Hearing Amplifier Aid Rechargeable Digital Personal Sound Amplifier Devices PSAP for Seniors,Behind The Ear,BTE,TV,2-Pack (Fleshcolor)

Surprisingly these do work as advertised. However, although they do amplify the sound and make it possible to hear better, they have a tinny sound to them. To be fair though, I only noticed this tinny sound when watching TV. I have not used them yet when in actual live conversations, so may not be that noticeable under those circumstances. Highly recommend insuring they are fully charged before using, as it does seem to improve the quality of sound by being fully charged. Additionally, I was able to wear my reading glasses while wearing one of these and felt no discomfort or interference with wearing glasses. Also, it is very important to insure that you have the correct tip to insure a tight fit. I tried all the tips and found only one that would fit tight enough to insure a good seal and avoid the whistling sound and I had to play with that one a little to get the fit right. Other than these minor details, I found them to be beneficial and a good buy for the money. Would suggest that they only be worn for short periods of time though because of research suggesting that this type of sound amplification may actually do further harm to your hearing if worn for extended periods of time.

I had such high hopes for these and tried to make them work, but they were just awful. I have tinnitus in addition to midrange hearing loss.When changing the sound mode on these, even at volume level 1, the in-ear beep is too loud and hurt my ear.These amplify EVERY sound indiscriminately and have an echo similar to that you'd find in an empty room. They helped with watching TV, until the air conditioner kicked on - and then the ac return intake sound was competing with the tv sound.I accidentally dropped something and it sounded like a gunshot in my ear.Finally, in an attempt to make them work for me - I increased the house temperature (to avoid running the AC). Things were going great until my dog started barking right behind me -- which felt like an ice pick piercing through my eardrum.I ended shelling out $500 for a pair of Bose Hearphones which give much better control over which ranges are amplified and you can adjust which direction they listen to while cancelling out the surrounding ambient noise.

I've had them for 3 days, so there may be more to discover.1) An annoying, less than a second duration "buzz" occurs when noise cancellation button is pushed - no matter which of the succeeding 3 levels is chosen. When on the first level there is no "buzz", but I can't turn the volume low enough to be comfortable on this "first" or default setting, even though I've turned the volume as close to zero as possible.2) I charged the devices once, and have worn them for 1.5 days so far - they're still going. Will run them until I hear the beep before recharging. The first time charge took about an hour to complete.3) Amplification of sound is not a problem.These devices can give a lot more amplification than I'll ever need. Problem is lowering the volume so that it doesn't feel uncomfortable - and so they don't pick up so much sound that it's irritating. For instance, the swishing of your pants while you walk, the footstep noise generated when you walk - I don't need to hear that. The cat's meow is also very loud with the volume set as low as it will go. Pushing the noise cancellation button will make these sounds acceptable. Remember, the "cyclical buzz" comes with the first push of the noise cancellation button.4) Wearing the devices takes a bit of getting used to, but I think the fit is reasonably quite good. After wearing them for several hours, I hardly notice they are there - very little discomfort from the ear piece in the ear canal.I sent them back. Couldn't stand the cyclical buzz that came with all noise cancellation settings.Now ordering a much more expensive pair to see if they give better results. I'll review them for sure after a few days of trial.

I have had trouble hearing and understanding what people were saying. This is the first hearing aids I have owned so I can't tell you how they compare to expensive ones. With these I can hear very well and understand what people are saying very well. I hear the TV sound on 8 instead of 14 or 15 and that is when the hearing aid is on the lowest setting. The charge holds for a very long time. I can adjust down the background noise and control the volume for different situations. I don't think I would be totally comfortable with any hearing aid but I'm getting use to wearing these and they don't bother me except for making my ear itch every once in awhile. I suspect the higher priced ones would cause the same problem. For the money I couldn't be happier.

I've been trying to like these things, but the static they produce is sometimes louder than the conversation. Even when it's not, it's very distracting.They also want to squeal every time I turn them on. It goes away in a couple of seconds, but not until everyone in the room is looking at me, and my ear is buzzing from the sound.Finally, the wire between the ear piece and electronics pack is too short, so the pack doesn't quite fit behind my ear properly. Since I wear glasses, this is a deal breaker by itself. Well, it would be if I had returned them. I'm still trying to figure out how to make them useful.

I have two pairs of $2500.00 hearing aids. I have had them sent away for repair. I thought I would buy this product as a stop gap until the ones are returned. I am very surprised at the quality. I hear no differently from this product as the $2500 ones. The 2 pairs being fixed are in the ear canal. I have to "babysit" them about 2-3 times per week. Either it's the batteries or the filters or the microphone opening needs to be cleared. I much prefer the behind the ear ones. I also was told that these rechargeable units have to be charged every night, This one's charge lasts 100 hours The only negative is the wire connecting the hearing aid to the ear piece is not very attractive.. But - I am 73 yrs old, married 40 years. My vanity has departed long ago :)