Turn the bass down
Low frequency waves (Bass) travel much father than middle and high frequency waves. So turning the bass down could cut up to 90% of annoyance without turning volume down. Yes, your music can be as loud as you want and 90% less irritating if you just turn the bass down.
Choose slow music
Slow music is much less irritating than fast one.
Choose classical music
Mozart, Bach, Tchaikovsky would be a better choice in terms of irritation of others.
Choose ambient music
Ambient music is designed for relaxation and reducing stress.
Find a better sound proof location
It’s better to listen music indoors than outdoors because it will reduce the noice significantly.
It’s better to listen music in a place that have an obstacles like buildings that would not let sound to travel much in some directions. If between your place and neighbor’s place there’s a building that absorbs sound waves it would be a better choice of location.
Use headphones
If you are the only one listener consider using headphones.
Choose a better time
Limit your listening sessions to times when your neighbors aren’t home
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