diff --git a/src/aircraft_cmd.cpp b/src/aircraft_cmd.cpp
index a154d1260d..36110654aa 100644
--- a/src/aircraft_cmd.cpp
+++ b/src/aircraft_cmd.cpp
@@ -1171,7 +1171,7 @@ static void CrashAirplane(Aircraft *v)
 	AddVehicleNewsItem(newsitem, NT_ACCIDENT, v->index, st != NULL ? st->index : INVALID_STATION);
 
 	ModifyStationRatingAround(v->tile, v->owner, -160, 30);
-	SndPlayVehicleFx(SND_12_EXPLOSION, v);
+	if (_settings_client.sound.disaster) SndPlayVehicleFx(SND_12_EXPLOSION, v);
 }
 
 /**
diff --git a/src/airport_gui.cpp b/src/airport_gui.cpp
index 7b55c09d9f..8d97add910 100644
--- a/src/airport_gui.cpp
+++ b/src/airport_gui.cpp
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ void CcBuildAirport(const CommandCost &result, TileIndex tile, uint32 p1, uint32
 {
 	if (result.Failed()) return;
 
-	SndPlayTileFx(SND_1F_SPLAT, tile);
+	if (_settings_client.sound.confirm) SndPlayTileFx(SND_1F_SPLAT, tile);
 	if (!_settings_client.gui.persistent_buildingtools) ResetObjectToPlace();
 }
 
@@ -450,7 +450,7 @@ public:
 				this->SetWidgetLoweredState(WID_AP_BTN_DONTHILIGHT, !_settings_client.gui.station_show_coverage);
 				this->SetWidgetLoweredState(WID_AP_BTN_DOHILIGHT, _settings_client.gui.station_show_coverage);
 				this->SetDirty();
-				SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+				if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 				this->UpdateSelectSize();
 				break;
 
diff --git a/src/bridge_gui.cpp b/src/bridge_gui.cpp
index 88473b71c8..e5480dc371 100644
--- a/src/bridge_gui.cpp
+++ b/src/bridge_gui.cpp
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ typedef GUIList<BuildBridgeData> GUIBridgeList; ///< List of bridges, used in #B
 void CcBuildBridge(const CommandCost &result, TileIndex end_tile, uint32 p1, uint32 p2)
 {
 	if (result.Failed()) return;
-	SndPlayTileFx(SND_27_BLACKSMITH_ANVIL, end_tile);
+	if (_settings_client.sound.confirm) SndPlayTileFx(SND_27_BLACKSMITH_ANVIL, end_tile);
 
 	TransportType transport_type = Extract<TransportType, 15, 2>(p2);
 
diff --git a/src/company_cmd.cpp b/src/company_cmd.cpp
index e5c62ea2f2..0abd8c6fbf 100644
--- a/src/company_cmd.cpp
+++ b/src/company_cmd.cpp
@@ -725,9 +725,9 @@ void CompaniesYearlyLoop()
 		ShowCompanyFinances(_local_company);
 		c = Company::Get(_local_company);
 		if (c->num_valid_stat_ent > 5 && c->old_economy[0].performance_history < c->old_economy[4].performance_history) {
-			SndPlayFx(SND_01_BAD_YEAR);
+			if (_settings_client.sound.new_year) SndPlayFx(SND_01_BAD_YEAR);
 		} else {
-			SndPlayFx(SND_00_GOOD_YEAR);
+			if (_settings_client.sound.new_year) SndPlayFx(SND_00_GOOD_YEAR);
 		}
 	}
 }
diff --git a/src/disaster_cmd.cpp b/src/disaster_cmd.cpp
index 916a9b4c9c..12224eb137 100644
--- a/src/disaster_cmd.cpp
+++ b/src/disaster_cmd.cpp
@@ -253,7 +253,7 @@ static bool DisasterTick_Zeppeliner(DisasterVehicle *v)
 
 	if (++v->age == 1) {
 		CreateEffectVehicleRel(v, 0, 7, 8, EV_EXPLOSION_LARGE);
-		SndPlayVehicleFx(SND_12_EXPLOSION, v);
+		if (_settings_client.sound.disaster) SndPlayVehicleFx(SND_12_EXPLOSION, v);
 		v->image_override = SPR_BLIMP_CRASHING;
 	} else if (v->age == 70) {
 		v->image_override = SPR_BLIMP_CRASHED;
@@ -361,7 +361,7 @@ static bool DisasterTick_Ufo(DisasterVehicle *v)
 		/* Destroy? */
 		if (v->age > 50) {
 			CreateEffectVehicleRel(v, 0, 7, 8, EV_EXPLOSION_LARGE);
-			SndPlayVehicleFx(SND_12_EXPLOSION, v);
+			if (_settings_client.sound.disaster) SndPlayVehicleFx(SND_12_EXPLOSION, v);
 			delete v;
 			return false;
 		}
@@ -431,7 +431,7 @@ static bool DisasterTick_Aircraft(DisasterVehicle *v, uint16 image_override, boo
 
 			SetDParam(0, i->town->index);
 			AddIndustryNewsItem(news_message, NT_ACCIDENT, i->index); // delete the news, when the industry closes
-			SndPlayTileFx(SND_12_EXPLOSION, i->location.tile);
+			if (_settings_client.sound.disaster) SndPlayTileFx(SND_12_EXPLOSION, i->location.tile);
 		}
 	} else if (v->current_order.GetDestination() == 0) {
 		int x = v->x_pos + ((leave_at_top ? -15 : 15) * TILE_SIZE);
@@ -596,7 +596,7 @@ static bool DisasterTick_Big_Ufo_Destroyer(DisasterVehicle *v)
 		v->current_order.SetDestination(1);
 
 		CreateEffectVehicleRel(u, 0, 7, 8, EV_EXPLOSION_LARGE);
-		SndPlayVehicleFx(SND_12_EXPLOSION, u);
+		if (_settings_client.sound.disaster) SndPlayVehicleFx(SND_12_EXPLOSION, u);
 
 		delete u;
 
diff --git a/src/dock_gui.cpp b/src/dock_gui.cpp
index e7b864618e..4779feb72e 100644
--- a/src/dock_gui.cpp
+++ b/src/dock_gui.cpp
@@ -40,13 +40,13 @@ void CcBuildDocks(const CommandCost &result, TileIndex tile, uint32 p1, uint32 p
 {
 	if (result.Failed()) return;
 
-	SndPlayTileFx(SND_02_SPLAT, tile);
+	if (_settings_client.sound.confirm) SndPlayTileFx(SND_02_SPLAT, tile);
 	if (!_settings_client.gui.persistent_buildingtools) ResetObjectToPlace();
 }
 
 void CcBuildCanal(const CommandCost &result, TileIndex tile, uint32 p1, uint32 p2)
 {
-	if (result.Succeeded()) SndPlayTileFx(SND_02_SPLAT, tile);
+	if (result.Succeeded() && _settings_client.sound.confirm) SndPlayTileFx(SND_02_SPLAT, tile);
 }
 
