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Marpac Marsona DS-600A Sound Machine Review & Ratings → Based on 15 Actual Owner Experiences
Page last updated: May 2010
What You Need To Know
45% of Marpac Marsona DS-600 owners included in our research are satisfied with the product.
Pros: Good volume; little or no looping.
Cons: Questionable reliability, value and overall effectiveness.
About Our Research
Our findings are based on at least 15 actual owner experiences collected from diverse sources including online message boards, product review websites and product review sections on retailers' websites.
Ratings of Marpac Marsona DS-600A
Sample size: 20+ owners
Effectiveness |
Good |
Sound quality |
Fair-Good |
Loops noticeable |
No |
Volume potential |
Good-Excellent |
Plays
nature sounds |
Yes |
Plays
white noise |
Yes |
Variety
of sounds |
Good |
Reliability |
Fair-Good |
Compact |
Good |
Light weight |
Good |
Can
run on batteries |
Yes |
Travel friendly |
Good |
Clock
/ alarm |
No |
Lights |
No |
Appearance |
Fair |
Timer |
Yes |
Value |
Fair |
Price |
$90 |
The DS-600A plays several nature sounds including lake shore, rain, country eve, surf, brook and waterfall.
The quality of the recordings is about average, perhaps not as good as you would expect given the Marpac's price tag. On the plus side, it's difficult to notice any looping of the sounds, and the volume can be made adequately high to mask most noises. It can operate continuously or there is a 60-min timer.
The Marpac is somewhat travel friendly and portable given its size (7.5"L X 5.125"W X 2.75"H) and weight (1.5 pounds). The fact that it can be battery powered also helps.
In regard to reliability, several owners have had trouble, including an annoying clicking sound coming from the machine every few seconds, undermining the relaxation created by the nature sounds.