Hand-held personal hearing amplifiers are an excellent alternative to the more common behind the ear hearing amplifiers. They are especially useful for anyone unable or unwilling to wear either hearing aids or find behind the ear amplifiers uncomfortable. The price of these types of amplifiers can range from $30 to $200, with a wide variety … Read more
PROS: Thin Lightweight Better sound quality than in previous versions Can work as a t-coil receiver if there is a loop setup SUMMARY: The Pocketalker Ultra 2.o is the latest (released in 2016) in the very popular Pocketalker series of handheld hearing amplifiers. These types of amplifiers are perfect for anyone who doesn’t like … 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
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