 
@@ -436,7 +436,7 @@ public:
 				this->RaiseWidget(_settings_client.gui.station_show_coverage + BDSW_LT_OFF);
 				_settings_client.gui.station_show_coverage = (widget != BDSW_LT_OFF);
 				this->LowerWidget(_settings_client.gui.station_show_coverage + BDSW_LT_OFF);
-				SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+				if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 				this->SetDirty();
 				break;
 		}
@@ -514,7 +514,7 @@ public:
 				this->RaiseWidget(_ship_depot_direction + WID_BDD_X);
 				_ship_depot_direction = (widget == WID_BDD_X ? AXIS_X : AXIS_Y);
 				this->LowerWidget(_ship_depot_direction + WID_BDD_X);
-				SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+				if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 				UpdateDocksDirection();
 				this->SetDirty();
 				break;
diff --git a/src/effectvehicle.cpp b/src/effectvehicle.cpp
index 033d0bd2f4..861b728a6c 100644
--- a/src/effectvehicle.cpp
+++ b/src/effectvehicle.cpp
@@ -498,7 +498,7 @@ static bool BubbleTick(EffectVehicle *v)
 	if (b->y == 4 && b->x == 1) {
 		if (v->z_pos > 180 || Chance16I(1, 96, Random())) {
 			v->spritenum = 5;
-			SndPlayVehicleFx(SND_2F_POP, v);
+			if (_settings_client.sound.ambient) SndPlayVehicleFx(SND_2F_POP, v);
 		}
 		anim_state = 0;
 	}
@@ -507,7 +507,7 @@ static bool BubbleTick(EffectVehicle *v)
 		TileIndex tile;
 
 		anim_state++;
-		SndPlayVehicleFx(SND_31_EXTRACT, v);
+		if (_settings_client.sound.ambient) SndPlayVehicleFx(SND_31_EXTRACT, v);
 
 		tile = TileVirtXY(v->x_pos, v->y_pos);
 		if (IsTileType(tile, MP_INDUSTRY) && GetIndustryGfx(tile) == GFX_BUBBLE_CATCHER) AddAnimatedTile(tile);
diff --git a/src/genworld_gui.cpp b/src/genworld_gui.cpp
index 1666a48034..85647bdb73 100644
--- a/src/genworld_gui.cpp
+++ b/src/genworld_gui.cpp
@@ -263,7 +263,7 @@ static void StartGeneratingLandscape(GenenerateLandscapeWindowMode mode)
 	MakeNewgameSettingsLive();
 	ResetGRFConfig(true);
 
-	SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+	if (_settings_client.sound.confirm) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 	switch (mode) {
 		case GLWM_GENERATE:  _switch_mode = (_game_mode == GM_EDITOR) ? SM_GENRANDLAND    : SM_NEWGAME;         break;
 		case GLWM_HEIGHTMAP: _switch_mode = (_game_mode == GM_EDITOR) ? SM_LOAD_HEIGHTMAP : SM_START_HEIGHTMAP; break;
diff --git a/src/industry_cmd.cpp b/src/industry_cmd.cpp
index ab10c7de86..1ca511f01f 100644
--- a/src/industry_cmd.cpp
+++ b/src/industry_cmd.cpp
@@ -540,9 +540,11 @@ static void AnimateTile_Industry(TileIndex tile)
 		if ((_tick_counter & 1) == 0) {
 			byte m = GetAnimationFrame(tile) + 1;
 
-			switch (m & 7) {
-			case 2: SndPlayTileFx(SND_2D_RIP_2, tile); break;
-			case 6: SndPlayTileFx(SND_29_RIP, tile); break;
+			if (_settings_client.sound.ambient) {
+				switch (m & 7) {
+					case 2: SndPlayTileFx(SND_2D_RIP_2, tile); break;
+					case 6: SndPlayTileFx(SND_29_RIP, tile); break;
+				}
 			}
 
 			if (m >= 96) {
@@ -559,7 +561,7 @@ static void AnimateTile_Industry(TileIndex tile)
 		if ((_tick_counter & 3) == 0) {
 			byte m = GetAnimationFrame(tile);
 
-			if (_industry_anim_offs_toffee[m] == 0xFF) {
+			if (_industry_anim_offs_toffee[m] == 0xFF && _settings_client.sound.ambient) {
 				SndPlayTileFx(SND_30_CARTOON_SOUND, tile);
 			}
 
@@ -606,9 +608,9 @@ static void AnimateTile_Industry(TileIndex tile)
 			byte m = GetAnimationFrame(tile) + 1;
 
 			switch (m) {
-				case  1: SndPlayTileFx(SND_2C_MACHINERY, tile); break;
-				case 23: SndPlayTileFx(SND_2B_COMEDY_HIT, tile); break;
-				case 28: SndPlayTileFx(SND_2A_EXTRACT_AND_POP, tile); break;
+				case  1: if (_settings_client.sound.ambient) SndPlayTileFx(SND_2C_MACHINERY, tile); break;
+				case 23: if (_settings_client.sound.ambient) SndPlayTileFx(SND_2B_COMEDY_HIT, tile); break;
+				case 28: if (_settings_client.sound.ambient) SndPlayTileFx(SND_2A_EXTRACT_AND_POP, tile); break;
 				default:
 					if (m >= 50) {
 						int n = GetIndustryAnimationLoop(tile) + 1;
@@ -671,7 +673,7 @@ static void AnimateTile_Industry(TileIndex tile)
 					byte m = GetAnimationFrame(tile);
 					if (!(m & 0x40)) {
 						SetAnimationFrame(tile, m | 0x40);
-						SndPlayTileFx(SND_0B_MINING_MACHINERY, tile);
+						if (_settings_client.sound.ambient) SndPlayTileFx(SND_0B_MINING_MACHINERY, tile);
 					}
 					if (state & 7) return;
 				} else {
@@ -772,7 +774,7 @@ static void TileLoopIndustry_BubbleGenerator(TileIndex tile)
 		{ 49,  59, 60,  65 },
 	};
 
-	SndPlayTileFx(SND_2E_EXTRACT_AND_POP, tile);
+	if (_settings_client.sound.ambient) SndPlayTileFx(SND_2E_EXTRACT_AND_POP, tile);
 
 	int dir = Random() & 3;
 
@@ -860,7 +862,7 @@ static void TileLoop_Industry(TileIndex tile)
 
 	case GFX_POWERPLANT_SPARKS:
 		if (Chance16(1, 3)) {
-			SndPlayTileFx(SND_0C_ELECTRIC_SPARK, tile);
+			if (_settings_client.sound.ambient) SndPlayTileFx(SND_0C_ELECTRIC_SPARK, tile);
 			AddAnimatedTile(tile);
 		}
 		break;
@@ -1061,7 +1063,7 @@ static bool SearchLumberMillTrees(TileIndex tile, void *user_data)
 
 		_industry_sound_ctr = 1;
 		_industry_sound_tile = tile;
-		SndPlayTileFx(SND_38_CHAINSAW, tile);
+		if (_settings_client.sound.ambient) SndPlayTileFx(SND_38_CHAINSAW, tile);
 
 		DoCommand(tile, 0, 0, DC_EXEC, CMD_LANDSCAPE_CLEAR);
 
