Sound Machine Alarm Clock

When shopping for a sound machine you will have a choice of features that will be available to you. One clear point of difference is whether you are looking for a dedicated sound machine that does little, if anything else, or a unit that is sound machine alarm clock that looks much like a regular clock radio except that it has a sound machine built in.

Currently, the Homedics sound machine range consists of eight models of which six are sound machine alarm clocks.

If you intend to keep your sound machine permanently next to your bed then you should seriously consider the sound machine alarm clock style. If you are reluctant because you feel that you already have a perfectly good  alarm clock then consider this a small investment for the space saving convenience of having two appliances built into one. Perhaps you may consider donating you old clock radio to a charity. On the other hand, if you have a true top-end unit such as what Bose manufactures, then you shall need to decide what is more important to you and compare the sound quality of the top end of the sound machine alarm clock range.

If, like most of us, you have a regular inexpensive clock radio then this shouldn't be an issue. Besides, the Homedics sound machine alarm clock range is also inexpensive beginning at a recommended retail price of $29.99. The most expensive unit is the Homedics Sound Spa SS-7000 at $79.99 and features superb sound through its state-of-the-art bass reflex technology. Bear in mind, that you should also be able to find cheaper prices if you shop around.

Another feature of the SS-7000 is that it provides an iPod dock. This is a very convenient function because not only can you set the alarm to play the iPod, but you can just use the high quality speakers to listen to your iPod at any other time.

The iPod docking capability also gives you the ability to fall asleep listening to your favourite music. Not only that, but if you become bored with the built-in natural sounds of the sound machine then you could buy or record other soothing sounds and put them onto your iPod and fall asleep to those. You could even use a guided relaxation or hypnosis recording - the possibilities become endless.

It seems that the only real reasons to consider one of the two models in the Homedics sound machine range that do not have a clock radio is if you absolutely do not want to replace your current clock radio, or you want something smaller and more portable, or if it is for your baby's room where clearly an alarm clock would be of no benefit.