Since, like everyone else has already pointed out, the bass is the biggest issue… have you thought of maybe flipping the layout around? But the soundsystem where you’re taking the picture from, and put the sofa/table/etc on the wall-side of the room. The speakers being further away from that wall will likely make a HUGE difference.

Also, seeing that you’re about 4 meters from the speakers, you might want to sit closer to not have to turn them up as loud. Flipping the layout and sitting closer will most likely end the complaining.

Turn down the bass, get a chunky carpet to reduce the echo in the room.

Which neighbors? Upper? Lower? Next door?

I’m not necessarily a veteran but here’s my 2 cents.

I would do some sound proofing, maybe buy a large floor rug, and definitely abide by any “quiet hours” rules from your apartment.

You already removed your subwoofer, so doing the other above mentioned things you will have done your due diligence IMO. If the neighbor still complains then I believe that would no longer be your problem :p

Edit: Also that is a bad ass looking system OP!

You should soundproof all of the shared walls with egg cartons.

Headphones late at night, yes. However I also think it’s unfair for your neighbours to expect you to be completely quiet.

Everybody is telling you to move and not your neighbours. I’m my opinion, if you want complete silence then you should be the one looking for a secluded spot.

Granted, you have some good speakers and shouldn’t be causing earthquakes but living in an apartment I expect to hear my neighbours, whether I like it or not.

I have a family above me and once I started thinking like this, the sounds stopped bothering me. If I absolutely hated hearing them, it should be me looking for a quieter house and not on them to stop enjoying life however they live it.

Of course you can’t play music at all times of day with no consideration but still… fuck ‘em XD

SVS makes isolators for under the speakers.

headphones.

recently got a bt adapter for mine and it’s honestly way better than a home theater. unless I can ever have a treated room or crank the volume I just don’t see it ever matching headphones.

I would first try to de-couple the speakers from the floor. It’s a little harder with tower speakers but there are both feet (like SVS), and de-coupling stands from many companies.

I see you have something under your speakers but look at investing in some sorbothane padding they can eat up the vibrations going into the floor and into your neighbor’s apt. Maybe considering pulling the speakers forward away from the walls. Put some measure of absorbtion treatment behind the speakers. And if nothing works, then consider adding a pair of small bookshelfs for evening listening.

knowing which walls are useable for audio equipment is a key factor when renting as an audiophile, as well as what floor you live on etc. it also sucks if you happen to live next to someone who works from home, etc.

wooden wall panels with sound dampening materials (glass wool for example) behind it. It’s not expensive, you could even build portable ones and it works wonders. Not only your neighbors thanks you but the sound is going to be on a whole different level.

Sound proof the walls with foam cones. They use this material for sound testing special equipment.

In addition to the other advice about the speakers, apartment living w/ neighbors or roommates means there will be compromises.

I’d add a good set of headphones that can be driven fine by your receiver/integrated (like Senn HD600) w/ an extension cable that reaches your listening area comfortably is a good thing for nighttime music and movies. I have a roommate and when either of us go to bed and the other is listening or watching TV, we switch to the headphones so the other is undisturbed. The Senn HD600s are good for this because they sound great from the receiver’s headphone out and are comfortable. I have a 10’ Grado headphone extension cable to reach the couch with plenty of slack to spare.

If you own the place, build a sound insulated double wall. Google it and you’ll find vids on it. I would assume it will cost $2000-$5000 depending on if you build it or if you have someone else do it.

Here are basic steps as I understand it

• tear out existing drywall
• seal existing studs to neighboring drywall with acoustic caulk
• frame out a second wall in front of the first
• install Rockwool insulation in the first set of studs
• leave an air gap between old and new walls
• move outlet boxes to outer wall and apply acoustic putty to them
• install Rockwool into second set of studs, making sure to leave an air gap between first and second walls.
• hang acoustic drywall on new wall and seal screw holes and seams with acoustic caulk
• screw big sheets of mass loaded vinyl to drywall, tape seams
• hang second layer of drywall on top of the MLV and caulk screw holes and seams with acoustic caulk