batibot Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 My neighbor came down to my apt last night and told me my system was too loud But they live above me and everyday It sound like they are moving their whole apt.!!! Is It my right to tell him to shut up and go back to your apt and let me enjoy my movie night!!!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m00n Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 No not really. It's best to try to work a comprimise. However, if you want to play *** for tat and they continue to be loud, go knock on their door and tell them to keep it quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomac Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 I agree with m00n. I would tell them, the next time that they complain, "you guys can be pretty loud just walking around up there. Let's both try to keep it down a bit." You might also invite them down for a movie sometime. If it gets into a pis-ing match, nobody will win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batibot Posted November 13, 2003 Author Share Posted November 13, 2003 well i haven't knock on their door yet cuz I have a lot I mean a LOT (i'm married!!!) so you know patience is my virtue..but if they annoy my wife this means WARRRRR, nah just kidding !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 Looks like it's time for some renovations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m00n Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 Unfortunitly you just have to face reality... Home theater and apartment living just don't mix well.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKuziel Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 Does your neighbor have kids? What is their bedtime? How late is your "Movie Night"? I also live in an apartment situation. I know that the upstairs couple have a 2 year old and she goes to bed about 8pm. So I have a "Movie Day" instead which is usually on a Saturday or Sunday. I also pay particular attention to when they are and not home. Thats just the way it goes, Try looking at this situation from their perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CO1 Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 Call them on the phone and find out what their threshold for sound is. While you have him on the phone turn up the volume until he says it's too loud. Make sure you cover the phone receiver because you want him to hear it through the ceiling not the phone. Then you have an idea of how far you can push the volume. You can also tell him to call when even this level is bothering them if someone is trying to sleep. There has to be a happy medium. The problem you could then face is that the level he finds too loud might be barely audible for you in which case I would still try to work something out as long as they are reasonable but if they are Richards about it have your landlord or whatever come over to determine an acceptable level when it is not past the buildings quiet time. Some people are just too freaking sensitive and I'm sorry but when it interferes with my enjoyment then there is a problem. The building I'm in now has no one above or below and I only have one adjacent neighbor. They play loud music too so when I hear that I know it's a free for all. They have a little girl so I try to be tactful about it. I also know their work schedule, when the daughter goes to school and they let me know when they go on vacation. It's not a perfect world but it's not too bad. If all this doesnt work you could try the blood trick, preferably someone elses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 Yes living in an apartament can be irritating sometimes,as you share more or less your noise with them and they share their noise with you. Open a bank account at Happy Trigger TM Texan bank and get a FREE shotgun.Then load up on ammo and let them taste some well deserved medicdine. Seriously try the civil aproach first,often it works.When it fails resort to my FREE one time offer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 Is moving to the country not an option? I used to live in Dallas in a downstairs apt,I had to play by the rules somewhat.I now have the best of both worlds,I live just a little way out of a small IN town and could crank it full blast all night(which I do from time to time) with no complaints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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glennbarn Posted November 16, 2003 Share Posted November 16, 2003 I have a couple of suggestions. 1) As CO1 suggested, try to determine what is too loud for your neigbour. Then if your receiver supports the "Night Mode", set your volume at your neihgbour's tolerable level and activate the "Night mode". 2) Use a good set of ear phones. Some receivers have features that simulate surround mode even with just 2 speakers or a headphone. If you plan to live in that apartment for sometime, then you'll have to compromise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted November 16, 2003 Share Posted November 16, 2003 Just keep blaring until they get fed up and move out. Only kidding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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