


QuietOn active noise cancelling earplugs made a splash on the tech scene a few years ago but very few Canadians know about these great earplugs and their versatile uses. Lets start first by explaining what these earplugs are and any they are different!
QuietOn earplugs are electronic earplugs that offer active noise cancelling technology to block out noise. Sounds like magic right? What all that means is that it has a microphone that listens for the noise around you and then cancels out that noise via a speaker in your ear. QuietOn explains it like this:
Active noise cancelling uses a microphone to sample the sound, and a speaker to create a phase-shifted sound that cancels the original sound.
In QuietOn, the microphone that samples the sound is located right inside the ear canal! This means that QuietOn can more accurately produce anti-noise that results in good noise cancellation at the ear drum. By locating the microphone in the air volume of the ear canal, QuietOn is also able to reduce noise that is conducted by the skull into the ear.
As you can see there are so many uses where these noise canceling earplugs can either protect your hearing or save your sanity in a busy and bustling city. Why not get yourself a pair and see how amazing they are!
QuietOn with Active Noise Cancelling technology makes a big difference at low frequencies, such as the hum of airplane engines, construction sites or normal background noise. Its attenuation ability in this area is up to 40dB. For instance, airplane cabin noise sounds like a faint hum with QuietOn earplugs. The earplugs significantly reduce stress level caused by constantly noisy environments. In mid and high frequencies, QuietOn’s noise cancelling is as good as foam earplugs’.
Active noise cancelling uses a microphone to sample the sound, and a speaker to create a phase-shifted sound that cancels the original sound.
In QuietOn, the microphone that samples the sound is located right inside the ear canal! This means that QuietOn can more accurately produce anti-noise that results in good noise cancellation at the ear drum. By locating the microphone in the air volume of the ear canal, QuietOn is also able to reduce noise that is conducted by the skull into the ear.
Weight | .5 lbs |
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Amplified phones have been on the market for years but aren't widely known by the public. We have always made it a point to offer our clients a wide selection of amplified phones from corded, cordless, big-buttoned and answering machine models to help those with hearing loss still continue to communicate over the phone. When someone with hearing loss is engaged in a phone conversation they lose visual cues about the conversion like a face to face conversation would allow (such as lip reading and body language) but also they are now forced to listen with only one ear instead of two. Hearing every word clearly can be a challenge.
Amplified phones are perfect for anyone with some level of hearing loss. They have advanced as technology has advanced and can include some great features and call quality improvements making talking on the phone a more pleasurable experience and removes the frustration of not hearing every word and always having to asking the other party to repeat themselves.
Depending on the hearing loss there are different models for specific decibel ranges of hearing loss. Both the sound of the call is amplified but so is the ringer.
Some amplified phones are also hearing aid compatible and can allow the phone to connect to the hearing aid the call is actually transmitted through the hearing aid and not the phone.
Some amplified phones improve the call quality while amplifying the sound. Amplifying a staticy or distorted call will only make things worse.
Some models offer large displays and large buttons for dialling for easier use and reading for the elderly who have hearing and vision issues.
Some amplified phone models offer battery back up in the event of a power outage the phone will continue to amplify sound properly.
Most models will also amplify your outgoing speech. Perfect if you have difficulty speaking or speak softly then your sound will be amplified to the person you are speaking to.
Corded phones can offer a few more advantages over a cordless amplified phone. Because the whole phone doesn't have to fit in the palm of your hand it can offer bigger buttons and a bigger screen that can offer brighter backlighting. They can also offer built-in voicemail and more 1 touch preset memory buttons for regular numbers you call. Depending on the model they are also hearing aid compatible and can transmit the call through your hearing aid so you don't have to try and talk on the phone with a hearing aid in your hear and experience double the amplification.
They also usually have excellent speakerphone functions that will allow you to be mobile while talking on a corded phone. The speakerphone is also amplified and if the phone offers amplified outgoing speech this feature is still typically enabled over a speakerphone. Some models also have voice assist which can read allowed caller identification information so you don't need to run over to the phone to see who is calling before you decide it's worth answering.
Cordless phones clearly offer the ability to be portable with you around the house so you can continue to work on household chores and tasks while on a call or to be in any room you wish to sit in while taking a call. They also offer the ability to partner more than one phone, like standard cordless phones you can have one in every room and all with the amplification function. A clear advantage over one fixed, corded phone in one room as all your phones can offer amplification.
Like corded phones, depending on the model, they can also offer built-in voicemail at the base unit, and hearing aid compatibility. Where they will fall short is the backlighting, button size and the display size, which is going to be used more on a corded phone to see numbers stored in memory and caller id and more.
If you are interested in an amplified phone for yourself or for a family member or friend (they make a great gift!) we offer different corded and cordless amplified phones which you can buy online or through one of our locations in the Toronto area from Oakville to Pickering.
The Alto™ amplified corded telephone is the ideal solution for those with mild, moderate and severe hearing loss. This 53dB phone is the first on the market to receive TIA-4953 certification, passing the new industry standards for amplified telephones.The ergonomic volume and tone control is also perfect for those with arthritis.
The BT914HS allows you to enjoy amplified calls without a landline. Pairs up to two (2) Bluetooth phones, headsets or accessories.
The next generation of the #1 selling line of big button amplified cordless phones. The Clarity® D704™ combines hearing, vision and mobility solutions into one great value.
