S/N ratio vs. dishes and stupid cats.

If that's the problem, then the decisions were not informed! Time to think about headphones ;-)

Cats down the disposer will only only make the matter worse!

Like Tammy Wynette says, D-I-V-O-R-C-E !!!!!! :)

At our ages, whose hearing is that good compared to 20 years ago? (And now the legions of listeners who can hear mice piss on wool are sure to chime in). Fortunately, these are all expensive TOY purchases anyways. Try living in tranquil, scenic Forest Hills (NYC) surrounded by the Grand Central, LIE, and Van Wyck on a street with a major bus route no less.

All in good fun,

Rich

A huge sound killer - (most) energy-efficient refrigerators that hum, whistle, click, thud, shutter, etc. at least thirty minutes for every hour of operation. Especially dreadful when placed in homes with so-called "great rooms" (nothing great about them) and hard surface flooring. Give me an old-fashion walled-off (especially kitchen) room anytime. Note: Jenn Aire millionaires and those with dedicated audio/entertainment palaces - this post is not directed to you, I'm addressing the incredible shrinking middle-class audiophile (c: