Frances Martin Missing phone calls because you don’t hear your ringer or having trouble hearing conversations clearly on your cell or landline telephone can be issues that you may run into if you are hard of hearing. If you are finding it hard to hear either the ringer or conversations on your phone, there are several inexpensive … Read more
One of the questions we get the most often on this site is ‘what products are available that will help hear voices or dialogue on TV better?’. This issue is the cause of a lot of frustration for people with different levels of hearing loss, as well as for people who live with them. When … Read more
SUMMARY: The Sidekick is a customizable personal sound amplifier that also includes Bluetooth capability. It is designed to look like a traditional behind the ear hearing aid the Sidekick (unlike Sound World Solutions CS50 that is made to look like a Bluetooth device). Using a personalization program on the Sound World Solutions Customizer app you … Read more
SUMMARY: The Pyle 2.4GHz Digital Wireless TV Headset Headphone System is a good option if you are looking for a device that can help you watch TV (or computers, DVD players, etc.) without disturbing others. This device means you can watch TV at a volume level that is comfortable for you. It will also … Read more
If you are looking for a good quality, cheaper alternative to a hearing aid these are the amplifiers you should be considering. In this price range, you can expect top noise-canceling technology, the ability to customize the sound to your level of hearing loss, and lightweight comfortable design. These are as close as you are … Read more
If you enjoy going to church, movie theatres or restaurants and would like to know what assisted listening devices are available to make the experience more enjoyable, we have broken down what is available to help and what you need to know both for hearing aids wearers and non-hearing aid wearers. Assistive Hearing for Church/Houses … Read more
PROS: Very small and discreet You can customize the sound at home Manufactured in USA Has a telecoil CONS: You have to buy an additional programming kit in order to customize the sound Tips/domes need to be replaced once a month SUMMARY: One of the newer (released August 2016), economically priced, high quality amplifiers that … Read more
PROS: No bulky tubes or wires Discreet Doesn’t block your ear canal Great customer support CONS: Difficult to change the volume easily It is tiny, so it may be difficult to use if you have hand dexterity issues. SUMMARY: All of the same technology that you find on the wildly popular Empower Boost, but with … Read more
The very high cost of hearing aids (which are generally not covered by insurance) keeps a lot of people from finding good hearing solutions to help with hearing loss. The ability to hear can dramatically improve a person’s quality of life. Thankfully start-ups and larger businesses are starting to sell low-cost hearing aid online, so … Read more
There are always new hearing amplifier products that are being introduced. Here are a few of the latest and most buzz-worthy: Audicus Solo Personal Audio Amplifier The Solo is a hearing amplifier along the same lines as the Sound World Solutions models or the SoundHawk that lets you customize your listening preference by adjusting them … Read more