Enhance Your Hearing in Everyday Situations
From TV amplifiers to phone solutions, our assistive listening devices help you stay connected and engaged in all environments.
What Are Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs)?
Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) are specialized tools designed to help you hear better in specific situations, such as noisy environments or large spaces. These devices amplify sound to ensure you can easily engage in conversations, watch TV, or participate in meetings. ALDs work alongside hearing aids and can provide additional support in challenging listening situations.
Why Use Assistive Listening Devices?
Hearing aids do a fantastic job of amplifying sound, but some environments may still pose challenges, especially when background noise or you need to hear from a distance. This is where an assistive listening device can come in handy.
Clarity
Hear conversations clearly, even in noisy environments. This makes it easier to follow conversations in meetings, in a busy restaurant, or even at public events.
Enhanced TV and Phone Use
Enjoy media and phone calls without straining to hear. TV listening systems and phone amplifiers will transmit sound directly to your headphones or hearing aid to ensure you enjoy crystal-clear audio.
Better Classroom and Meeting Experiences
Stay engaged in lectures, meetings, and group discussions. A wireless microphone can transmit speech directly to your device in conference settings.
Increased Independence
Feel more confident in social and public settings. Staying socially engaged will build greater confidence and improve your overall health.
Types of Assistive Listening Devices We Offer
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Personal Amplifiers
Portable devices that amplify sound and improve hearing in one-on-one conversations.
02.
TV Listening Systems
Wireless systems that transmit audio from your TV directly to your hearing aids or headphones.
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Phone Amplifiers
Devices designed to make phone conversations clearer and easier to hear.
04.
FM and Infrared Systems
Devices created to work in large venues like theaters and classrooms amplify the speaker's voice over a greater distance using radio signals.
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Loop System (Induction Loops)
These devices are often installed in public spaces to transmit sound directly to hearing aids equipped with telecoils (T-coils). These eliminate background noise and offer clear, direct sound without extra equipment.
How Do Assistive Listening Devices Work?
ALDs use microphones, amplifiers, and receivers to capture and enhance sound before delivering it directly to your ears. Many of these devices are wireless, portable, and easy to set up, making them convenient for everyday use.
Frequently Asked Questions About Assistive Listening Devices
What’s the Difference Between ALDs and Hearing Aids?
Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) and hearing aids are designed to improve hearing, but they serve different purposes and work differently. Hearing aids amplify sound and are worn in or around the ear to help individuals with hearing loss hear more clearly in everyday situations. They are programmed to address the specific hearing needs of the wearer, including amplifying speech and filtering out background noise.
In contrast, ALDs are specialized devices designed to enhance hearing in specific environments or situations, such as listening to TV, conversations in noisy places, or large venues. ALDs amplify sound in focused ways, often using microphones and transmitters to directly send sound to the user’s ears, making them a helpful addition to hearing aids, particularly in challenging listening environments.
Hearing aids tend to be worn all day and are helpful in daily conversations and general listening. Still, ALDs are best for specific situations like TV watching, phone calls, and large gatherings that need to be targeted and enhanced sound. Together, hearing aids and ALDs create a well-rounded hearing solution for almost every environment.
Can ALDs Be Used with Hearing Aids?
Yes, ALDs can be used with hearing aids to provide additional support. Many hearing aids are equipped with Bluetooth connectivity, allowing them to sync with ALDs like TV listening systems, personal amplifiers, and phone amplifiers. This combination helps users hear more clearly in a variety of situations by amplifying the sound source directly into their hearing aids.
Using ALDs with hearing aids ensures you get the most out of both technologies, giving you clearer, more focused sound without needing to switch devices or remove your hearing aids. Whether watching TV, talking on the phone, or attending a meeting, ALDs and hearing aids can create an optimal listening experience.