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Soundproofing a Cubicle?

Posted by Cliff on from the minimizing-the-disturbance dept.

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?"

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  1. Headphones by jgaynor · · Score: 5, Insightful

    I know of an amazing new technology named (tentatively of course) 'headphones'. They may be the answer to your prayers - be an early adopter!

    1. Re:Headphones by gl4ss · · Score: 4, Insightful

      well, one comment needs to be added.

      add a sensitive microphone to the mix and you'll be able to hear other people as well..

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  2. headphones are not an option? by aneurysm36 · · Score: 4, Insightful

    since the headphones solution is so obvious, maybe we should assume he has a job that requires a telephone headset.

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  3. The straw that broke the camel's back... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Insightful

    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!