Reviews of all the top-selling personal sound amplifiers.
PROS: It has 4 preset listening programs(normal, noisy, outdoor, meeting) Lightweight and comfortable Very small so difficult to see when you are wearing it Great sound performance 45 money back guarantee CONS: Very small devices aren’t always the best options for everyone, especially if you have any hand dexterity issues. Pretty short battery life … 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
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
PROS: Inexpensive Easy to use Comfortable for those who don’t like to wear traditional hearing aids CONS: No automatic shut-off Short battery life SUMMARY: The Super Ear SE5000 is the new upgraded version of the SE4000. With this new model, you are getting a slightly different design. It is an inexpensive, easy-to-use device for individuals … Read more
PROS: Two models to choose from, the main difference being the RPSA05 uses a replaceable battery, while the RPSA10 comes with a rechargeable battery Uses advanced digital technology with high definition digital sound processing Comes with 3 tube sizes, and has 3 volume settings You can use it on either your right or left ear … Read more
PROS: Inexpensive, not complicated to use, works well for some users. CONS: The single earbud isn’t the best. (Many users replace with higher quality headphones). Sound quality could be improved. SUMMARY: The Reizen Loud Ear is a budget option if you are looking for a handheld hearing amplifier. It is not expensive, and some users … Read more
Walker’s is a company that puts out a line of products called Game Ear that is marketed to hunters for shooting protection, safety, and devices to help you hear when hunting. These products are so successful with hunters that many customers end up using them as hearing amplifiers for their everyday life, although this isn’t … Read more
SUMMARY: This is a solid budget transmitter and headphone system that will help people with hearing loss watch TV. It doesn’t have top of the line sound quality or the most comfortable headphones, but for the price, they are a good option if you are looking for a TV listening system under $50. PROS: Inexpensive, … Read more
PROS: The Bean is easy to purchase, setup, and maintain. It requires no manual adjustment because a built-in sensor atomically enhances soft sounds and adjusts the sound level to an optimal mode. CONS: The two sound level settings may not offer enough sound customization for some users. The in-ear style may be uncomfortable for some … Read more