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| | Product Details | | Package Length: | 3.4 inches | | Package Width: | 2.8 inches | | Package Height: | 1.4 inches | | Package Weight: | 0.1 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 21 reviews |
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34 of 36 found the following review helpful:
 Too much backround noise. Jan 09, 2007
By Dana Spencer
"Nyteez.com"
I bought this for my husband to watch TV, he sometimes has trouble hearing. This amplifies the sound OK, but it also amplifes backround noise so it was not helpful.
16 of 16 found the following review helpful:
 A good investment Sep 07, 2006
By S. A. K. Assoc
"Shirley Newbold"
This is a handy little item for people who have trouble hearing other people in small groups. I put it on the table in front of me at a recent meeting of about 7 people who were sitting in a circle. I could hear everyone, even the "whisperers. The sound is a little hollow, like being in a large, empty room, but for my purpose it did just fine. It is a great little helper until you are ready to make the big investment in hearing aids.
I tried it while watching TV; it did not work as well, but it did help me hear two soft speakers in a therapy session. All in all, a good investment.
S.N., Clinical Social Worker
11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
 Best of the Bunch Nov 08, 2010
By LSBF
I've been using amplified listeners for >25 years, in my work with elderly hard of hearing folk. Most prefer amplified listeners to hearing aids at times, for a variety of reasons. Mostly, I've been using the Radio Shack products, and tried a few others over the years. Till now, RS ruled. I got a PSA 8000 from Amazon, and it works better -- louder top end & simpler to operate -- than the pricier alternatives. I like that this runs on a single AAA battery, rather then two -- in case the unit is left on for a long time, running down the charge.
I suggest using them with in-the-ear padless earphones. The padded ones, as well as the ones that "noise cancel" by filling the ear canal, block the ambient sound. For this device you want all the ambient sound you can get. Ditch the cheap earphones that come with the amplifier, and pick up some cheap ones of a better design -- such as Amazon's Sony Ultra Lightweight MDR-W08L Vertical In-The-Ear Headphones Sony MDR W08L - Headphones ( vertical ) , for about eight bucks.
You don't get a good look at the PSA 8000 from Amazon, as the web page features a glamorous male model to the detriment of a product close up. It looks exactly the same as the pricier "BionicEar Personal Sound Amplifier," right down to the earphones. The only visible difference is the Brand Name decal. I'm happy with the PSA (an unfortunate acronym), and did not buy a BionicEar, so do not have a side-to-side comparison. Nonetheless, I'll bet you a nickel they are identical products -- rebranded.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Great starter hearing device Dec 09, 2010
By Lisachan
This "Personal Sound Amplier" is a perfect starter hearing aide - for the person who is not yet ready to commit to a full hearing aide either in terms of cost or acceptance. It also works well for multiple users such as at the nursing home where I work. It can be use for interviews with seniors or to help them participate in group activites such as exercise groups, social meals, or crafts. Even with those who have severe hearing loss but refuse to wear hearing aides, it can be helpful to avoid misunderstandings and frustration. At this price, we don't even worry about losing the odd one if means independance for someone for a period of time. The easy and cheap battery replacement (AA batteries) also mean we don't worry about having forgetful seniors leave them on and let the batteries go dead. A real sense of freedom and independence with this device!
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Limited possibilities, but inexpensive Nov 11, 2008
By Gwen P. Choate
The PSA 8000 Personal Sound Amplifier is probably useful on a limited basis.It doesn't help me when watching TV any more than just turning the volume up does. However, it is inexpensive (about $20) and I do feel it can be useful when listening to a speaker in a large auditorium, where volume conrols aren't available.
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