A More Peaceful Sleep
I work nights so when I'm trying to sleep during the day there are lots of daytime noises that keep me awake, or wake me up mid-sleep even in my relatively quiet neighborhood - trash trucks, dogs, lawnmowers, obnoxiously cheerful birds...that sort of stuff. This unit was recommend my several of my fellow vampire coworkers (all nurses). I was a bit hesitant because of the price - I had tried several digital white noise and nature sound machines, several apps on my phone, a window AC unit, and an oscillating fan. I can't get to sleep with the digital machines and the apps because they typically rely on a loop of noise that I always end up hearing where it's seamed together which then drives me crazy. The window AC actually works great, but it's not practical unless it's hot outside, and the fan was useless. So after a string of sleepless nights I finally bit the bullet and pick up the Dohm and am extremely glad I did.<br /><br />The unit is very customizable to whatever volume and pitch of noise you need. By rotating the two different sets of slits you can change the pitch, tone, and volume of air the flows through the machine until you find what's exactly what's right for you. Because the noise is generated mechanically, there's no looping of sound files and low quality samples output through phone speakers. There is a dual-speed option out there for a little more money, but from my own research and talking to the nurses that had recommended the unit there's very little need for the lower speed that is available with the more expensive unit. None of the other users or reviewers found any need to make the unit any quieter than what could be customized on this single speed unit. In short, the Dohm has drastically improved my quality of sleep and made me a happier person.
Rating: 5 stars