@@ -1098,7 +1100,7 @@ static void ProduceIndustryGoods(Industry *i)
 	if ((i->counter & 0x3F) == 0) {
 		uint32 r;
 		uint num;
-		if (Chance16R(1, 14, r) && (num = indsp->number_of_sounds) != 0) {
+		if (Chance16R(1, 14, r) && (num = indsp->number_of_sounds) != 0 && _settings_client.sound.ambient) {
 			SndPlayTileFx(
 				(SoundFx)(indsp->random_sounds[((r >> 16) * num) >> 16]),
 				i->location.tile);
@@ -1157,10 +1159,10 @@ void OnTick_Industry()
 		_industry_sound_ctr++;
 
 		if (_industry_sound_ctr == 75) {
-			SndPlayTileFx(SND_37_BALLOON_SQUEAK, _industry_sound_tile);
+			if (_settings_client.sound.ambient) SndPlayTileFx(SND_37_BALLOON_SQUEAK, _industry_sound_tile);
 		} else if (_industry_sound_ctr == 160) {
 			_industry_sound_ctr = 0;
-			SndPlayTileFx(SND_36_CARTOON_CRASH, _industry_sound_tile);
+			if (_settings_client.sound.ambient) SndPlayTileFx(SND_36_CARTOON_CRASH, _industry_sound_tile);
 		}
 	}
 
diff --git a/src/industry_gui.cpp b/src/industry_gui.cpp
index 308d99250a..2d9c3771f1 100644
--- a/src/industry_gui.cpp
+++ b/src/industry_gui.cpp
@@ -2557,7 +2557,7 @@ struct IndustryCargoesWindow : public Window {
 			case WID_IC_NOTIFY:
 				this->ToggleWidgetLoweredState(WID_IC_NOTIFY);
 				this->SetWidgetDirty(WID_IC_NOTIFY);
-				SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+				if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 
 				if (this->IsWidgetLowered(WID_IC_NOTIFY)) {
 					if (FindWindowByClass(WC_SMALLMAP) == NULL) ShowSmallMap();
diff --git a/src/lang/english.txt b/src/lang/english.txt
index 6068126593..7c4d0f3149 100644
--- a/src/lang/english.txt
+++ b/src/lang/english.txt
@@ -1351,6 +1351,20 @@ STR_CONFIG_SETTING_EXPENSES_LAYOUT_HELPTEXT                     :Define the layo
 
 STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SOUND_TICKER                                 :News ticker: {STRING2}
 STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SOUND_TICKER_HELPTEXT                        :Play sound for summarised news messages
+STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SOUND_NEWS                                   :Newspaper: {STRING2}
+STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SOUND_NEWS_HELPTEXT                          :Play sound upon display of newspapers
+STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SOUND_NEW_YEAR                               :End of year: {STRING2}
+STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SOUND_NEW_YEAR_HELPTEXT                      :Play sound effect at the end of a year summarising the company's performance during the year compared to the previous year
+STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SOUND_CONFIRM                                :Construction: {STRING2}
+STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SOUND_CONFIRM_HELPTEXT                       :Play sound effect on successful constructions or other actions
+STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SOUND_CLICK                                  :Button clicks: {STRING2}
+STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SOUND_CLICK_HELPTEXT                         :Beep when clicking buttons
+STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SOUND_DISASTER                               :Disasters/accidents: {STRING2}
+STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SOUND_DISASTER_HELPTEXT                      :Play sound effects of accidents and disasters
+STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SOUND_VEHICLE                                :Vehicles: {STRING2}
+STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SOUND_VEHICLE_HELPTEXT                       :Play sound effects of vehicles
+STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SOUND_AMBIENT                                :Ambient: {STRING2}
+STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SOUND_AMBIENT_HELPTEXT                       :Play ambient sound effects of landscape, industries and towns
 
 STR_CONFIG_SETTING_DISABLE_UNSUITABLE_BUILDING                  :Disable infrastructure building when no suitable vehicles are available: {STRING2}
 STR_CONFIG_SETTING_DISABLE_UNSUITABLE_BUILDING_HELPTEXT         :When enabled, infrastructure is only available if there are also vehicles available, preventing waste of time and money on unusable infrastructure
diff --git a/src/main_gui.cpp b/src/main_gui.cpp
index 444725ca29..593a896b70 100644
--- a/src/main_gui.cpp
+++ b/src/main_gui.cpp
@@ -101,7 +101,7 @@ bool HandlePlacePushButton(Window *w, int widget, CursorID cursor, HighLightStyl
 {
 	if (w->IsWidgetDisabled(widget)) return false;
 
-	SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+	if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 	w->SetDirty();
 
 	if (w->IsWidgetLowered(widget)) {
@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@ bool HandlePlacePushButton(Window *w, int widget, CursorID cursor, HighLightStyl
 
 void CcPlaySound10(const CommandCost &result, TileIndex tile, uint32 p1, uint32 p2)
 {
-	if (result.Succeeded()) SndPlayTileFx(SND_12_EXPLOSION, tile);
+	if (result.Succeeded() && _settings_client.sound.confirm) SndPlayTileFx(SND_12_EXPLOSION, tile);
 }
 
 #ifdef ENABLE_NETWORK
diff --git a/src/newgrf_animation_base.h b/src/newgrf_animation_base.h
index 2eced32247..7b94031fbd 100644
--- a/src/newgrf_animation_base.h
+++ b/src/newgrf_animation_base.h
@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ struct AnimationBase {
 
 				/* If the lower 7 bits of the upper byte of the callback
 				 * result are not empty, it is a sound effect. */
-				if (GB(callback, 8, 7) != 0) PlayTileSound(spec->grf_prop.grffile, GB(callback, 8, 7), tile);
+				if (GB(callback, 8, 7) != 0 && _settings_client.sound.ambient) PlayTileSound(spec->grf_prop.grffile, GB(callback, 8, 7), tile);
 			}
 		}
 
@@ -134,6 +134,6 @@ struct AnimationBase {
 
 		/* If the lower 7 bits of the upper byte of the callback
 		 * result are not empty, it is a sound effect. */
-		if (GB(callback, 8, 7) != 0) PlayTileSound(spec->grf_prop.grffile, GB(callback, 8, 7), tile);
+		if (GB(callback, 8, 7) != 0 && _settings_client.sound.ambient) PlayTileSound(spec->grf_prop.grffile, GB(callback, 8, 7), tile);
 	}
 };
diff --git a/src/newgrf_generic.cpp b/src/newgrf_generic.cpp
index fe9100bba5..75e25c3d40 100644
--- a/src/newgrf_generic.cpp
+++ b/src/newgrf_generic.cpp
@@ -254,7 +254,7 @@ void AmbientSoundEffectCallback(TileIndex tile)
 
 	/* Only run every 1/200-th time. */
 	uint32 r; // Save for later
-	if (!Chance16R(1, 200, r)) return;
+	if (!Chance16R(1, 200, r) || !_settings_client.sound.ambient) return;
 
 	/* Prepare resolver object. */
 	GenericResolverObject object(false, CBID_SOUNDS_AMBIENT_EFFECT);
diff --git a/src/newgrf_sound.cpp b/src/newgrf_sound.cpp
index b82853ac6a..fc345ded8b 100644
--- a/src/newgrf_sound.cpp
+++ b/src/newgrf_sound.cpp
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@
 #include "sound_func.h"
 #include "fileio_func.h"
 #include "debug.h"
+#include "settings_type.h"
 
 static SmallVector<SoundEntry, 8> _sounds;
 
