Marsona 1288A Programmable Sound Conditioner

by Marpac

Product Features

• Use in a professional setting to mask confidential conversations or block out intrusive noise or at home to mask distracting noises for improved sleep and study
• There are 8 base sounds and 8 programmable overlay sounds as well as tone and volume slide controls for complete sound customization
• Optional 60 minute shutoff timer and simple push button operation
• Speakers are 3 inches and 4 ohms with an auxiliary jack for headphones or other devices
• Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging

Product Description

Advanced digital technology, timeless styling, and ease of use come together in the Marsona 1288A Programmable Sound Conditioner. The 1288A features exceptionally realistic sound quality and a collection of programmable -overlay sounds-to provide the user with a variety of combinations. The easy-to-use device provides perfectly controlled sound conditioning for masking disruptive noise or for adding comfortable background sound where it might otherwise be too quiet for sleep, concentration or relaxation.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 8.8 x 3.1 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000N244Y8
• UPC: 036005012885 036005128821 653119880843
• Item model number: Marsona 1288A
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,171 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #17 in Health & Personal Care > Health Care > Alternative Medicine > Sound Therapy

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended, March 21, 2008

By 

Douglas J. Whiteford (West Chester, PA, USA) - See all my reviews
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My wife and I like the sound of the ocean so we run this machine during the daytime as well as night. The digital recordings are very clear and true-to-life. We can play two sounds at once - like sea gulls over the ocean. There is plenty of volume and the controls are intuitive if you're used to digital products. The only drawbacks is that I can sense the repetition in the gull recordings when I'm awake. It's a good product overall if you're an insomniac or have a baby.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars So-so, April 18, 2008

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Uncle Punk (Lesser Pennsyltucky) - See all my reviews

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Am unsure whether I'll return this or not.

This device has ~8 background sounds (2 rain, 2 waves, etc). I don't notice the problem with looping mentioned by others. There are ~8 overlay sounds which can be combined with the background noise- mainly various birds. Several of the bird sounds are a little unpleasant; when I first heard the owl I thought one of my kids was hurt.

My main gripe with this product is that when you keep it close by, there is a clear static background hiss at most volumes which becomes very annoying. I think if you were to keep it tucked further away into a corner that would not be an issue.

Thinking about it now, this device really doesn't do anything that a couple of $15 nature CDs can't do, & the CDs would likely have better sound quality.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Marpac 1288A review, January 6, 2008

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Albert L. Plante "ALP" (Boston MA) - See all my reviews
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Pros: Great quality sound with secondary sound overlay. Haven't noticed the loop end like on cheaper models. Many programmable options for secondary sounds.

Cons: Somewhat large, runs on AC power only (no battery option), and sound timer is fixed at 1hr. I consider these to be minor issues.