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Brand NameThe Sharper Image
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- Enjoy 20 digital soothing sounds for relaxation
- Extra large display with full sound titles
- Dual alarm, auto-off timer and convenient automatic time reset after power failure
- Choice of two alarm wake modes: Soothing Sounds or Beep Tone
- Elegant design is beautiful in any room decor
- Features: Dual alarm, auto-off timer and convenient automatic time reset after power failure and daylight savings time
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Product Description
From the Manufacturer
Introducing the world’s most gentle alarm clock. Experience the most soothing environment possible when you have the freedom to choose your favorite relaxing sound. Feel calm and collected as you begin each morning by waking up to your personal choice from a collection of twenty of the most serene sounds. Fall asleep to another peaceful selection or just escape the everyday stress with the luxury of twenty digital sounds: Aviary, Brook, City, Dockside, Ebb Tide, Everglades, Fireside, Foghorns, Heartbeat, Northwoods, Oceanside, Rain, Rainforest, Roadside, Steam Train, Summer Night, Surfs Up, Thunderstorm, White Noise, Wind Chimes. The meditative rhythms will keep you fully relaxed. The innovative and sleek design includes an easy-to-read illuminated LCD with white backlight displays time & sound titles, Dual alarm clock for individual wake times and two alarm wake modes: Soothing Sounds or Beep Tone, two 2.5-Inch speakers, large touchpad controls, a large snooze, auto-off timer and nap bar; 15, 30, 45, 60 minutes, adjustable backlight; high/Med/Low and automatic reset after power failure and automatic daylight savings time adjustment. If you want to take the Sound Soother wherever you go then it is no problem since the Sound Soother can also be powered by 3 AAA batteries (not included) This product, along with the entire Sharper Image collection, connects innovation with cutting-edge design to provide you with years of dependability and enjoyment. Included in the box are 1 Sound Soother machine and 1 AC adaptor (DC 6V)
Product Description
The Sharper Image has captured an excellent selection of distinctive and relaxing sounds for its Sound Soother white noise machine. It stops unwanted noise, giving you a relaxing, noiseless night of sleep. Choose from twenty soothing nature sounds that will help even the most restless sleeper relax.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
190 of 191 people found the following review helpful
The Sharper Image Sound Soother has a very sleek and modern design, however, there are a few flaws that detract from the overall experience.
First, the digital display is very bright in a dark bedroom. Unlike a regular, cheap alarm clock where only the time is lit, the entire display of the Sound Soother is backlit. If your bedroom has little ambient light at night, this display will emit a glow that some people may find too bright. Although there are three display brightness settings, there is little difference between them and the lowest setting is still bright. We have to turn the clock away from the bed at night so it's not directly in our face, but the glow is still significant.
Second, the sound quality could be better. This could be a tradeoff for the sleek design, but the sounds are not very natural coming out of the small rear speakers and are a bit tinny as another reviewer has noted. The volume control is not very good either, as the difference between the first, second, third, etc. volume selections are very noticeable. In other words, 1 is too soft for some sounds, but 2 is way too loud. The audio loop on some of the sounds is too short as well, and if you are concentrating on the sound you may be able to detect the pattern, which can be distracting as you are trying to fall asleep. Also, the control buttons themselves make a very loud and abrasive "click" sound when you push them, which seems odd for a machine designed to relax you.
Overall, the Sound Soother is a decent alarm clock that gets the job done, but it could definitely be improved (display too bright, audio quality is lacking, and buttons take away from the overall experience). Although it is made by Sharper Image, it has a somewhat "cheap" feeling to it. Despite the flaws, it is one of the better sound machine/alarm clock I came across that was less than $50.
First, the digital display is very bright in a dark bedroom. Unlike a regular, cheap alarm clock where only the time is lit, the entire display of the Sound Soother is backlit. If your bedroom has little ambient light at night, this display will emit a glow that some people may find too bright. Although there are three display brightness settings, there is little difference between them and the lowest setting is still bright. We have to turn the clock away from the bed at night so it's not directly in our face, but the glow is still significant.