@@ -167,6 +168,8 @@ bool LoadNewGRFSound(SoundEntry *sound)
  */
 bool PlayVehicleSound(const Vehicle *v, VehicleSoundEvent event)
 {
+	if (!_settings_client.sound.vehicle) return true;
+
 	const GRFFile *file = v->GetGRF();
 	uint16 callback;
 
diff --git a/src/news_gui.cpp b/src/news_gui.cpp
index 2490fbfd81..e8fafaa4e6 100644
--- a/src/news_gui.cpp
+++ b/src/news_gui.cpp
@@ -531,7 +531,7 @@ private:
 static void ShowNewspaper(const NewsItem *ni)
 {
 	SoundFx sound = _news_type_data[ni->type].sound;
-	if (sound != 0) SndPlayFx(sound);
+	if (sound != 0 && _settings_client.sound.news_full) SndPlayFx(sound);
 
 	new NewsWindow(GetNewsWindowLayout(ni->flags), ni);
 }
diff --git a/src/rail_cmd.cpp b/src/rail_cmd.cpp
index 90fe364e2f..7ddfd05108 100644
--- a/src/rail_cmd.cpp
+++ b/src/rail_cmd.cpp
@@ -842,7 +842,7 @@ static CommandCost CmdRailTrackHelper(TileIndex tile, DoCommandFlag flags, uint3
 	CommandCost ret = ValidateAutoDrag(&trackdir, tile, end_tile);
 	if (ret.Failed()) return ret;
 
-	if (flags & DC_EXEC) SndPlayTileFx(SND_20_SPLAT_2, tile);
+	if ((flags & DC_EXEC) && _settings_client.sound.confirm) SndPlayTileFx(SND_20_SPLAT_2, tile);
 
 	bool had_success = false;
 	CommandCost last_error = CMD_ERROR;
diff --git a/src/rail_gui.cpp b/src/rail_gui.cpp
index 73d1a2684b..bbbc695fe7 100644
--- a/src/rail_gui.cpp
+++ b/src/rail_gui.cpp
@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ static bool IsStationAvailable(const StationSpec *statspec)
 
 void CcPlaySound1E(const CommandCost &result, TileIndex tile, uint32 p1, uint32 p2)
 {
-	if (result.Succeeded()) SndPlayTileFx(SND_20_SPLAT_2, tile);
+	if (result.Succeeded() && _settings_client.sound.confirm) SndPlayTileFx(SND_20_SPLAT_2, tile);
 }
 
 static void GenericPlaceRail(TileIndex tile, int cmd)
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ void CcRailDepot(const CommandCost &result, TileIndex tile, uint32 p1, uint32 p2
 
 	DiagDirection dir = (DiagDirection)p2;
 
-	SndPlayTileFx(SND_20_SPLAT_2, tile);
+	if (_settings_client.sound.confirm) SndPlayTileFx(SND_20_SPLAT_2, tile);
 	if (!_settings_client.gui.persistent_buildingtools) ResetObjectToPlace();
 
 	tile += TileOffsByDiagDir(dir);
@@ -170,7 +170,7 @@ void CcStation(const CommandCost &result, TileIndex tile, uint32 p1, uint32 p2)
 {
 	if (result.Failed()) return;
 
-	SndPlayTileFx(SND_20_SPLAT_2, tile);
+	if (_settings_client.sound.confirm) SndPlayTileFx(SND_20_SPLAT_2, tile);
 	/* Only close the station builder window if the default station and non persistent building is chosen. */
 	if (_railstation.station_class == STAT_CLASS_DFLT && _railstation.station_type == 0 && !_settings_client.gui.persistent_buildingtools) ResetObjectToPlace();
 }
@@ -271,7 +271,7 @@ static void PlaceRail_Bridge(TileIndex tile, Window *w)
 void CcBuildRailTunnel(const CommandCost &result, TileIndex tile, uint32 p1, uint32 p2)
 {
 	if (result.Succeeded()) {
-		SndPlayTileFx(SND_20_SPLAT_2, tile);
+		if (_settings_client.sound.confirm) SndPlayTileFx(SND_20_SPLAT_2, tile);
 		if (!_settings_client.gui.persistent_buildingtools) ResetObjectToPlace();
 	} else {
 		SetRedErrorSquare(_build_tunnel_endtile);
@@ -321,7 +321,7 @@ static void BuildRailClick_Remove(Window *w)
 {
 	if (w->IsWidgetDisabled(WID_RAT_REMOVE)) return;
 	ToggleRailButton_Remove(w);
-	SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+	if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 
 	/* handle station builder */
 	if (w->IsWidgetLowered(WID_RAT_BUILD_STATION)) {
@@ -1162,7 +1162,7 @@ public:
 				this->RaiseWidget(_railstation.orientation + WID_BRAS_PLATFORM_DIR_X);
 				_railstation.orientation = (Axis)(widget - WID_BRAS_PLATFORM_DIR_X);
 				this->LowerWidget(_railstation.orientation + WID_BRAS_PLATFORM_DIR_X);
-				SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+				if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 				this->SetDirty();
 				DeleteWindowById(WC_SELECT_STATION, 0);
 				break;
@@ -1196,7 +1196,7 @@ public:
 
 				this->LowerWidget(_settings_client.gui.station_numtracks + WID_BRAS_PLATFORM_NUM_BEGIN);
 				this->LowerWidget(_settings_client.gui.station_platlength + WID_BRAS_PLATFORM_LEN_BEGIN);
-				SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+				if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 				this->SetDirty();
 				DeleteWindowById(WC_SELECT_STATION, 0);
 				break;
@@ -1231,7 +1231,7 @@ public:
 
 				this->LowerWidget(_settings_client.gui.station_numtracks + WID_BRAS_PLATFORM_NUM_BEGIN);
 				this->LowerWidget(_settings_client.gui.station_platlength + WID_BRAS_PLATFORM_LEN_BEGIN);
-				SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+				if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 				this->SetDirty();
 				DeleteWindowById(WC_SELECT_STATION, 0);
 				break;
@@ -1265,7 +1265,7 @@ public:
 
 				this->SetWidgetLoweredState(_settings_client.gui.station_numtracks + WID_BRAS_PLATFORM_NUM_BEGIN, !_settings_client.gui.station_dragdrop);
 				this->SetWidgetLoweredState(_settings_client.gui.station_platlength + WID_BRAS_PLATFORM_LEN_BEGIN, !_settings_client.gui.station_dragdrop);
-				SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+				if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 				this->SetDirty();
 				DeleteWindowById(WC_SELECT_STATION, 0);
 				break;
@@ -1277,7 +1277,7 @@ public:
 
 				this->SetWidgetLoweredState(WID_BRAS_HIGHLIGHT_OFF, !_settings_client.gui.station_show_coverage);
 				this->SetWidgetLoweredState(WID_BRAS_HIGHLIGHT_ON, _settings_client.gui.station_show_coverage);
-				SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+				if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 				this->SetDirty();
 				break;
 
