I bought this to use to help sleep while traveling. The white noise type samples they have on the machine are only a 2 to 3 seconds long. They loop over and over and you might not tell at first but then your brain will catch on and it's like a record player stuck on a spot and it will drive you crazy. The files for these loops must be so small. Please tell me why you used such small files in this day and age..... WHY?!?
We've used the Dohm mechanical fans for nearly 2 decades and love them, but purchased this for a trip overseas. Unfortunately, it suffers from the same issue that many electronic noise machines do - the "white noise" is actually a short recorded loop and, once you listen to it for a few minutes, you'll start to notice patterns within the sound.
In this particular case, it seems like the loop lasts about 1.5 seconds (so short!) and there are multiple repetitive patterns across different frequencies. When listening to the machine directly in front of you with no obstruction, it sounds OK, but if you introduce any occlusion at all then you will start to hear the patterns as certain frequencies get blocked off.
For example, listening it through a hollow door, or with an earplug in, or even just with your ear partly covered by a pillow or blanket.
It's too late for us to return this, as we did not realize until we actually took it on our trip. Also, we purchased the carrying case which I would not recommend, as it doesn't really fit very well. It's also hard to tell what the current charge is - we had issues with it stopping in the middle of the night even though it was plugged into the wall.
We love and will continue to use our Dohm mechanical white noise machines, but I am sorry to say this does not meet those standards.
I just bought this sound machine. The only reason I am not completely happy with it is because the volume does not get very loud. It is a travel sound machine so maybe that is why but it does not drown out the cars and general noises going on outside my window( I live in the suburbs). This is the main reason I bout it so I will need to return it. Other than that I love the different choices in sound modes and it is easy to work!
I did a ton of research and landed on this for a European trip. It's perfect! The white noise was my priority and there are so many different sound options on this. I easily found the one that worked best for me. I was deciding between this and another brand but the bluetooth speaker is what sold me on this and I found myself using it soooo much on my trip. The strap is a really nice bonus touch. It's well made and I can see myself using this in so many ways even now that I'm home (I have a larger white noise machine at home). I plan on keeping it in my master bath to play music when I'm getting ready in the morning or winding down at night.
I'd love to see it offered in a few other colors. Especially a neutral that isn't black... white of course but a slate blue-grey would be awesome!
I have had several of the GO products in the past few years (now discontinued) so I reached out to find a comparible product. Although they had their own issues (died quickly; charger port not sensitive) the sound quality was WAY better on the GO. Also, I sleep with this in bed with me; the GO "closed" so that it stayed on the white noise. This one switches if moved. I need white/brown noise to sleep so I plan to keep these; but I wish it was as loud as the GO, and closed off the buttons like the GO. It's okay; just not wow'ing and not as loud as I wish. Also, the GO was way smaller and easier for travel.
I have been taking my Dohm with me on all of my work trips not realizing there was a travel version. Even though this machine is tiny, it’s mighty! Love love love it.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I take my Rohm+ speaker every time i travel, camp or stay at hotels. Its small so it fits almost anywhere and it has over fifteen different sounds and settings for you to enjoy. I cannot sleep without i always set it to stay on for two hours before i go to bed. It can also block out most of unwanted outside noise so you can sleep and listen to your relaxation sounds in peace. Rohm+ speaker can also be used by connecting through Bluetooth so you can listen to your music anywhere you go. The quality of both the sounds and music are great sounds powerful for such little speaker. Definitely recommend!