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T.V. Ears 5.0, a big a design misfire.
I have been using T.V. Ears 3.0 for a year and-a-half. And even though I have some hearing loss at high frequencies and can understand about 90% of what's being spoken on T.V., they still help a lot.
Then, I have decided to upgrade to T.V. Ears 5.0 after reading about their speech clarification circuitry. When they arrived, I noticed that the ear tips were tilted 60 degrees away from the perpendicular to the arm, mounted on a base that rotated 180 degrees. Whoever designed them that way should have their head examined, because no matter how I turned them, I could not find a comfortable fit. After using them for half an hour, my ears were sore from improper fit. I have returned them the next day. and as always, Amazon took care of it promptly.
Now, I am back to using T.V. Ears 3.0. They still perform decently and they don't give me sore ears. I guess, I will continue using them, until I find a similar product that provides some adjustable enhancement at higher frequencies, and fits properly.
November 2013 · Electronics
the product in question
TV Ears Digital Wireless Headset System - Personal Volume Control, Quiet to Loud, Supports All TVs, Ideal for Seniors & Hearing Impaired, Infrared, Plug N' Play, No Pairing/Audio Delay, Dr Rec -11741, Black
4.1★ · 3,297 ratings, as of 2023