Just moved in to a really nice place. First night, I realize I can hear Annoying Neighbor's TV through the wall like a booming migraine headache. Happens three times that week. I thought perhaps they don't realize it can be heard in the other apartments. I leave a note asking for it to be turned down. A few days later (and a few evenings of booming stereo TV sound later), I slide another note, just asking them to please turn it down because it's still audible. Seriously, I can tell what shows they are watching.

I get a note today that "Apartments are noisy"and essentially saying I should get over it or buy a house. First off, trust me, I would if I could. Second off, apartments are reasonably noisy, occasional stomping and nailing stuff in the walls. But I should not be able to tell when you've switched off "My Name is Earl" in favor of the Big Game without having to listen. Third, I tried to be very polite in my note. I wasn't mad (before), just wanted to let them know, figuring they might actually have an ounce of respect for others. I don't want to start a fight! Because it IS an apartment, and a really nice one at that, I figured people would actually give a rat's ass about not being annoying as hell.

Since neighbor would prefer to be a total bitch about it, what is the best way to soundproof when you can't glue or screw in or do any permanent damage to the walls?