The Bitter Beep: Why Microwaves Deserve a Sound Upgrade The microwave's piercing beep has become an ingrained part of our lives – a constant companion in the kitchen that strikes fear into the hearts of many.
This ear piercing sound is enough to make you wonder if the appliance is trying to torture us with its cacophony.
Joel Corelitz and Colin Coogan, sound designers from Starling, have been working on creating a more harmonious microwave experience.