Have hearing loss, need to buy better TV. What do others do in this situation?

This is just what I "think" you might be able to use, which is what I have. The cost is minimal, to convert the Digital Out Only. I still don't have the actual wired speakers yet though, with volume controls, and I might get a soundbar. Not sure, but when I find out if mine works, and I can control the volume, then I'll post it here for folks;)

So far, these parts work, but there is the volume issue, which is where your external device has to take care of that. I have cheap headphones, but zero volume "control" and that is a pain as the sound is like very loud, too loud. The technology on that is in one of my posts above, at least what a geek shared with me about the "volume" thing.

Here is what you "might" need to start with but ignore the crappy headphones in the pic:
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OK--You have a mild hearing loss you say. If it's just a mild VOLUME loss that's one thing, but it sounds to me like you have FREQUENCY loss/ high or low frequency or both, in which case their is nothing that will correct except hearing aids specifically programed to your particular hearing problem. Believe me Denise. I know what I am talking about. Go to a Qualified Audiologist connected with a ENT doctor. Don't waste money on Sound Bars, new TV's etc. That will not take care of the problem.
 
Lon said:
OK--You have a mild hearing loss you say. If it's just a mild VOLUME loss that's one thing, but it sounds to me like you have FREQUENCY loss/ high or low frequency or both, in which case their is nothing that will correct except hearing aids specifically programed to your particular hearing problem. Believe me Denise. I know what I am talking about. Go to a Qualified Audiologist connected with a ENT doctor. Don't waste money on Sound Bars, new TV's etc. That will not take care of the problem.
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Hi Lon,

I know my issue with hearing is very mild, at this point. I also know about these sound-systems on the new TVs to an extent now. Even people with good hearing say these TVs are built poorly, so at this point, I'm just going to add a soundbar, wired, or speakers. Haven't found something I am really interested in yet. Have to shop for what I can afford, and what will work with the technology I have to work with here (TV, adapters etc.).

My sister has 5,000 dollar hearing aids, and still needs a soundbar on her TV so I can't say it's all hearing, or, all the TV itself. A bit of both is my belief.

I appreciate your info though, and I will get my hearing checked again soon. I also have tinnitus (ringing in my ears) and I am going the a chiropractor that may be able to help with that. A whole other issue. Hard to explain, but even with the ringing, I can hear a pin drop, so go figure. It's a mystery to me;)
 

Camper6 said:
Denise. I read it and I am amazed at how complicated it is for wireless. I think it's just simpler to use a cable to powered speakers for the average joe. For the technical type they might want to fool around with extra stuff you have to buy.

For me. RCA cables to the digital output. Extension cord to the earphones or powered speakers. Volume control bulit in to the speakers and the t.v.

I can't ask for more. If your t.v. doesn't have analog output? Just forget it is the way I look at it now. All those conversion accessories and for what? Volume control? Doesn't make sense.
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Wanted to let you know Camper, received my tiny volume control extension that is working great with my cheap headphones. All is well;) I sure learned a lot though, when it comes to my next Television set;) Thank you again for all your help, denise
 
Next step. Google online hearing test. It will give you a good idea on what frequencies are coming through on your earphones.

It was pretty much what I expected. I can't hear the high frequencies . Not bad on the low frequencies.

When I attend any function that has a microphone and speakers, I might as well stay home. It's all garbled.
 
I'll do that Camper, thanks for the tip;) and thanks again for all the help:)
 

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