Marpac SleepMate 980A Sound Conditioner Review
Use in office and home by mask unwanted noise. It create a smooth and consistent sound of rushing air. Buy today save 15% off includes free shipping.
Marpac SleepMate 980A Electro-Mechanical Sound Conditioner
Brand: Marpac
Features:
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* Masks unwanted noise for use in the home and office
* Recommended for restless sleepers, shift workers, infants, children, students, apartment dwellers, office workers and many others
* Dual speed 980 is made of durable plastic
* Marpac sound conditioners create a consistent, smooth sound of rushing air
* Made in USA
Product Description
Marpac Sound Screen & SleepMate 980 combines American ingenuity and craftsmanship to create a lightweight, yet durable appliance capable of many years of reliable service. Marpac sound conditioners create a consistent, smooth sound of rushing air. The tone and volume of the sound are controlled by simply rotating the “cap” and “collar” of the housing. This “white noise” sound effectively masks unwanted noises and creates a sense of calm, making it easier to concentrate, relax and/or sleep. These sound conditioners are recommended for restless sleepers, shift workers, infants, children, students, apartment dwellers, office workers (for confidentiality) and many others. The dual speed 980 is made of durable plastic housing suitable for travel or use in the home or office.
Marpac SleepMate 980A Review
While the white noise is effective and the machine works well, if you own a humidifier it sounds the same as running it on high and the humidifier may cost less. The main advantage of the noise machine is that it is small and compact.
This device has two settings – very loud and considerably louder. The loudness in decibels isn’t rated in the product listing, but it’s much like having a V8 engine running in one’s bedroom. I was only able to use it by turning it on the lower setting and shutting it in my closet. The SleepMate 980A is not appropriate for anyone who is not already partially deaf.
I like this product. I looked into other sound machines, the fancy ones that play different sounds, they got mixed reviews and cost more. In the end, I opted for something simple. This won’t make sounds like waves or crickets, but sounds close to a small fan. It’s a gentle sound, you can adjust volume and pitch a bit. The only reason it got 4 stars instead of 5 is the size. It’s not large, but a little big for travel. Just saw a smaller model, I would have gotten that one had I seen it before. If you are looking for a noise machine to help you sleep, try this one before the crickets
This sound conditioner came with glowing reviews on Amazon, so I may have expected too much. This system is essentially a small fan, with a limited variable speed setting, but it’s not more than open holes (pictured) with sliding closures, and is somewhat disruptive (a humidifier, for example, would serve a similar purpose). It is good in canceling out potentially distracting sounds, but I can’t honestly say it’s better than relative silence. It’s fairly priced, and is compactly designed, but I was hoping for greater variation in tone and speed. For me, it does not drop to a level that creates a more soothing tone, so I’m considering not using it at all. Also, though slight, this unit may be less effective in the winter, when the fan may decrease actual room temperature slightly.
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