Second, the sound quality could be better. This could be a tradeoff for the sleek design, but the sounds are not very natural coming out of the small rear speakers and are a bit tinny as another reviewer has noted. The volume control is not very good either, as the difference between the first, second, third, etc. volume selections are very noticeable. In other words, 1 is too soft for some sounds, but 2 is way too loud. The audio loop on some of the sounds is too short as well, and if you are concentrating on the sound you may be able to detect the pattern, which can be distracting as you are trying to fall asleep. Also, the control buttons themselves make a very loud and abrasive "click" sound when you push them, which seems odd for a machine designed to relax you.
Overall, the Sound Soother is a decent alarm clock that gets the job done, but it could definitely be improved (display too bright, audio quality is lacking, and buttons take away from the overall experience). Although it is made by Sharper Image, it has a somewhat "cheap" feeling to it. Despite the flaws, it is one of the better sound machine/alarm clock I came across that was less than $50.
138 of 139 people found the following review helpful
Found this sound soother at QVC for $36.50. I hated waking up to a loud "give-me-a-heart-attack" buzzers on regular alarm clocks and was hunting for a more soothing wake-up call. The beep on this clock is ok not near as screeching as some other clocks I've tried. The sound system and its many nature sound options are great. I don't know why other buyers complain about the quality of the sounds, they must miss their big ole stereo system or something, its just a clock people duh! I love the rainforest sound and the summer night as well as the oceanside waves. I chose most often to set the alarm to the foghorn, its a nice soft realistic sound of boats in the harbor. If you're a deep sleeper, the beep probably would be better to use. I found the manual for this too sparse on instructions. There was no instructions on how to set either the beep or the sound option, by accident I found out how. The luminous figures are not too bright, good grief I can't believe other buyers complained about that too. It's like having a very, very, low night light on - not too bright at all. I am pleased with having bought this item, I like the fact it has battery back up. Only down side for me was that it was made in China, would have preferred finding an alternative made in USA.
45 of 45 people found the following review helpful
I had high hopes for this - thinking it was similar to a clock I saw a few years ago and can't seem to find now. Those of you who are light sleepers will appreciate the sound library. The digital recordings have long loops and sound pretty good, but the speakers are on the tinny side. I like to sleep with a surf sound and that is decent. The problem is the alarm (which wasn't even covered in my manual). The alarm allows you to wake with either a beeper or a sound. The problem is if you sleep with a sound playing, that is the same one used for the alarm - so it doesn't quite work! I was hoping you could set different sounds for the alarms. The clock I saw a few years ago allowed you to listen to surf but the alarm added in foghorns or other related sounds. That was pretty cool! If anyone knows what clock I am talking about, please let me know. Don't be too disappointed if the Sound Soother isn't available on Amazon. It is available at Best Buy for the same price.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great Sounds... Huge Variety
The sounds are very realistic (unfortunately that includes the fog horn). It's nice to wake up to birds or read before bed listening to the rain when it is nice out. Read more
Published 15 days ago by TwinsForMeToday
Bummer!
I bought one, loved it, played it all the time, used the alarm functions to wake up. Today, it is not working. Read more
Published 15 days ago by B. Shirley
I have fixed the brightness
It is nice to wake up to wind chimes on a morning. I have noticed a few people here have complained about the lowest setting still being too bright...and I agree. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Sue Ryan
Problem with sound level
I purchased the Sharper Image Sound Soother EC-B100 to drown out background noise and to help with the ringing in my ears. Read more
Published 25 days ago by T. Stuart
sharper image EC-B100
The good: the unit has a nice big display, many sound choices, big buttons and is relatively easy to figure out how to set time, sounds and dual alarms. Read more
Published 26 days ago by Maik
Happy with this purchase!
There are 20 sounds to choose from with this sound machine. I'd really prefer the sound options of a fan and an air conditioner because they are more like background noise to me. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Cleaningoutmyclosets
Too loud, too bright!
I've tried living with this alarm clock for 4 months. I can't. In fact, I've just order a new alarm clock to replace it, because I can't stand it anymore. Read more
Published 1 month ago by stargazer78
Varity of sounds
I love all the different sounds, of course some more than others. It is easy to operate and the alarm sound is great.
Published 1 month ago by Betty F.
Perfect for my 20 month old son
I have used a background noise machine for all 3 of my children to help them nap through other noises in the house. This is the best one so far and I highly recommend it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Alex Sanchez
Not what I had hoped for...
I bought this alarm clock for my young daughter in Oct 2010. She sleeps with white noise and I thought that buying a clock with the noise feature built in would be both... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Toni, mom of 3
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