The Brain Evolution System is a binaural beats meditation system.

This makes it a competitor to some other systems that I’ve reviewed, such as Centerpointe and the Meditation Program.

I got sent a review copy of Brain Evolution in early November 2008 and have listened to each of the six CDs (obviously not for the recommended month per CD!) in the set.

As you may know, my previous favorite binaural beats system is the Meditation Program. And that’s still the case.

That said, there are a number of points in favor of the Brain Evolution system:

• Each CD is only 30 minutes long. This is actually a big advantage if you’re short of time and find that the hour taken up by the other systems is simply too long to set aside.
• The background sound is typically heavy rainfall. Sometimes there are church bells as well. And sometimes the rainfall turns into a full blown storm. That means if you’re unfortunate enough to be afraid of thunderstorms, this isn’t the program for you. But if you find that the gentle sounds of the other programs sends you to sleep, the Brain Evolution System will almost certainly ensure that you’re alert enough to get the full benefit of the meditation.

The system also comes with a “brain food supplement” called Acuity. You’ll get a one month pot when you purchase the system and the option to continue receiving it each month. The supplement is claimed to help boost your mind power and the ingredients list includes:

• L-Glutamine, one of the few amino acids that can get transferred from your bloodstream into your brain.
• DHA, a fatty acid that is useful to your brain.
• Ginkgo Biloba, which can help with brain function (but if you are taking anything for your blood circulation, check with your doctor first)
• Various other herbs designed to help boost your brain power

The other good news about the Brain Evolution System is that – unlike the main competitors – they offer a free 21 day trial. When you take out the trial, you’ll get access to the first level of the Brain Evolution System and you can listen to it for three weeks to check that it’s right for you.

So if you’ve never tried a binaural beats meditation system before, it’s well worth checking out the free trial. This will give you a good idea of how well binaural beats work even if, like me, you’re not totally happy with the noisy rainfall that’s used in this product to disguise the binaural beats.

So, what’s my verdict?

I like the idea of binaural beats meditating. It’s easy and doesn’t require any complicated preparation.

Personally, I’m staying with the Meditation Program for my regular meditation.

But if you find yourself drifting off to sleep with that system or if you find that your schedule doesn’t allow you the luxury of an hour a day to listen to a meditation track, then the Brain Evolution System is certainly worth examining.

The choice is yours – this is a top quality product and you can sign up for the free 21 day trial so you don’t have to take my word for it!

And if you’re still not sure, I’ve done a comparison chart below covering the three different systems. I think I’ve got all the main points but if there’s anything I’ve missed, please let me know.

	Brain Evolution System	Meditation Program	Centerpointe Holosync
Session length	30 minutes	60 minutes (*)	60 minutes (*)
Technology	3-Point Dynamic Entrainment Audio Process: binaural beats, isochronic tones, temporal brainwave entrainment	Binaural beats	Binaural beats
Number of levels	6	8	12
Demo available?	21 day free trial	Listen to sample online	Demo CD
Headphones required?
Silent subliminals?			After introductory level
Time to complete program	6 months	8 weeks	Several years
Soundtrack	Natural soundscapes	Specially composed meditation music	Natural sounds, mainly rainfall and temple bells
Support	Online support sessions, regular newsletters, support team access	Online support guide, 24/7 support service	Comprehensive support materials, regular newsletters, hotline access to support team
Guarantee length	7 months	12 months	12 months
Cost	$297 Payable in 3 monthly installments	$85 for downloadable version $125 for CD version	$179 for first level additional levels at various prices according to the deal you take
Payment includes all levels?
Retreats			at extra cost
	Brain Evolution System	Meditation Program	Centerpointe Holosync

* Some early sessions take less time but the majority are this length