Sleeping through noise

cpush · 04-01-2009, 10:25 AM

I have a roommate who must always have something coming out of his speakers. Unfortunately the walls in my apartment are paper thin, and I am sensitive to unwanted noise.

Besides asking him to turn it down/off (which I do, constantly), what are some recommendations for zoning it out. I am thinking about just getting a fan and having it run constantly, but am a bit worried about what it would do to my ears in the long-run. Also earplugs- but would like to avoid these.

Thanks!

Doublebase · 04-01-2009, 12:48 PM

I am a very light sleeper also. I always have a fan on. If somebody is snoring, forget about it. I can't sleep. It sucks.

**IainDaniel** · 04-01-2009, 01:23 PM

Ear Plugs. I use them all the time.

cpush · 04-01-2009, 02:12 PM

Maybe I'll pick up a cheap fan.

I had a summer job in a factory and had some issues with the earplugs -> ear infections. I also have a pretty small canal so they can get irritated

KelJu · 04-01-2009, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cpush

I have a roommate who must always have something coming out of his speakers. Unfortunately the walls in my apartment are paper thin, and I am sensitive to unwanted noise.

Besides asking him to turn it down/off (which I do, constantly), what are some recommendations for zoning it out. I am thinking about just getting a fan and having it run constantly, but am a bit worried about what it would do to my ears in the long-run. Also earplugs- but would like to avoid these.

Thanks!

Do to you ears in the long run? ROFL! Unless you use a fucking jet engine to block out the noise, I think your ears will be fine. Buy a large blade fan.

The size and curve of the blade is what makes the best noise. You can go to walmart and buy a $12.00 box fan. I have two. I can't sleep without them.

Doublebase · 04-05-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Ear Plugs. I use them all the time.

Regular foam ones or wax?

Fezz · 04-05-2009, 08:07 PM

It's a bitch man I've been having recent problems like that lately too.. fuckin' hoes.
What I try to do is put on my own music nearby me in my room at a low volume and concentrate to that, or put on an ipod and fall asleep with it on.

Little Wing · 04-05-2009, 08:50 PM

a fan works perfectly.

**IainDaniel** · 04-05-2009, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doublebase

Regular foam ones or wax?

Foam

chobby192 · 04-05-2009, 10:59 PM

Destroy it when he is not around.

LikeARock · 04-06-2009, 01:54 AM

In my summer job I have to stay in what we call camps. There basically tiny little rooms side by side and the walls are generally thin as fuck. Some of these old bastards snore like no other or are ignorant fucks and play their tvs pretty loud. I had to use earplugs to fall asleep and now I'm so used to them I use them all the time. They work wonders for light sleepers.

04-01-2009, 10:25 AM	#1
cpush Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 224	Sleeping through noise I have a roommate who must always have something coming out of his speakers. Unfortunately the walls in my apartment are paper thin, and I am sensitive to unwanted noise. Besides asking him to turn it down/off (which I do, constantly), what are some recommendations for zoning it out. I am thinking about just getting a fan and having it run constantly, but am a bit worried about what it would do to my ears in the long-run. Also earplugs- but would like to avoid these. Thanks!

04-01-2009, 01:23 PM	#3
IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 17,545	Ear Plugs. I use them all the time. Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. Michael Jordan

04-05-2009, 08:07 PM	#7
Fezz The Optimistic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 109	It's a bitch man I've been having recent problems like that lately too.. fuckin' hoes. What I try to do is put on my own music nearby me in my room at a low volume and concentrate to that, or put on an ipod and fall asleep with it on. " Ain't nothin' but a peanut! "

04-05-2009, 08:50 PM	#8
Little Wing Mommmmmm, turn it down!!! Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: United States Posts: 23,757 Photos: 191	a fan works perfectly. "MUSCLE IS TRULY GUARANTEED IF YOU WILL HONESTLY work out to BE YOUR VERY BEST - GO FOR IT!!! BECAUSE YOU CAN!!!!!! Take Care, John H."

04-05-2009, 10:59 PM	#10
chobby192 Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: united states Posts: 658	Destroy it when he is not around. China has become more capitalist than America; America has become more communist than China. ~ Propaganda Buster

04-01-2009, 12:48 PM	#2
Doublebase Lightweight, Ya Buddy! Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 7,322	I am a very light sleeper also. I always have a fan on. If somebody is snoring, forget about it. I can't sleep. It sucks.

04-01-2009, 02:12 PM	#4
cpush Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 224	Maybe I'll pick up a cheap fan. I had a summer job in a factory and had some issues with the earplugs -> ear infections. I also have a pretty small canal so they can get irritated

04-06-2009, 01:54 AM	#11
LikeARock Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Alberta Posts: 67	In my summer job I have to stay in what we call camps. There basically tiny little rooms side by side and the walls are generally thin as fuck. Some of these old bastards snore like no other or are ignorant fucks and play their tvs pretty loud. I had to use earplugs to fall asleep and now I'm so used to them I use them all the time. They work wonders for light sleepers.

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