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Pin in an apartment?

By jonesjb

8 years ago


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    #20 8 years ago

    Get a large piece of rubberized foam (not styrofoam) and trim it to fit the speaker hole recess in the center channel underneath the cabinet. Instant noise reduction by over 60%, easily removable and non damaging. No volume adjustments necessary, and you do not need to clip or remove wiring.

    The offender is always the center channel not the fronts.

    #30 8 years ago

    Some other pinball owner apartment considerations:

    1) Live on the first floor for transport, set up, and noise
    2) Use a headphone phone jack for those late night fixes
    3) Be mindful of machine weight and stress on floors, not all buildings are created equal
    4) Approach your neighbors BEFORE they approach you
    5) Don't play at 2 AM with your windows open.

    For many years I lived in apartments, following these basic rules and a few others, I only had real problems once.

    The challenge is space, as you can only fit so many machines in an apartment with 10x12 type bedrooms.

    #33 8 years ago
    Quoted from CrazyLevi:

    Not a fan of this move. To seek permission is to seek denial.
    Inviting your neighbors to complain is a big mistake in my experience.

    Not to complain, engage to enjoy.
    If they like what they see, they won't care.
    No permission required.
    To ignore is denial.

    #36 8 years ago
    Quoted from Deaconblooze:

    My cousin has 10 in his 1 bedroom Chicago apartment. He has a problem.

    I don't think the problem is exclusively noise.

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