I can't hear the TV unless I have the volume well and that irritates my wife. I have hearing aids that can connect to a loop. But I was wondering if anyone knows of a blue tooth solution - headphones might work OK. I know nothing about electronics so I suppose I am looking for a modular answer. I would be grateful if someone might time to advise me. I can wield a soldering iron if there is a simple solution someone could point me at! Thanks

 

You can get turn key systems (like this one) where you plug the transmitter into your TV and enjoy wireless sound a hundred feet away.

And welcome to the forums!

 

I understand what your wife has to put up with. My wife has to suffer the same.

I have hearing loss in both ears and wear hearing aids in both.
I have severe loss in my right ear. About four years ago I was tested and diagnosed with vestibular schwannoma (acoustic neuroma) which is a benign brain tumor on the auditory nerve. This can cause hearing loss, problem with balance and paralysis in the facial muscles. Fortunately for me, this was treated immediately. Get your hearing checked if you have not already done so.

The hearing aids I have are digital with bluetooth connectivity. I can place a microphone anywhere in a room (TV, conference etc.) and pick up the sounds clearly. Also I can listen to music or audio from an iPad without having to connect via cable. The entire package, dual hearing aids and accessories is not cheap. Having health care insurance helps with the costs.

 

I can't hear the TV unless I have the volume well and that irritates my wife. I have hearing aids that can connect to a loop. But I was wondering if anyone knows of a blue tooth solution - headphones might work OK. I know nothing about electronics so I suppose I am looking for a modular answer. I would be grateful if someone might time to advise me. I can wield a soldering iron if there is a simple solution someone could point me at! Thanks

They also make wireless speakers. I think the ear phones will be uncomfortable after a while. I broke mine trying to build in a microphone because the new TV shut off the built in speakers when you plugged the transmitter into the headphone jack. Having the speaker right next to the easy chair solved the problem for us.

 

Thanks - good to know I'm not alone! I will check out your ideas - thanks again!

 

My partner also has bad hearing and I have implemented the following solution. You say you have a hearing aid that can be switched to the "loop" mode. I used a low power audio amplifier (about 10 watts RMS) and fed it with audio from the TV.. I actually get the sound across the room with a AV audio/video sender but a long wire will do as well.

I wound a coil of thin wire until the resistance measured about 8 ohms to fit in the sofa seat she always sits in .I used thin multicore like telephone or burglar alarm wire and, using the colour code to identify the ends, cut a length and connected the conductors in series. The "loop" is sized so it can be tucked into the back and side edges of the seat. It has to go across at the front and so might need fixing. This is all under the seat cushion of course. Connect the ends to the amplifier. adjust volume, engage "loop" on the hearing aid and you're good to go.

 

My grandpa hated wearing his hearing aids. He said they showed everyone he was deaf.

We always told him anyone who ever tried to talk to him already knew that a long time ago.

 

My grandpa hated wearing his hearing aids. He said they showed everyone he was deaf.

We always told him anyone who ever tried to talk to him already knew that a long time ago.

Yes, but he couldn't hear you!

Bob