Listening Tips
Lessons from years of making nature sound apps.
Quieter is better
With noise cancelling, nature sounds mask the world at a much lower volume. That’s gentler on your ears, especially over a whole night.
Side sleepers: go small
Over-ear headphones press against the pillow. Small sleep earbuds with the smallest comfortable ear tip, or a soft sleep headband, are far more restful.
Comfort beats Hi-Res
For nature and sleep sounds, comfort, a good seal and steady noise cancelling matter more than lossless codecs.
Find the right headphones
Answer a few quick questions, and the Headphones Guide recommends the ideal headphones for how you sleep, focus and relax.
Headphones GuideLifelike 3D Nature Sounds
Rain, wind, oceans, rivers, forests, mountains and more, recorded in 3D for headphones, for better sleep, focus and calm.