buy one to use or hire
This website is generating enquiries about what to buy for someone who cannot use modern electronic hearing aids.
Here are some hints based on 20 years of collecting them. Would-be collectors should read Caveat emptor.
I do not sell trumpets.
In general very small ear trumpets are not much use. A horn larger than the human ear is desirable.
The NHS offered several basic shapes that provide some improvement to hearing, but not an awful lot more than cupping one's hand over an ear. These items come up at auction quite regularly.
In addition I have added a modern reproduction trumpet that is readily available.
For the first 3 make sure the moulded ear tip is included.
Here are some hints based on 20 years of collecting them. Would-be collectors should read Caveat emptor.
I do not sell trumpets.
In general very small ear trumpets are not much use. A horn larger than the human ear is desirable.
The NHS offered several basic shapes that provide some improvement to hearing, but not an awful lot more than cupping one's hand over an ear. These items come up at auction quite regularly.
In addition I have added a modern reproduction trumpet that is readily available.
For the first 3 make sure the moulded ear tip is included.
Banjo
This metal item comes in a variety of sizes - pick the largest. They are no longer manufactured.
Model nos are OL330, OL331, OL332
Prices £35up
This metal item comes in a variety of sizes - pick the largest. They are no longer manufactured.
Model nos are OL330, OL331, OL332
Prices £35up
Miss Greene
Made of cellulose acetate (plastic) and much lighter to handle than the banjo this is nearly as effective. They are no longer manufactured.
Model no is OL340,
Prices £40up
Made of cellulose acetate (plastic) and much lighter to handle than the banjo this is nearly as effective. They are no longer manufactured.
Model no is OL340,
Prices £40up
Conversation tube
This has the advantage that the speaker can use the horn close to the mouth to avoid shouting. Traditionally draped around the neck when not in use. They are no longer manufactured.
Model nos are OL380, OL380A, OL38001
Prices £10up
This has the advantage that the speaker can use the horn close to the mouth to avoid shouting. Traditionally draped around the neck when not in use. They are no longer manufactured.
Model nos are OL380, OL380A, OL38001
Prices £10up
Telescopic 2pc
Brand new from Dekoempire Germany, quite effective, clean and obtainable on EBay.
(Avoid some of the other grotesque shapes offered by Deko).
Price around £49
Brand new from Dekoempire Germany, quite effective, clean and obtainable on EBay.
(Avoid some of the other grotesque shapes offered by Deko).
Price around £49
Ebay -
search for
'New Ear Trumpet Conversation Tube aid ear horn hearing'.
Fun for the kids, or you could copy.
$29
search for
'New Ear Trumpet Conversation Tube aid ear horn hearing'.
Fun for the kids, or you could copy.
$29
Big Ideas Ear Glasses
These actually work, are uncomfortable to wear, but quite fun.
Now only available in USA
$10
These actually work, are uncomfortable to wear, but quite fun.
Now only available in USA
$10
NOW FOR THE JOKE ITEMS
Amazon
This item appears regularly, it is a floppy piece of plastic which has even limited joke value.
£2.99
This item appears regularly, it is a floppy piece of plastic which has even limited joke value.
£2.99
for items using batteries
This is the best one here:
Pocket Talker 2.0 Assistive Listening Device
Sonic SE4000 Super Ear Personal Sound Amplifier
Reizen Loud Ear 120dB Gain Personal Amplifier
Listen Up Personal Sound Amplifier
Bionicear G2 Personal Sound Amplifier
Sonic Earz Personal Sound Amplifier
Hearing Products EchoXL
Daily Mail article on assisted hearing devices
Pocket Talker 2.0 Assistive Listening Device
Sonic SE4000 Super Ear Personal Sound Amplifier
Reizen Loud Ear 120dB Gain Personal Amplifier
Listen Up Personal Sound Amplifier
Bionicear G2 Personal Sound Amplifier
Sonic Earz Personal Sound Amplifier
Hearing Products EchoXL
Daily Mail article on assisted hearing devices
