The Sirius Light & Sound Mind Machine
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Product Reviews of The Sirius Light & Sound Mind Machine
Product Review: Love my Sirius.
Summary: 5 Stars
I work in a hectic job and need wind-down time at the end of some rather stress-filled days.
I picked up the Sirius after carefully considering what I was buying. I did look at the Proteus, but considering that I really wasn't going to be all *that* much into programming new sessions, the Sirius unit was plenty for my needs. The Proteus does look pretty cool and does have expandable and reprogrammable features, but it really was a bit much for my needs.
For the money, the system does work well and gives me the relaxation I need. The menu system can be a bit tricky, expecially when trying to select the program to run. I would have given it 4.8 stars because of this weirdness with the menu selection, but Amazon doesn't get that granular ;>) I would also suggest to the folks at Mind Modulations to print out a little guide that fits on the back of the machine so that you know what program does what. I'm doing one of my own and sticking it on there so I don't have to track down the guide every time I want to use the machine.
Another point is the wires. I ended up setting the system up in a permanent arrangement near my recliner so that the wires are tied together with some simple plastic straps so I don't fight the wires every time I go to use it. You'll end up doing this later after fighting the wires for the umpteenth time. I warned you! ;>)
The LED glasses are pretty cool, but be careful with the light settings. These things can *REALLY* put out bright light. Start with a minumum setting and then take it from there until you get the light setting you want. I got white LEDs with mine. I do know you can get colored LEDs with different style glasses, so you can do some customizing of accessories as needed if so desired.
I was skeptical that the light patterns would do anything helpful, but found, to my pleasant surprise, that these mind machines do indeed stimulate some interesting effects and leave you refreshed and even a bit sleepy. Frankly, that was the main point for me buying this unit and it certainly is better than using some big-pharma drugs that do God-knows-what to your brain cells ;>)
I did find that my little Creative MP3 player coupled with the input was also very effective at displaying some neat patterns. A little Enya and some quiet time and voila! The Audiostrobe sample CD is pretty good and I think maybe later I'll pick up some music dedicated to this, but honestly, I do think that the pricing is a bit much for the Audiostrobe CD sets. Alas, this is the way with most CDs and music so no surprise here. There are programs to help you create your own Audiostrobe formatted music tracks that can save $$$ if you are on a tight budget.
Overall, a great little unit and despite a picky menu on occasion, it really does pretty well for what it is intended to do. 4.8 - 5 stars for this neat and useful tool.
Product Review: Not some silly toy...
Summary: 5 Stars
Years ago I was dealing with some pretty severe PTSD from the military... a Psychiatrist sent me to a counselor that was into this "weird, left/right brain balancing stuff".... I thought it was a gimmick at first but almost immediately I was calmer, able to sleep, etc... she sold me a first generation "PHOTOSONIX" for around $500... It was a godsend! I immediately started getting better, emotionally and mentally and my stress levels plummeted... it wasn't the only treatment I was using (meds and counseling) but it had an immediate and profound effect that added to those other treatment regimens. I used it every day, then every few days, then only when I had a bad day... within about a year, I rarely need to use it, but when I did, it was just as effective!
Unfortunately, the power source went bad after a couple of years... I repaired it once but it only lasted another couple of years.
I had a reoccurrance about a month ago due to some serious personal stressors going on in my life and in desperation I found this and several other models out there... I went ahead and threw the dice, hoping that this would give me some of the same calming effects I'd experienced before.
Well, it worked... in all honesty, the software is designed more to make you feel "groovy" than to help with emotional stressor... but it still works! WooHoo!
I didn't mean to boor you with my story but if you are thinking about getting this kind of device, you need to know that even though it isn't a magic pill that cures everything... there is a very good chance that it will help get you back to a point of calm, balance.
So... if you buy this device or something like it, give it some time... try it for awhile... one program that is supposed to give you energy might make you calm or a calming one make you hyper.... everyone is different... like the instructions say... try all of the programs and see what works for you... (I keep little notes in the instruction book to help me remember)...
(And, by the way... if you are only interested in something that will help you meditate or you just want to have your own little "Intra-cranial Rave"... then it is very good for those things as well!) ;-)
Enjoy and good luck!
Product Review: Poor design = frustrating device
Summary: 1 Stars
Don't get me wrong - I LOVE what this machine can do. But I don't use it as often as I would like.
Why?
The wires.
Too many wires = too many tangles = I have to spend 5 minutes fighting the wires before and sometimes after I use the machine. And it's a major annoyance. You will see what I mean.
The only remedy is unplug all the wires and pack the machine up after each use. Which is not generally something you want to do after using the machine.
If Mindplace decides to somehow remedy the problem it's a five-star item.
Product Review: Thanks for such a fine tool!
Summary: 5 Stars
Your machine is the greatest! I was able to figure it out without a whole lot of fussing. I've been using it for 6 weeks now for winding down after a hectic day at the office, and sometimes to keep me going a little stronger in the afternoons (I'm definitely a morning person). The profound effect felt long after a session is still as strong as it was when I first used it. Now I'd like to order a Sirius for my wife, because I don't often want to share mine.Product Review: very satisfied!
Summary: 5 Stars
Amazing machine! It arrived 1 month ago and I use it almost every day! It really works. Very satisfied with the different programs. Received it very quickly (in Netherlands!), Thanks to the seller!
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