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Sound Oasis Travel Sound Therapy System → Review Based on Over 175 Actual Owner Experiences
Updated April 2, 2011
What You Need To Know
73% of Sound Oasis Travel Sound Therapy System owners included in our sound / white noise machine research are satisfied with the product.
Pros
Travel friendly; variety of sounds; generally effective.
Cons
Mediocre sound quality; unwanted light; not loud enough for some.
The Competition
The Sound Oasis Travel Sound Therapy System's main competition is the Brookstone Travel Sound Therapy Machine.
See how the Sound Oasis compares to all of the competition in the detailed comparison grid that is based on actual owner reviews.
About Our Sound Oasis Research
Our findings are based on at least 175 actual owner experiences and reviews collected from diverse, credible sources including online message boards, product review websites and product review sections on retailers' websites.
Ratings of Sound Oasis Travel Sound Therapy System
Sample size: 175+ owner reviews
| Owner satisfaction | Fair | The Sound Oasis Travel Sound Therapy System has 73% owner satisfaction. This rating is similar to its closest competition, but below many non-travel sound / white noise machines. |
| Price | Poor | $90-$100 is the price charged by all known retailers, including Amazon. This price is fairly high compared to most other sound / white noise machines, but is similar to its closest competition. |
| Value | Fair | Although the product is pricey, most owners say that the product's features generally make it worth the price. |
| Reliability | Fair | Owner reviews suggests that the reliability and longevity of the product are questionable. |
| Sound quality | Fair | The speaker provides generally acceptable sound quality. |
| Loops not noticeable | Fair | Each sound repeats every 3-6 seconds which can be noticed and uncalming to those with a sensitive ear. |
| Volume potential | Fair | About 10% of reviews report that the Sound Oasis generates only low to moderate volume. |
| Variety of sounds | Good | The Sound Oasis provides 18 recorded sounds. |
| Plays nature sounds | Good | The Sound Oasis plays Ocean Surf, North Woods, Thunderstorm, White Noise, Night Train, Spring Rain, Island Surf, Bonfire, Stream, Hidden Cove, Wind, Asian Garden, Song Birds, Harbor Swell, Bamboo Chimes, Summer Night, Cooling Fan and Rain Forest. |
| Plays white noise | Good | The white noise setting is fairly popular among owners. |
| Travel friendly | Good | The Sound Oasis is arguably the most travel-friendly sound machine available currently. It can run on four AA batteries, which should be expected to last about 50 hours before needing replacement. Should you want to plug the unit in, several wall adapters are included for various parts of the world. The product is small in size (5.4 x 1.5 x 3 inches) and weighs less than a pound. |
| Clock / alarm | Good | The product features dual time (home & away) & calendar with buzzer or sound alarm. |
| Timer | Good | Continuous, 30 min., 60 min. and 90 min. and gentle reduction in sound volume |
| No excessive brightness |
Fair | Backlighting for the clock is reported as too bright for about 5% of reviewers. |
| Appearance | Good | The appearance is a strength of the product, say owners. |