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Having trouble hearing clear TV dialogue? Here is what you can do (AV hearing impairment guide)

26 Mar 2023
Ray Shaw
...specifics affect soundbar users as well. What is hearing impairment? Most hearing impairment is more about the gradual loss of frequency response. Perfect hearing is from about 20Hz (Hertz –...

Sonos Ray and Roam speakers are perfect for the hearing impaired (AV)

25 Jul 2022
Ray Shaw
...immensely helped his hearing impairment and bought joy to his TV viewing. First, a word of warning – Sonos Roam – Is this the best BT/Wi-Fi portable speaker ever? (review)...

Sennheiser Conversation Clear Plus BT buds – the step before hearing aids (AV review)

21 Aug 2023
Ray Shaw
As its name implies, the Sennheiser Conversation Clear Plus are Bluetooth buds assisting clear conversation. But as Sennheiser points out, it is not a hearing aid meant to treat hearing...

Sennheiser TV Clear – crystal clear TV sound for the hearing impaired (AV review and soundbar update)

18 Nov 2022
Ray Shaw
...read more about the science of hearing in that article. There are significant differences to BT earphones Five speech Clarity programs cater for different levels of hearing impairment. Think of...

Sennheiser Assistive Listening wireless TV headphones (AV hearing review)

13 Jan 2022
Ray Shaw
...and at 35dB, you are considered hearing-impaired. Upping the TV volume helps a little, but you are still missing the nuances. Hearing impairment is more about losing specific frequencies. Perfect...

Dates Announced For Telco Public Hearings

17 Oct 2010
Staff Writers
Hearing will include verbal and written submissions Sydney and Melbourne hearings will be webcast ACMA want shift in Telco behaviour The ACMA today announced details of public hearings around Australia...

Hearing loss risk for digital music players

19 Oct 2006
Staff Writers
...has a measurable noise-induced hearing loss, and now has another 60-something years to live with his hearing, which is only going to get worse.” Source: SMH Related Links: Apple iPod...

Loud music can damage your hearing

15 Oct 2008
Staff Writers
...loud music can damage your hearing… The scientists warn that listening to digital music players for too long or with the volume up too high can cause permanent hearing loss....

Hard of Hearing? 2021 LG TV Models Have You Covered

12 Jan 2021
Charlie Brown
For years, I’ve been saying to TV companies that they should better cater for viewers in the home with poor hearing. Hosting the Life and Technology radio show over many...

Sennheiser Headset Works Like the Human Hearing

16 Nov 2011
Staff Writers
...hearing-aid specialist Oticon. Users should no longer need to repeat what you’ve just said when talking on a mobile phone while on the road. Sennheiser’s new VMX 200 – VoiceMax headset...

NuraTrue 660 – personalised sound, Bluetooth, ANC, earphones (AV review)

6 Mar 2022
Ray Shaw
...of wax, your hearing can vary from the profile, so use ear wax remover regularly. CyberShack’s view – NuraTrue 660 is not for normal hearing folk Sure, the non-hearing impaired...

Sennheiser at CES 2023 – I can hear clearly now with Sennheiser Conversation Clear Plus (AV)

6 Jan 2023
Ray Shaw
...of noise-induced hearing loss. Its new owner Sonova specialises in hearing care, so expect to see more Sennheiser-assisted listening and ‘hear safely’ products. You see, the solution to better hearing...

TCL P733W 3.1 soundbar for any TV (AV review)

16 Aug 2023
Ray Shaw
The TCL P733W is a 3.1-channel soundbar that substantially improves any TV brand’s sound. It has a centre channel for clear voice, which helps the hearing impaired. We make the...

Williams Pocketalker 2.0 personal amplifier to help hear TV and conversations (AV review)

23 Jun 2023
Ray Shaw
...who need help hearing the television or general conversations over a meal. It is not a hearing aid customised to reinforce your hearing frequency weaknesses. We almost did not review...

OPPO Enco series earphones – Buds, Air, Free2, and X – too good to ignore (AV review)

5 Feb 2022
Ray Shaw
...the $300 mark. The personalised hearing profile (hearing test) is fabulous, making these ideal for any hearing-impaired person. OPPO Enco X Dynaudio ($349) Dynaudio is a Danish Hi-Fi company with...

JBL Live 3 BT – choose your style – Buds, open or closed stick (AV review)

14 Aug 2024
Ray Shaw
...the level of amplification of surrounding sounds—like a hearing aid. You can also adjust the Left and Right Balance to compensate for different ear hearing levels. This is excellent for...

JBL Tour One M3 Smart TX BT/ANC over-the-ear headphones – nothing compares (AV review)

20 Apr 2025
Ray Shaw
...and hearing test. It plays a series of tones and reinforces the frequencies you need. This can make a massive difference to the hearing-impaired. Personal Sound amplification – Pass+ Allows...

