Re: Neighbor fabricating noise complaints

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Mike and Nicole, you both are in desperate need of understanding a
few things about low bass frequencies.

Bass frequencies in the audible range for humans (20 Hertz [Hz] to
about 250 Hz) can be produced by "surround sound" home
entertainment systems. Such bass frequencies can easily penetrate
walls, floors and ceilings, which can be very irritating to your
close neighbors in places such as apartment buildings, condos and
trailer parks.

Far more troublesome are the subsonic or 'infrasound' frequencies
— below the human audible range (lower than 20 Hz) — which also
can be produced by some home sound systems. Such ultra-low
vibrations can't be heard but nevertheless can be profoundly
distressing — even at low volumes. For example, studies have shown
that nervousness and negative emotions such as fear and anger may
result from even brief exposure to infrasound.

Studies show that infrasound can have harmful effects on humans,
such as the disruption of normal functioning of the middle and
inner ear, which may lead to nausea, imbalance, impaired
equilibrium and disorientation. Chronic exposure to infrasound may
lead to serious illness.

Earplugs are useless, as infrasound and audible bass frequencies
can penetrate not only buildings but also flesh and bone. Indeed,
the only way to escape infrasound is to move far enough away from
the source — like maybe a mile or two! :-)

During the World War II era, Nazi propaganda engineers are said to
have used infrasound to stir up anger in the large crowds that had
gathered to listen to Hitler's speeches. Such techniques may have
further fueled the anger and hatred that permeated Nazi Germany in
those years.

So, to all those who are suffering from inconsiderate neighbors
playing their music, movies, TV and video games through their
surround sound systems at all hours of the day and night, you are
NOT being unreasonable to call the police and complain! And please
educate your local law enforcement officers about the invasive and
deleterious nature of bass and infrasonic frequencies.

And to Mike, Nicole and others who play your powerful stereo
systems in close proximity to your neighbors as if it's some sort
of God-given right: You are living in a infrasound-induced
fantasy-world. Snap out of it, buy and use a good pair of
headphones instead, learn some etiquette and study up, for
goodness sake!!

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