The team started working last September. They hoped to improve an electric or battery-powered leaf blower, which is already much quieter than the notorious gas-powered ones, where the sound can carry ...

There was a time when the defining sensory aspects of an afternoon in the autumn garden were the scratching sound of the leaf rake and the scent of leaf-fueled bonfires.

Hear that? It’s the sound of leaf blower bans. As restrictions spread, neighborhoods are getting quieter — and cleaner.

Do you really have to wear hearing protection to guard against leaf blower noise? Consumer Reports has the answer.

Designed for 50,000 hours of service life, the blower has a backward-inclined fan in a durable, lightweight (20-pound) polymer housing that provides maximum efficiency with minimal noise. The unit is ...

In fact, the speaker enclosure is an active partner in the enterprise of sound reproduction, and its design and construction strongly influence the character of the sound.

Crenlo Enclosure Accessories Feb 10, 2011 11:30 AM, By Erin Shipps, associate editor Power, airflow, lighting accessories These power, airflow and lighting accessories for enclosure products, include ...

Violating the noise ordinance will carry potential fines, but the penalties for breaking the leaf blower rules won't start until 2025.

RHINEBECK, N.Y. — Decibels limits listed in proposed noise ordinance amendments would effectively prohibit the use of common garden equipment like leaf blowers and lawnmowers, Town Code ...

Gas-powered leaf blowers make a lot of noise. Fortunately, there are plenty of eco-friendly alternatives. We'll take look at a few of the best.