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Confused about which amplified phone to get? This guide was designed
to help you find the right telephone for your hearing needs.
Several factors need to be considered when
buying an amplified telephone.
1. Type of Amplification - Do you need
a phone with incoming or outgoing voice amplification?
Most of our telephones amplify the incoming voice as they are designed
for people who are hard of hearing. The
XL25
amplifies the outgoing voice while the
XL30
and the
CL600
amplify both the incoming and the outgoing voice. These are for
individuals who are soft spoken or have a weak voice.
2. Degree of Hearing Loss - We suggest
that you find out what decibel (dB) hearing loss you have. If you are
a hearing aid user, your hearing professional can help. If not, this
diagram by Unitron may be a starting point. As a general
guideline, a phone with 18-28dB is good for mild hearing loss; 30-48dB
for moderate hearing loss; and 50-55dB for severe hearing loss.
3. Type of Hearing Loss - Do you have
trouble hearing high frequency or low frequency sounds?
Most of our amplified phones are designed for high frequencies, e.g.
TEL040,
C435
W1000,
C2210,
C4205, and
C4210.
There are no amplified phones specifically
designed for low frequency hearing loss. Keep in mind that most
amplified telephones have a tone control that allows you to adjust to
the right frequency!
4. Corded vs. Cordless - If freedom of
mobility is important to you, get a
cordless phone. Otherwise, consider
buying a
cordless phone.
 5.
Special Features
- Are you looking for an amplified phone with caller ID,
speakerphone, or any other feature? Check out:
If you're in a hurry and want to find a telephone quickly, use
our new
Product Selection Wizard!
Here are some special feature phones:
C2210,
C4205
and
C4210
- The first telephones with Digital Clarity Power technology; they
provide excellent sound quality. Press Run twice to
watch this Clarity video!
C4220
and
C4230
- Second generation Digital Clarity Power amplified cordless
telephones (expandable up to 3 handsets) with 5.8GHz technology and
50dB intelligent amplification!
C320
- An amplified phone with Clarity Power technology and a built-in
digital answering machine.
CL600
- A telephone for emergency situations that amplifies both the
incoming and the outgoing voice.
VCO
- a voice carry over telephone that displays the conversation text on
the screen
JV-35 - a Braille amplified phone that calls out the numbers as
you dial, also for those who are blind or sight impaired
P-300
and
P400
- photo phones that can be customized to include personal pictures of
the people you call regularly
GEPHONE2 - a GE-branded cordless amplified telephone with
speakerphone and a digital answering machine!
HCPHONE3
- a 2.4 GHz two-line amplified telephone with a built-in
speakerphone
Some of our
cordless phones
have special features such as speakerphone, caller ID, and integrated
answering machine
Need some more help? Use our
Quick Guide!
6. Comparison Shopping - With our 5
Star Rating System, you can now compare the different telephones using
our customers
product reviews before making a final decision.
Other products available:
Text Telephones for the Deaf,
Speakerphones, and
Phone Accessories such as amplified handsets, phone amplifiers,
super loud ringers, and more!
QUICK GUIDE FOR AMPLIFIED
TELEPHONES:
|
Hearing Loss |
Suggested Models |
| Mild |
XL30,
Crystal Tone,
TEL030,
W1000,
W1100,
C320,
C420,
C435,
C440,
C510,
C600,
P300,
P400,
GEPHONE1,
GEPHONE2,
HCPHONE4,
HCPHONE5,
HCPHONE3,
HCPHONE1,
C420,
C320 |
| Moderate |
XL40,
CSC50,
CL600,
CLS45i,
C2210,
C4205,
C4210,
C4220,
C4230,
GEPHONE3,
GEPHONE4 |
| Severe |
Crystal Tone Plus,
Teletalker,
XL50,
CSC50,
CL600,
C2210,
C4205,
C4210,
C4220,
C4230 |
| Deaf or Profound |
Text Telephones (TTY) |
DEGREES
OF HEARING LOSS:
Hearing Loss Diagram - a courtesy of Unitron
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