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b0101
Joined: 24 Jul 2009
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Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 2:54 am Post subject: Tips for blocking out noise |
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I live in a noisy neighborhood and my walls are extremely thin which is especially annoying at night. Right now I run the fan at night but don't really want to use the fan all winter. Any suggestions? Do they make white noise machines here? |
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thinker

Joined: 10 Feb 2003
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Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 5:19 am Post subject: |
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It can be difficult, honking horns, late night drunks yelling, the early egg man in the morning and even the "I buy TV's and gold teeth" man, that one really cracked us up!
I like this time of year cause it's cool enough now to close the windows. Otherwise I always listen to music to drown out excess noise, getting yourself a decent sound system may help. |
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jjurabong

Joined: 22 Jan 2003
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Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 5:36 am Post subject: |
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www.simplynoise.com
I also have an air purifier, that when turned on high, makes as much noise as a fan. |
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lhasa
Joined: 26 Jan 2008
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Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 5:51 am Post subject: |
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In the past I've used the cooking vent but now use earplugs. Problem is to find ones that are soft and small enough to use while lying on pillows....mine are made by Rexall. |
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sugarkane59
Joined: 10 Jun 2009 Location: Seoul
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Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:08 am Post subject: |
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I swear by earplugs. Wax ones cut all noise out but each pair don't last long. There are some foams ones that can be washed and reused a few times. |
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weebil
Joined: 24 May 2009
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Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:37 am Post subject: |
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i sleep with a fan on. |
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The Gipkik
Joined: 30 Mar 2009
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Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 5:24 pm Post subject: |
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sugarkane59 wrote: |
I swear by earplugs. Wax ones cut all noise out but each pair don't last long. There are some foams ones that can be washed and reused a few times. |
Any idea where I can buy good earplugs in Seoul--a shop or a Korean website? I'm on my last pack of Hearos earplugs from the States. They're great, but they don't deliver to Korea. Tried on the earplugstore.com website, but got rejected!  |
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blackjack

Joined: 04 Jan 2006 Location: anyang
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Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 6:14 pm Post subject: Re: Tips for blocking out noise |
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b0101 wrote: |
I live in a noisy neighborhood and my walls are extremely thin which is especially annoying at night. Right now I run the fan at night but don't really want to use the fan all winter. Any suggestions? Do they make white noise machines here? |
I know this doesn't help you, but i have nice thick concrete walls and double glazed windows. It's a tomb when my windows are closed |
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crossmr

Joined: 22 Nov 2008 Location: Hwayangdong, Seoul
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Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 6:17 pm Post subject: |
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bandi and lunis sells a 3 pack of orange foam ear plugs for 1800W. A pair usually lasts me a few weeks.
They do pretty good except for very loud noises, sirens, alarm clock, etc.
which really you want. If its too good, you won't get up in the morning. |
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Fermentator75
Joined: 27 Jul 2009
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Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 6:39 pm Post subject: |
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Drink heavily... fool proof plan. |
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mc_jc

Joined: 13 Aug 2009 Location: C4B- Cp Red Cloud, Area-I
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Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 7:18 pm Post subject: |
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Tips for blocking out noise |
Wear earplugs |
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calicoe
Joined: 23 Dec 2008 Location: South Korea
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Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 7:22 pm Post subject: |
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Ear plugs don't work for me. I've tried them at jjimjilbangs and they just fall out or are uncomfortable. Bummer. |
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Jane

Joined: 01 Feb 2003
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Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:33 pm Post subject: |
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I use a fan every night. Even in January. I just use an extra blankets. |
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crossmr

Joined: 22 Nov 2008 Location: Hwayangdong, Seoul
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Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 12:46 am Post subject: |
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calicoe wrote: |
Ear plugs don't work for me. I've tried them at jjimjilbangs and they just fall out or are uncomfortable. Bummer. |
you have to actually put them in your ears.
roll the foam up so its very narrow push it in and hold it while it expands. It'll lock into your ear quite well. I find they only start to fall out when they're getting a little old. The foam isn't as strong, its a sign you should change them. |
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The Gipkik
Joined: 30 Mar 2009
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Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 3:20 pm Post subject: |
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crossmr wrote: |
bandi and lunis sells a 3 pack of orange foam ear plugs for 1800W. A pair usually lasts me a few weeks.
They do pretty good except for very loud noises, sirens, alarm clock, etc.
which really you want. If its too good, you won't get up in the morning. |
Thanks for that! I'll check them out. |
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