BigSkreen
06-20-2009, 11:45 AM
I have a question. My grandfather has a lot of hearing loss but he still likes to watch TV. He used to turn the volume up extremely loud in order to hear but this disturbed everyone else in the room. I solved this situation by taking and old Sony stereo system and but both speakers next to his chair so he had his own volume button and since these were floor standing speakers it was perfect.
Recently this set up bit the dust. I'd like to get a better solution if I can. I was hoping something like the Yamaha soundbar would work because you are suppose to be able to focus the sound with (I was told 9dB of isolation) but I'm not sure how well this will work. That is because that part of his house is extremely open. Essentially the kitchen, dinning room, and living room are all in one large area (700+ sq ft.). I do like the idea of no speaker wires running across their hardwood though.
I'd like this solution to be as cheap as possible since his hearing isn't great I don't need audiophile quality speakers. His low end hearing is almost shot so no need for subs. I have to balance this with the comfort of other people since this is often a gathering place for my family members.
Thanks in advance
Recently this set up bit the dust. I'd like to get a better solution if I can. I was hoping something like the Yamaha soundbar would work because you are suppose to be able to focus the sound with (I was told 9dB of isolation) but I'm not sure how well this will work. That is because that part of his house is extremely open. Essentially the kitchen, dinning room, and living room are all in one large area (700+ sq ft.). I do like the idea of no speaker wires running across their hardwood though.
I'd like this solution to be as cheap as possible since his hearing isn't great I don't need audiophile quality speakers. His low end hearing is almost shot so no need for subs. I have to balance this with the comfort of other people since this is often a gathering place for my family members.
Thanks in advance