Are the sounds realistic and does it make clicking noises, quick loop, etc? will it drown out a light snorer...or marpac for $54?
1500433
The sounds are realistic enough for me. It does not make clicking noises. I doubt it would drown out a snorer, even light, as I would not want to turn it up that loud. I think that if you turn it up too loudly, the sounds would not be realistic.
1500434
Sounds are realistic. Don't hear any clicking noises or loops...each sound just continues. Has volume control, can drown out even mid-range snorer. Love this machine! Don't know Marpac.
1500435
I find them realistic, and do not notice any loop or clicking noise. My wife loves the rain sound, I like the white noise as well. It does drown out a light snorer. I do not know the marpac, so cannot compare. I enjoy the battery or corded power aspect of this one, it is very portable.
1500436
When it works, it is a very constant sound. No break in noise, so it sounds like real nature. The volume could probably drown out a snorer. I dont know what marpac is, sorry
1500437
I think they sound pretty realistic. I mostly just use the white noise. I have never heard any clicking noises. I would think it could drown out a light snorer. We have a connecting bathroom and when husband comes in late and takes a shower, I don't hear him. Hope this helps :)
1500438
The loops do not click in any way, and the loop is, to its credit, seamless. It's just that instead of, say, a dozen unique cracks of thunder, there are only about three. The volume knob goes pretty high, so I think it'll drown out a light snorer.
1500439
This is the loudest machine I have used yet. Returned the Marpac as it is only has half the volume.
1500440
The sounds are realistic - it has a volume control which will make it pretty loud if that's what you want.
1500441
The loops do not click in any way, and the loop is, to its credit, seamless. It's just that instead of, say, a dozen unique cracks of thunder, there are only about three.The volume knob goes pretty high, so I think it'll drown out a light snorer.
1500442
We have only used the white noise and that works well. It has a volume control, and that we have not turned up very high. It could drown out a light snorer.
1992170
I purchased this sound machine to use in a small bedroom. We use the box fan sound and with the volume on low and it promotes sound sleep all night long. The sounds are true, realistic sounds.
1245810
As ColoradoWest mentioned, you may be able to hear some of the loop patterns repeating, but only in some of the sounds. Most of them are very smooth.I also tried the Ecotones Sound Machine (http://www.amazon.com/Ecotones-Sound-Sleep-Machine-ASM1002/dp/B002SMJQT4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid;=1397818041&sr;=8-1&keywords;=adaptive+sound+technologies+sound%2Bsleep), and I think for the most part the sounds are more uniform and blend better in the background than the Sound Oasis. But either machine is great anyway!
589514
I bought this because I have tinnitus and have trouble sleeping. Several years back I bought one of those cheap little Homedics alarm clocks that can play different kinds of continuous background noise (you can choose from "white noise," "rain," "ocean waves," etc). It was useless--the sound produced was tinny, not soothing, and did not mask other noises. The Marpac Sleep Mate 980 is far superior to an electronically generated sound that is played from a tinny speaker. Before buying the Marpac, I always just left a fan on all night for the sound, but didn't like having the rushing air when I didn't want air, just a soothing white noise. So I would say the Marpac is better than a fan too. However, a friend of mine who also had trouble sleeping used an air purifier to create white noise. Genius! It doesn't create a big gust of air when one isn't wanted, and yet still creates a pleasant white noise that has depth to it, unlike the annoying tinny sound of my Homedic. (...)
1501538
Hey Julie49. This is a great instrument. It is almost silent. It wouldn't be all that disturbing "in the same room." I would say there is a low "buzz."David
203340
Let's face it: if you're in the same room with a snorer, you're out of luck. This is a wonderful little machine, and its purpose is to provide a nice steady ambient noise. It's great for helping you stay asleep through occasional sounds like cars going down the street or the furnace kicking on and off. But if you're partnered with someone who snores loudly, you're still gonna hear that. Best I can tell you is try the machine out, and if it doesn't drown out the sawmill next to you, take it to another room and shut the door behind you!
2201283
There are other Marpac sound conditioners that offer timers, if you really want that feature. I, personally, think that it's best to keep it on all night - it helps me sleep soundly and more deeply than I used to sleep, all night long (as opposed to just leaving it on for a little while to help me fall asleep, and then having turn itself off - I feel like I'd be woken in the middle of the night without it on.)
900477
On low speed you can't hear it. On medium it is very faint. This is the speed that we use. High speed can be heard but it is not that bad. I have no problem sleeping with it. On high it is quieter than a room AC in a window.
115603
I haven't listened to it. My 10 year old purchased it so that he can play games on the laptop while Skyping with friends at the same time. He says it drowns out all outside noise and he likes how it sounds. Hope this helps.
1178535
I wouldnt so much say its a rattle as much as it sounds a bit like grindibg. Even with no weight or pressure against the unit. Initially it was annoying but ive found over time and getting used to it.......its almost like white noise. Its not so noticable when you are also using the vibrate feature.I did read severalreviews of this product on kultiple sites before purchasing. Every single review mentioned this noise. Some in a positive manner. Others not so much.It does what a much more expensive massage therapust does......for a LOT less money. I make the appointment.� I wouldnt so much say its a rattle as much as it sounds a bit like grindibg. Even with no weight or pressure against the unit. Initially it was annoying but ive found over time and getting used to it.......its almost like white noise. Its not so noticable when you are also using the vibrate feature.I did read severalreviews of this product on kultiple sites before purchasing. Every single review mentioned this noise. Some in a positive manner. Others not so much.It does what a much more expensive massage therapust does......for a LOT less money. I make the appointment.�
1757823
I wonder if people are not using it correctly. The "Sleep therapy" mode is meant to change to white noise after time. You can put it on the sound mode without it turning to white noise if that is what you prefer. Read the directions people! I have not had any issues with the volume randomly reducing and really almost didn't buy this given the bad reviews. I love this machine and so does my husband. Try it before you decide it needs improvements!!!!
711766
I am a safety and health professional and have tried many earmuffs for my own use. Occasionally an idiot neighbor is blasting his stereo, and these earmuffs are the only ones that adequately block out low frequency sounds such as the annoying bass. So yes, for your purposes, they are ideal. Unfortunately, as others have mentioned, you would have to sleep face up on the pillow, without turning your head. I have tried 33 dBA NRR earplugs (the highest available), and they aren't as good as this 31 dBA earmuff.
193899
You can turn it up fairly loud. It definitely will keep snoring from being bothersome with a constant white noise. It is better than a fan.
803369
I did not notice any crinkly loud sound, so I'm gonna say no. It makes a sound when your first opening it up, but nothing loud. I, too,am very happy with it!
2124722
For me and other people it does. I live on a street that is very busy with loud traffic and at night the noise from the traffic is distracting and annoying. The sound that I play on the EC-B150, ocean waves, blocks out or hides the traffic noise that is distracting to me allowing me to fall asleep faster. I enjoy the sound from the radio and after awhile I do not hear it.
531741
It's okay. I don't know that I find ANY realistic because they can be quite repetitive. It's better than some I've heard. I know that it's the definitive answer you were looking for - sorry. To be honest, I wouldn't recommend this particular sound machine because the 2 I've had had died within a few years.
1619798
If you use it for white noise it would be pretty good. If you need it quiet to sleep and just want the air, this might not be for you. It's not crazy loud, but it does make a little noise.