@@ -1299,7 +1299,7 @@ public:
 							matrix->SetCount(_railstation.station_count);
 							matrix->SetClicked(_railstation.station_type);
 						}
-						SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+						if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 						this->SetDirty();
 						DeleteWindowById(WC_SELECT_STATION, 0);
 						break;
@@ -1322,7 +1322,7 @@ public:
 				this->CheckSelectedSize(statspec);
 				this->GetWidget<NWidgetMatrix>(WID_BRAS_MATRIX)->SetClicked(_railstation.station_type);
 
-				SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+				if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 				this->SetDirty();
 				DeleteWindowById(WC_SELECT_STATION, 0);
 				break;
@@ -1653,7 +1653,7 @@ struct BuildRailDepotWindow : public PickerWindowBase {
 				this->RaiseWidget(_build_depot_direction + WID_BRAD_DEPOT_NE);
 				_build_depot_direction = (DiagDirection)(widget - WID_BRAD_DEPOT_NE);
 				this->LowerWidget(_build_depot_direction + WID_BRAD_DEPOT_NE);
-				SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+				if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 				this->SetDirty();
 				break;
 		}
@@ -1759,7 +1759,7 @@ struct BuildRailWaypointWindow : PickerWindowBase {
 
 				_cur_waypoint_type = type;
 				this->GetWidget<NWidgetMatrix>(WID_BRW_WAYPOINT_MATRIX)->SetClicked(_cur_waypoint_type);
-				SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+				if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 				this->SetDirty();
 				break;
 			}
diff --git a/src/road_cmd.cpp b/src/road_cmd.cpp
index ad7579a196..9f070b7af5 100644
--- a/src/road_cmd.cpp
+++ b/src/road_cmd.cpp
@@ -1517,7 +1517,7 @@ static void TileLoop_Road(TileIndex tile)
 				if (GetFoundationSlope(tile) == SLOPE_FLAT && EnsureNoVehicleOnGround(tile).Succeeded() && Chance16(1, 40)) {
 					StartRoadWorks(tile);
 
-					SndPlayTileFx(SND_21_JACKHAMMER, tile);
+					if (_settings_client.sound.ambient) SndPlayTileFx(SND_21_JACKHAMMER, tile);
 					CreateEffectVehicleAbove(
 						TileX(tile) * TILE_SIZE + 7,
 						TileY(tile) * TILE_SIZE + 7,
diff --git a/src/road_gui.cpp b/src/road_gui.cpp
index 3b23e9c01d..74b31499b7 100644
--- a/src/road_gui.cpp
+++ b/src/road_gui.cpp
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ static DiagDirection _road_station_picker_orientation;
 
 void CcPlaySound1D(const CommandCost &result, TileIndex tile, uint32 p1, uint32 p2)
 {
-	if (result.Succeeded()) SndPlayTileFx(SND_1F_SPLAT, tile);
+	if (result.Succeeded() && _settings_client.sound.confirm) SndPlayTileFx(SND_1F_SPLAT, tile);
 }
 
 /**
@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@ static void PlaceRoad_Bridge(TileIndex tile, Window *w)
 void CcBuildRoadTunnel(const CommandCost &result, TileIndex start_tile, uint32 p1, uint32 p2)
 {
 	if (result.Succeeded()) {
-		SndPlayTileFx(SND_20_SPLAT_2, start_tile);
+		if (_settings_client.sound.confirm) SndPlayTileFx(SND_20_SPLAT_2, start_tile);
 		if (!_settings_client.gui.persistent_buildingtools) ResetObjectToPlace();
 
 		DiagDirection start_direction = ReverseDiagDir(GetTunnelBridgeDirection(start_tile));
@@ -174,7 +174,7 @@ void CcRoadDepot(const CommandCost &result, TileIndex tile, uint32 p1, uint32 p2
 	if (result.Failed()) return;
 
 	DiagDirection dir = (DiagDirection)GB(p1, 0, 2);
-	SndPlayTileFx(SND_1F_SPLAT, tile);
+	if (_settings_client.sound.confirm) SndPlayTileFx(SND_1F_SPLAT, tile);
 	if (!_settings_client.gui.persistent_buildingtools) ResetObjectToPlace();
 	ConnectRoadToStructure(tile, dir);
 }
@@ -198,7 +198,7 @@ void CcRoadStop(const CommandCost &result, TileIndex tile, uint32 p1, uint32 p2)
 	if (result.Failed()) return;
 
 	DiagDirection dir = (DiagDirection)GB(p2, 6, 2);
-	SndPlayTileFx(SND_1F_SPLAT, tile);
+	if (_settings_client.sound.confirm) SndPlayTileFx(SND_1F_SPLAT, tile);
 	if (!_settings_client.gui.persistent_buildingtools) ResetObjectToPlace();
 	TileArea roadstop_area(tile, GB(p1, 0, 8), GB(p1, 8, 8));
 	TILE_AREA_LOOP(cur_tile, roadstop_area) {
@@ -464,7 +464,7 @@ struct BuildRoadToolbarWindow : Window {
 
 				DeleteWindowById(WC_SELECT_STATION, 0);
 				ToggleRoadButton_Remove(this);
-				SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+				if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 				break;
 
 			default: NOT_REACHED();
@@ -869,7 +869,7 @@ struct BuildRoadDepotWindow : public PickerWindowBase {
 				this->RaiseWidget(_road_depot_orientation + WID_BROD_DEPOT_NE);
 				_road_depot_orientation = (DiagDirection)(widget - WID_BROD_DEPOT_NE);
 				this->LowerWidget(_road_depot_orientation + WID_BROD_DEPOT_NE);
-				SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+				if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 				this->SetDirty();
 				break;
 
@@ -998,7 +998,7 @@ struct BuildRoadStationWindow : public PickerWindowBase {
 				this->RaiseWidget(_road_station_picker_orientation + WID_BROS_STATION_NE);
 				_road_station_picker_orientation = (DiagDirection)(widget - WID_BROS_STATION_NE);
 				this->LowerWidget(_road_station_picker_orientation + WID_BROS_STATION_NE);
-				SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+				if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 				this->SetDirty();
 				DeleteWindowById(WC_SELECT_STATION, 0);
 				break;
@@ -1008,7 +1008,7 @@ struct BuildRoadStationWindow : public PickerWindowBase {
 				this->RaiseWidget(_settings_client.gui.station_show_coverage + WID_BROS_LT_OFF);
 				_settings_client.gui.station_show_coverage = (widget != WID_BROS_LT_OFF);
 				this->LowerWidget(_settings_client.gui.station_show_coverage + WID_BROS_LT_OFF);
-				SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+				if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 				this->SetDirty();
 				break;
 
diff --git a/src/roadveh_cmd.cpp b/src/roadveh_cmd.cpp
index fcc3b30ff8..646cb07722 100644
--- a/src/roadveh_cmd.cpp
+++ b/src/roadveh_cmd.cpp
@@ -548,7 +548,7 @@ static void RoadVehCrash(RoadVehicle *v)
 	);
 
