Over-the-Counter Sound Amplifier Reviews
Overwhelmed by all the hearing products you see online and wonder what might work best for you? ASH Audiology’s Dr. Rachel Magann Faivre recently researched and tested several over-the-counter (OTC) sound amplifiers to help narrow choices into 4 style categories for your unique hearing needs - Headphones, Neck-Worn Earbuds, Headset, and Earbuds. Below you’ll see our winners in each category.
Bluetooth Wireless Headphones
Looking for some new wireless, streaming headphones that have amazing streaming quality for music and offer some hearing help if you need it? Did we mention they also have noise cancellation you can easily turn on and off?! These headphones have a crisp, clean sound quality. They were the headphone winner when Dr. Magann Faivre vetted the new products available in this arena. They connect with an app on your phone and conduct a quick hearing screening so they are personalized for your hearing, but you don't need hearing loss to enjoy their amazing sound quality. Read more about its features on our website link below.
https://www.ashaud.com/shop/p/audeara-bluetooth-wireless-headphones
Bluetooth Wireless Headphones + TV Streaming
The headphones highlighted above can also connect to your television or stereo with the transceiver transmitter. Boost your hearing, boost the tv, boost your music, boost your phone, and turn down the noise. Plus, this bundle is on sale right now! Learn more about them with the link below.
https://www.ashaud.com/shop/p/audeara-tv-streamer-headphones
Wireless Earbud + Neck-Worn Amplifier
This amplifier was the winner for the earbud and neck-worn design category when Dr. Magann Faivre tested them. It's wireless, streams audio and music from your phone, connects with hearing loops (like the Civic Center has!) with its embedded telecoil, and offers hearing help if you need it. It also has a noise setting to help with your tinnitus and is rechargeable! Like 2 of our other recommendations, it has a phone app that allows you to make several adjustments. And bonus...it's on sale! Read more about its features on our website link below.
https://www.ashaud.com/shop/p/wear-hear-behear-access
Wireless Earbud + Neck-Worn Amplifier + TV Streaming
The earbud + neck-worn amplifier highlighted above can also connect to your television or stereo with the transceiver transmitter. Boost your hearing, boost the tv, boost your Civic Center performance, boost your phone, and ease your tinnitus. Plus, this bundle is on sale right now! Learn more about them with the link below.
https://www.ashaud.com/shop/p/wear-hear-behear-access-tv-sound-system
Headset with External Microphone
Our 3rd of 4 hearing amplifier products Dr. Magann Faivre recommends is this simple headset with external microphone that picks up voices with ease. This amplifier is not techy like our other winners and does not have wireless connectivity options, apps, or ability to customize the amount of amplification for someone's particular hearing needs. Sometimes simplicity, immediate out-of-the-box hearing help, and lower cost are what are needed most though. This device works well in hospice situations, hospital stays where keeping up with traditional hearing technology can be difficult, or for people who live a very quiet lifestyle and only need help hearing 1-on-1 in a quiet setting. It's another one of our products that's currently on sale too. Click the link below to learn more about its features on our website.
https://www.ashaud.com/shop/p/pocket-talker-ultra-duo
Wireless Earbud
Our final hearing amplifier recommendation is this true wireless earbud that has nice streaming quality for audio and music, noise cancellation, and a hearing boost if you need it. These earbuds have a crisp, clean sound quality. They were the earbud winner when Dr. Magann Faivre vetted the new over-the-counter products available. They connect with an app on your phone and conduct a quick hearing screening so they are personalized for your hearing, but you don't need hearing loss to enjoy their amazing sound quality. Smaller ears may find these a little uncomfortable though. Read more about its features on our website link below.
https://www.ashaud.com/shop/p/nuheara-iqbuds2-max
Wireless Earbud + TV Streaming
The earbuds highlighted above can also connect to your television or stereo with the transceiver transmitter. Boost your hearing, boost the tv, boost your phone, and turn down the noise. A side note: smaller ears may find these uncomfortable. Learn more about them with the link below.
https://www.ashaud.com/shop/p/nuheara-iqbuds2-max-iqstream-tv-sound-system
This concludes our top 4 recommendations for over-the-counter sound amplifiers for those with mild or no hearing loss and who are not interested in traditional hearing aid technology. Still have questions? Let us know. We're happy to help!