Television Listening Systems

Infraport^TM Set 810 by Sennheiser

Do you have trouble understanding your favorite TV programs? Infraport^TM delivers crisp, clear sound without having to turn up the TV. Infraport^TM uses wireless infrared technology. Sound is carried from the transmitter (which sits atop your TV cabinet) to the comfortable-to-wear stethoset receiver which fits under the chin. You control the volume at the stethoset, not at the TV. When the system is not in use, the transmitter becomes the stethoset's holder and charging stand. The delivered sound to the headset is stereo when plugged into a stereo transmission equipped TV (or mono sound, if not).

Infraport^TM Set 810 consists of:

• Comfortable, light weight headset, (weighs 2.2 oz), automatically turns off when not in use to save battery life
• Transmitter charging stand
• One rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery (operating time approximately 6 hours with over-night charge)
• Audio-out feed cables
• External microphone as alternative input
• Two year manufacturer's warranty
• Price: $229.00 + $17.50 shipping and handling

Note: Of all the assistive TV listening systems, this is the simplest to use and install. It's rugged and delivers great sound. Infrared systems only work in line of sight, so this means the headset won't pick up its signal around corners or from the next room.

This latest generation of Infraport^TM Set 810 is on a new 2.3 MHz infrared carrier frequency and is not compatible with older Sennheiser Audio Link Set 100, Direct Ear Set 100, or standard theater/auditorium infrared systems.

Clocks and Alarms

SonicBoomTM Alarm Clock
Missing that morning alarm wake up call? The SonicBoomTM alarm clock has an adjustable alarm volume control up to an extremely loud 98dB (sound may also be turned off). Besides controlling the loudness, you also control alarm tone/pitch that is best suited for your own hearing needs. This clock has it's own built-in power outlet to allow you to plug in the lamp that's on your nightstand. A touch pad on the clock base becomes your lamp on-off switch. And finally, a built in jack/plug may accommodate an optional under pillow vibrator to grab your attention if all else fails!

Features include:

• Extremely loud alarm, up to 98dB
• Built-in power outlet for lamp
• Built-in jack/plug to connect optional vibrator
• Function switch selector to select any combination of sound, light, or vibration (when used with optional vibrator)
• Large LED display (one inch tall numbers)
• Snooze Button
• Battery back up for clock power outage (9 v. battery not included)
• One year manufacturer's warranty
• Price: $59.95 + shipping and handling

Super Shaker Bed Vibrator
This special vibrator is designed to be plugged into the vibration outlet jack on the back of the Sonic BoomTM Alarm Clock. Place it under your pillow or between bed's mattress and box springs.

Features include:

• Simple to install
• Shaker/Vibrator - big time! (wakes up the heavy sleeper)
• One year manufacturer's warranty
• Price: $35.95 + shipping and handling

ShakeAwakeTM portable/travel alarm
A compact, self-contained battery powered vibrating alarm clock.

Features include:

• Pulsating vibration awakens even the heaviest sleepers
• Clever design - front cover folds under to become a stand, or closes to protect button/ alarm settings during travel, in pocket, or inside pillow case while asleep.
• Compact size measures 3 1/2 x 2 1/2" x 1 1/8"
• Large, easy to read 1/2" LED display
• Light for night time viewing
• Snooze alarm feature
• One year manufacturer's warranty
• Battery operated (two AA batteries not included)
• One year manufacturer's warranty
• Price: $27.50 + shipping and handling

 

Alertmaster AM-6000
The Alertmaster AM-6000 is a bedside console that functions as a wireless notification system. Your lamp plugs in the built-in power outlet. Your modular phone line plugs in the built-in phone jack. The bed shaker unit (about the size and shape of a hockey puck) is placed in between your bed mattress and box spring. The wireless doorbell transmitter is on the front door. Alertmaster flashes your lamp or a powerful bed shaker will awaken you from sleep. A light on the console panel will indicate whether the sound source is:

• Telephone ring
• Alarm clock
• Visitor at the door
• Loud room noise (smoke detector) System includes:
• Base Unit AM-6000
• Battery back-up (batteries not included)
• Bed shaker
• Digital wake-up alarm clock and snooze button
• Lamp on/off control switch
• Wireless doorbell transmitter
• One year manufacturer's warranty
• Price: $210.00 + shipping and handling

Personal Listening Systems

Note: These products are not sold, advertised or intended for use as personal hearing aids. Anaheim Hearing Center recommends that any individual experiencing hearing loss be examined by a physician or audiologist to determine the cause before using amplification.

Pocketalker Model PKT DL by Williams Sound

This is a personal amplifier to improve communication in a one-on-one situation. It can be hand-held or worn in shirt pocket or belt clip. About the size of a cigarette pack, it has separate tone and volume controls. The user listens through the system with a choice of one of three earpiece styles. The system can double as an assistive TV listening system thanks to the 12-foot extension microphone cord. Comes with 2 AAA batteries. This latest generation has longer battery life at approximately 100 hours and a Red-LED "on" indicator.

System includes:

• Pocketalker hand-held amplifier with volume control, "on" indicator, plug-mount microphone
• Operates on two AAA batteries (included)
• TV listening cord/ 12 ft.
• Choose your earpiece from one of these three options: wide-range earphone (left), single earbud/earphone (right), headphones (center)
• Five year manufacturer's warranty
• Price: $169.95 + shipping and handling

Telephone Systems

Walker Clarity Phone Model W-1000

Improves the quality of telephone communication by making the words clear... not just loud.

Features include:

• Clarity control switch amplifies high frequency sounds more than low for clear distortion-free conversation
• Visual ringer alert flashes when phone rings
• Low-frequency ringer is easy to hear with high-frequency hearing loss
• Hearing aid compatible (Hearing aid T-Coil compatible)
• Lighted, easy to read dial pad with large size buttons
• 10 number memory plus three emergency number memory
• Desk/wall mountable and tone/pulse switchable
• Last number redial
• One year manufacturer's warranty
• Price: $119.00 + shipping and handling

Dialogue CL-40 Phone

This is a great cordless amplified phone

Features Include:

• Separate volume control amplifies incoming voice to 40dB
• Separate tone control to enchances clarity
• Large buttons with backlit key pad
• Uses a clean, powerful 900 MHz signal
• 10-memory speed dial
• Desk or wall mountable
• One-year manufacturer’s warranty
• Price: $149.00 plus tax
  

Ameriphone In-Line phone amplifier Model HA-40

Features include:

• Amplifies conversations up to 40dB
• Sliding volume control
• Separate tone selector to boost high frequencies for better clarity
• Simple connections, plugs in between the handset and phone
• Compatible with most telephones except Trimline, Princess, or cordless style
• Low battery indicator
• Operates on one 9-volt battery (included)
• One year manufacturer's warranty
• Price: $44.50 + shipping and handling
  

Note: This in-line phone amplifier is just the answer for the multi-line/on-hold telephone at work or business.

RingmaxTM by Williams Sound, Telephone Ringer
RingmaxTM amplified telephone ringer allows the user to customize the ring to make it easier to hear. Quick and easy settings can increase the ring volume and set the tone and "warble" to whichever pitch is easiest to hear.

RingmaxTM installs easily in minutes. You can hang it on the wall or place alongside a phone or on a desk.

Features include:

• Maximum volume: 95dB SPL
• Four step adjustable settings
• On/off switch
• Includes a cord and Y-connector
• FCC and UL listed
• Operates on four AA batteries (included)
• One year manufacturer's warranty
• Price: $48.00 + shipping and handling