You would be forgiven for looking at the Sound Oasis Deluxe S5000 and assuming it is just a radio but it is actually a sleep therapy system that uses sound to relax the body and mind to help you get to sleep as well as improving your quality of sleep. It has been proven that sound machines (or white noise machines) work, by playing sounds that coax your brain into matching these frequencies and enter healthier states of sleep and relaxation. The Sound Oasis Deluxe S5000 claims to be the best and most advanced sound system in the world and provides 145 different sound possibilities, 24 main sounds & 5 mix sounds allowing you to customise the sound and create a unique atmosphere. With a set timer the sounds, including white noise, heartbeat, bird song, thunderstorms and bonfire, will gradually reduce in volume until it switches off which will help lull you into a deep slumber. One cool little function is the voice recorded memo which is a great tool for setting reminders in the morning or leaving soppy notes for each other.

You can also play your Mp3 through the speakers, listen to AM/FM radio whilst saving three of your favourite stations. When it comes to the alarm clock I like that you can set multiple alarms so I can use one during the working week and another at weekends, it also starts off at a low volume and slowly increases to wake you up gently. The Sound Oasis Deluxe S5000 produces high quality audio with its 3 speakers (including a sub) that is a pleasure to listen to, you can also use headphones if you don’t want to disturb you partner however there is no Bluetooth compatibility which is a shame as I hate trying to sleep with headphone wires tangling you up. I enjoyed using this noise machine and genuinely found myself getting to sleep quicker and I felt more rested in the morning but for the money you have to pay I would still consider downloading a free app to my phone and using my Bluetooth headphones, but yes I would have to put up with a reduction in quality. RRP $199.99

4.1 out of 5

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Pros

Good quality sound

Lots of features and controls

Voice record memo

Improves sleep

Cons

Large (8.2 x 5.8 x 6.5 inches)

No Bluetooth

Costly