The noise was very distorted and I think it may have been bouncing off the walls (we have new-ish drywall in there) so even though it was loud I really couldn't tell it was that until got down right there with it. Also completely not the sound it's supposed to make - and that one is a hand me down from my older son so we've had it for at least 6 years.My ears are wank. How did it take so long to find?