You could try a split system like a Mr Slim, much quieter than window units though not sure how they compare pricewise.
Air conditioning for audiophiles.
I live in a small city apartment which gets pretty hot in the summer. My window air conditioner is fairly noisy(it's supposed to be one of the quieter frigidaire models.)
However I cannot in any way shape or form enjoy the subtleties of my music or stereo soundtracks of movies. I might as well be a kid again listening to Cousin Brucie on a transiter radio. People have suggested the Vornado fan which helps if it's not too hot but as you know it can get to a point where a fan just blows hot air around.
ChillWell is a small portable air conditioner which is supposedly very quiet and cools your personal space which is all I need when I'm listening seated in one place.
It is doing a lot of heavy promotion with a cheap price. But whenever I try to look up reviews they all look like PR blurbs.
Anybody have any experience with this item?
Thanks.