Ugh! Work rant inside!

Jstas · 03-11-2004, 04:24 PM

I can't STAND my co-worker's listening habits!

He has these junk ass Harmon Kardon PC speakers. They are total junk and bring shame to the H/K name. They are hooked up to his laptop and he sits here all day playing lame disco or 70's top 40's hits. It gives me a headache.

I can deal with the music just fine if it was played on something with some sort of sonic clarity to it. Even my Polk Audio computer speakers would be a better option.

So I offered to play his CD's in the stereo on my desk. He declined because he said that he wants control. So I threw in a Sting CD to listen to. He complained that I was playing the music too loud. So I switched to the computer speakers and it was still too loud. Now I am sitting here listening to ABBA in the background because I can't play any music because then he can't hear his music over mine.

Not to whine or anything but where is the "fair use" here? The policy at work is we can have such things if they are not disturbing to others. So basically, the way it goes is, he can disturb everyone else with his weenie music but no one can disturb him at all. I think I'd better stop now because he says the typing is too loud. I might be thinking too loud for him now too!

ken brydson · 03-11-2004, 04:28 PM

God I love working from home

PolkThug · 03-11-2004, 04:32 PM

headphones anyone?

Jstas · 03-11-2004, 04:41 PM

I don't like headphones and I'm not always sitting at my desk at work. Headphones would limit my movement around my desk/work area and the lab plus, using headphones at an ESD station is not allowed here because they are an ungrounded source and can damage some of the computer equipment we work with due to static electricity.

Ron-P · 03-11-2004, 04:45 PM

You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life
See that girl, watch that scene, diggin' the Dancing Queen.

Peace Out~

Shizelbs · 03-11-2004, 06:30 PM

Bust out the SPL meter or whatever, measure how loud his music is in your space, then play yours to be equally intrusive. Make sure to pick out something he doesn't like. When he bitches, show him the numbers and tell him to screw off. Done and done.

Pauly · 03-11-2004, 06:45 PM

thats why i love having an office...shut the door!

madmax · 03-11-2004, 06:48 PM

Put an office rig together for him. Maybe an early xmas present? If I get you right the quality, not the music is annoying you?
madmax

Jstas · 03-11-2004, 07:02 PM

The music is far from acceptable but after my years in retail, I learned to listen to what's being played without issue. So yes, the sound quality is much more disparaging than the music itself. Although today's selection of ABBA, Michael Bolton and Cher is particularly trying.

Shizelbs - that is a good idea. Only problem is, since all kinds of sound meters have some sort of microphone and analytical capabities, that means they also have memory of some sort in them too. Since I work in a secure environment, Security may take issue with a meter like that and view it as a recording device. I realize that it is a lame thing and sounds like an excuse but they are the same people who disallowed my Onkyo pre-amp because it had an IR receptor for a remote control that I don't even own. I will see what I can do about it though.

Loud & Clear · 03-11-2004, 07:33 PM

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Originally posted by Jstas
Although today's selection of ABBA, Michael Bolton and Cher is particularly trying.

Well, he's obviously gay. So, buy him some chocolates and make some nice comments about his wardrobe. He'll let you play your music louder after this. Let me know how it works out, peace.

Shizelbs · 03-11-2004, 11:29 PM

Okay, new idea. Play your music at a level clearly softer than him, but still plenty audible to you. When he bitches, say, hey man, my stuff is quieter than yours. Then in that moment where he pauses and thinks of a response, remind him that he can go shove it as well. Problem solved.

danger boy · 03-12-2004, 06:50 AM

I'd say get the biggest mofo SVS and pump out nothing but the deepest bass sounds right next to his area. 24/7 boomba, boomba, boomba!!

either that.. or just play your music and try to drown out his music all together. What kind of music do you like? now, what kind of music does HE hate? play some country, opera, classical, Tom Jones, Slim Whitman, Marilyn Manson? fight fire with fire.

FYI: most PC speakers are pretty lame. That's why i use Monitor 7's instead now.

disneyjoe7 · 03-12-2004, 10:26 AM

Even lamer then this............

I have to listen to what ever the group decides as a whole, on get this the PA system on the PHONES. UGH...............

On what a 2" woofer ?????? Where the %$^&ing Tweeter.........

03-11-2004, 04:24 PM	#1
Jstas Polk Guru Member Sales Rating: (2) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Denial...it's in Egypt. Posts: 7,578	Ugh! Work rant inside! I can't STAND my co-worker's listening habits! He has these junk ass Harmon Kardon PC speakers. They are total junk and bring shame to the H/K name. They are hooked up to his laptop and he sits here all day playing lame disco or 70's top 40's hits. It gives me a headache. I can deal with the music just fine if it was played on something with some sort of sonic clarity to it. Even my Polk Audio computer speakers would be a better option. So I offered to play his CD's in the stereo on my desk. He declined because he said that he wants control. So I threw in a Sting CD to listen to. He complained that I was playing the music too loud. So I switched to the computer speakers and it was still too loud. Now I am sitting here listening to ABBA in the background because I can't play any music because then he can't hear his music over mine. Not to whine or anything but where is the "fair use" here? The policy at work is we can have such things if they are not disturbing to others. So basically, the way it goes is, he can disturb everyone else with his weenie music but no one can disturb him at all. I think I'd better stop now because he says the typing is too loud. I might be thinking too loud for him now too!

