S/N ratio vs. dishes and stupid cats.

Clean up in the kitchen and feed the cats before you start listening .
Our cat is as quiet as a church mouse and the better half and daughter avoid loud or annoying house work when I'm home .

Don't blame the dogs ! Blame the owners . We have had many fine canines , I was able to teach each and everyone of them not to bark unnecessarily . It was allot easier then teaching the better half not to natter away like a mad squirrel .
I guess I'm lucky , my listening/living room is free of annoying noise except for low level heating and A/C noise .