
I think you should do the neighborly thing and buy he and his wife a gift. You can gift wrap it and tape it to their door.


Attach a note...... "a gift from your friendly neighbor, and thanks for last night :D"
 
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res6jya6

res6jya6

Senior Audioholic
Move to an apartment with lots of kids. Parents won't even notice your screaming amongst the shrills of the kids.:)
Kids... ugh...

There is a child care center right next door to my house... I'm awoken each day, promptly - at 10AM... they just let those kids loose in the play area and all you hear is yelling and laughing and stuff.

It sucks.

Yet, some would argue that sleeping until 10AM is a luxury :p
 

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