# Sound/Acoustics **URL:** https://forum.coworking.org/c/space-design/sound-acoustics/28.md [Latest](https://forum.coworking.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.coworking.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.coworking.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Sound/Acoustics category](https://forum.coworking.org/t/about-the-sound-acoustics-category/6559)
**Author:** [@alex](https://forum.coworking.org/u/alex)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [White noise or motivational sounds in space--anyone?](https://forum.coworking.org/t/white-noise-or-motivational-sounds-in-space-anyone/6480)
**Author:** [@AK1](https://forum.coworking.org/u/AK1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 3:54pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/white-noise-or-motivational-sounds-in-space-anyone/6480 "2023-12-21T15:54:56Z")
Has anyone used background sounds like Brain.fm or others like these listed here? http://cleverupdate.com/lifestyle/best-white-noise-websites-to-boost-your-productivity/ in place of music in coworking spaces? --- ## [Pandora stations for coworking space](https://forum.coworking.org/t/pandora-stations-for-coworking-space/6395)
**Author:** [@erinndo](https://forum.coworking.org/u/erinndo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2020, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/pandora-stations-for-coworking-space/6395 "2020-11-12T15:40:28Z")
From experience, what Pandora stations have you found work best in your space? I want something modern, catchy, but not offensive, annoying, or sleepy. Trying to find a good medium! --- ## [Music](https://forum.coworking.org/t/music/6169)
**Author:** [@Jeran\_Fraser](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Jeran_Fraser)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2020, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/music/6169 "2020-11-12T15:40:26Z")
Question for some of you technical guys/gals out there. We use music in our space and currently run the music off Apple TV. We’ve tried Amazon music, Spotify, etc. We are trying to figure out a solution to put music on a… --- ## [Music in your coworking space?](https://forum.coworking.org/t/music-in-your-coworking-space/5657)
**Author:** [@Kaylyn\_Gelata](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Kaylyn_Gelata)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2019, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/music-in-your-coworking-space/5657 "2019-01-04T20:14:49Z")
Hi all ! I am getting mixed member opinions about music in the coworking space. Some members LOVE it, and some find it “unprofessional” to have music on in the background and use headphone to block it out. Personally, … --- ## [I hate a morgue feel (need a space with life)](https://forum.coworking.org/t/i-hate-a-morgue-feel-need-a-space-with-life/6462)
**Author:** [@AK1](https://forum.coworking.org/u/AK1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 3:01am UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/i-hate-a-morgue-feel-need-a-space-with-life/6462 "2018-12-10T03:01:05Z")
As we embark further on our plans to create a coworking space. I have to explain something. One of my hopes is energy within. I sure don’t want someplace where there is only library quiet. Am I out of line? I enjoy ba… --- ## [Sound control](https://forum.coworking.org/t/sound-control/5638)
**Author:** [@Gretchen\_Bilbro](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Gretchen_Bilbro)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2018, 1:38am UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/sound-control/5638 "2018-10-24T01:38:33Z")
We have a main room with a concrete floor and plaster walls with high ceilings. The echo is so bad when you get more than five people in the space. I know I have seen round 3D sound control ball type things that hang fro… --- ## [Phone room for lots of calls at once?](https://forum.coworking.org/t/phone-room-for-lots-of-calls-at-once/6159)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Linsker](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Alex_Linsker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2017, 5:05am UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/phone-room-for-lots-of-calls-at-once/6159 "2017-09-23T05:05:05Z")
Is anyone aware of coworking places that have a big room where 4+ people are each on phone/video calls, each with a different company? At Collective Agency there seems to be increased happiness/coziness when 2 or 3 peop… --- ## [Sound Isolation](https://forum.coworking.org/t/sound-isolation/6168)
**Author:** [@Adolfo\_Taylhardat1](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Adolfo_Taylhardat1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2017, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/sound-isolation/6168 "2017-08-28T17:59:53Z")
Hi all, I would say that one of our major challenges has been sound isolation (even between private offices) and I am looking for innovative, cost-effective, visually pleasant solutions. Any recommendations/suggestions… --- ## [Hey Mr (and Ms) DJ!](https://forum.coworking.org/t/hey-mr-and-ms-dj/5669)
**Author:** [@M\_Goldman](https://forum.coworking.org/u/M_Goldman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2015, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/hey-mr-and-ms-dj/5669 "2015-11-23T16:08:30Z")
I wanted to put this question out to the brain trust. Anybody inspired to share your kickest-butt coworking playlists? There have been threads about what music services people use (Spotify, Rdio, etc.), but I haven’t se… --- ## [Hey Mr (and Ms) DJ!](https://forum.coworking.org/t/hey-mr-and-ms-dj/5671)
**Author:** [@M\_Goldman](https://forum.coworking.org/u/M_Goldman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2015, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/hey-mr-and-ms-dj/5671 "2015-11-13T16:25:30Z")
I wanted to put this out to the brain trust. Anybody inspired to share your kickest-butt coworking playlists? There have been threads about what music services people use (Spotify, Rdio, etc.), but I haven’t seen anythi… --- ## [Music or not?](https://forum.coworking.org/t/music-or-not/5365)
**Author:** [@Teresa\_Jackson1](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Teresa_Jackson1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2014, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/music-or-not/5365 "2014-11-25T17:56:52Z")
I’m sure this question has been asked before but interested to know everyone’s views. Do you (or not) have music playing in your coworking space? if so what type of stuff do you play? There’s a definite difference of o… --- ## [Phone Calls / Noise Control](https://forum.coworking.org/t/phone-calls-noise-control/5350)
**Author:** [@Janelle\_Doll](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Janelle_Doll)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2014, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/phone-calls-noise-control/5350 "2014-11-11T18:20:02Z")
Would love some advice… we are struggling with providing space for members to take phone calls. We have various areas where members can take calls, but the common complaint is that they get calls randomly and then have t… --- ## [Handling phone calls in an open coworking office](https://forum.coworking.org/t/handling-phone-calls-in-an-open-coworking-office/5332)
**Author:** [@Jensen\_Yancey](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Jensen_Yancey)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2014, 11:04am UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/handling-phone-calls-in-an-open-coworking-office/5332 "2014-10-23T11:04:53Z")
We’re a relatively new coworking office and have run in to a bit of an issue that I’m sure lots of you have had to deal with before. The whole office is open plan, just one big room, and the majority of the time there w… --- ## [Background Music in a Coworking Space](https://forum.coworking.org/t/background-music-in-a-coworking-space/4277)
**Author:** [@Miles\_Fidelman](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Miles_Fidelman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2014, 8:58am UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/background-music-in-a-coworking-space/4277 "2014-08-13T08:58:03Z")
Call me a contrarian, but I like quiet, or at least conversation as background noise. I don’t think I’d rent space in an office with background music. That’s for elevators and dentists offices. Miles Fidelman