PROS: Straightforward to use, especially for people who don’t want to fiddle with small buttons. There is only one big volume knob. Unique technology clarifies voices and cuts down the background noise while watching tv. It can also be used with music devices CONS: You must have a direct line-of-sight between the infrared transmitter and … 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
PROS: The Controls are well laid out; you can customize the device to your personal listening preferences to a greater degree than comparable devices. CONS: The larger size makes it difficult to fit in a pocket. SUMMARY: If you are someone who needs a bit of hearing help in specific situations the Bellman and Symfom … Read more
PROS: Very easy to use; it has a long extension cable and mic that will help eliminate any ambient noise when people speak directly into the mic. It makes a good, affordable alternative to hearing aids. CONS: Earphones could be better quality SUMMARY: The Pocketalker is an excellent product for anyone who has a hearing … Read more
PROS: The main advantage of SE4000 is the price. If you only need a moderate amount of amplification and don’t want to spend too much, it’s a decent choice. CONS: The battery life isn’t great, the cord is too short, and you’ll get more background noise than with higher budget alternatives. SUMMARY: The Super Ear … Read more
PROS: The EZ220 is inexpensive, gives a good amount of amplification, and has good battery life. CONS: Not a lot of sound customization. Volume switch could be improved. SUMMARY: If you can’t afford a hearing aid and are instead doing without, the EZ220 may be a device that will help you. It offers proper amplification … Read more
Buy on Amazon PROS: Straightforward to set up. Inexpensive compared to hearing aids. Easy to adjust the sound preference. CONS: You have to open the battery door when not in use to preserve the battery life. If you want to get the extended warranty, you need to purchase a hearing aid Dry and Store. SUMMARY: … Read more
PROS: It has talking caller ID and talking dialing feature. It also has a high level of amplification at 50 dB amplification on incoming sound and 95 dB level amplification on the ringer. It features huge buttons with a high-contrast screen that is helpful for users with low vision. CONS: The phone doesn’t have an … Read more
PROS: This phone is the loudest amplified phone you can buy. It lets you adjust the volume and tone frequencies. It has three emergency buttons you can program and also large buttons for easy dialing. Comes with wall mountable fixture. CONS: No caller ID, or answering machine feature. If you set the volume too high, … Read more
PROS: This budget phone is easy to program and to use. It comes with photo memory buttons that are good for anyone with low vision. It is also good for mild hearing loss because it has up to 26 dBs of incoming amplification. CONS: Not a lot of features. No caller ID, speakerphone, answering machine. … Read more