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Soundproofing a Cubicle?
Anon! A Mouse Cowered! asks: "I work in a 10 x 10 ft. cubicle that's about as low-end as it can be (my back wall is made of my filing cabinets). I have a cheap set of speakers on my desktop for internet radio, but if I play anything other than light jazz or classical at anything above a squeak, it's annoying to my coworkers. Are there any other Dilberts (or Wallys, even), who can offer ideas on making a workspace more livable so that I can enjoy my Primus albums at an audible volume while working?"
I know of an amazing new technology named (tentatively of course) 'headphones'. They may be the answer to your prayers - be an early adopter!
since the headphones solution is so obvious, maybe we should assume he has a job that requires a telephone headset.
------ hi mom
That's it, I am now filtering 'Ask Slashdot' posts because they are way too stupid to warrant my attention...
Who the heck is publishing these stupid submissions?
Out of 25 'Ask Slashdot' posts there are maybe 1 or 2 that are worthy of being published.
I mean come on! Sound proofing a Cubicle so someone can listen to Primus? Try head phones! Try working instead of listening to music at work. Try an iPod. Try tailoring your listening to something in the least common denominator of the general public. Primus is not easy listening material!
Headphones are the cheapest solution next to inventing a 'Cone of Silence' or trying some form of noise cancelation (180 deg out of phase amplifier).
Heck, keep playing Primus in your cubicle! Crank it up! Get fired so someone with a clue can take your job!
and buy a pair of fucking headphones, dumbass
>Since water does a fairly decent job of muffling sound, the answer is obvious: build yourself a cubiquarium. A few sheets of plexiglass, a snorkel and a standard garden hose should get you started.
i LOVE that this was moderated "Informative". thats even funnier than the original post!
There is an alternative option!
This won't let you turn your music up much louder, but trust me, it will help. Try also playing some white noise, or apply a low pass filter to the white noise at around 1000-1500Hz, and aiming that sound outward at your fellow employees. This sounds like an air conditioner, and therefore your co-workers will hear less of your music, and you can turn it up louder.
I knew better than to read Ask /. hoping for an answer.
Headphones, at least for me, cause discomfort and pain after 45 minutes or so with music at a reasonable volume. (Reasonable volume being where I can still hear a coworker's typing.)
Noise-cancelling headphones are even worse. I've never found a pair that I could stand having on more than five minutes. I'd imagine I'm not the only one.
Now gimme that damn red stapler back.
...as loudly as possibly. Every day. For several months.
It's what Wally would do.
After that, people will be relieved when you stop to listen to your music.