Turn The World On Silent Mode With These Noise-Canceling Goods
March 19, 2021BruceDayne#DMTBeautySpot #beauty
If you don't live in a city where constant honking and sirens are the norm, then perhaps you have a sibling or roommate who watches midnight Netflix at sleep-altering decibels. Short of screaming into a pillow (been there...) or turning on a meditation app in a futile attempt to block out the incessant noise (...done that), you might be looking for other more formidable ways to minimize all that racket while trying to catch a few winks.
We hear you loud and clear, so we scoured the interwebs for the best noise-canceling buys that'll actually work to help you fall fast asleep and stay that way until rise-and-shine time. From bulk bins of earplugs to fancy ambient noise machines that actually cut through the fray, here's what you can turn to when in dire need of some gosh-darn peace and quiet.
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Bose Sleepbuds II
Say goodbye to city noise, snoring, inconsiderate roommates, and whatever is interrupting your beauty sleep with Bose's user-tested sleep technology. These buds don't play music from streaming apps or podcasts, but instead, they sing soothing sounds from the Bose Sleep app.
According to reviewers: "I am in love with these Bose Sleepbuds. Within about 10 minutes of putting them on I usually fall asleep, when I wake up they are still perfectly snuggled in my ear. The only thing that I would change is having more sounds to choose from. Other than that I love them. The perfect thing to get if you have trouble sleeping or need to stay asleep."
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Bose Sleepbuds™ II, $, available at Bose
SNOOZ White Noise Sound Machine
The SNOOZ sound machine is as functional as it is good-looking. It actually contains a real fan inside, features adjustable tones, and has 10 volume settings to help you fall and stay asleep.
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SNOOZ White Noise Sound Machine, $, available at snooz
AcousticSheep SleepPhones Classic
From the makers of the popular RunPhones, meet SleepPhones. With a cozy fleece fabric that — yep — has concealed flat speakers on either side, these are perfect for slipping on and entering Dreamland.
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AcousticSheep SleepPhones Classic, $, available at Amazon
Hearprotek Sleep Earbuds
I know what you're thinking: How are these different from any 'ol pair of earbuds? Well, if you're a side-sleeper, these buds are made to be comfortable (read: nothing poking the back of your ear) so you can fall asleep to the sounds of crickets chirping in complete bliss.
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Hearprotek Sleep Earbuds, $, available at Amazon
Ostrich Pillow Light
While the primary benefit of the internet-famous Ostrich Pillow is to block light and provide a cushy surface (and hilarious appearance) with which to nap, the wraparound design also has mild sound-muffling effects, too.
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OstrichPillow Ostrich Pillow Light, $, available at Amazon
HoMedics SoundSpa Sound Machine
This highly-rated sound machine isn't just an affordable life upgrade but has a variety of ambient sounds including rain, thunder (?), ocean waves, and white noise that you can set on a timer function.
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HoMedics SoundSpa® Sound Machine, $, available at Bed Bath & Beyond
Joseche Sleep Headphones Bluetooth Eye Mask
This Amazon top-seller is as high tech as sleeping masks go. It's Bluetooth compatible for wireless syncing (and taking phone calls...), in addition to blocking out light and unwanted background noise.
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Joseche Sleep Headphones Bluetooth Eye Mask, $, available at Amazon
Highland Dunes Single Curtain Panel
Blackout curtains don't just filter out light so you can sleep in total darkness. Many also work to reduce outdoor noise so you can create an optimal sleep space for catching up on zzz's.
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Highland Dunes Galvez Herringbone Solid Color Max Blackout Thermal Grommet Single Curtain Panel, $, available at Wayfair
Mack's Ultra Soft Foam Earplugs, 50 Pair
They're cheap, and they work — most of the time, anyway. If ambient noise doesn't lull you to sleep, then try blocking out sound with the help of earplugs. (The squishier, the better.)
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Mack's Ultra Soft Foam Earplugs, 50 Pair, $, available at Amazon
The Sleep Crown
Pair some earplugs with this expensive but very highly rated over-the-head pillow and you've got yourself a nice little noise hideaway.
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The Sleep Crown Over-The-Head Pillow, $, available at The Sleep Crown
GE 6000 BTU 115-Volt Room Air Conditioner
Hear me out with this one. If you live in an apartment sans central AC, then a window unit can be life-changing with its ability to keep your bedroom cool while the fan effectively drowns out the majority of street noise.
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GE 6000 BTU 115-Volt Room Air Conditioner, $, available at Walmart
Brookstone Sleep Sound Mixer
Fancy sleepers (or audiophiles), this one is for you. If you're not satisfied with preset modes of generic nature sounds, this highly-rated Brookstone gadget allows you to create your own bespoke ambient soundtrack to lull you to sleep.
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Brookstone Sleep Sound Mixer, $, available at Bed Bath & Beyond
Bose QuietComfort 35 II Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
It's unconventional, but I'd be lying if I said I've never tried popping on a pair of noise-canceling headphones as an absolute last resort to incessant street noise.
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Bose QuietComfort 35 II Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, $, available at Amazon
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