The Qtube In-line CPAP Muffler reduces acoustic noise transmitted to the patient mask through the CPAP tube. The 8 inch flex hose (included) connects the Qtube directly to your CPAP machine and the standard tube to the mask.
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I think the Qtube helps with my HDM Z1 ACAP. The Z1 is a little noisy and the Qtube helps. I used with small tubing at first. I changed back to the larger normal tubing. I think it is quieter that way. Purchase the Qtube... you won't regret it!!
I'll try to keep this to "just the facts":
1) Machine is a Transcend Auto w/ EZEX.
2) Masks tested were Respironics Dreamwear and a Fisher/Paykel Opus.
3) Tried both masks with and without the Qtube muffler
4) Dreamwear mask was far too loud both with and without the muffler. Muffler didn't seem to make any difference at all. Could not even get to sleep with ramp pressure set way low.
5) Opus mask WITHOUT muffler was far more quiet than Dreamwear WITH the muffler.
6) Opus mask WITH the muffler was far more quite than without it, maybe half as loud. This seems to be the "quiet enough" answer for me.
Conclusion (for me anyway) - The Transcend is a good light weight option for those who travel and the right combination of mask and muffler makes a HUGE difference in noise levels!!
The Transend/Qtube/Opus mask combination is almost as quite as my "home" CPAP and I look forward to using it many times as I travel.
This did help with the noise. The Z1 is still quite noisy for being the "quietest on the market". I believe that this should be included when you purchase the Z1.
It solved the problem pretty much thought it is still noisier than my regular one at home, but it is tolerable
