Alternive ways of connecting headphones

[Derek Smith]

I’m ‘hard of hearing’, more or less deaf in one ear and struggling with the other. I’m told that earphone connection to a TV is the way to go, given that I have to have it turned up to discomfort levels for anyone else in the room.

It seems the best bluetooth headphones are not cheap and before spending a fair bit on them, I wanted to see if it would be of benefit.

Rather than waste money on a cheap headset, only to discard them ifI didn't find it useful, I was wondering if I could use my 3.5mm wired JVC headphones.

If I buy a transmitter from the TV, such as a TaoTronics one, https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B013ULOP10/r... if I bought a second and used it as a receiver, would I be able to connect my headphones and hear the TV?

I’d then be able to use the second Tao on another device if I opt for a decent set of headphones.

[Derek Smith]

Thanks for the reply. Really helpful.

Unfortunately, there's no bluetooth built into the TV, but no problem.

I've not tested to see if the sound switches off when I plug something into the audio socket. Here's hoping.

[Derek Smith]

Thanks for your help, guys. Given me quite a bit to think about. I like the ones designed specifically for those losing their hearing. There's an Avantree, the HT280 which, at £90, seems reasonable.

It probably doesn't seem much of a problem to most, but it does get to you after a while. Mask wearing has hurt my hearing no end. I didn't realise how much I depended on reading lips. The irony is that now, if I want to hear anyone who's wearing a mask, I tend to stand nearer them.