Low-frequency noise

December 2, 2025

12/2/25

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Have you ever heard a persistent humming sound that you couldn't locate the source of, which seemed to penetrate through walls? This is the domain of low-frequency waves, which present one of the most challenging problems in acoustic engineering. This noise is often felt more as a vibration than an audible sound.

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Noise in the spectrum, where significant components range from 10 Hz to 250 Hz.

In acoustic engineering, low-frequency noise (eng. Low Frequency Noise – LFN) is characterized by a long wave (for 20 Hz, the wavelength is as much as 17 meters). Due to the physics of wave propagation, these sounds are poorly attenuated in air and easily penetrate standard building partitions, such as walls or windows, often causing resonance phenomena in structural elements.

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The Nyquist team is a group of enthusiasts in acoustics, design, and technology who combine engineering knowledge with aesthetic sensitivity every day. We create solutions that improve acoustic comfort and give spaces a unique character. On the blog, we share our experiences, knowledge, and inspirations drawn from our daily work on projects carried out across Poland and abroad. We believe that good acoustics is not just a technique – it’s a way of creating spaces where one simply enjoys being.

Nyquist Team

The Nyquist team is a group of enthusiasts in acoustics, design, and technology who combine engineering knowledge with aesthetic sensitivity every day. We create solutions that improve acoustic comfort and give spaces a unique character. On the blog, we share our experiences, knowledge, and inspirations drawn from our daily work on projects carried out across Poland and abroad. We believe that good acoustics is not just a technique – it’s a way of creating spaces where one simply enjoys being.

Nyquist Team

The Nyquist team is a group of enthusiasts in acoustics, design, and technology who combine engineering knowledge with aesthetic sensitivity every day. We create solutions that improve acoustic comfort and give spaces a unique character. On the blog, we share our experiences, knowledge, and inspirations drawn from our daily work on projects carried out across Poland and abroad. We believe that good acoustics is not just a technique – it’s a way of creating spaces where one simply enjoys being.

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