03-11-2004, 04:45 PM	#5
Ron-P Spaceman Spiff Member Sales Rating: (17) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 7,165	You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life See that girl, watch that scene, diggin' the Dancing Queen. Peace Out~ __________________ Sometimes you reach what's real by making believe.

03-11-2004, 06:45 PM	#7
Pauly Polk Expert Member Sales Rating: (15) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Tampa Posts: 3,607	thats why i love having an office...shut the door! __________________ Our virtues and our failings are inseparable, like force and matter. When they separate, man is no more. ~ Nikola Tesla

03-11-2004, 06:48 PM	#8
madmax Polk Guru Member Sales Rating: (13) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 9,983	Put an office rig together for him. Maybe an early xmas present? If I get you right the quality, not the music is annoying you? madmax __________________ Vinyl, the final frontier... Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want...

03-12-2004, 06:50 AM	#12
danger boy Polk Guru Member Sales Rating: (10) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 14,082	I'd say get the biggest mofo SVS and pump out nothing but the deepest bass sounds right next to his area. 24/7 boomba, boomba, boomba!! either that.. or just play your music and try to drown out his music all together. What kind of music do you like? now, what kind of music does HE hate? play some country, opera, classical, Tom Jones, Slim Whitman, Marilyn Manson? fight fire with fire. FYI: most PC speakers are pretty lame. That's why i use Monitor 7's instead now. __________________ I need a new sig... "Ask not what can your stereo system can do for you, ask what you can do for your stereo" - little ol me

03-11-2004, 04:28 PM	#2
ken brydson Polkazoid Member Sales Rating: (3) Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 735	God I love working from home

03-11-2004, 04:32 PM	#3
PolkThug Polk Guru Member Sales Rating: (2) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Kansas Posts: 7,554	headphones anyone?

03-11-2004, 04:41 PM	#4
Jstas Polk Guru Member Sales Rating: (2) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Denial...it's in Egypt. Posts: 7,578	I don't like headphones and I'm not always sitting at my desk at work. Headphones would limit my movement around my desk/work area and the lab plus, using headphones at an ESD station is not allowed here because they are an ungrounded source and can damage some of the computer equipment we work with due to static electricity.

03-11-2004, 06:30 PM	#6
Shizelbs Polk Guru Member Sales Rating: (10) Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 7,000	Bust out the SPL meter or whatever, measure how loud his music is in your space, then play yours to be equally intrusive. Make sure to pick out something he doesn't like. When he bitches, show him the numbers and tell him to screw off. Done and done.

03-11-2004, 07:02 PM	#9
Jstas Polk Guru Member Sales Rating: (2) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Denial...it's in Egypt. Posts: 7,578	The music is far from acceptable but after my years in retail, I learned to listen to what's being played without issue. So yes, the sound quality is much more disparaging than the music itself. Although today's selection of ABBA, Michael Bolton and Cher is particularly trying. Shizelbs - that is a good idea. Only problem is, since all kinds of sound meters have some sort of microphone and analytical capabities, that means they also have memory of some sort in them too. Since I work in a secure environment, Security may take issue with a meter like that and view it as a recording device. I realize that it is a lame thing and sounds like an excuse but they are the same people who disallowed my Onkyo pre-amp because it had an IR receptor for a remote control that I don't even own. I will see what I can do about it though.

03-11-2004, 11:29 PM	#11
Shizelbs Polk Guru Member Sales Rating: (10) Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 7,000	Okay, new idea. Play your music at a level clearly softer than him, but still plenty audible to you. When he bitches, say, hey man, my stuff is quieter than yours. Then in that moment where he pauses and thinks of a response, remind him that he can go shove it as well. Problem solved.

03-12-2004, 10:26 AM	#13
disneyjoe7 Polk Guru Member Sales Rating: (5) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 8,161	Even lamer then this............ I have to listen to what ever the group decides as a whole, on get this the PA system on the PHONES. UGH............... On what a 2" woofer ?????? Where the %$^&ing Tweeter......... __________________ Stage Left! Speakers Carver Amazing Fronts CS400i Center RT800i's Rears Sub Paradigm Servo 15 Electronics Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp Parasound Halo A23 Pioneer 84TXSi AVR Pioneer 79Avi DVD Sony CX400 CD changer Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma DirecTV HR20-700 HD DVR

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