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Summer is coming and the neighbours are getting loud

TheCatWoman

I love to garden, but the neighbours i the street over the hedge where several houses back on to our garden are getting ever louder, loud to the point where I don't want to be out there at weekends, after school and in school holidays, it feels to stressful with competing music from different houses, people shouting and talking and kids shouting and screaming. It's making me want to move house again, but thats not possible yet.

I've had noise cancelling earphones sugested to me, but have then been told that they cancel background noise but not speach, whats the point, thats what I don't want to hear? The other problem I have with headphones is that I have PTSD and if someone comes up behind me, I jump so bad I have a massive adreniline overload, followed by exhaustion and feeling upset, weepy and horrible for the rest of at least that day.

I dont' xpect anyone to be able to help, I just want to let off steam at feeling unable to use my garden on what has been one of the best days of the year so far weather wise.

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  • Hi  Catwoman,

    I use industrial ear defenders at work, I often forget that I have them on, some of the better ones have an adjustable sound level. Screwfix do a good range or Wickes. No tech involved.

    Noise cancelling headphones only need a smartphone if you are planning to play music through them, they still work fine just in noise cancelling mode. I have a cheap pair from Amazon (Soundcore £40-£89), if you want to buy from a shop then Argos do a range. I prefer over ear as I can’t stand things poked in my ears.

  • in reply to Roy

    I am a fan of the 3M Peltor Optime III Headband Ear Defenders - as they are suitable for extreme noise levels (with an attenuation value (SNR) of 35 dB).  They are usually available, delivered for circa £19 to £27.  Often available in black with a bit of red, or hi-viz green with a bit of black.  Many people buy them for work environments - particularly with low frequencies such as mining, airports, engine rooms, printing factories, cement machines or power stations (as low frequencies are my pet hate - they suit me well).

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  • in reply to Roy

    I am a fan of the 3M Peltor Optime III Headband Ear Defenders - as they are suitable for extreme noise levels (with an attenuation value (SNR) of 35 dB).  They are usually available, delivered for circa £19 to £27.  Often available in black with a bit of red, or hi-viz green with a bit of black.  Many people buy them for work environments - particularly with low frequencies such as mining, airports, engine rooms, printing factories, cement machines or power stations (as low frequencies are my pet hate - they suit me well).

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