Hearing amplifiers

Whether you are suffering from a hearing loss or are considered hearing impaired a hearing amplifier might be the perfect choice for you. Personal hearing amplifiers are designed to help increase your hearing in any environment because it amplifies the sounds around you. There are numerous personal hearing amplifiers available for you to choose from, the problem is finding the right one for your needs. You can find hearing amplifiers for sale on television, at retail stores or online. Before you decide on a hearing amplifier, you are going to want to find out more about it so that you are not just wasting your money.

Here is a look at some of the personal hearing amplifiers that you can choose to purchase.

Number one: Stealth SSA Sound Amplifier

This device looks similar to a Bluetooth earpiece that you would use for a cell phone, which makes it a very popular style to choose. If you buy this style people will never know that you are wearing a personal hearing amplifier they will assume that you are just using the Bluetooth for your cell phone. The best feature that this hearing amplifier offers is that it amplifies sounds up to 50 times their normal decibels, making it easier for you to hear something as tiny as a pin dropping.

This system comes with a rechargeable battery that can hold a charge for up to ten hours, which means no more having to replace batteries. The 6V charger is included with the hearing amplifier order. The Stealth SSA is also comfortable to wear, it can be worn in either your right or left ear and comes with three interchangeable sizes of soft tips. The volume on the hearing device can be adjusted so that you can hear perfectly in any type of situation.

Number two: Songbird Hearing Aid

Most hearing aids are on the pricey side, however the Songbird hearing aid is offered at a fraction of the cost. This is because it is considered a disposable hearing aid, which means it is perfect for people who do not need to wear a hearing aid all the time. The Songbird is considered discreet and comfortable, because it is worn behind the ear and has a design that minimizes the look of having to wear a hearing aid.

People who have mild to moderate gearing loss will find this option to work for them because it provides smooth sound amplification over a wide range of frequencies. The Songbird comes with a volume control switch, which allows you to adjust the volume for the situation that you are in. The Songbird also comes with a built-in battery that is designed to last for 400 hours. With normal hearing aids, you have to replace the batteries every so often, while some hearing amplifiers come with rechargeable batteries, the Songbird is a disposable hearing aid so you throw it away once the battery runs out. Making it disposable also replaces the costs that are associated with hearing aids because it requires no maintenance.

There is no need to have a hearing exam before ordering the Songbird hearing aid because no doctor’s referral is required to purchase one. Although it is highly recommended that you seek the advice of a certified audiologist before purchasing one to ensure that you do need it. Not having to see a doctor or get a referral means that there are no office visits for fittings or adjustments needed, you simply order the Songbird and put it in as needed.

Number three: Walker’s Game Ear Digital Directional

This device is designed to help a person who has a hearing impairment imitate the kind of hearing that a non-hearing impaired person has. The Walker’s Game Ear Digital Directional uses digital technology to provide hearing enhancement. It combines the digital technology with two omni-directional microphones, which are located in the front and rear of the device. This allows you to program different settings on the microphones so that you can have multiple hearing options. Each setting also has the ability to pinpoint sound, which makes it great for using in noisy environments.

This device offers you an additional 50 decibels, which can increase your hearing up to nine times. However, it can also reduce excess noise by 29 decibels, which means you will no longer be overwhelmed with the different background noises. This device like hearing aids is worn behind the ear, but is designed to help you amplify low-level sounds. The volume controls allow you to adjust the volume to the right level for your personal needs. In addition, this device also features adjustable frequency tuning so that you can use it with radios and cell phones.

Number four: Sonic Super Ear Plus SE7500 Personal Sound Amplifier

Unlike other hearing amplifiers, this device is not very discreet; however, it can fit into your pocket or purse so that it is not visible to everyone around. This device is perfect for people who suffer from slight to moderate hearing loss or for people who have a hard time hearing the television or hearing one person in a conversation. The Sonic Super Ear is designed to increase both your hearing and listening so that you can enjoy your environments again.

The Sonic Super Ear Plus device uses circuit technology, in combination with multi-element electronic microphone and matched output headphone drivers to provide you with top of the line sound amplification. The circuit technology along with the earbud style headphones helps to reduce scratchiness and feedback so that you are provided with just amplified sound, all which is done through a sound isolation circuit. The Sonic Super Ear works by increasing hearing up to 40 decibels, you can set it lower if needed, volume controls are hand selected by you for your individual needs. This device picks up sounds from up to 100 yards away through the high sensitivity microphone that swivels up to 90 degrees.

With this device, you must replace the batteries, which are simply two AAA batteries. The batteries that come with the device are designed to last for up to 80 hours of operation. The device also features an automatic 30 minute on/off to help conserve the life of the batteries. It also comes with headphones for you to use in certain situations so you can easily eliminate background noise and has a volume control wheel directly on the headphones to allow for easy adjustment.

Number five: Listen Up Personal Sound Amplifier

This device is the one that you see advertised on television for such a low price, but due to its popularity, it is know available for you to purchase in stores. The Listen Up device promises to improve your hearing so much that you will no longer miss anything that is being said.

Listen Up is a small device that can be put inside your pocket or purse, but you need to be careful where it is located because it has a microphone pick up on the front, which if blocked will reduce the amount of sound that is picked up. The device comes with earbud style headphones, which are attached to the device through a black cord, which means it is not very discreet. It is run off a single AAA battery.

The device uses the microphone to pick up sound and amplify it so that you can hear well. However, the Listen Up device does not discriminate the sounds it picks up the device simply picks up all of the sounds in the room and amplifies them. This means that along with the voices you are trying to hear, you will also get every other sound in the room amplified. The quality of this device is not the best because when it amplifies the sound all it does is increase the volume, it does not improve the quality of the sound, the voices across the room sound like they are still across the room. Due to the placement of the microphone on the front of the device, you must be careful to not hold the device, make sure that you use the clip that is provided to clip it on your clothes. If you hold the device, your finger can block the microphone, not to mention you will pick up the sounds of your fingers moving across the microphone and other interference close to the microphone.

Personal hearing amplifiers use wires and microphones to amplify the sounds around you so that you can improve your hearing. Unlike hearing aids, personal sound amplifiers do not require you to have a referral from a doctor or an audiologist. Even though you do not need a referral for a personal hearing amplifier, it is still recommended that you talk to a certified audiologist before purchasing one. Talking to a certified audiologist will enable you to make the best decision about purchasing a hearing amplifier because the audiologist can make personal recommendations based on your level of hearing loss and your price range.