Williams Sound FREE Year Supply of Batteries PockeTalker Ultra DUO Amplifier with Headphone & Earbud

I bought this item as a gift for my elderly mother who is hard of hearing. We had tried the amplifier-in-ear route to see if she would tolerate a hearing aid. These devices didn’t work out..at 89 she had trouble trying to adjust the settings and didn’t have the dexterity to place it in her ears. This device is far more convenient albeit not a perfect solution to her issues...she generally keeps this clipped to her sweater or whatever she has on . I can tell when she has it on because she absolutely hears clearly and can participate meaningfully in a conversation. I’ve tried it on myself and find the sound quality very good although there is a lot of scratchy noise and echoing if the microphone moves or rubs against clothing. The headphones are less than perfect—they slide around a lot, and I frequently have to help her adjust them to stay on her head...I think this could be remedied by wrapping the strap portion in vet wrap or something to give them friction against her hair...She has some trouble understanding the volume adjustment and I think this is her issue and not an issue with the device, as I find it simple. Frequently when she tries to turn it off, she turns the volume higher which results in a high pitched squeal! If you have a senior who is not able to tolerate a hearing aid, I would recommend this device without reservation; it has permitted my mother and me to have conversations without my having to shout!! Caring for a loved one who has a hearing loss but refuses or is unable to try other measures of assistance can be a lonely road..I am grateful for this device and recommend trying it if you are in my shoes! Happy New Year!

Bought this hearing aid for my 91 year old mother. Rec'd in working condition. But after 1 week it makes white noise, cannot hear anything. My mother is very disappointed. What's the problem?

Good product. Amazed that the interference noise is greatly reduced and my mom is able to hear clearly. She is happy and I am glad too. Thank you

My husband developed an acute complete hearing loss recently, after several months of only one ear giving the sensation of feeling blocked - ear exams saw nothing in the canal - finally an audiology appointment demonstrated partial temporary and permanent hearing loss. Meanwhile, I have been progressively developing an ability to yell. This has been exhausting, with terrible miscommunications in content, intent, and affect - at full volume. So, when the physician asked me if I could go onto Amazon and buy this pocket talker, I immediately did so and it has changed my ability to communicate with him. What a relief! We can have normal volume conversations, and he can understand me. Furthermore, the important nuance of facial expression and delivery are not lost by the efforts required to shout. 2 months from now he will be re-evaluated and given a diagnosis at which time I can buy true hearing aids. But before then, I am so very thankful for this solution.

Very good sound amplification. I’ve had one for a number of years and it’s been great up until I lost it. My bad. Got this new one now and am comfortable again.