 	ModifyStationRatingAround(v->tile, v->owner, -160, 22);
-	SndPlayVehicleFx(SND_12_EXPLOSION, v);
+	if (_settings_client.sound.disaster) SndPlayVehicleFx(SND_12_EXPLOSION, v);
 }
 
 static bool RoadVehCheckTrainCrash(RoadVehicle *v)
diff --git a/src/settings_gui.cpp b/src/settings_gui.cpp
index 7289a581b6..9726b2fff0 100644
--- a/src/settings_gui.cpp
+++ b/src/settings_gui.cpp
@@ -1459,7 +1459,14 @@ static SettingEntry _settings_ui_interaction[] = {
 static SettingsPage _settings_ui_interaction_page = {_settings_ui_interaction, lengthof(_settings_ui_interaction)};
 
 static SettingEntry _settings_ui_sound[] = {
+	SettingEntry("sound.click_beep"),
+	SettingEntry("sound.confirm"),
 	SettingEntry("sound.news_ticker"),
+	SettingEntry("sound.news_full"),
+	SettingEntry("sound.new_year"),
+	SettingEntry("sound.disaster"),
+	SettingEntry("sound.vehicle"),
+	SettingEntry("sound.ambient"),
 };
 /** Sound effects sub-page */
 static SettingsPage _settings_ui_sound_page = {_settings_ui_sound, lengthof(_settings_ui_sound)};
diff --git a/src/settings_type.h b/src/settings_type.h
index 6a20b700df..72cad4c093 100644
--- a/src/settings_type.h
+++ b/src/settings_type.h
@@ -165,6 +165,13 @@ struct GUISettings {
 /** Settings related to sound effects. */
 struct SoundSettings {
 	bool   news_ticker;                      ///< Play a ticker sound when a news item is published.
+	bool   news_full;                        ///< Play sound effects associated to certain news types.
+	bool   new_year;                         ///< Play sound on new year, summarising the performance during the last year.
+	bool   confirm;                          ///< Play sound effect on succesful constructions or other actions.
+	bool   click_beep;                       ///< Beep on a random selection of buttons.
+	bool   disaster;                         ///< Play disaster and accident sounds.
+	bool   vehicle;                          ///< Play vehicle sound effects.
+	bool   ambient;                          ///< Play ambient, industry and town sounds.
 };
 
 /** Settings related to music. */
diff --git a/src/smallmap_gui.cpp b/src/smallmap_gui.cpp
index 2bd4422958..528d7bf6a1 100644
--- a/src/smallmap_gui.cpp
+++ b/src/smallmap_gui.cpp
@@ -1343,7 +1343,7 @@ public:
 				const NWidgetBase *wid = this->GetWidget<NWidgetBase>(WID_SM_MAP);
 				Point pt = {wid->current_x / 2, wid->current_y / 2};
 				this->SetZoomLevel((widget == WID_SM_ZOOM_IN) ? ZLC_ZOOM_IN : ZLC_ZOOM_OUT, &pt);
-				SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+				if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 				break;
 			}
 
@@ -1354,13 +1354,13 @@ public:
 			case WID_SM_VEGETATION: // Show vegetation
 			case WID_SM_OWNERS:     // Show land owners
 				this->SwitchMapType((SmallMapType)(widget - WID_SM_CONTOUR));
-				SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+				if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 				break;
 
 			case WID_SM_CENTERMAP: // Center the smallmap again
 				this->SmallMapCenterOnCurrentPos();
 				this->HandleButtonClick(WID_SM_CENTERMAP);
-				SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+				if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 				break;
 
 			case WID_SM_TOGGLETOWNNAME: // Toggle town names
@@ -1368,7 +1368,7 @@ public:
 				this->SetWidgetLoweredState(WID_SM_TOGGLETOWNNAME, this->show_towns);
 
 				this->SetDirty();
-				SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+				if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 				break;
 
 			case WID_SM_LEGEND: // Legend
diff --git a/src/table/settings.ini b/src/table/settings.ini
index 42be320cc1..d1c1a1eb4a 100644
--- a/src/table/settings.ini
+++ b/src/table/settings.ini
@@ -2920,6 +2920,55 @@ def      = true
 str      = STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SOUND_TICKER
 strhelp  = STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SOUND_TICKER_HELPTEXT
 
+[SDTC_BOOL]
+var      = sound.news_full
+flags    = SLF_NOT_IN_SAVE | SLF_NO_NETWORK_SYNC
+def      = true
+str      = STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SOUND_NEWS
+strhelp  = STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SOUND_NEWS_HELPTEXT
+
+[SDTC_BOOL]
+var      = sound.new_year
+flags    = SLF_NOT_IN_SAVE | SLF_NO_NETWORK_SYNC
+def      = true
+str      = STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SOUND_NEW_YEAR
+strhelp  = STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SOUND_NEW_YEAR_HELPTEXT
+
+[SDTC_BOOL]
+var      = sound.confirm
+flags    = SLF_NOT_IN_SAVE | SLF_NO_NETWORK_SYNC
+def      = true
+str      = STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SOUND_CONFIRM
+strhelp  = STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SOUND_CONFIRM_HELPTEXT
+
+[SDTC_BOOL]
+var      = sound.click_beep
+flags    = SLF_NOT_IN_SAVE | SLF_NO_NETWORK_SYNC
+def      = true
+str      = STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SOUND_CLICK
+strhelp  = STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SOUND_CLICK_HELPTEXT
+
+[SDTC_BOOL]
+var      = sound.disaster
+flags    = SLF_NOT_IN_SAVE | SLF_NO_NETWORK_SYNC
+def      = true
+str      = STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SOUND_DISASTER
+strhelp  = STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SOUND_DISASTER_HELPTEXT
+
+[SDTC_BOOL]
+var      = sound.vehicle
+flags    = SLF_NOT_IN_SAVE | SLF_NO_NETWORK_SYNC
+def      = true
+str      = STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SOUND_VEHICLE
+strhelp  = STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SOUND_VEHICLE_HELPTEXT
+
+[SDTC_BOOL]
+var      = sound.ambient
+flags    = SLF_NOT_IN_SAVE | SLF_NO_NETWORK_SYNC
+def      = true
+str      = STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SOUND_AMBIENT
+strhelp  = STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SOUND_AMBIENT_HELPTEXT
+
 [SDTC_VAR]
 var      = music.playlist
 type     = SLE_UINT8
diff --git a/src/terraform_gui.cpp b/src/terraform_gui.cpp
index 15b6bf8cc1..d3c28ef9e0 100644
--- a/src/terraform_gui.cpp
+++ b/src/terraform_gui.cpp
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@
 void CcTerraform(const CommandCost &result, TileIndex tile, uint32 p1, uint32 p2)
 {
 	if (result.Succeeded()) {
-		SndPlayTileFx(SND_1F_SPLAT, tile);
+		if (_settings_client.sound.confirm) SndPlayTileFx(SND_1F_SPLAT, tile);
 	} else {
 		extern TileIndex _terraform_err_tile;
 		SetRedErrorSquare(_terraform_err_tile);
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ static void GenerateRockyArea(TileIndex end, TileIndex start)
 		success = true;
 	}
 
-	if (success) SndPlayTileFx(SND_1F_SPLAT, end);
+	if (success && _settings_client.sound.confirm) SndPlayTileFx(SND_1F_SPLAT, end);
 }
 
 /**
@@ -411,7 +411,7 @@ static void CommonRaiseLowerBigLand(TileIndex tile, int mode)
 
 		if (ta.w == 0 || ta.h == 0) return;
 