The P300™ amplified corded phone, by Clarity®, features Clarity Power™ technology to make sounds not only louder, but also clearer and easier to understand. Now with up to 26 decibels of amplification and programmable photo memory buttons, the P300™ is an ideal solution for those with mild-to-moderate hearing loss or low vision.
The next generation of the #1 selling line of big button amplified cordless phones. The Clarity® D714™ combines hearing, vision and mobility solutions into one great value.
There are several in the ear types of hearing aids all with their own names, terms and abbreviations. It’s hard to understand what it means, how much can be seen and what are the pros and cons of In-the-Canal (ITC) hearing aids. Below we attempt to answer all your questions so you can make an informed decision if these are the best hearing aids for you.
In-the-Canal hearing aids sit in the ear canal but don’t fully sit all the way in the ear canal like Invisible-In-Canal (IIC) hearing aids would and aren’t as obvious as In-the-Ear (ITE) hearing aids which sit mostly outside the canal. There are still portions that would show, but are still obscure enough that only someone really looking at your ear would notice. They typically come coloured to match your skin tone to make them even less obvious for those that are conscious about how visible their hearing aid is to the public.
There are a few great advantages to consider with this style of hearing aid:
Every ear canal is different so any hearing aid that sits inside your canal must be custom built around a mould made of each of your ear canals.
Because it’s tailor-made for you they fit incredibly well which improves sound and increases comfort because there is no wiggling, gaps or scratching from the hearing aid moving around in your ear canal.
They are better at picking up and delivering high frequency sounds so if your particular hearing loss is around high frequency, they will yield better results than other hearing aids like Receiver-In-Canal (RIC) or Behind-the-Ear (BTE) styles.
They are small enough that they aren’t obvious and are coloured to match your skin colour as closely as possible to make them even less obvious. But aren’t small enough that they are hard to handle.
All hearing aids have a downside and here are the few to consider with this style:
This is also a disadvantage because it makes them easier to misplace and lose and also harder to put in place if you have larger hands and fingers or dexterity issues.
Although as technology increases they are getting a lot of the same great features as Receiver-in-Canal and Behind-the-Ear models they don’t have as many or as advanced.
Because of their size, the batteries must also be small and therefore don’t last as long. It will mean they will need to be replaced more often or recharged more often if rechargeable is an available feature.
What also might impact whether this is a good hearing aid for you is your level of hearing loss as they are not typically good for severe or profound hearing loss levels. The rest comes down to your personal preference and if this style is one you feel you can work with and live with. During your appointment, our clinicians will do a full life and hearing assessment and make sure you get the best hearing aid for you and your needs.
Maybe you just aren't ready to commit to a hearing aid just yet. There could be many reasons to feel this way, perhaps you don't feel your hearing loss is severe enough to qualify for a hearing aid, perhaps you can't afford it, perhaps you aren't ready to accept it. But you might still have trouble hearing in loud environments like a restaurant or office workspace, or perhaps you have trouble hearing softer voices or female voices or you realize you aren't fully hearing your music and tv shows the way you used to.
No matter the reason there are 3 products that can help you out and improve your day to day hearing while being incredibly handy!
The bulkiest and not 100% practical for all day wearing they are the best for improved sound quality for music lovers. They offer an app which does a hearing assessment and then adjusts all hearing to specifically your needs. This backed by noise cancelling and a built in mike can make hearing phone conversations and music a fantastic experience.
Perfect for all day needs Alango's BeHear Now headset also starts with a hearing assessment and adjusts the headset to meet your needs from improved music and phone calls to amplified conversations with noise cancelling technology. It can even blend with outside noises to ensure you don't miss important calls or noises from your surrounding environment. In addition to this, it offers several advanced features like speech latency to slow down speech and can pair with a TV transmitter to give you amazing TV sound as well.
The smallest of the group it too starts with a hearing assessment and then adjusts music, phone calls and sound amplification for conversations. It also offers noise cancellation with the speech amplification to ensure large crowded and noisy spaces don't diminish the quality of the conversation. Like the BeHear Now they are able to blend outside noise and are water / sweatproof which makes them ideal for those who love to exercise but need to hear some level out outside noise for safety.
Each of these 3 items have their own pros and cons when it comes to hearing aid like qualities.
No matter which you choose all three will assess your hearing and customize your hearing experience for exactly what you need. They will assist with phone call quality and noise cancelling for music and calls. BeHear Now and IQBuds Boost will also amplify in-person conversations with the same noise cancelling to improve conversations in crowded and noisy environments.
The main con is that no matter which option you chose they are highly visible and depending on that arent' necessarily convenient in addition:
If you aren't quite ready for hearing aids these are solutions that offer a more affordable solution for improving your hearing, but in the end would never fully replace a real hearing aid.
Audeara headphones measure your hearing to tailor the sound perfectly for you.
BeHear® is a personalizable Bluetooth stereo headset that provides enhancement for all-around hearing (for phone calls, audio play, and ambient hearing), as well as assistive listening functionality.
IQbuds BOOST are built with all the same great features as our award-winning IQbuds, with the addition of Ear ID™. Ear ID is a self-fit system with a clinically validated audiometric hearing assessment that calibrates the IQbuds to give you a better hearing experience.