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ImaginaryRoads t1_isjy4oe wrote

Reply to comment by afdc92 in Anybody else hear the burnouts all night long? by douglas_in_philly

Running a white noise generator has helped my sleep so much! I use the TMSoft app because it lets me generate my own mixes. My current favorite mix is a combination of heavy rain (to mask everyday noises), thunder (to help my sleeping brain ignore bass sounds like garbage trucks, vacuum cleaners, and lawn mowers), and a bit of pink noise to cover up any gaps. But yeah, try a white noise generator; it really can help.

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douglas_in_philly OP t1_isk50rm wrote

My trick is to use my Amazon Echo Dot for the same thing. I just say, “Alexa, ask Sleep Sounds to start brown noise.” (Yes “brown” noise—it’s a bit lower in tone, and works best for me.)

Actually, just saying, “Alexa, start brown noise.” works, as well.

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ImaginaryRoads t1_islqm18 wrote

With a single set range of noise filter, I worry about starting to lose hearing in that range. By using a combination of noises, most of them random, I reduce the overall sound level and hopefully reduce my risk of hearing loss.

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douglas_in_philly OP t1_islqyr7 wrote

Are you wearing earbuds/headphones when you’re listening to the white noise? I don’t, and personally I feel that the noise is ambient enough that it’s not going to cause any problems. But to each their own.

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