Dash 8 400 Cabin Noise
Have not been on this type more than a dozen times, and generally find the cabin very noisy: particularly if the plane is a bit long in the tooth. Have had some spectacular flights on them in Northern Norway, though.
Based on jet experience I generally look for seats over the wing or forward, since they tend to be quieter and the ride is better. The back row of a 737 is my pet hate.
However, recently took a flight in the back row (you look out the window at the exhaust) of a Dash 8 and was surprised to find it relatively quiet and vibration free. On the way back was just forward of the prop (though in the cabin!) and landed both shaken and stirred.
So my question: are turbo propos generally quieter / more comfortable at the back or was I just lucky? Where is the quietest place to sit on a Dash 8 400?