The best white noise machines for calm nerves and peaceful sleep
Sound machines for better sleep. (Gregory Pappas via Unsplash/)A diffuse sound containing literally every audible frequency at an equal intensity, white noise is a nondescript hiss that’s fantastic for discreetly drowning out random background noise and keeping your conversations private. Its noise-cancelling properties are well known for being an effective sleep and study aid, and its qualities are found in numerous naturally-occurring sounds like rain storms and the crashing of ocean waves. If you live down the street from a fire station or have neighbors who are less than courteous, a white noise machine is an easy and calming way to keep the noise out and put you right to sleep. They’re also popular in medical waiting rooms and other places where discretion is key.Here’s a list of our favorite white noise machines currently available.White noise, pink noise, brown noise, fan noise. (Amazon/)The ‘Lectrofan is a digital white noise generator...