Does this device provide sufficient amplification for elderly hard-of-hearing individuals?
452951
I would think it would be fine, I barely have the volume turned up on mine and I have turned it up to the point it was painful.
1879646
Harry,Yes, but note that this product uses the dB(c) weighting, which is "flatter" across the frequencies, and more typically associated with measuring total sound exposure. For your use, the dB(a) scale (which more closely follows the sensitivity of the human ear to different frequencies) might be more appropriate, since I assume the amplification is so the audience can hear. Also, remember that this is only a single reading, and distribution is important for acoustics... particularly amplified ones.
1884201
This one should do the trick. It includes a set of earbuds for personal use, so if you need to amplify it for more than one person to hear, you may need to purchase an adapter to plug into some kind of amplifier unit
2067684
Yes, I'd say so. You can adjust the volume & if you crank it up, it's pretty loud. My wife has one also (she's a little hard of hearing) and it works great for her.
852682
Sorry - I don't know. I did not keep the hearing device. It just wasn't working for me!
1668313
Yes. According to one review I read, the effect is due to processing the upper and lower ends of the sound range. The net result is the perceived improvement in the mid ranges. Another way to look at it is, I'm 70 and it really sounds better.Chuck
184865
I am not sure it would be loud enough for folks with hearing issues, but it is as loud as my older system, if that helps.
1450978
This device amplifies the sound and it has a volume control to adjust the level so it should be ok to use with hearing aid.
2080358
Yes, both hand set and base unit are amplified but I haven't used those features. I am not hearing impaired but I do like to be able to raise the volume and I like the large buttons and lighted display features.
1763549
The ZVOX 580 does a VERY good job at what it was designed to offer; that is, provide improved sound for listeners with impaired hearing. My wife has 65% hearing loss. This amplifier enhances speech and the lower tones that she can still receive. Frankly, while the amplifier performs well, its primary application is not meant for high-quality sound reproduction (the intended users could benefit little from that). So DTS is not all that important. I suggest you go to the website and read more about the equipment.
1970461
It has a stronger receiver than most, but i would recommend you an additional amplifier specifically for people hard of hearing..
2218178
Yes, but it depends on the nature and severity of your loss. They have very good fidelity and the ear muffs screen out most external background noise. There are no "tone" controls however, so you get a full spectrum amplification. I have a mid-range (cookie-bight) hearing loss and there were still times when I could not understand all the dialogue, but over all, they helped a great deal.
1513235
No it does not. In fact it actually amplifies them. I returned the aid I purchased.
1346631
I bought the sound amplifier for my dad to use as sort of a hearing aid. He reports that he is able to hear distant birds chirping and even the hum from a floresent light fixture. When he is around loud music, he simply turns the gain down. It works as advertised.
744647
I am 70 and hear ok with this. However, if Granny has a hearing aid or other hearing issues you may wish to invest in a more expensive set where volume can be turned up.
730714
I don't know but will have spouse to try it out, there shouldn't be a problem. The sound quality is tip top and I have severe hearing loss. But, I use the Phonak Niada hearing aid which is their strongest modle.
334803
I know that you can turn the sound way up. I guess it depends on how your hearing is impaired. Hope it works for you!