Adaptive Sound Technologies LectroFan Classic White Noise Machine - Global Power Edition with Adaptors for US, UK & EU - 20 Non-Looping Fan & White Noise Variations - White

I haven't even used it for a full night of sleep yet, but I already love it! I turned it on and went through the sounds, and I really like that the sounds actually have some bass to them. I sleep in a somewhat noisy college dorm with thin doors and inconsiderate night owls who slam doors, so I need to use earplugs. But it gets a bit TOO quiet with earplugs. I like to hear the constant sound of a fan, or heating, or water pipes, or any constant sound that buildings make (and these sounds normally have some bass to them). Which is why I purchased this. I also like that it doesn't have any annoying lights that brighten up your bedroom. Another bonus: the sleep timer can be set for any number of hours, unlike in other machines where it's only 15, 30, or 60 minutes. My insomnia can be bad enough to the point that I take 3-4 hours after turning out the lights to fall asleep, so I definitely appreciate being able to set the machine for 5 hours or so. This was definitely designed thoughtfully. My only complaint would be that the cord could be longer, especially since my dorm doesn't have many sockets. But that's nothing an extension cable can't fix. I'll definitely be adding this product to my arsenal of supplies to combat insomnia! (Which includes earplugs, lavender oil, melatonin, diphenhydramine, and sleep sound apps – you can see how desperate I am to have a good night's sleep!)UPDATE: So I've been using this for a few days now. And it's great! Silence is obviously ideal, but if that's not an option, this machine works great to block out annoying noises. I've found it works best when you place it between yourself and the offending noise. It creates a sort of wall of sound, and it blocks out my dad's snoring at night as well as any outside noises like annoying car motors. It also works great when I'm just trying to absorb myself into a novel without distractions. The only thing i would like to see is a remote, and buttons to toggle back and forth between the noises, instead of having to cycle all the way through to get to a certain noise.

I have one of these at home where it keeps me sane. – I live in a noisy, downtown condo, with inner and outer noise. I suffer from misophonia, which means a lot of noises (footsteps, music, car alarms, barking dogs) create great anxiety for me and I cannot sleep; even after the noise ends, I will be so tense I cannot sleep for hours. The noise machine really helps with most noises.I bought this second one for travel. I just returned from a trip to Egypt where I slept better than ever. Normally, I have a lot of trouble sleeping in hotels, especially the first night in a new room. Traveling, the main problem is unfamiliar sounds, not misophonia. Other people I was traveling with mentioned their problems sleeping and wasn’t I bothered by the barking dog or the wedding party or whatever, and I had to smile and say no, I slept just fine with my white noise machine. I think LectroFan owes me some commission from the number of people who then said they were going to buy one for their next trip.From Egypt, I went to a hotel in Michigan where slamming doors and people talking in the halls echoed throughout my room. My white noise machine took care of that.I had no problem with voltage in either location. It worked just fine, just plugged it in and turned it on.

I rarely bother reviewing anything I order online - even though I have been shopping on Amazon, eBay, and other websites since I got my first credit card and have probably amassed thousands of orders at this point. But I must add to the five star ratings!As to why I ordered this .... as luck would have it, the week after I began working from home a daily barrage of noise pollution insults started cropping up in and around my apartment. First, there was the dog that starts barking at 05:00 most morning. Then, a noisy neighbor moved in whose voice wouldn't seem amiss in an opera cast. And finally, a construction project 20 meters down the road that begins at 07:00 every morning and continues until 17:00. You couldn't make it up.I've kept what's left of my sanity with the help of my trusty Etymotic IEM headphones, but they hurt after a while and was very eager for some second line of defense.Although I can still hear my neighbor and nothing bar a 747 would out-do the drilling, this has taken care of a HUGE amount of background noise pollution that I wasn't even (consciously) aware of: cars revving, taxis honking, etc. I can still hear the dog when I'm awake at that hour, but I'm sleeping through his barking where previously I would be roused from sleep by it.On the topic of sleep: I only made the connection after a few nights, but my fiancée and I have both slept like babies since we started leaving it on overnight by the bed.I've had sound sensitivity my whole life, but it took being placed in a situation that even "normal" people would find difficult to look into something that could make a difference. And boy, am I so happy that I did. I've just ordered number two and if - as some reviewers have mentioned - the thing gives out after a year or two I will be happy to simply buy replacements. For the relatively modest price, it's a bargain investment in your sleep quality, mental health, and sanity.