7 Useful hearing aids and sound amplifiers
BY READERS DIGEST
24th Apr 2024 Health Conditions
5 min read
Hearing aids and amplifiers can prove to be an invaluable tool for the hard of hearing in getting by with everyday life
Hearing loss is a natural sign
of ageing in later life but
that doesn’t mean you have to resign yourself to being hard of hearing forever.
Advancements in technology have made hearing aids more affordable, noise reducing,
and easy to operate. There’s also research and trials being done into
gene therapy, with the hopes of hearing loss reversal being
on offer as a treatment at some point in the future.
However, current amplifiers can come with different
frequencies to adapt to noise levels in different environments. Here are a few
solid choices if you’re on the lookout for a new pair.
Note: Always consult your GP or doctor over concerns
or experiences with hearing loss.
MEDca rechargeable hearing amplifiers
Made for simple, and out-of-the-box use, these hearing
amplifiers offer high fidelity hearing enhancement. This unit has amplifiers
that can be charged with a case or individually with a charging cable,
depending on your needs.
As well as noise enhancement, they feature noise
reduction to reduce ambient noise in environments for optimal hearing. They’re
lightweight, with soft silicone earplugs, so won’t be a burden to wear for
extended periods. They are designed to be easy to use with no complicated
adjustments needed.
Britzgo hearing amplifier
With a case and a headphone style design, these
hearing amplifiers are great for simple and effective use. They work with four
hours of charge, have a light weight of (only a few grams) and have an inside
strainer to keep your ear canal clean with regular use.
Southlight hearing amplifier
Closely resembling Air Pods, these hearing amplifiers
are comfortable and suited for modern living. They come with a fast-charging
case and touch controls for you to adjust volume levels as well as turn them on
or off when needed.
With no earplugs and being binaural,
they’re a great choice for lightweight and convenient amplifiers to use at your
leisure.
Note: intended for mild to moderate hearing loss.
Delmicure 702 hearing amplifier
Small and light, this pair of amplifiers is great for
more discreet wearing.
The amplifiers have volume control, a microphone and
an on/off switch. Also featured are eight volume levels and four frequency
modes, for use in different environments with differing noise levels.
In terms of design, they’re made to fit around the ear
and have special angled tubes, colour designated for each ear.
Note: intended mild to moderate hearing loss.
Glorified Mary hearing amplifier
These hearing amplifiers sit behind and around the
ear, with adjustable long stems. They’re easy to operate, comfortable to wear all
day long and feature four different amplification frequencies.
The device is also noise cancelling and rechargeable,
saving you from having to buy new batteries.
Delmicure 1710 hearing amplifier
Coming with an advanced
digital chip for modifying frequencies, these amplifiers are great for reducing
noise and focusing sound for hearing.
The amplifiers have a
micro-USB cable for charging (with up to 40 hours of use). In addition, they have
a lightweight and ergonomic design with flexible ear tubes which are connected
to their earphones.
Theripal hearing amplifier
Made to be worn behind the ear, this battery-powered
amplifier offers a blend of traditional style and modern functionality. The
device comes with a USB type-C charging case, a cleaning cloth and a display
indicating battery status for the amplifiers.
The amplifiers themselves have volume control,
intricately designed ear domes for comfortable wearing, and microphones included.
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