Re: Windchimes--- do you like them?

IamMrsG · ‎08-29-2010

@PeterDM wrote:
I like the large metal ones that produce a deep bass-like sound. The tinkling ones are irritating to me.

Music of the Spheres has a basso profundo that is fantastic.

Strive for respect instead of attention. It lasts longer.

house_cat · ‎03-09-2010

At my mom and dad's senior apartment complex, every apartment has a small balcony. They are all close to one another. Many of the tenants have windchimes. I find the sound irritating, but not enough to complain to a neighbor about it. There are worse things, like incessently barking dogs, left out on the balcony all day.

~ house cat ~

Nataliesgramma · ‎03-28-2015

I like them and have several different kinds in different places in my garden. Our homes have enough property between them that I don't think the neighbors would hear them.

KailaS · ‎03-09-2010

I like windchimes in theory. However, in my apartment complex, chimes are another annoying sound--right up there with screaming children, unanswered car alarms, and noisy mufflers. LOL

PeterDM · ‎07-30-2014

@IamMrsG wrote:
@PeterDM wrote:
I like the large metal ones that produce a deep bass-like sound. The tinkling ones are irritating to me.
Music of the Spheres has a basso profundo that is fantastic.

Thank you for the reference. The basso profundo sounds lovely, but $2950 is quite a bit to spend on a wind chime, IMO.

If anyone is interested in wind chime sounds, or other nature sounds to help you sleep, I use a specific app that I have on my phone that I put on when I go to sleep. I bluetooth my phone to my Bose speaker in the corner of my bedroom, and I'm able to listen to thunderstorms, water sounds, and other ambient sounds in realistic fashion as I fall asleep. I use one called Sleep Pillow Sounds: white noise machine app (the app's icon is a blue owl). Not only can you choose a thunderstorm, wind, crackling fire, or windchimes, you can actually combine up to three of the sounds and make a recipe (which you can save). You can put them on timers as well, so they can shut off anywhere from 5 minutes to 12 hours until after you set it. It may sound a little complicated, but trust me, it's SO user friendly, and after a couple minutes, you'll get the hang of it and have so much fun creating your own scenes.

Lilysmom · ‎03-09-2010

This topic comes up from time to time. I'm always enjoy reading the differing views. My BIL bought us a beautiful set of chimes from Hawaii and paid quite a bit for them I think. I do like the sound. We live on a large lot but I don't put them out out of consideration for my neighbors.

If I do it for a short time, I always tie them up after a couple of hours as they are a large set. Lovely sound in small doses! LM

willdob3 · ‎11-01-2010

I love windchimes! The soft tinkling ones. But I live in an apartment & there is nowhere to use them.

If I lived in a house I would worry about bothering neighbors, too. You could probably just ask them if it bothers them.

Allegheny · ‎03-19-2010

I have several sets of windchimes, but only have two hanging at a time, one on front porch; and one on back deck. I admit, that sometimes depending upon my frame of mind they can be annoying.

We have four acres here, so I don't think they are offensive to any of our neighbors.

I remember as a child, mom used to buy glass ones at the 5&10 store. I loved the sound of them and have looked high and low and can't find any that duplicate the sound. Perhaps it is just the warm memories of childhood that makes me sentimental about them. She'd usually have to purchase a new set every year because they were so delicate they would break if it got too windy. I have two beautiful set of hand made stained glass ones I purchased on eBay, but they are so heavy they barely move.