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Marpac SleepMate 980A Electro-Mechanical Sound Conditioner
Marpac SleepMate 980A Electro-Mechanical Sound Conditioner
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Brand: Marpac
Category: Health And Beauty

List Price: $56.95
Buy New: $49.95
You Save: $7.00 (12%)
Buy New from $49.95

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars(273 reviews)
Sales Rank: 47

Color: Fog white
Media: Health and Beauty
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 5.8 x 5.8 x 3.8

MPN: SM980
Model: 980
UPC: 036005009816
EAN: 0036005009816
ASIN: B000KUHFGM

Release Date: December 26, 2006
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours

Features:
  • "White noise" sound machine 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
  • Duo speed
  • UL-Listed in USA and Canada
  • Made in USA

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
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. Encased in a durable plastic housing suitable for travel or use in the home or office. Excellent sound quality Patented housing design Lightweight Economical Dual-speed settings -One year limited warranty -Made in the U.S.A.


Customer Reviews:   Read 268 more reviews...

3 out of 5 stars Average product, not a panacea.   August 21, 2008
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.


5 out of 5 stars Sleep more soundly   August 14, 2008
I now sleep much more soundly at night.
I have two dogs that will sometimes become restless in the middle of the night. Either I'm no longer hearing them, or they're sleeping better, too.
Highly recommend!!! Love it!



2 out of 5 stars Not loud enough   August 3, 2008
Would be fine, if it was 4x louder. Will only mask very quiet sounds. Not useful for most situations.


1 out of 5 stars Marpac Sleepmate 980-A   July 31, 2008
  1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I just bought this machine to drown out the sound of my neighbor's loud thumps/doors closing at 3:30 a.m. Unfortunately, I am hearing impaired and can barely hear this machine. I do not recommend this machine if you are hearing impaired. It is not loud enough.


1 out of 5 stars WASTE OF MONEY   July 29, 2008
Does not block any sound. The volume is so low it doesn't help at all. Would have been nice if there was a jack for external speakers.


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