The best hearing amplifiers of 2020

Do you struggle to hear the television or are often told that you’re listening to music too loud? If this is the case, then you may be experiencing hearing loss, just like one in six Australians. However, whether your hearing loss has been gradual over time or begun more recently, it doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on the things you enjoy. With a hearing amplifier, you can hear more easily and comfortably but without disturbing those around you.

Worn either in or on the ear, hearing amplifiers are just like having your own mini personal PA system. They are designed to make sounds louder. Microphones capture the sounds around you, whether from the TV or people talking, and then delivers the sounds to your ear at a higher but comfortable volume.

Hearing amplifiers are suitable for people with a mild to moderate degree of hearing loss who need sounds to be made louder to hear comfortably. They are particularly useful for watching TV, in the cinema, listening to music, during church services or even birdwatching.

If you are experiencing mild hearing loss and need sounds to be amplified to hear comfortably, then a hearing amplifier could be the ideal solution. There are several hearing amplifiers available on the market that can provide you with the benefits you need. Here are the best amplifiers for 2020.

If you are looking for a discreet hearing amplifier, the BLJ Digital Hearing Amplifier comes in a small and sleek design that is almost invisible when placed in the ear. It contains a powerful microchip that delivers clear sound, advanced speech recognition and crisp digital audio.

Features

• High-fidelity sound
• Six digital channels
• Three programmes and eight volume levels
• Layered noise reduction to deliver crystal-clear sound

This amplifier by Sound World Solutions has a push-button program and volume control and is Android and Made for iPhone compatible. The lithium-ion battery is rechargeable, with one charge can lasting up to 12 hours of use.

Features

• Integrated Bluetooth to enable you to stream music or take calls directly to the device
• Environmental profile settings to ensure you hear the best sound in different environments
• Three listening settings – baseline, restaurant and entertainment

A durable, rechargeable and comfortable to wear hearing device, the Banglijian Hearing Amplifier features noise-reduction technology and a rechargeable lithium battery. Can be worn in either ear and even compatible with wearing glasses.

Features

• The very small size makes for discreet wear
• Adjustable volume control
• One full battery charge can give up to 24 hours of continuous use
• Automatic memory which preserves volume settings even when switched off

The Otofonix Mini Hearing Amplifier delivers the choice of 10 volume levels and four different listening programs: quiet, treble, noisy and normal. It also offers users background noise reduction so your conversation won’t be disrupted by environmental noises.

Features

• Comfortable fit for everyday use
• Volume and setting options deliver optimized sound quality across different listening environments
• Amplifies speech frequencies to ensure soft sounds are audible
• Eliminates feedback

The Empower Hearing Amplifier picks up nearby and face-to-face conversation which people with hearing loss often miss. Layered noise reduction removes background sounds to enable the user to focus on what they want to hear. As thin as a pencil, the Empower sits discreetly behind your ear and is hardly noticeable.

Features

• 12-band processing so you can tune it into your specific environment
• One switch program and volume control
• Picks up sounds of the human voice
• Clear digital amplification

Hearing amplifiers cannot restore hearing loss and they shouldn’t be used to replace hearing aids. However, they do work effectively to amplify the sounds around you and enable you to continue to enjoy all your favourite music, films, TV shows and conversations with the important people in your life.