-		SndPlayTileFx(SND_1F_SPLAT, tile);
+		if (_settings_client.sound.confirm) SndPlayTileFx(SND_1F_SPLAT, tile);
 
 		uint h;
 		if (mode != 0) {
@@ -630,7 +630,7 @@ struct ScenarioEditorLandscapeGenerationWindow : Window {
 				if (!IsInsideMM(size, 1, 8 + 1)) return;
 				_terraform_size = size;
 
-				SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+				if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 				this->SetDirty();
 				break;
 			}
diff --git a/src/toolbar_gui.cpp b/src/toolbar_gui.cpp
index ad3b8fff5a..7cb18de3d7 100644
--- a/src/toolbar_gui.cpp
+++ b/src/toolbar_gui.cpp
@@ -167,7 +167,7 @@ static void PopupMainToolbMenu(Window *w, int widget, StringID string, int count
 		list->push_back(new DropDownListStringItem(string + i, i, false));
 	}
 	ShowDropDownList(w, list, 0, widget, 140, true, true);
-	SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+	if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 }
 
 /** Enum for the Company Toolbar's network related buttons */
@@ -201,7 +201,7 @@ static void PopupMainCompanyToolbMenu(Window *w, int widget, int grey = 0)
 	}
 
 	ShowDropDownList(w, list, _local_company == COMPANY_SPECTATOR ? CTMN_CLIENT_LIST : (int)_local_company, widget, 240, true, true);
-	SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+	if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 }
 
 
@@ -224,7 +224,9 @@ static CallBackFunction ToolbarPauseClick(Window *w)
 {
 	if (_networking && !_network_server) return CBF_NONE; // only server can pause the game
 
-	if (DoCommandP(0, PM_PAUSED_NORMAL, _pause_mode == PM_UNPAUSED, CMD_PAUSE)) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+	if (DoCommandP(0, PM_PAUSED_NORMAL, _pause_mode == PM_UNPAUSED, CMD_PAUSE)) {
+		if (_settings_client.sound.confirm) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+	}
 	return CBF_NONE;
 }
 
@@ -237,7 +239,7 @@ static CallBackFunction ToolbarPauseClick(Window *w)
 static CallBackFunction ToolbarFastForwardClick(Window *w)
 {
 	_fast_forward ^= true;
-	SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+	if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 	return CBF_NONE;
 }
 
@@ -290,7 +292,7 @@ static CallBackFunction ToolbarOptionsClick(Window *w)
 	list->push_back(new DropDownListCheckedItem(STR_SETTINGS_MENU_TRANSPARENT_SIGNS,       OME_SHOW_STATIONSIGNS, false, IsTransparencySet(TO_SIGNS)));
 
 	ShowDropDownList(w, list, 0, WID_TN_SETTINGS, 140, true, true);
-	SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+	if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 	return CBF_NONE;
 }
 
@@ -753,7 +755,7 @@ static CallBackFunction ToolbarZoomInClick(Window *w)
 {
 	if (DoZoomInOutWindow(ZOOM_IN, FindWindowById(WC_MAIN_WINDOW, 0))) {
 		w->HandleButtonClick((_game_mode == GM_EDITOR) ? (byte)WID_TE_ZOOM_IN : (byte)WID_TN_ZOOM_IN);
-		SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+		if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 	}
 	return CBF_NONE;
 }
@@ -764,7 +766,7 @@ static CallBackFunction ToolbarZoomOutClick(Window *w)
 {
 	if (DoZoomInOutWindow(ZOOM_OUT, FindWindowById(WC_MAIN_WINDOW, 0))) {
 		w->HandleButtonClick((_game_mode == GM_EDITOR) ? (byte)WID_TE_ZOOM_OUT : (byte)WID_TN_ZOOM_OUT);
-		SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+		if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 	}
 	return CBF_NONE;
 }
@@ -774,7 +776,7 @@ static CallBackFunction ToolbarZoomOutClick(Window *w)
 static CallBackFunction ToolbarBuildRailClick(Window *w)
 {
 	ShowDropDownList(w, GetRailTypeDropDownList(), _last_built_railtype, WID_TN_RAILS, 140, true, true);
-	SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+	if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 	return CBF_NONE;
 }
 
@@ -811,7 +813,7 @@ static CallBackFunction ToolbarBuildRoadClick(Window *w)
 		break;
 	}
 	ShowDropDownList(w, list, _last_built_roadtype, WID_TN_ROADS, 140, true, true);
-	SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+	if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 	return CBF_NONE;
 }
 
@@ -1059,7 +1061,7 @@ static CallBackFunction ToolbarSwitchClick(Window *w)
 
 	w->ReInit();
 	w->SetWidgetLoweredState(WID_TN_SWITCH_BAR, _toolbar_mode == TB_LOWER);
-	SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+	if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 	return CBF_NONE;
 }
 
@@ -1107,7 +1109,7 @@ static CallBackFunction ToolbarScenDateForward(Window *w)
 static CallBackFunction ToolbarScenGenLand(Window *w)
 {
 	w->HandleButtonClick(WID_TE_LAND_GENERATE);
-	SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+	if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 
 	ShowEditorTerraformToolbar();
 	return CBF_NONE;
@@ -1117,7 +1119,7 @@ static CallBackFunction ToolbarScenGenLand(Window *w)
 static CallBackFunction ToolbarScenGenTown(Window *w)
 {
 	w->HandleButtonClick(WID_TE_TOWN_GENERATE);
-	SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+	if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 	ShowFoundTownWindow();
 	return CBF_NONE;
 }
@@ -1125,7 +1127,7 @@ static CallBackFunction ToolbarScenGenTown(Window *w)
 static CallBackFunction ToolbarScenGenIndustry(Window *w)
 {
 	w->HandleButtonClick(WID_TE_INDUSTRY);
-	SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+	if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 	ShowBuildIndustryWindow();
 	return CBF_NONE;
 }
@@ -1133,7 +1135,7 @@ static CallBackFunction ToolbarScenGenIndustry(Window *w)
 static CallBackFunction ToolbarScenBuildRoad(Window *w)
 {
 	w->HandleButtonClick(WID_TE_ROADS);
-	SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+	if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 	ShowBuildRoadScenToolbar();
 	return CBF_NONE;
 }
@@ -1141,7 +1143,7 @@ static CallBackFunction ToolbarScenBuildRoad(Window *w)
 static CallBackFunction ToolbarScenBuildDocks(Window *w)
 {
 	w->HandleButtonClick(WID_TE_WATER);
-	SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+	if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 	ShowBuildDocksScenToolbar();
 	return CBF_NONE;
 }
@@ -1149,7 +1151,7 @@ static CallBackFunction ToolbarScenBuildDocks(Window *w)
 static CallBackFunction ToolbarScenPlantTrees(Window *w)
 {
 	w->HandleButtonClick(WID_TE_TREES);
-	SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+	if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 	ShowBuildTreesToolbar();
 	return CBF_NONE;
 }
@@ -1157,7 +1159,7 @@ static CallBackFunction ToolbarScenPlantTrees(Window *w)
 static CallBackFunction ToolbarScenPlaceSign(Window *w)
 {
 	w->HandleButtonClick(WID_TE_SIGNS);
-	SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+	if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 	return SelectSignTool();
 }
 
