I've got the elite turbo muin and live in a second (or third in American) floor apartment. It's pretty quiet inside the our apartment but the girl below complained about the noise. The apartment is not well insulated for sound so it is pretty loud for her below. It's a lot quieter than a traditional turbo I used to have but still not perfect. I put it on a yoga mat so maybe a thicker mat would help the situation

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If you're trying to reduce the noise of a regular trainer, I've found that a trainer specific tire cuts the noise a good bit, I'm using a Tacx.

I have a Kickr in a 2nd floor apt. Between the carpet and Kickr are 2 layers of foam interlocking tiles (just for good measure...does it do anything to dampen noise? I dunno).

The guy below me, who I talk to fairly regularly, said he's never heard me while on my bike. FWIW, he never heard me when I was using a fluid trainer.

get a section of carpet and turn it upside down (pile facing the floor), then stick the trainer on top of that.

Should cut the noise enough for those below you.

I've BTDT under someone loud. It sucks out loud.

M