{"id":36126,"date":"2022-05-11T11:19:38","date_gmt":"2022-05-11T15:19:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/?p=36126"},"modified":"2026-03-26T06:40:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T10:40:52","slug":"top-10-most-annoying-sounds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/top-10-most-annoying-sounds\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 &#8211; Most annoying sounds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you ask me, I would nominate \u201cnails on a blackboard.\u201d Admit it, at some point in school, we did this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jneurosci.org\/content\/32\/41\/14184.abstract\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scientific research<\/a> shows this is only ranked in 5th place. It seems that the sound of scraping knives and forks over plates and glasses is worse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A knife on a bottle<\/li><li>A fork on a glass<\/li><li>Chalk on a blackboard<\/li><li>A ruler on a bottle<\/li><li>Nails on a blackboard<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>In case you do not suffer from <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Misophonia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">misophonia<\/a>, feel free to <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/yg-vZHfDPI0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">listen to some of those sounds<\/a> (and for the die-hards, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/13d5d6LVEpU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this recording<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, we are not confronted every day with those extreme noises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Noise and vibration in our daily lives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>But still, have you noticed how much we are surrounded by noise and vibration in our daily lives and jobs? Do you realize how it affects us as human beings and how much stress it is causing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The daily traffic, road construction works, your neighbor\u2019s television, but also inside our house or office it is rarely silent. For instance, think about the washing machine, dishwasher, electrical toothbrush, your mobile phone \u2026 our lives are full of consumer goods and products that create noise and vibrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sound and vibration | Why you want an in-house sound and vibration lab | Simcenter #SimcenterNVH\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/d9Q8VE-07oI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why sound and vibration have become such significant factors in the product development of those goods. Customers are looking for products that are powerful and reliable \u2013 but also comfortable and quiet. In addition, local and national authorities are imposing ever-stricter regulations. And with greater product complexity, customization, and extensive product variants, the situation is becoming increasingly complex for manufacturers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your in-house sound and vibration lab<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In answer to all those challenges, we help manufacturers set up an effective in-house sound and vibration lab. We do this based on our Simcenter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plm.automation.siemens.com\/global\/en\/products\/simcenter\/scadas-xs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SCADAS XS<\/a> pocket-sized multi-channel measurement system and task-driven, user-friendly software. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/04\/LMS-Scadas-XS-076-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Simcenter SCADAS XS\" class=\"wp-image-36891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/04\/LMS-Scadas-XS-076-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/04\/LMS-Scadas-XS-076-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/04\/LMS-Scadas-XS-076-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/04\/LMS-Scadas-XS-076-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/04\/LMS-Scadas-XS-076-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/04\/LMS-Scadas-XS-076-900x1350.jpg 900w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/04\/LMS-Scadas-XS-076-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption>Pocket-sized Simcenter SCADAS XS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With minimal investment and onboarding time, get started now with our single solution covering a wide range of needs. Ranging from troubleshooting, certification, and competitive benchmarking to advanced engineering insights. Based on a systematic approach, sound and vibration measurements are combined with root cause analysis and clear reporting tackling the most challenging testing tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to see some examples of the Simcenter SCADAS XS in action? The choice is yours to jump on the <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/ski-or-snowboard-which-ones-scientifically-more-exciting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">snowboard<\/a> or ride along on an <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/is-e-bike-noise-an-issue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">e-bike<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Curious to know more? Learn how you can improve the sound and vibration quality of your products in the link below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plm.automation.siemens.com\/global\/en\/industries\/small-medium-business\/sound-vibration.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Take me to the Sound &amp; Vibration Testing website<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you noticed how much we are surrounded by noise and vibration in our daily lives and jobs? 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