Assistive Listening Systems

Some hearing aid users wrongly assume that hearing aids will be a "cure all" for every listening situation. Well, not quite. Assistive Listening Devices and other related products are designed to help fill the gap by helping overcome background noise, distance and feedback, which normally interfere with speech understanding. However, finding the right equipment is not that simple. In fact, it can be mind-boggling in view of the many gadgets available on the market today. This Guide is designed to help you find the right amplified system based on your hearing needs.

If you want to...	Try one of these:
- participate in one-on-one and small group conversations	Pocketalker Pro, Pocketalker Ultra, PL100, Audio Maxi* * Neckloop option [?]
- listen to your TV, stereo, MP3 player, etc, without disturbing others	TV Ears II, TV Ears Original, TV Ears Pro, TV Ears Loop, C120, DirectEar 810, DirectEar 810S, DirectEar 100J, DirectEar 820, DirectEar820S, Audio Maxi* * Neckloop option [?]
- watch a movie in the movie theater	TV Ears Original, TV Ears Pro, C120, DirectEar 100J * Neckloop option [?]
- enjoy your home theater	TV Ears Home Theater* * Neckloop option [?]
- listen to a speech, lecture, church service, etc.	PFM300, PFM350, PPA375, PPAVP (Value Pack), TGS100, TGS720, Listen
- "loop" your hearing aids	Loop Systems
- add amplification to an existing phone	HA40 (corded), CE225 (corded), HFA (cell phones), MHA100 (headset-ready cell phones), NZF, T-LOOP, REPA (all phones) * Neckloop for t-coil telephones [?]
- find a TTY or amplified phone	Guide to Amplified Telephones, Amplified Phone Wizard, TTY Phones
- find a hearing aid compatible cell phone	Check with cell phone companies about product availability!
- be alerted to a doorbell or ringing telephone	Signaling Devices
- make your organization or business establishment ADA compliant	ADA Kits
- add a translation or amplification system to a court-room	TX900, TX925, IC1