@@ -1920,7 +1922,7 @@ struct ScenarioEditorToolbarWindow : Window {
 		if (widget == WID_TE_SMALL_MAP) widget = WID_TN_SMALL_MAP;
 		CallBackFunction cbf = _menu_clicked_procs[widget](index);
 		if (cbf != CBF_NONE) this->last_started_action = cbf;
-		SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+		if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 	}
 
 	virtual EventState OnKeyPress(uint16 key, uint16 keycode)
diff --git a/src/town_gui.cpp b/src/town_gui.cpp
index 490bca5ed9..9b09025f5a 100644
--- a/src/town_gui.cpp
+++ b/src/town_gui.cpp
@@ -902,7 +902,7 @@ void CcFoundTown(const CommandCost &result, TileIndex tile, uint32 p1, uint32 p2
 {
 	if (result.Failed()) return;
 
-	SndPlayTileFx(SND_1F_SPLAT, tile);
+	if (_settings_client.sound.confirm) SndPlayTileFx(SND_1F_SPLAT, tile);
 	if (!_settings_client.gui.persistent_buildingtools) ResetObjectToPlace();
 }
 
diff --git a/src/train_cmd.cpp b/src/train_cmd.cpp
index 3e72a37a61..2e1b431250 100644
--- a/src/train_cmd.cpp
+++ b/src/train_cmd.cpp
@@ -1660,7 +1660,7 @@ void UpdateLevelCrossing(TileIndex tile, bool sound)
 
 	if (new_state != IsCrossingBarred(tile)) {
 		if (new_state && sound) {
-			SndPlayTileFx(SND_0E_LEVEL_CROSSING, tile);
+			if (_settings_client.sound.ambient) SndPlayTileFx(SND_0E_LEVEL_CROSSING, tile);
 		}
 		SetCrossingBarred(tile, new_state);
 		MarkTileDirtyByTile(tile);
@@ -1677,7 +1677,7 @@ static inline void MaybeBarCrossingWithSound(TileIndex tile)
 {
 	if (!IsCrossingBarred(tile)) {
 		BarCrossing(tile);
-		SndPlayTileFx(SND_0E_LEVEL_CROSSING, tile);
+		if (_settings_client.sound.ambient) SndPlayTileFx(SND_0E_LEVEL_CROSSING, tile);
 		MarkTileDirtyByTile(tile);
 	}
 }
@@ -3034,7 +3034,7 @@ static bool CheckTrainCollision(Train *v)
 	AddVehicleNewsItem(STR_NEWS_TRAIN_CRASH, NT_ACCIDENT, v->index);
 
 	ModifyStationRatingAround(v->tile, v->owner, -160, 30);
-	SndPlayVehicleFx(SND_13_BIG_CRASH, v);
+	if (_settings_client.sound.disaster) SndPlayVehicleFx(SND_13_BIG_CRASH, v);
 	return true;
 }
 
@@ -3277,7 +3277,7 @@ bool TrainController(Train *v, Vehicle *nomove, bool reverse)
 
 					/* If we are approaching a crossing that is reserved, play the sound now. */
 					TileIndex crossing = TrainApproachingCrossingTile(v);
-					if (crossing != INVALID_TILE && HasCrossingReservation(crossing)) SndPlayTileFx(SND_0E_LEVEL_CROSSING, crossing);
+					if (crossing != INVALID_TILE && HasCrossingReservation(crossing) && _settings_client.sound.new_year) SndPlayTileFx(SND_0E_LEVEL_CROSSING, crossing);
 
 					/* Always try to extend the reservation when entering a tile. */
 					CheckNextTrainTile(v);
diff --git a/src/transparency_gui.cpp b/src/transparency_gui.cpp
index 82e26e8e25..f47bbc5913 100644
--- a/src/transparency_gui.cpp
+++ b/src/transparency_gui.cpp
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@
 #include "window_gui.h"
 #include "transparency.h"
 #include "sound_func.h"
+#include "settings_type.h"
 
 #include "widgets/transparency_widget.h"
 
@@ -76,7 +77,7 @@ public:
 			} else {
 				/* toggle the bit of the transparencies variable and play a sound */
 				ToggleTransparency((TransparencyOption)(widget - WID_TT_BEGIN));
-				SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+				if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 				MarkWholeScreenDirty();
 			}
 		} else if (widget == WID_TT_BUTTONS) {
@@ -90,7 +91,7 @@ public:
 			if (i == WID_TT_LOADING || i == WID_TT_END) return;
 
 			ToggleInvisibility((TransparencyOption)(i - WID_TT_BEGIN));
-			SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+			if (_settings_client.sound.click_beep) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 
 			/* Redraw whole screen only if transparency is set */
 			if (IsTransparencySet((TransparencyOption)(i - WID_TT_BEGIN))) {
diff --git a/src/tree_cmd.cpp b/src/tree_cmd.cpp
index 527cc165a5..c30609e782 100644
--- a/src/tree_cmd.cpp
+++ b/src/tree_cmd.cpp
@@ -592,7 +592,7 @@ static void TileLoopTreesDesert(TileIndex tile)
 			};
 			uint32 r = Random();
 
-			if (Chance16I(1, 200, r)) SndPlayTileFx(forest_sounds[GB(r, 16, 2)], tile);
+			if (Chance16I(1, 200, r) && _settings_client.sound.ambient) SndPlayTileFx(forest_sounds[GB(r, 16, 2)], tile);
 			break;
 		}
 
@@ -621,7 +621,7 @@ static void TileLoopTreesAlps(TileIndex tile)
 		} else {
 			if (GetTreeDensity(tile) == 3) {
 				uint32 r = Random();
-				if (Chance16I(1, 200, r)) {
+				if (Chance16I(1, 200, r) && _settings_client.sound.ambient) {
 					SndPlayTileFx((r & 0x80000000) ? SND_39_HEAVY_WIND : SND_34_WIND, tile);
 				}
 			}
diff --git a/src/tree_gui.cpp b/src/tree_gui.cpp
index 1991559c2b..3a69da1245 100644
--- a/src/tree_gui.cpp
+++ b/src/tree_gui.cpp
@@ -134,7 +134,7 @@ public:
 				break;
 
 			case WID_BT_MANY_RANDOM: // place trees randomly over the landscape
-				SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
+				if (_settings_client.sound.confirm) SndPlayFx(SND_15_BEEP);
 				PlaceTreesRandomly();
 				MarkWholeScreenDirty();
 				break;
diff --git a/src/water_cmd.cpp b/src/water_cmd.cpp
index 42afbabcdb..580ffa4d55 100644
--- a/src/water_cmd.cpp
+++ b/src/water_cmd.cpp
@@ -915,7 +915,7 @@ static void FloodVehicle(Vehicle *v)
 	SetDParam(0, pass);
 	AddVehicleNewsItem(STR_NEWS_DISASTER_FLOOD_VEHICLE, NT_ACCIDENT, v->index);
 	CreateEffectVehicleRel(v, 4, 4, 8, EV_EXPLOSION_LARGE);
-	SndPlayVehicleFx(SND_12_EXPLOSION, v);
+	if (_settings_client.sound.disaster) SndPlayVehicleFx(SND_12_EXPLOSION, v);
 }
 
 /**