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How to hear your TV better Built-in television speakers often have problems with their clarity at high volume levels. Turning up the volume can reduce your ability to understand what is being said. It is also a great way to annoy your family and neighbors. Both infrared and radio frequency TV amplification systems are simple solutions for this problem. One part of the system (the transmitter) connects to the Audio Output jacks on your television, cable or satellite box, or sound system. The other portion is a wireless headset that hangs under the chin for comfort. People with hearing aids or CI processors that are equipped with a telecoil (T-coil, T-switch) can use a wireless, pendant receiver with a neckloop for clear reception. When the system is connected, the TV volume will run independently of the headset. The TV's volume can even be turned all the way down without affecting the amplification of the headset. Since TV amplification systems connect directly to the audio source, many people find the clarity much better than what they were getting through the TV speakers. Some TV amplification systems offer tone and balance adjustments to maximize the clarity. Will my TV device work at the theatre? The answer is: sometimes. Theatres may be equipped with a variety of infrared or FM radio amplification systems. If you are a season ticket holder, you should to find out which technology and specific frequency the theatre is using. We may be able to find an amplified receiver that matches, so you can take your own equipment to the theatre and enjoy it later at home. If you need more information, please call us toll free at 1.888.328.2974 V/TTY or email store@hsdc.org. . Whether or not we can supply a compatible amplification system, it never hurts to make sure that the theater has its own system set up and running. Often a touring show will go into the sound booth, remove all the existing equipment and then set up their own sound system. It's a fairly common mistake for them to forget to re-install the transmitter. If you only get static when using your own or the theatre's system, then there is a problem with the theater's transmitter. It may either be turned off, not plugged into the sound system, or an object may be blocking it. Inform the management so they can correct the problem as soon as possible. |
