tv ears
JRStern
on lower frequencies?
Thanks.
J.
Ken
I vaguely recall a post about such a device which had stupid little
earbuds in a sort of skull cramp rather than comfortable cushions. I
am not sure whether TV ears was the one. But I searched the group and
got many hits;
http://groups.google.com.au/group/alt.support.hearing-loss/search?hl=en&group=alt.support.hearing-loss&q=tv+ears&qt_g=Search+this+group
My personal solution to tv listening is my own tv with a headphone
socket (and big comfortable sensitive headphones with a long cord).
Works fine through the hearing aids or with the T-coils. Doesn't
correct high-frequency loss - this is pretty terminal - but it works -
for me anyway.
MtnTraveler
> On Oct 31, 12:15 pm, JRStern <JRSt...@foobar.invalid> wrote:
>> This any good, for someone with high frequency loss and moderate loss
>> on lower frequencies?
> My personal solution to tv listening is my own tv with a headphone
> socket (and big comfortable sensitive headphones with a long cord).
> Works fine through the hearing aids or with the T-coils. Doesn't
> correct high-frequency loss - this is pretty terminal - but it works -
> for me anyway.
My audiogram looks like the Grand Canyon. Most of the 'over-the-counter'
TV headsets alone don't work for me.
I use something similar to Ken, but wireless. Very comfortable, volume
control on the headset, works well with my hearing aids, and because
it's wireless I can mover around, go into the kitchen, etc., and still
hear what's going on in the show. I have a range of about 30-50 feet of
coverage. The headset uses two rechargeable AAA batteries and the
transmitter has a built-in recharger for them. Always two fresh
batteries on deck.
dsi1
It's hard to tell - your best bet is to try one out. I know two people
who have recommend TV ears to me. One person bought two for her mother
and father and considers that product a Godsend. I got one for my
mother-in-law. It's sitting on the top of our TV but she's not using it
for some reason.
I think it's a better design for folks not used to wearing headphones.
It has wheels to control the volume and a tone control. I got mine on
eBay for about $70 and they may be a Godsend for you - or it might just
sit on top of your TV unused. If I was to bet, I think you'd like it.
Good luck!
JRStern
>It's hard to tell - your best bet is to try one out. I know two people
>who have recommend TV ears to me. One person bought two for her mother
>and father and considers that product a Godsend. I got one for my
>mother-in-law. It's sitting on the top of our TV but she's not using it
>for some reason.
>
>I think it's a better design for folks not used to wearing headphones.
>It has wheels to control the volume and a tone control. I got mine on
>eBay for about $70 and they may be a Godsend for you - or it might just
>sit on top of your TV unused. If I was to bet, I think you'd like it.
>Good luck!
My main concern is whether it is dangerous - the old sin of just
blasting it into the ears and doing more damage.
I gather it has something like a loudness control, to emphasize the
voice range more than others, but does not attempt to compress or
shift frequencies like the newer digital hearing aids.
Seems the review of TV Ears and several competing products are
generally positive.
J.
Ken
One important point has not been brought out in either this thread, or
the one on phones, in relation to headphones. Perhaps the biggest
advantage of headphones (big comfortable ones anyway) is that they can
operate over and through your hearing aids. In fact i now recall that
the main problem with one cordless tv device was that it could not be
used this way.
Fortunately good headphones are very cheap so this approach can be
tried at low cost. Receive the TV or phone signal but also have the
benefit of your hearing aids to amplify and apply graphic equalization
corresponding with you particular audiogram.
Works for me. And, obviously, for MtnTraveler
dsi1
> My main concern is whether it is dangerous - the old sin of just
> blasting it into the ears and doing more damage.
>
> I gather it has something like a loudness control, to emphasize the
> voice range more than others, but does not attempt to compress or
> shift frequencies like the newer digital hearing aids.
I was trying the unit out today and it is not a high fidelity sound in
that it's lacking bass response but it does a very nice job with speech.
It's a very good equalization scheme for speech comprehension. I don't
think there's any digital processing or compression.
Ideally you should try to get a set made for the requirements of the
hearing impaired - not necessarily a set with a flat response. That's
just my opinion.
>
> Seems the review of TV Ears and several competing products are
> generally positive.
The set I used previously was a AR set. These were higher fidelity but
the bulky headphone was uncomfortable for my mother-in-law. The charging
stand was frustrating cause the headset had fiddled with to get it to
make contact.
The TV ears transmitter has an extra charging slot so you can use it
with two headsets - good idea.
With any wireless set that you'll use every day, expect to change the
rechargeable cells every 1 - 1 1/2 years.
>
> J.
>
Don
Right. From what I gather, they are made for normal hearing people. I
have a set and never use them. The ear buds fit only inside your ear.
If you wear hearing aids, you have to take them out.
D.
dsi1
>
> Right. From what I gather, they are made for normal hearing people. I
> have a set and never use them. The ear buds fit only inside your ear.
> If you wear hearing aids, you have to take them out.
>
> D.
This is true - you have to take your hearing aids off. If I was to bet,
my guess is that most users of this product do not have normal hearing.
J.L.Hemmer
wrote:
Last time I was in Costco, about 2 weeks ago, there was a $30 instant
rebate...they were going for $49.95.
dsi1
Costco may be the cheapest place to get TV ears. The problem is they'll
only carry these for a short while and at some stores but not others. If
you want one of these, you should call your local store for
availability. If they have them in stock, you should immediately go get
them. :-)
In my case, I missed the boat. They had sold out their stock and had no
idea when they would be back. If I recall correctly, it was a bonus pack
with a pair of headsets for 69 bucks. That's a steal!
JRStern
<ds...@humuhumunukunukuapuapa.org> wrote:
>Costco may be the cheapest place to get TV ears. The problem is they'll
>only carry these for a short while and at some stores but not others. If
>you want one of these, you should call your local store for
>availability. If they have them in stock, you should immediately go get
>them. :-)
>
>In my case, I missed the boat. They had sold out their stock and had no
>idea when they would be back. If I recall correctly, it was a bonus pack
>with a pair of headsets for 69 bucks. That's a steal!
Has to be the new model 2.3 to work with flat screens, was it?
I've never joined costco, but there's one near my mom's house and
another between here and there. Always crowded ...
J.
dsi1
I have no idea about this new model. I only know of the ones that
connects with the red and white RCA plugs. OTOH, maybe they're trying to
clear out the old stock. Does the new model still have the RCA plugs
included?
dsi1
>
> TV Ears 2.3MHz Wireless Headset System $59.99
>
> TV Ears 2.3MHz Wireless Additional Headset $39.99
>
>
Good idea! You can also read the reviews on TV Ears. Some people love it
and some hate it. This is similar to my experience.