Probably NOT what you're looking for. . .  . .
I had high hopes for this item, but it didn't go well from the start.  As it says in the information sent with the device, this is not a hearing aid, and if you have problems with your hearing then you need to contact a doctor.  Honestly, if you think you need an item like this, then that's exactly what you need to do.  You need to contact a professional so that you can get some "real" assistance.<br /><br />This device is marketed to "baby boomers", of which I am one.  But this is a VERY "challenging" device in many ways.  MANY "baby boomers" and most "seniors" would never be able to set the device up. . . much less be able to operate it once it's all plugged-in.  This is the reason the "Jitterbug" cell phone was created. . . . Keep It Simple!!!  This device is anything but simple, especially for those for whom it is supposed to be geared toward. Most "seniors" do not want. .  need. . . or desire "fancy gadgets" with lots of buttons.<br /><br />If this item were $59.95, then I would give it higher marks. . . but. . . it's not!  It's many times that, and not worth it!<br /><br />I was able to set it up without too much difficulty, but I know many of my friends would have simply left it in the box.  Even if someone had their child or grandchild set it up for them, they still will be "lost" as to how to operate it.<br /><br />Three of the functions / modes, I just don't "get".  If you need a headset for a telephone, then you can get one very inexpensively.  No need for this.  If you have trouble hearing people, and carrying on a conversation with someone, then you probably need to see a professional about having your hearing tested and acquiring a "real" device for assistance.  I don't know anyone who wants to walk around with what looks to be an "odd" mp3 player with earplugs to talk to people.  The third function, of playing "sounds" is just kind of annoying.  At first I thought it might be nice. .  but. .  I was listening to what I would call "waves". . . It's obviously on a "loop" playing the sounds over and over. . . but. . . there is a "beginning" and an "end". . .  So when the loop finishes, it's not a smooth transition to start playing again.  You notice where it "ends" and then "starts" again.  Personally, this is very annoying.  It should be a seamless loop.<br /><br />Now for the one function that does indeed work, and I actually like. .  .. Watching TV.  Once you set it up, you can actually listen to TV and it works just fine. I like this because I live in a condo, and though the walls a quite thick, I still don't want to turn the TV up too loud, and there have been times when it would have been more enjoyable to have a headset like this.  Granted, there are a few "issues" with this also.  First, it will work with just one TV, because you have to run a cord from the TV to the base of the device.  Second, the information shows that the battery will last about 6.5-hours in TV mode.  Granted, that's a bit of time, but if it's a weekend, and you want to watch a lot, it still might not be enough.  It takes 5-hours to charge the device as well.  Also, if you have the earplugs in to watch TV, then if you have other people around you, you're probably not going to be able to "socialize".  You're either going to be watching TV with the earplugs in. . . or . . . not have the earplugs in and "socializing".  Also, the earplugs are not all that comfortable.  I'm assuming I can use other earplugs or earphones I find more comfortable.  I haven't tried that yet, but I'm "assuming" it will work.<br /><br />But even though I like the TV part. . . . There are MUCH less expensive and better options, if that's really what you're looking for.  I did a search on Amazon.com and there are some GREAT options. . . . a LOT less expensive. . .  . and cordless!!!!
Rating: 2 stars