Air conditioning for audiophiles.

Back to Vornado as an FYI for those considering one (measured 24 inches away from side of fan):

- room noise with fan off: 31.7dB

- Low: 41.8

- medium 1: 48.1

- medium 2: 54.9

- high 61.6

measurements with a NIOSH meter.

I am into 8+ years full time RV and noise from the  AC was not bad on moderate days, only 90+ when I had to run both units but the energy used was huge. I installed a small window unit Evap cooler, into a wall and setup for easy removal for the winter. It uses almost exactly 20% of the energy, low enough to run on solar when I finish that project(very DIY)

So, I run the Evap most of the time as needed seasonally and run the AC unit on the other end of the RV, shared and ducted, when listening warrants paying attention or just get a bit hot to have almost no background noise.  Then again I just want to get a buzz and really crank it up and dance with the wonderful woman that blesses me with her presence.

Rick

Got a bit of a buzz on right now so maybe not posting my best....

This is a great thread, thanks OP, my comments might not pertain to most here but some great posts have been made, good topic:)

Rick

Another vote for the Midea U-shaped window unit. I just installed their 8000 btu unit in our bedroom and it’s very quiet. It also maintains a set temperature, meaning, the fan and condenser don’t run at all once it meets the set temperature, so there’s not a constant hum of the condenser or fan noise. They spool up as needed.

I honestly wish it was louder for my use. I find the white noise helps me sleep better. 

What about a portable, stand-up type that is windowless?  They simply exhaust through a window.  With this type of unit you can use it elsewhere if needed.  Like, say, a bedroom.