Some people prefer the pure melodies of nature, like a chorus of chirping birds, wind rustling through the trees, or water trickling over rocks in a nearby brook.\u00a0 To such, wind chimes are a clamorous intrusion upon tranquility.<\/p>\n
For others, wind chimes are the perfect accompaniment to nature’s symphony.\u00a0 No relaxation CD can compare.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Perhaps the reason for the opposing viewpoints on wind chimes really centers on sound quality–not all wind chimes are created equal.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\nYou get what you pay for<\/b><\/i> is clich\u00e9, but it holds true when it comes to purchasing the perfect set of wind chimes.<\/p>\n
You can find wind chimes anywhere:\u00a0 garden centers, hardware stores, home improvement retailers, the grocery, and online, and they come in a wide spectrum of price points.<\/p>\n
When testing wind chimes, you might feel a little like Goldilocks–some are too tinkly, some are too clangy, some are too light, and some are too heavy.\u00a0 The Corinthian Bells from Wind River, however, are just right<\/i>!<\/p>\n
What sets the Corinthian Bells apart from less expensive options?<\/b><\/p>\n I bought our first set of unbranded wind chimes from Hobby Lobby.\u00a0 They were small and dainty, and when I tested them in the store, they emitted a gentle tinkle, like the heavenly flutter of angel wings.\u00a0 Little did I realize that the tubes were so light and chintzy that it would take tornado winds to make them clink together on their own.\u00a0 After hanging them off the deck, I opened the kitchen window expectantly and hoped to hear their happy chatter while doing dishes, but they rarely chimed.\u00a0 Within two years, they were faded and rusted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n While working in my vegetable and flower gardens one day, the most beautiful chimes tickled my ears as a warm, summer gust streamed their peaceful resonance into my backyard.\u00a0 I couldn’t tell exactly what house in the neighborhood was responsible, but the sound was enchanting!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Tracking down this perfect-sounding chime became like trying to taste test a dish to decode its secret ingredients.<\/p>\n I visited Home Depot, Lowe’s, our local garden centers, Walmart, Target, the grocery, gift shops, and hardware stores, but I could not find chimes that made the elusive tones.<\/p>\n I recorded this two-minute video on a windy day–give it a listen!<\/p>\n\n
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