Are these unprogrammable? (Same amplification in all frequencies) Most elderly users will have mainly high-frequency hearing loss.
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no amplifies sound good but there is only a high and low function. good for a cheaper aid. without it nearly deaf all the way. good for mostly one on one conversations it will pick up everything. programmed noise is filtered but will also run in the thousands not hundreds. still good for a budget aid
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Hi Kenneth, No you can adjust the frequencies in them. They come with instructions on how to do that. I have been wearing hearing aids for about 10 years now. I have had Rextons and Starkys in the past, which cost in excess of $4800 each pair. These Siemens are made in China, and are by far the best hearing aids I have ever had. The batteries last 3 to 4 times as long as my other ones. I hear much better with these. The frequency is not only adjustable, they have a button for a louder sound, which I have not had to use, and an up down switch that works well. Good luck. Joe
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Siemens Touching digital is not fully programmable but allows some small adjustments. I have high frequency hearing loss but I can use it in conversations and listening to TV and telephone.
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Hi Brian. No, there isn't. It is a consistent sound and that is a huge benefit (to me). The others that I used to had a detectable sound pattern, and quite frankly, they were annoying. There is a high and a low volume setting and I like both settings. I am 70 years old and have tried many "sound machines" over the years that were loaded with different sounds at a lower price. Although I did not want to spend this much, I have never regretted it. We have 4 on these Marpac DOHM DS's in our house. Good luck with your decision.Bob
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The seem to be just normal earmuffs blocking 82db and above when there are no batteries but I can not say this for sure because I have not field tested them without the batteries. My guess is that they work the same when there are no batteries or if they are dead, as they do when the volume is turned down while they are on; they cut out 82db and above without amplifying sounds below that range...
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I bought it primarily for the amplification, the visual features were an unexpected bonus. I always have the volume turned up loud. If you can wait 2 weeks, I'll try it at low volume and let you know. Otherwise, I would call Plantronics technical support who were very helpful.
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No they don't work like that. There is no audio input, thats not what they are meant for, they are for blocking out sounds on the range that would harm your ears.
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Take into account that BT will compress the signal, so quality is somehow degraded. But I do really doubt that most of people can perceive this kind of degradation. I think it is imperceibable, because if your loudspeakers or headphones are not HiFi then it doesn´t matter how much quality your input signal is. No doubt that SPDIF or Coax signal is clearer than analog. But I have a Belkin V82 standard connected to a Technics amp with a couple of JBL Arena speakers and the sound quality, as far as my ears can perceive, is the same as compared to a CD.
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During normal non-gaming use, I barely know it is on. When I play a simple online game (Runescape) it really revs up and gets quite loud for me. Sometimes I would rather not play then to have the noise. But then again, I've been told my ears are quite sensitive.
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I am hearing impaired as well (high-frequency hearing loss). If you have alarms in key areas of the home, particularly the bedrooms and other places you will spend time, you'll hear it. If you have a part of the home without an alarm, install another! All alarms go off if one is triggered. If you still feel uncomfortable, look into products that alarm with flashing lights or vibrations.
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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
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It would depend on the level of interference and competing frequencies in your area. If these operate on the same frequencies as the ones you already have, you'll probably continue to have the same problem.
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You know, my original thought when I saw your question was,"I don't know." Then I started thinking my ears used to ring bad at times, and I haven't noticed it lately. I still have to say, of all the non Rx units Ibe used, it is STILL the best I've bought... Hope that helps.
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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
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Audio output quality is superior to 6 & 7 generation models. I understand there are frequencies the human ear cannot hear under/over a given range. When it comes to low frequencies however what cannot be "heard" can be "felt" by speakers designed to reproduce the lowest frequencies. The difference is noticeable with my stock car audio speakers and the after market JBL speakers I replaced them with clearly demonstrated with model would work best for me. I suppose it's preference but I imagine that those who prefer the previous or earliest generations know what specific type of sound we want out of our audio system. Audio output quality is superior to 6 & 7 generation models. I understand there are frequencies the human ear cannot hear under/over a given range. When it comes to low frequencies however what cannot be "heard" can be "felt" by speakers designed to reproduce the lowest frequencies. The difference is noticeable with my stock car audio speakers and the after market JBL speakers I replaced them with clearly demonstrated with model would work best for me. I suppose it's preference but I imagine that those who prefer the previous or earliest generations know what specific... » Read More Audio output quality is superior to 6 & 7 generation models. I understand there are frequencies the human ear cannot hear under/over a given range. When it comes to low frequencies however what cannot be "heard" can be "felt" by speakers designed to reproduce the lowest frequencies. The difference is noticeable with my stock car audio speakers and the after market JBL speakers I replaced them with clearly demonstrated with model would work best for me. I suppose it's preference but I imagine that those who prefer the previous or earliest generations know what specific type of sound we want out of our audio system. « Show Less
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Sorry, I am unable to respond to your question due to the fact that I no longer have the item in question in my possession. As stated earlier, It was not for myself but for my inlaws. (trying to help with their hearing issues). Hearing loss can be a big issue with the elderly.
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Well, the volume gets pretty loud, and the speakers are pretty clear. A person with no hearing impairment can hear sound better as well as more of the details you don't hear with standard speakers. Without knowing the degree of impairment, however, I can't give you a definitive answer.
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The beeps are more than loud enough for someone with normal hearing. Unless your father has profound hearing loss he should be able to hear them if he pays attention. I have some hearing loss (I'm 71) but I can hear them from 10 to 15 feet in a reasonable quiet room.
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I am not sure it would be loud enough for folks with hearing issues, but it is as loud as my older system, if that helps.