Yeah, I used to use Homemade bongs but I thought they just didnt work all that well...so today I got a real bong, not too big not too small and lemme tell you it works wonders. I cant feel the smoke go down my throat then I was like ''Humm thats not normal'' n then I just blew a tone of smoke out I was like ''Wow, my homemade one was horrible compared to this''. But of course I mean it depends on the quality...a sobe bong would probably work better then a half-ass 1 liter bottle bong. I personally would buy one...you can get some pretty cheap small ones like I got. (Cost me 15$) I would say to try both n then decide.