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Noise & silence: sleep better despite noise
Reducing noise does not always mean chasing complete silence. The right strategy depends on the source: traffic, neighbours, snoring, intermittent events or a steady background. Sleeple prioritizes reducing the real source first, then protection, then masking when necessary.
Our editorial rule: white, pink or brown noise, earplugs and sound machines will never be presented as universal insomnia treatments. Evidence varies by population and protocol. Commercial pages will always separate measurable specifications, study findings and marketing claims.
1. Understand night noise
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2. Reduce or mask noise
3. The Sleeple buying method
Future comparisons will verify actual available data: attenuation rating and test standard, dimensions, materials, side-sleep comfort, cleaning and cost of use for earplugs; volume control, power, loop quality, physical controls, timer, offline operation, warranty and returns for sound machines.
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