Looking for Assistive Listening Device recommendations

Assisted_Listening_DeviceCan anyone recommend an Assistive Listening Device for one-to-one use at home? I know next to to nothing about ALDs, I’ve never used one – If you have and can recommend it could you please leave a comment below? Thanks.

For anyone interested, there’s a good article on ALDs here.

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  1. Larry Herbert on September 9th 2009 at 5:28 pm :

    I use a ClearSounds neckloop (direct wired) to watch TV, listen to my IPOD, or to listen to videos on my laptop. I have hearing loss – particularly issues with discrimination – and it makes a significant difference in my ability to hear. I also have an Artone bluetooth neckloop with a transmitter that works well – however it is a little more complicated to set up.

    Disclaimer: I have a small consulting/sales business and market these neckloops.

  2. Larry Herbert on September 9th 2009 at 5:33 pm :

    I use a ClearSounds neckloop (direct wired) to watch TV, listen to my IPOD, or to listen to videos on my laptop. I have hearing loss – particularly issues with discrimination – and it makes a significant difference in my ability to hear. I also have an Artone bluetooth neckloop with a transmitter that works well – however it is a little more complicated to set up.

    Disclaimer: I have a small consulting/sales business and market these neckloops.

    For one on one assistance, check out this product from Comfort Audio http://www.comfortaudio.us/search.html?keywords=alds. A staffer with the Va. Dept. for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing recommended it.

  3. Liz on September 15th 2009 at 9:26 pm :

    I have a Conversor from RNID website. Its good for 1 to 1 as well as helping with a small group conversation around the table. Wear the pendant receiver around your neck, use it through your loop setting on your hearing aid. The microphone/transmitter you point to person speaking, or they can have it on them or near by. If its a group, then set it accordingly and place within centre of group.

  4. Steve on September 15th 2009 at 10:33 pm :

    Larry and Liz,

    Thanks for the recommendations.

    Larry, I have no problem with you promoting your business on here. If it means someone reading this gets an ALD that they are happy with then that’s great. If you have a website then send me the address and I’ll link to you.

    Liz, I really like your blog, I’ve been meaning to link to you for ages but kept forgetting. Just added you now!

  5. speakuplibrarian on September 16th 2009 at 8:49 pm :

    Hi Steve,
    I use a PocketTalker by Williams Sound. It’s especially helpful for me at the reference desk when people want to whisper their information requests. It has a volume control that allows me to turn up the people who need to be louder.
    I wrote a blog post with photos of me modeling it which you can read here. It’s amazing how much this device helps me hear better.

  6. Janet Beckman on September 29th 2009 at 9:23 pm :

    I just ran across your blog and thought I might be able to assist you in finding assistive listening devices for home, work, and out and about situations.
    I do work for Williams Sound Corp. so I will simply refer to the various devices that are available for your reference.
    The Pocketalker is a personal amplifier designed for one-on-one conversations and is great for listening to the TV, in a car, at a restaurant or small group listening.
    The TVTalker wireless TV listening system allows for wireless listening to the TV or other audio device (ie – MP3 player, stereo, etc). People often use it while exercising or when you are listening with another individual in the room. It allows you to set the volume where it is comfortable for you.
    The Motiva Personal FM Systems are wireless FM systems designed for group settings such as classrooms, in meetings, or in one-on-one conversations where wireless listening is desired.
    There are also amplified telephones and loud ringers for telephone use.
    Hopefully, this is a useful resource to assist in learning more about assistive listening devices designed to make it easier to hear in everyday situations.
    You can locate these and other products at http://www.williamssound.com. Or feel free to contact us with any questions at 1-800-328-6190.

  7. Liz on November 11th 2009 at 11:04 pm :

    Thank you for linking me. Just come back to this site and read comments here. Glad you like my blog.

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