When you struggle to fall asleep or need to block out a noisy open-office environment, your first instinct is probably to search YouTube or Spotify for a “white noise” track. We use the term white noise as a universal catch-all for any steady, background hum. But in the realm of acoustic engineering, “white noise” is … Read more
When you are trying to block out a snoring partner, street traffic, or a loud neighborhood, adding more noise to your bedroom sounds completely counterintuitive. However, acoustic masking is one of the most effective, scientifically backed ways to improve sleep quality. Most people immediately reach for a dedicated sound machine (like the ones in our … Read more
This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, we may earn a commission. If you have ever tried to use a sound machine or a sleep app, you have probably seen options for “Pink Noise” or “Brown Noise” and wondered if they were just fancy marketing terms. They aren’t. Just … Read more
This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, we may earn a commission. If you live in a noisy apartment or have a partner who snores, you probably already rely on “background noise” to fall asleep. For decades, the Box Fan was the king of sleep aids. It’s cheap, it’s … Read more