Dohm-SS Single Speed Sound Conditioner by Marpac (formerly known as the Sleepmate/Sound Screen 580A)
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Dohm-SS Single Speed Sound Conditioner by Marpac (formerly known as the Sleepmate/Sound Screen 580A) Details
Manufacturer: MarpacBrand: Marpac
Release Date: 2011-08-15
Model: Dohm-SS
Color: Fog white
Product features:
- Creates the soothing sound of rushing air known as white noise; The single speed of the Dohm-SS is the higher of the two speeds available on the Dohm-DS
- Provides excellent noise-masking capabilities and a soft comfortable background sound where it might otherwise be too quiet
- Perfect for baby nurseries - day care centers - college dorms - apartments - or any sleep environment where unwanted disturbing or intrusive noise is a problem
- Suitable for home - office - or - travel use and ships in frustration-free packaging
- Made in the USA; Made of durable plastic; One year limited warranty; UL listed
Customer Reviews of Dohm-SS Single Speed Sound Conditioner by Marpac (formerly known as the Sleepmate/Sound Screen 580A)
Customer Review: Works as Advertised
Summary: 5 Stars
Unfortunately, my lovely bride, Mrs. Gorilla, is at times prone to snoring, gurgling, and other odd sounds in the night whilst in slumber. In years past, this would generally occur while she was laying on her back, and a gentle prod to her thigh would be enough to get her to roll to her side and quiet the veritable symphony of sounds. Lately, the noise has been occurring regardless of her position in bed, leaving me with two options - to lay awake until the racket subsides or move to another location. Neither seemed desirable.
At this point, I began to research the situation and came across this gizmo: the Marpac 580 Sound Screen and SleepMate Sound Conditioner. Try saying THAT three times fast. It's just a fancy name for a small fan inside a plastic housing. The reviews seemed mostly positive and the price seemed right, so I was convinced to order one with all due speed.
I am happy to report that it has solved all issues and restored marital bliss. It has a "low" and a "high" setting on the switch - but these seem rather pointless. The real options for increasing or decreasing the noise it makes come from rotating the disk on top of the device as well as rotating the exterior plastic housing that constitutes the "sides" of the thing - basically - the larger the holes on the side and the more holes you "open" on top the louder it gets. I have mine set at full throttle, and to my ear it is QUITE loud, more than enough to mask any sounds coming from Mrs. Gorilla on the other side of the bed. It does not completely drown out all noise, but as I explain below, it masks it in a way that, at least for me, solves the problem.
I have it sitting atop the high dresser located about six feet or so from my side of the bed, versus on the night stand right beside me, and even from that distance it really is enough to mask any noise I might otherwise hear. I struggle to choose the right verb here: it "masks" or "blends" the noises I may or may not hear - it does not always "obliterate" them. Thus, I have woken up a couple of times while Mrs. Gorilla was snoring, realized I could still hear her, but found that I could focus on the steady whooshing sound of the device rather than her intermittent sawing of wood, and fall back to sleep. Apparently, for me anyway, such noises only become distressing when contrasted with absolute silence. When blended with a background white noise like this device makes, the sound of snoring is not a problem in the least. And for most of the other nighttime noises that might occur - those ARE genuinely covered up. This includes any odd noises the dog might make in the night, the sound of my teenage son galumphing up the stairs at midnight when I'm already in bed, and so on - and I definitely have been sleeping more soundly and comfortably.
I'll leave it to a psychologist or an MD to explain why I no longer find the snoring noise so distressing when blended with a white noise generator - and thus conclude with a hearty recommendation: five stars, and four enthusiastic thumbs up (counting the two on my feet...)
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Description of Dohm-SS Single Speed Sound Conditioner by Marpac (formerly known as the Sleepmate/Sound Screen 580A)
The Dohm-SS by Marpac effectively masks unwanted noises and creates a sense of calm, making it easier to concentrate, relax, or get some serious sleep. This white noise generator is recommended for restless sleepers, shift workers, infants, children, students, apartment dwellers, and many others. The Original Sound Conditioner first introduced in 1962; now in its 4th generation design. The Dohm-SS features one single powerfully soothing speed.Sound Therapy
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