FM Hearing Systems & Assistive Listening Devices

For those who need extra help hearing clearly in the workplace or busy environments, FM hearing systems, Bluetooth hearing aid streamers, and infrared wireless devices offer unparalleled solutions. Designed with advanced hearing assistive technology, these products can significantly enhance your hearing aids. These next-generation assistive listening devices will transform how you interact with the world forever.

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    • The Roger Pen iN has now been discontinued by Phonak. Check out the New  Phonak Roger On iN V2 The Roger Pen iN helps people with hearing loss to follow group conversations, one-to-one conversations, TV streaming, lecture or class audio, and other devices such as mobiles. Effectively working in noisy situations and over distance. Simple to use icon buttons and…
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    • £64.99
    • The SurfLink Mini Mobile Adapter works in tandem with the SurfLink Remote Microphone 2 (sold separately) in order to stream audio flawlessly from your Bluetooth device to your selected Starkey 900MHz wireless hearing instruments. Types of Bluetooth devices you can stream audio from include Mobiles, Tablets, Laptops and MP3 Players. Plug the Mini Mobile Adapter into your Remote Microphone 2…
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    • £99.99
    • The new and improved Roger NeckLoop is a simple and affordable receiver which allows you to transmit audio from your compatible transmitter directly to your hearing aids using a Telecoil technology. Brand: Phonak Compatibility: can be used with all hearing aids which feature Telecoil technology and are alternatively compatible with Phonak Roger microphones Includes: 1 x Roger NeckLoop Device, 1 x…
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  • Sennheiser SET 860 TV Listener Quick View
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    • Sennheiser SET 860 TV Listener

    • £249.99
    • Enjoy personalised TV audio with the Sennheiser SET 860 TV Listener, featuring adjustable volume, five individual hearing profiles, and enhanced speech intelligibility for crystal-clear sound. Brand: Sennheiser Includes: 1x Sennheiser SET 860 TV headset, 1x transmitter/charging stand, 1x analogue audio cable, 1x optical cable, 1x power supply, 1x user guide
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    • Bernafon SoundClip-A

    • £249.99
    • The Bernafon SoundClip-A is an indispensable accessory for users of compatible Bernafon hearing aids. This multi-function gadget can be used to connect to mobile phones, tablets, and various other devices using Bluetooth technology, and functions as both a remote microphone and remote control to stream hands-free phone calls and music. Brand: Bernafon This product includes: 1x Bernafon SoundClip-A, 1x lanyard…
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FAQ

What is an FM hearing system?

An FM hearing system is an assistive listening device designed to improve the hearing experience for hearing aid wearers, particularly in challenging environments. FM systems pick up speech closer to its source, reducing unwanted noise and improving the signal-to-noise ratio, making speech easier to understand. They can also connect directly to sound sources like televisions to transmit a clear signal to hearing aids.

  • Personal FM Amplification: A body-worn device that uses an FM wireless microphone to pick up the speaker’s voice, converts it into an electromagnetic wave, and sends it to the listener’s receiver. The sound is then amplified and clarified before being played through the hearing aids.
  • Sound-Field FM Amplification: A device placed near a sound source, such as a table in a meeting room, to focus on specific sounds. The microphone sends the information via electromagnetic waves to the listener’s receiver, where it is converted and enhanced for clarity.

FM hearing systems use frequency modulation (FM) similar to traditional radios. They consist of two parts: a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter detects changes in frequency and sends these to the receiver, which emits sound corresponding to the received voltage.

  • Types of Receivers: Depending on the hearing device, receivers may use a neck loop or a smaller “shoe” device with direct audio input.
  • Types of Transmitters: Transmitters vary by manufacturer but generally include a microphone and external audio input for connection to TVs, radios, MP3 players, and mobile phones. Some also support Bluetooth for wireless connections.

Experts agree that anyone with hearing loss can benefit from an FM system, whether it’s a Personal FM Amplification system or a Sound-Field Amplification system. Even those who rarely leave home can use an FM device to stream sound directly to their hearing aids, dramatically improving speech understanding in complex listening environments. FM systems are especially useful in social or business settings, like busy meetings, providing wearers with more confidence in conversations.

FM hearing systems offer significant benefits for individuals with hearing loss by improving listening in noisy environments. Even advanced hearing aids can struggle with background noise, but FM systems enhance the signal-to-noise ratio, making speech easier to understand. While top-tier hearing aids improve the SNR by about 5dB, FM systems provide a more substantial improvement of 15dB, resulting in clearer, more distinct sound.