{"id":3823,"date":"2013-12-20T11:00:37","date_gmt":"2013-12-20T16:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=3823"},"modified":"2016-10-13T16:21:25","modified_gmt":"2016-10-13T20:21:25","slug":"personal-sound-amplifier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/personal-sound-amplifier\/","title":{"rendered":"Personal Sound Amplifier Let\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s You Join the Conversation"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Removes Background Noise and Amplifies Sound<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>If you or someone you know has trouble participating in conversations or hearing well in places like noisy restaurants, classrooms or theaters, than a personal sound amplifier may be the perfect solution for better listening.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Personal sound amplifiers remove annoying background noises and amplify sounds, making it easier to understand what people are saying and enjoy TV and theater.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Designed for people with mild to moderate hearing loss, <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-299-personal-amplifiers.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-299-personal-amplifiers.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">personal amplifiers<\/a> can be purchased without a doctor\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s prescription or visit to an audiologist and are available in a wide price range.<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-299-personal-amplifiers.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-299-personal-amplifiers.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-3844\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"A personal sound amplifier makes it easier to hear in noisy settings\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/LadiesTalking.jpg\" alt=\"Personal sound amplifier\" width=\"360\" height=\"239\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>Personal Amplifiers &#8212; Perfect for People in Denial or on a Budget<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Many people with hearing loss would rather suffer silently than wear a visible hearing aid.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 In fact, 35 million American adults have reported some degree of hearing loss, yet <em>only one in five<\/em> wears a hearing aid!\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 For these people, a <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-299-personal-amplifiers.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-299-personal-amplifiers.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>personal sound amplifier<\/strong><\/a> can make the difference between <i>hearing<\/i> speech and actually <i>comprehending<\/i> speech so they can have meaningful two-way conversations!\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 And since most models fit easily into a shirt pocket, only the earbuds or headphones can be seen and no one will know that you&#8217;re wearing a listening device.<\/p>\n<p>For hearing impaired people on a budget who can\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t afford expensive hearing aids, a less expensive personal sound amplifier can be a real life-changer.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 A personal amplifier makes it easier for them to communicate with family and friends again and follow dialogue on TV shows and movies.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>What is a Personal Sound Amplifier?<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>A <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/improved-listening-is-what-you-get-with-a-personal-amplifier\/\" target=\"_blank\">personal amplifier<\/a><\/strong> consists of a transmitter, a receiver, a microphone and either ear buds or over-the-ear headphones.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Small and portable, a personal amplifier can be carried easily in a pocket or tucked in purse and pulled out to use in challenging listening situations to filter out background noise, enhance speech and increase sound volume.<\/p>\n<p><b>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><em>Hearing Aid Compatibility<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Many personal amplifiers are hearing aid compatible.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 If a user wears hearing aids equipped with t-coils, they can keep their hearing aids in and use an <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7203-amplicom-nl100-induction-neckloop.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7203-amplicom-nl100-induction-neckloop.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">induction neckloop<\/a><\/strong> to connect to the personal amplifier.<\/p>\n<p>For people who wear hearing aids without t-coils, using a personal amplifier\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s headphones or earbuds <i>instead<\/i> of hearing aids may actually provide a better hearing experience!\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 That\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s because in many settings, a personal amplifier is very effective at cancelling out background noise and compensating for poor acoustics \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 better, in fact, than hearing aids.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>Popular Styles \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 Good, Better, Best<\/em><\/h2>\n<h3><b>GOOD<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8586-conversor-listenor-pro-personal-amplifier-with-headphone.aspx#');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8586-conversor-listenor-pro-personal-amplifier-with-headphone.aspx#\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"Listenor Pro will help you hear what your friends are saying and can also help you amplify the sound from your audio devices.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/8586.jpg\" alt=\"Conversor Listenor Pro Personal Amplifier with Headphone\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\" \/><\/a>For under $150, you can get an entry-level personal amplifier that boosts sound and works well for <b>people with mild hearing loss<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8586-conversor-listenor-pro-personal-amplifier-with-headphone.aspx#');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8586-conversor-listenor-pro-personal-amplifier-with-headphone.aspx#\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Conversor Listenor Pro\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0with Headphones<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Features a powerful built-in microphone<\/li>\n<li>Provides enhanced sound quality for people with hearing loss<\/li>\n<li>Use with binaural headphones, earphones or inductive loop for use with hearing aids<\/li>\n<li>Add-on accessories available for TV listening, telephone use, audio devices like MP3s<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>BETTER<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>There are several very good personal amplifiers in the $100 to $200 price range for <strong>people with mild to moderate hearing loss. <\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0These models are ideal for conversing with friends and family, hearing better in meetings and restaurants, and watching TV or listening to music.