how does it compare with hearing aids?
488723
I don't have any true experience with hearing aides, so I can not honestly answer about how they compare. However, my mother originally had a hearing evaluation done prior to my purchasing the Pocketalker Ultra for her and it was discovered that she had very significant hearing loss. The doctor wanted to fit her with hearing aides that cost over $4,000!!! This is why we went with the Pocketalker Ultra, because we could not afford such a ridiculous price! My mother has not had any difficulty using the item and it does help her a great deal. Hope this information helps you.
488724
Works well for my mother and she doesn't use her hearing aids with it. Problem is that it is cheaply made and we have to play with the microphone and connections to get it to work. I'd look for a better quality model.
488725
I don't know because it was for my mother snd she has lost it before she really got to use it
882040
I have hearing problems and should wear hearing aids, Using this product, I can hear the dialogue quite clearly even with the background music playing.
981786
It works great with my Audeo Yes Hearing Aids. I have 2 of them actually. Lost one, bought a new one... then found the one I lost :(
306375
I believe so. Just direct the speaker at your listeners. I have hearing loss and wear hearing aids. I prefer to workout without the aids on. This speaker is loud enough for me to hear without the aids:)
743753
I also wear hearing aids and these work great for me. Just got new aids and have to remove the hearing aids to us the wireless. Have had many units over the years, these are the most comfortable, and have the best sound of any. The volume control is very sensitive, so be careful, it has a lot of volume.
2197437
I don't know. I've just gotten my hearing aids and this was recommended by my doctor.
450451
Don't have a lot of experience to compare to, but my best evaluation is average. I have a bluetooth sound system that I put in it and I can comfortably listen to music without having to blow my ear drums. With the Senna sound system talking on the phone is clearer than when I'm parked and talking on the handset. The helmet is a very good buy but I'll probably upgrade when I can.
469183
This phone is essential for me: I wear two hearing aids. One ear has moderately severe hearing loss, the other worse. The phone enables me to use the phone. People with arthritis might have trouble with the buttons.
2150245
HiIt is not easy to answer this questions since the hearing aids should be tested by people who has hearing problem. This device is cheap and practical at the same time. It does not interfere with glasses and work good. My father has no complain about the device as long as he use it. The headphone is a little to big and he is embarrassed by that so I got him a good quality small headphone which can not be recognized when he use that in public. Costco has a range of the good headphone that can be a little pricey and I think it will be a good idea to check that. I hope I could help answering your questions.Daniel HiIt is not easy to answer this questions since the hearing aids should be tested by people who has hearing problem. This device is cheap and practical at the same time. It does not interfere with glasses and work good. My father has no complain about the device as long as he use it. The headphone is a little to big and he is embarrassed by that so I got him a good quality small headphone which can not be recognized when he use that in public. Costco has a range of the good headphone that can be a little pricey and I think it will be a good idea to check that. I hope I could help... » Read More HiIt is not easy to answer this questions since the hearing aids should be tested by people who has hearing problem. This device is cheap and practical at the same time. It does not interfere with glasses and work good. My father has no complain about the device as long as he use it. The headphone is a little to big and he is embarrassed by that so I got him a good quality small headphone which can not be recognized when he use that in public. Costco has a range of the good headphone that can be a little pricey and I think it will be a good idea to check that. I hope I could help answering your questions.Daniel « Show Less
18049
sound goes directly into hearing aids without speaker phone distortion. clearer and more distinctive words vs just louder. also allows my mother in law and father in law to both be on the phone conversation together since the speaker volume does not disrupt her
1905622
My husband does not have hearing aids so I can't really address the question. We BOUGHT headphones for him and they work quite well. He has an accoustic neuroma and hearing aids have not been successful for him.
1944706
Yes, though the boost is really very minimal. If you have more than moderate hearing loss, this item will not help much. Mine ended up in the trash.
2182792
amplification adequate and I'm hearing impaired. It works with hearing aids. Announcing who is calling is not part of my unit.
1075054
I have partial hearing loss in my left ear. I use the amplifier in my left ear and it does pretty good. the only problem I have is the need to constantly adjust the volume, depending on my surroundings. It aslo goes through batteries rather quickly.
2203884
Depends on your pickiness....I don't think so, when music is so loud its distorted it makes it tolerable. But it its normal you don't need anything.Its not that expensive a purchase and cheaper and less impaired than hearing aids when your hearing is impaired from music damage. My husband has hearing problems in certain ranges, and needs hearing aids to hear higher softer pitches
1934988
I think your confusing a `hearing aid' and a `hearing devise'. The Walkers is a hearing devise, which increases the volume of ALL sound, while an actual hearing aid is much more selective (and much more expensive).
2256269
This device works beautifully for the hearing impaired. You will be amazed at the clarity of speech and song. I highly recommend it.