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Sound Oasis Sound Therapy System → Review Based on over 110 Actual Owner Experiences
Last updated April 2, 2011
What You Need To Know
77% of Sound Oasis Sound Therapy owners included in our sound / white noise machine research are satisfied with the product.
Pros
Generally quality sounds with little noticeable repetition; new sounds can be added with optional sound cards.
Cons
Some reliability issues / bugs; difficult to insert sound cards.Competition
The Competition
The Sound Oasis Sound Therapy System's main competition is the Sharper Image Sound Soother and the DEX Sound Sleeper.
See how the Sound Oasis compares to all of the competition in the detailed comparison grid that is based on actual owner data and reviews.
About Our Research
Our Sound Oasis research findings are based on at least 100 actual owner experiences and reviews collected from diverse sources including online message boards, product review websites and product review sections on retailers' websites.
Ratings of Sound Oasis Sound Therapy System
Sample size: 110+ owner reviews
| Owner satisfaction | Fair | The Sound Oasis Sound Therapy System has 77% owner satisfaction which puts it in the middle of the pack among other sound / white noise machines included in our research. |
| Price | Fair | $40-$50 is the price charged by all known retailers, including Amazon . |
| Value | Fair | Given the fairly low price and respectable owner satisfaction, most owners regard it as a decent value. |
| Reliability | Fair | About 10% of reviews report reliability issues. A fairly common problem is that the Sound Oasis turns on and or off by itself. |
| Sound quality | Fair | Sound quality is not a major strength of the machine. |
| Loops not noticeable | Good | Virtually all owners say that the Sound Oasis provides seamless loops. In other words, you cannot notice when the sound loop repeats itself, and this results in a less distracting, more relaxing experience. |
| Volume potential | Good | Most owners are pleased with the volume capability and noise-masking ability of the sound. |
| Plays nature sounds | Good | The Sound Oasis plays six nature sounds. |
| Plays white noise | Good | A pure white noise setting is available and is generally liked by owners. |
| Variety of sounds | Good | Users can add new sounds to their Sound Oasis unit by inserting an optional memory card containing six additional sounds. |
| Travel friendly | Fair | The product is acceptable for travel because of its compact size and low weight (under two pounds). The Sound Oasis can be powered by 4 "AA" batteries. |
| Timer | Good | Four settings: continuous, 30, 60 or 90 minute with gentle off. |
| No excessive brightness |
Good | Lighting from the Sound Oasis is minimal and does not interfere with sleep. |
| Appearance | Fair | Some owners like the contemporary design, but others say it seems cheap. |