Listening To Music Via Cheekbones

14 Jun 2012
Staff Writers
...we don’t believe it will happen to us. The technology also allows hearing-impaired individuals to use AfterShokz headphones without removing a hearing aid, and visually-impaired individuals to use them in...

Silents Tweet Designed To Help The Deaf

7 Dec 2011
Staff Writers
...available free of charge from the App store mid-January 2012 to coincide with the Australian Deaf Games in Geelong. Organisations and hearing individuals can assist the Deaf and hearing impaired...

Sennheiser Momentum 4 True Wireless BT/ANC earphones – can’t get better than this (AV review)

23 Oct 2024
Ray Shaw
...accessories, and aviation headsets for personal, professional, and business applications. Sonova Holding, based in Switzerland – a global medical hearing solutions provider–now owns its consumer audio business. More Cybershack Sennheiser...

LG G3 OLED EVO 2023 TV Model G3PSA – the best OLED yet (AV review)

17 Jul 2023
Ray Shaw
...and no perceptible tearing. Cinema Setting and no perceptive tearing. While colours are more natural we all like Vivid! LG hearing impaired options LG offers options that may assist hearing...

Katy Perry Joins Denon to Redefine Your Music

3 Jul 2024
Staff Writers
...Technology (AAT). This technology promises an unmatched auditory experience, adjusting to individual hearing profiles. By creating a custom hearing profile based on the user’s full hearing response, the PerL earbuds...

Sennheiser AMBEO Mini SB02S and Optional Sub SW02 (AV soundbar review)

21 Sep 2023
Ray Shaw
...‘psychoacoustics’ to trick your ears into hearing 3D spatial (height and surround) sound. In essence, it phases sound across the speaker array. Don’t worry; any DA all-in-one soundbar does this,...

Jabra Evolve2 75 – a true UC on-the-ear headphone with music ‘cred’ (AV UC review)

13 May 2022
Ray Shaw
...conference systems. GN Audio (over 150 years old) own it. It laid the first intercontinental telegraph connections in the 19th century, developed 2.4 GHz technology in hearing aids for direct...

Don King Presents Prizefighter (X360)

18 Jul 2008
Staff Writers
...like “Fight Night: Round 3” pushed out. Hearing the game isn’t nearly as bad as watching it. On the one hand, it is a little plain in realising that at...

Creative Sensemore Air – BT, ANC, earphones (AV review)

16 Jan 2023
Ray Shaw
...you experience itchy or hot ears. Sensemore – Work in progress – Pass The website says Designed to improve hearing, our innovative Sensemore technology boosts vocals and amplifies sound waves,...

Samsung S95D QD-OLED 4K – D for delightful (AV review)

22 Apr 2024
Ray Shaw
...may not be favourable to everyday hearing enjoyment. Using a BT hearing aid or buds, the TV sound is off. You can connect two sets of earphones. A streaming device...

Sonos Beam Gen 2 – quality Dolby Atmos compatible soundbar (AV review)

3 Mar 2022
Ray Shaw
...radiators to reinforce bass – they do a great job. It uses ‘psychoacoustics’ to trick your ears into hearing 3D spatial (height) sound. In essence, it phases sound across the...

Samsung QN900D Neo QLED 8K 2024 – bragging rights! (TV/AV review)

20 May 2024
Ray Shaw
...the lack of low/mid/high bass and upper-mid/high treble may not be favourable to everyday hearing enjoyment. Using a BT hearing aid or buds, the TV sound is off. A streaming...

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus – convincing Dolby Atmos (AV soundbar review)

24 Nov 2023
Ray Shaw
...aviation headsets for personal, professional, and business applications. Sonova Holding, a global medical hearing solutions provider based in Switzerland, now owns its consumer audio business. More Cybershack Sennheiser news and...

Sennheiser True Wireless Momentum 3 BT/ANC earphones (AV review)

6 May 2022
Ray Shaw
...medical hearing solutions – now own its consumer audio business More Cybershack Sennheiser news and reviews What is the difference between Momentum TW3 and TW2? The sound signature is unchanged....

Senator Ludlam tells Australians to use offshore services and VPNs to bypass mandatory data retention

24 Mar 2015
Staff Writers
Greens Senator Scott Ludlam today during a Senate hearing on mandatory data retention told Australians to make use of offshore services and virtual private networks (VPN) to bypass the proposed...

Jabra Elite 7 Pro and Elite 3 earphones for all tastes and budgets (AV review)

1 Dec 2021
Ray Shaw
...Mono mode Either bud Same Personal sound profile My sound adjusts to your hearing, and My Fit tests noise isolation N/A EQ Full plus pre-sets Pre-sets Neutral, Speech, Bass Boost,...

Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus wireless headphones – the middle child tries harder! (AV review)

17 Mar 2024
Ray Shaw
...headphones, telephone accessories, and aviation headsets for personal, professional, and business applications. Sonova Holding, a global medical hearing solutions provider based in Switzerland, now owns its consumer audio business. More...

Sennheiser CX and CX Plus true wireless earphones – a double act (AV review)

2 Dec 2021
Ray Shaw
...sound isolation Controls Touch and programmable in the App Same Sidetone Yes, via App and excellent Same Hear through Transparent Hearing Mode N/A Voice guidance Basic Same Speakers TrueResponse Transducer...

LG S95QR 9.1.5 Dolby Atmos soundbar – ultimate sound for every TV (AV review)

12 Jul 2022
Ray Shaw
...– no difference as far as we can tell. More marketing bragging rights. Hearing-impaired – Exceed You can alter individual speaker volumes to suit your tastes. The hearing impaired may...

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 2023 – the almost perfect Flip (smartphone review)

4 Sep 2023
Ray Shaw
...and dual bottom mics. It has a HAC rating of M3/T3 for hearing enhancements. Sound signature – Pass It has no low or mid-bass, slowly building high bass and mid,...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 2023 – It is an open-and-shut case (smartphone review)

6 Sep 2023
Ray Shaw
...to know as the game has changed. Hands-free use is excellent with three top and one bottom mic. It has a HAC rating of M3/T3 for hearing enhancements. Sound Signature...

LG C2 OLED evo TV – advanced OLED at a more affordable price (AV review)

27 Jun 2022
Ray Shaw
...speakers are good but don’t deliver the virtual 7.1.2 channel sound. What we really appreciate is the clear voice pro setting that is perfect for hearing-impaired listeners. The TV does...

Nuheara’s true wireless earbuds have some really smart features

7 Jan 2020
Staff Writers
...to suit your personal preferences. The technology Nuheara is calling EarID uses the NAL-NL2 hearing test to change the headphones’ sound signature to match your hearing exactly. With inbuilt active...

JBL Tour One M3 Smart Tx over-the-ear headphones (first fabulous look)

8 Apr 2025
Ray Shaw
...audio signal from a transmitter (e.g., tour guide systems in museums, public address systems and increasingly in TVs) to be transmitted to unlimited receiving devices (e.g., headphones, hearing aids) within...

Samsung S95C QD OLED TV – big is beautiful (AV review)

26 Apr 2023
Ray Shaw
...While that is good, the lack of low/mid/high bass and upper-mid/high treble may not be favourable to everyday hearing enjoyment. Using a BT hearing aid or buds, the TV sound...

How to buy a soundbar that meets your needs? (AV guide)

12 May 2023
Ray Shaw
...4K@120Hz for uncompressed The human hearing range is from 20Hz to 20kHz. Read How to tell if you have good music (sound signature is the key. DA from a Mono...

LG S95TR 9.1.5 Dolby Atmos 810W soundbar – a real spatial experience (AV review)

10 Jul 2024
Ray Shaw
...sound, and the rears really add to the experience. Hearing-impaired will appreciate Clear Voice, up-firing centre channel and night mode (together or separately. Pass+ Music lovers will appreciate Wi-Fi steaming...

Fancy Fridays: Speakers

3 May 2013
Staff Writers
By Zy Gonzales Our sense of hearing is possibly one of the least appreciated senses of the body and yet it’s also one of the most important; not only does...

Jabra PanaCast 20 – 4K webcam for superior video conferences  (UC review)

22 Apr 2022
Ray Shaw
...and video conference systems. GN Audio (over 150 years old) own it. It laid the first intercontinental telegraph connections in the 19th century, developed 2.4 GHz technology in hearing aids...

Sennheiser Momentum Sport BT/ANC earphones – fine music, no sweat (AV review)

23 Oct 2024
Ray Shaw
...compared to the Momentum 4 closed-back. We think that is a good thing – hearing your surroundings when necessary. Interestingly, we did not quite get the same battery life that...

Apple to release a 4K 12.9-inch iPad early next year?

27 Aug 2014
Staff Writers
We've been hearing 12-inch iPad rumours for a while now, but the latest reports are now suggesting we could see it in first half of 2015. Apple's suppliers are preparing...

Cyber Shack EP 428

21 Apr 2008
Staff Writers
...to the professionals. Grab your guns, bullet proof armour, and attitude as we become an Army of Two. Plus we’re always hearing talks about how the world is running out...

Site-blocking legislation passes Senate, Ludlam calls for right holders to “stop pretending the internet doesn’t exist”

22 Jun 2015
Staff Writers
...been disabled by any other country. During the Senate hearing, Greens Senator Scott Ludlam – the Bill's most prominent opponent – told rights holders to "stop pretending the internet doesn't...

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