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From our neighbors in Canada comes the Obus Forme Sound Therapy Relaxation System. This product has
been on the market for a few years now and has proven to be reliable (although our CRI’s report a bad
shipment in 2006 that required the testing of each unit before shipping). All is fixed now and the China
suppliers have been “tuned up”.
First impressions
It looks like a tear drop. The color is off white with a nice contrast of the Obus Forme logo. The housing is
solid with no creeks as one tries to flex it. The ‘you can't miss this’ volume knob is located in front. It does
not light up as one would think given the opaque plastic. The on/off button is centered on top and a red LED
light lets you know it’s on. We like the looks!
Sounds
The Obus Forme offers 10, yes 10 different sounds!
Tropical Forest – The sounds of different exotic birds. We can pick out about four birds. The coo coo bird
could take a hike. Sound is clear with no distinguishable splice.
Thunderstorm – Not so great. It is better at low volume, but the size for the speakers restricts the unit from
any thundering booms.
Summer Night – Perfect! The chirping of frogs and crickets is excellent.
Ocean Waves – Nice! Again, better at lower volume, but it does put you right at the shore.
White Noise – Perfect! This white noise is a perfect mix of treble and bass. It is looked, but we cannot pick
out the splice. It’s good at high volume too.
Heartbeat – Sound good to us and is a great idea for the new parent wanting to put their infant to sleep. The
sound is muffled as if inside the womb.
Songbirds – We are a little confused on this one. The birds are there and sound great, but there is also the
sound of a brook running.
Waterfall – Most sound machine use the waterfall name as white noise. This unit’s waterfall sounds like
white noise with a hint of water splashing in the background. We like it.
Running Stream – Very nice. It’s just like the songbirds, without the birds.
Rainfall – Just perfect. Many machines have too much treble in their rain. The Obus Forme downgraded the
treble to give a more realistic rainfall sound.
This unit also has the option of a 60 minute timer on the side. If not used, it will run forever when plugged in.
Dimensions
7.5” x 5.5” x 2.25”. The unit and power cord weigh 1 lb, without batteries. Good for travel.
Maximum volume measured at 18" above unit at full volume is 84 decibels.
Verdict
We like it. A few of the sounds could use some upgrading, but for the money (retail is $32.95) we think this
unit is a good buy.
Copyright 2007, All Rights Reserved. Reproduction without the written permission of Sound Machine Review
is expressly forbidden.
been on the market for a few years now and has proven to be reliable (although our CRI’s report a bad
shipment in 2006 that required the testing of each unit before shipping). All is fixed now and the China
suppliers have been “tuned up”.
First impressions
It looks like a tear drop. The color is off white with a nice contrast of the Obus Forme logo. The housing is
solid with no creeks as one tries to flex it. The ‘you can't miss this’ volume knob is located in front. It does
not light up as one would think given the opaque plastic. The on/off button is centered on top and a red LED
light lets you know it’s on. We like the looks!
Sounds
The Obus Forme offers 10, yes 10 different sounds!
Tropical Forest – The sounds of different exotic birds. We can pick out about four birds. The coo coo bird
could take a hike. Sound is clear with no distinguishable splice.
Thunderstorm – Not so great. It is better at low volume, but the size for the speakers restricts the unit from
any thundering booms.
Summer Night – Perfect! The chirping of frogs and crickets is excellent.
Ocean Waves – Nice! Again, better at lower volume, but it does put you right at the shore.
White Noise – Perfect! This white noise is a perfect mix of treble and bass. It is looked, but we cannot pick
out the splice. It’s good at high volume too.
Heartbeat – Sound good to us and is a great idea for the new parent wanting to put their infant to sleep. The
sound is muffled as if inside the womb.
Songbirds – We are a little confused on this one. The birds are there and sound great, but there is also the
sound of a brook running.
Waterfall – Most sound machine use the waterfall name as white noise. This unit’s waterfall sounds like
white noise with a hint of water splashing in the background. We like it.
Running Stream – Very nice. It’s just like the songbirds, without the birds.
Rainfall – Just perfect. Many machines have too much treble in their rain. The Obus Forme downgraded the
treble to give a more realistic rainfall sound.
This unit also has the option of a 60 minute timer on the side. If not used, it will run forever when plugged in.
Dimensions
7.5” x 5.5” x 2.25”. The unit and power cord weigh 1 lb, without batteries. Good for travel.
Maximum volume measured at 18" above unit at full volume is 84 decibels.
Verdict
We like it. A few of the sounds could use some upgrading, but for the money (retail is $32.95) we think this
unit is a good buy.
Copyright 2007, All Rights Reserved. Reproduction without the written permission of Sound Machine Review
is expressly forbidden.
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