I'm usually not one to do reviews but this certainly deserves a review!!!
We've had this about 5 months now.. life changing!
Hard sleeper? Hitting the snooze button a lot in the morning?
Yeah..well, that’s me..it hasn’t always been… Heck, I used to be up by 5 AM every morning, ready to kick booty and take names. Well, not so much these days. Not sure if it's because I haven’t had a full night’s rest since 2012 (thanks Al’s) or because my diet & exercise have turned to crap-- nonetheless, Russians attacking the U.S. in broad daylight couldn’t wake me from a midday power nap if given the chance.
Being business owner, WAHM, Wifey.. Surely you can see how that can be an issue.
As fate would have it, Mr. Smo and I happened across this surreptitious alarm clock marketed towards those that sleep like a railroad tie instead of a normal human being should. Literally never heard of it. The ad promised to wake the heaviest of sleepers. I’m thinking, “they’ve obviously not met me, so..”
What the heck, let’s give this thing a whirl. We buy it. It comes in 5-7 business days, yada yada. Of course I’m testing it out! I ain’t fixin’ to DIE trying to come out of my sleep (if it really works, that is!)
Firstly it comes to you literally looking like a bomb wire to a hockey puck. Like, that probably should have been my first clue to walk away. Nope, I’m a glutton for punishment.
Y’ALL- we were testing--- I repeat, TESTING this alarm, broad daylight… Not sleeping…Heck, we were expecting the thing to go off in a minute’s time. That alarm went off and y’all, If I’m lyin’ I’m dyin! I dang near fell out.. I nearly had a HEART ATTACK! This thing packs a whopping 113 decibels, (the same as a chainsaw, so you imagine one starting up as your alarm clock!) My ears probably bled lol..The vibration was jolting, but more on that later.
Alright, now to the real test:
So Night #1: Side note: Both Mr. Smo and I have a love affair with our snooze buttons. We usually set the alarms 1-2 hours ahead so we can snooze and “drift lightly back to consciousness in time” for the day. Night #1 we decide we’re gonna be some daredevils. Set that joker for the exact wakeup time. Let’s do it. We placed the “jolter-majig” under our mattress, in the middle, to make it fair for all parties.
I wasn’t ready. He wasn’t ready. Also, might I add, tiny Smo, too, was also not ready.
Now, let’s break this down. You’re sleeping. You’re dreaming. Then you get the “jolt”, and by “jolt”, I mean sit straight up in bed, bug eyed, scrambling for glasses, screaming across the king size bed, “HOLY !)@*# IS THAT AN EARTHQUAKE?!?” kind of jolt. The bed-shaker (that actually goes underneath your pillow, I do NOT recommend that) shakes so violently, you can hear and feel it on the other side of the house. So, yes, it literally shakes your lazy tail outta bed. Imagine a guy coming into your room each morning with a jack hammer, and that’s about it.
Then, you get the “squall”... (is that a good word? I feel like that’s a good word.) Remember the aforementioned 113 decibels? Try going from sleeping soundly, to a chainsaw in your ear with no warning. Your heart rate will go from 60 to 130 in seconds, from the first jolt, really.
Now, this God-given, Satan inspired gift also has one more trick… it has LIGHTS, as if the brutal awareness that you are no longer asleep, but may now have an anxiety attack instead, isn’t enough. I wouldn’t go as far as to say these red-flashing lights would cause a seizure, but it probably would be good to keep in mind if you have epilepsy. The only way I can describe these lights is, if you’ve ever seen flashing red lights on an ambulance, that’s about what it’s like.
The only experience Mr. Smo says he can compare this alarm clock to is being jolted to consciousness each morning in basic training. Like drill sergeants, the shear volume of this alarm clock will make it impossible for one to ignore it. Really, I’m not even sure why they included a snooze button on this thing.
If you have heart issues, do not get this. If you suffer from anxiety, do not get this. Epileptic much?-- probably not for you. This alarm is no joke. But it’s EFFECTIVE. I often find myself waking up before the alarm even goes off due to what I believe is almost fear. Imagine someone putting a jack hammer to your bed and the loudest alarm you can imagine going off. If you can sleep through this then you may want to go see a doctor to check and see if you’re still in the land of the living. Though, I’m certain no matter what state of decomposition one is in, it’d probably still wake the dead.
As far as wiring issues, not working, etc... no problems so far.
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Product information
| Brand | Sonic Alert |
|---|---|
| Color | Black & Red |
| Display Type | Digital |
| Style | Classic |
| Special Feature | Dual Time feature. |
| Product Dimensions | 5.5"W x 5.5"H |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Age Range (Description) | Kid |
| Room Type | Bedroom |
| Shape | Semicircular |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Material | Plastic |
| Frame Material | Plastic |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Mounting Type | Flush |
| Item Weight | 1.5 Pounds |
| Number of Batteries | 1 9V batteries required. |
| Alarm Clock | Yes |
| Watch Movement | Automatic |
| Warranty Type | Extended |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Operation Mode | Electrical |
| Dial Color | black |
| Manufacturer | Sonic Alert |
| Item Weight | 1.5 pounds |
| ASIN | B000OOWZUK |
| Item model number | SBB500SS |
| Batteries | 1 9V batteries required. |
| Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank |
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| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | April 13, 2008 |
| Country of Origin | China |
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I have literally NEVER slept through this alarm
I work swing shifts so I am constantly having to move my hours of sleep around and it used to make me over sleep and be late to work which was such a big problem I almost got fired over it. However I did some light research and found this amazing product that borders on self inflicted abuse. However I couldn't live without this thing. The clock itself is a good shape that is stylish and appealing and the screen is plenty bright for casual use. Then there are its 3 different methods of waking you up. 1 the classic siren. Its loud as hell and has a volume adjustment dial in case you wanted it louder for some reason. 2 a strobe light, a row of bright LEDs that will strobe the room when the alarm triggers. 3, the most powerful of them all is the vibrating pad, that is to be placed under your pillow and will violently vibrate your head to wake you up. This is the perfect thing for me because no matter how tired I am, if I need to get up, this thing will get me up. Even better I have become confident that this alarm will get me up which relieved my anxiety of oversleeping which allowed me to get better sleep overall.
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- ZackReviewed in Singapore on November 9, 2020
Small crack in the digital display
Small crack in the digital display. Don’t think I want to wait for an exchange as the other functions are ok and I need this alarm now. Hopefully seller can be provide more padding when shipping out item in the future.ZackSmall crack in the digital display
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- esamReviewed in Saudi Arabia on March 26, 2024
good clock best one yet
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jjReviewed in the Netherlands on July 29, 2024
Beste keiharde wekker voor doorslapers
Color: Black & RedVerified Purchase - Ryan & AlannnaReviewed in Canada on March 24, 2025
Prefect for heavy sleepers . It will wake you up
Color: Black & RedVerified Purchase
I’m a heavy sleeper and had a few days where I slept through my alarms . I decided I needed to take action to prevent this from becoming a trend . This alarm was my action and it worked . The alarm is very loud in sound , the included vibration pad will shake you awake, it is so powerful and the flashing light will make you jump out of bed thinking your house is on fire . It will wake you up no problem . I have since that time got married and my wife has banned this alarm from our room with the agreement she will kick we awake .Ryan & AlannnaPrefect for heavy sleepers . It will wake you up
Reviewed in Canada on March 24, 2025
Perfect alarm for heavy sleepers .
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