cordless headset phone
jeff
phone. I thought perhaps a cordless headset like this:
http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/553558/RCA-25110RE3-2-4GHz-Digital-Cordless/
Recommendations?
Jeff
dsi1
It might work however, the headset does not seem to be amplified and it
has only one speaker. Ideally, you should seek out a headset that has
two speakers and some amplification. Hearing the telephone with two ears
increases comprehension considerably - even for folks with no hearing
loss. My guess is that we'll be seeing amplified dual speaker headsets
in the future - as soon as the manufacturers get smart.
In your case, you should test out any telephone before buying.
JRStern
How about something like this:
Clear conversations every time with the ClearSounds A300 DECT 6.0
Amplified Cordless Phone
The ClearSounds A300 DECT 6.0 Amplified Phone with Sound Boost offers
crystal clear sound quality and interference-free transmission. Listen
to your messages through the handset and hear more clearly!
�Eco-Friendly (RoHS Compliant)
�Energy Efficient Batteries
�DECT 6.0 cordless with 25dB adjustable handset amplification
�Speakerphone in handset
�2.5mm headset jack - provides easy connection of a headset for
hands-free conversations
�85 dB adjustable ringer and bright visual ringer
J.
Ken
> On Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:56:36 -0500, jeff <jeff_th...@att.net> wrote:
> > I have an aged friend who has a hard time hearing on the (landline)
> >phone. I thought perhaps a cordless headset like this:
>
>
> >Recommendations?
>
> How about something like this:
>
>
> Clear conversations every time with the ClearSounds A300 DECT 6.0
> Amplified Cordless Phone
> The ClearSounds A300 DECT 6.0 Amplified Phone with Sound Boost offers
> crystal clear sound quality and interference-free transmission. Listen
> to your messages through the handset and hear more clearly!
> •Eco-Friendly (RoHS Compliant)
> •Energy Efficient Batteries
> •DECT 6.0 cordless with 25dB adjustable handset amplification
> •Speakerphone in handset
> •2.5mm headset jack - provides easy connection of a headset for
> hands-free conversations
> •85 dB adjustable ringer and bright visual ringer
>
> J.
Way back I experimented with headsets and found them hopeless for my
degree of deafness - profound. Headsets, and associated in-line amps,
are made for the call centre market and have nowhere near enough power
for anyone seriously deaf. Also the ear cushions, at least when I
checked, were hopeless. Deafies need big comfortable cushions - not
just for comfort but to keep out background noise.
For years I found speakerphones sufficient - though here again it was
necessary to shop around because most such phones are designed for
people with normal hearing (as are the call-centre products). But
there are a few with enough amplification for most. And, as wth
headphones, both ears are engaged and this makes a big difference to
comprehension.
But there came a time when no available speakerphone would do the job
(on not without annoying the neighbours).
The next step, which still works for me, was an Ameriphone Dialogue
XL-50. This has a headphone socket as well as 50db amp which can be
switched on. You speak into the handset. Headphone specifications
often include a sensitivity rating. The higher the better.
For the rest of the family it is a normal phone (with capacity to
store up to twelve numbers). Mine must be about ten years old and has
never missed a beat.
When
Mason C
Since your friend has only "a hard time hearing" -- as I do -- it is very
likely that a modern wireless phone would help. The new technology makes
it easy for the designers to improve the sound.
I use a Panasonic KX-TG3034 . It has a volume control, implying amplification.
I have customary 88-year old hearing loss and hear much better on it than on
the old-fashioned phones. It's not only the volume but the clarity -- whatever
that means.
Mason C
spartan
> On Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:56:36 -0500, jeff <jeff_th...@att.net> wrote:
> > I have an aged friend who has a hard time hearing on the (landline)
> >phone. I thought perhaps a cordless headset like this:
>
>
> >Recommendations?
>
> > Jeff
>
> Since your friend has only "a hard time hearing" -- as I do -- it is very
> likely that a modern wireless phone would help. The new technology makes
> it easy for the designers to improve the sound.
>
> I use a Panasonic KX-TG3034 . It has a volume control, implying amplification.
> I have customary 88-year old hearing loss and hear much better on it than on
> the old-fashioned phones. It's not only the volume but the clarity -- whatever
> that means.
>
> Mason C
I'll throw in my opinion for what it's worth:
* standard (consumer) cordless phones (Panasonic are my choice) are a
much better bang for the buck than specialized cordless headsets. And
you can use any brand of headset with the cordless phones.
* binaural (both ears) are much better than just one
* I like foam ear cushions to block out ambient noise and prevent
feedback from hearing aids. The vinyl (-cough-"leatherette") ones may
be OK but they don't adapt to contours as well as foam.
* the Ameriphone is OK. Certainly loud. But the quality of the phone
itself is poor (made in China, etc) with flimsy buttons and
connectors. I have to keep the power supply jack and phone cord taped
to the phone base with electrical tape to prevent them from
inadvertently coming out.
Most consumer cordless phones now are DECT. I haven't tried these yet
so I don't know if they are better/worse than the old 2.4GHz and
5.8GHz cordless. Anyone else tried them?
Steve
jeff
I just wanted to pass along a note of thanks. I've been passing all this
along to my friend whose aunt needs this. She's aging (WWII vet who was
in the battle of the bulge and in almost every theater) and seems sharp
to me, but her lack of understanding makes here seem like a dummy at
times, which is unfortunate.
Jeff
> On Oct 26, 2:30 am, Mason C <masonc...@XXXfrontal-lobe.info> wrote:
>> On Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:56:36 -0500, jeff <jeff_th...@att.net> wrote:
>>> I have an aged friend who has a hard time hearing on the (landline)
>>> phone. I thought perhaps a cordless headset like this:
>>> http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/553558/RCA-25110RE3-2-4GHz-Digi...
>>> Recommendations?
>>> Jeff
>
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