confused of chalus Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Happy New Year everyone.So here I am in the UK staying with family for christmas and new year and it appears than my OH has been overlooking the fact that I have been turning up the telly and radio to excruciating levels because I am getting deaf as a post.My children are not so kind and so I have heard hardly a word on the tv or radio for a fortnight. Settled down and read a book instead.OH went out and bought me some head phones thinking that I could turn up the sound on them and not annoy everyone else. Unfortunately it cut out the sound for everyone else! Have got refund - but wonder if there is a product to keep everyone happy?Do feel free to shout your answers!!!!!Thanks, this is my first loony question for 2012. There will be more.Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 A lady who used to run a nursing home recommended something called a 'communicator' for my mother (who has the TV on at a such a pitch that its physically uncomfortable to be in the same room......) I think it may be something like this : http://www.connevans.co.uk/store/viewProduct.do?id=2432 but further research might prove fruitful !Are you sure its not just wax ? I'm currently having a problem with my right ear, my hearing is impaired, but its wax and I have to go and be syringed again [:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just john Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 I do sympathise Kathy, (I don't think you'd have a problem at an Adele concert though[Www]); I wonder how well they'll fare after years of their ipods and the like though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I'm suffering from hearing loss too Kathy - years of Drag-racing with no ear protectors. The specialist I saw most recently said that there is very little that could be done. [:(]I've lost the high-frequency end of my hearing, which is the most common.I use a wireless headphone set with the TV. It plugs into the audio sockets on the television and doesn't affect the 'normal sound' for others (it uses the red & white phono connections)Well worth a try.edit: if the set you have has a 3.5mm jack plug you can buy a jack to phono adaptor which should allow you to achieve the result you want.http://www.amazon.co.uk/3-5mm-Stereo-Socket-Phono-Plugs/dp/B0009N1MV4/ref=pd_sim_ce_9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 [quote user="Russethouse"]Are you sure its not just wax ? I'm currently having a problem with my right ear, my hearing is impaired, but its wax and I have to go and be syringed again [:(][/quote]Have you tried Otex? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 No, because I have had it syringed once and there is still a stubborn bit remaining so its warm olive oil twice a day, then more syringing on medical advice...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sid Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I'm in exactly the same situation as you Bugsy, and this last 12 months I've noticed it's got worse. It's not wax; in my case it's an age thing. Hard to believe 'cos I don't feel much older than 21 !! [Www]When we're with the family in UK it's virtually impossible for me to hear the TV, and I was convinced the rest of the family had recently acquired super-sensitive hearing! "Can you hear that?" I'd say, "Yes, can't you?" would be the chorus reply! They won't turn it up though! [:@]My wife is totally deaf and has been for a long time, so we're used to the associated problems with the TV, phone etc, but because she uses the subtitle feature on the TV I've now got used to that, so much so that I find it difficult to manage without! (Much to the annoyance of anyone else who watches with us). A few years ago she had one of those headsets (Philips IIRC) which plugged into the headphone jack on the Panasonic TV we had at the time. That worked well because with that particular set the volume of the headphone jack and the volume of the TV could be controlled independently. On our current TV (LG) when you plug into the headphone jack the internal loudspeaker is switched off, and I think this is the more common setup. Your suggestion of using the audio sockets therefore is a good one. I'll look into this, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Coeur de Lion Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I'm in the same situation. Had my ears unblocked last year and then a hearing test, my high frequency hearing is shot, which must explain why I don't listen to my better half... I do suffer from tinnitus.Ironically, I can't bear to have the tv up loud (neither can my other half), yet the kids have it way up high. They are not exposed to any loud noises, they rarely if ever wear headphones, and yet they must have the tv up loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 [quote user="Bugsy"]I use a wireless headphone set with the TV. It plugs into the audio sockets on the television and doesn't affect the 'normal sound' for others (it uses the red & white phono connections)Well worth a try.[/quote]I second that.I would add that you would need to check your TV settings to ensure the "headphone volume" is turned up, allowing the headphone user to control the volume on the headphone as desired. Also because some models are designed to cut out when the base does not receive an audio signal and that might happen if the HP volume on the TV settings is set too low.Originally, we had a set from Lidl (very good, cheap, still in use as a back-up), then we bought a dual set from Philips (so we could both listen without inconveniencing the paying visitors in the gite and also drown them out if they were too loud).I find I use it when I'm in the kitchen, just to keep up with the news whilst cooking or doing the washing up... [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyinfrance Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 My mother has a headset system whereby the TV can still run at any sound level and she can adjust her headset to suit herself - if you'd like the model number etc. I'll ask her for it.CheersTony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
confused of chalus Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 Thanks everyone, especially Bugsy, Tony and Clair for your suggestions which we will look at when back in France next week. Not sure our antiquated TV has has the necessary sockets, so will need to look. Were the wireless headphones infra red or bluetooth (which I neither understand nor have the tv or satellite reciever to support, I dont think)?Will also do the Otex and have my ears syringed - But I dont think its that.Still at least back in France I can put tv on as LOUD AS I LIKE!KAthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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