<\/p>\n<p><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8525-bellman-symfon-maxi-personal-amplifier.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8525-bellman-symfon-maxi-personal-amplifier.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin: 10px 35px;\" title=\"The Maxi personal amplifier has large, ergonomic push-buttons for easy handling\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/product\/medium\/8525_5_.jpg\" alt=\"Bellman &amp; Symfon Maxi Personal Amplifier\" width=\"176\" height=\"176\" \/><strong>Bellman &amp; Symfon Maxi<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Digital signal processing and noise reduction<\/li>\n<li>User-friendly design for people with impaired vision or low dexterity<\/li>\n<li>Built-in t-coil, works with hearing aids and cochlear implants<\/li>\n<li>Omni-directional microphone<\/li>\n<li>Tone, volume and balance controls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8584-merry-personal-sound-amplifier.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8584-merry-personal-sound-amplifier.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Merry Personal Sound Amplifier<\/strong><\/a><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8584-merry-personal-sound-amplifier.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8584-merry-personal-sound-amplifier.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin: 10px 35px;\" title=\"The small Merry amplifier can be worn around your neck or clipped onto clothing\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/product\/medium\/8584_4_.jpg\" alt=\"Merry Personal Sound Amplifier\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stylish and small (only 1\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d square) to clip to a shirt or wear around the neck<\/li>\n<li>Easy to operate with only four buttons for power, volume, and listening mode<\/li>\n<li>Up to 40 dB amplification<\/li>\n<li>Adaptive noise reduction<\/li>\n<li>Lithium ion rechargeable battery operates about 20 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>BEST<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>These top-of-the-line personal amplifiers serve as \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201clistening systems\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d and are designed<b> primarily for people who wear hearing aids<\/b> to clarify speech and filter out disturbing background noise in busy places like at school, work and public places.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Prices start at $500+.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8524-domino-classic-personal-listener-system.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8524-domino-classic-personal-listener-system.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin: 10px 35px;\" title=\"The Domino Classic system uses digital state-of-the-art sound processing to clarify speech \" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/8524.jpg\" alt=\"Domino Classic Personal Listening System\" width=\"170\" height=\"170\" \/>Domino Classic Personal Listening System<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Works with hearing aids and cochlear implants, as well as with regular headphones or earphones<\/li>\n<li>Digital signal processing technology to filter out background noise and enhance speech<\/li>\n<li>Digital wideband technology streams audio in full stereo<\/li>\n<li>Omnidirectional microphone<\/li>\n<li>2.4gHz broadband link standard works globally<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8523-domino-pro-personal-listening-system.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8523-domino-pro-personal-listening-system.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin: 10px 35px;\" title=\"The Domino Pro system has many unique features including volume memory for multiple users\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/8523.jpg\" alt=\"Domino Pro Personal Listening System\" width=\"170\" height=\"170\" \/><\/a><\/strong><strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8523-domino-pro-personal-listening-system.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8523-domino-pro-personal-listening-system.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Domino Pro Personal Listening System<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Same as Domino Classic but also has these features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Omnidirectional + directional microphone<\/li>\n<li>80-foot range, a key lock, volume memory for multiple users, and a mechanism to prevent unintentional activation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>Assistive Listening Devices for TV<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to personal sound amplifiers, there are popular assistive listening devices designed specifically for <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wireless-tv-headphones-are-for-anyone-who-wants-better-sound-and-private-listening\/\" target=\"_blank\">watching television<\/a><\/strong>.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Called <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/t-TV-Amplifying-Systems-Chart.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/t-TV-Amplifying-Systems-Chart.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">wireless TV headphones<\/a><\/strong>, these systems connect to the television via a special transmitter, which transmits sound to a headphone. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Like personal sound amplifiers, wireless TV headphones help to make everyday life more full and enjoyable for people with hearing loss.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Removes Background Noise and Amplifies Sound If you or someone you know has trouble participating in conversations or hearing well in places like noisy restaurants, classrooms or theaters, than a personal sound amplifier may be the perfect solution for better listening.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Personal sound amplifiers remove&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/personal-sound-amplifier\/\">Read 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