As experts in the field, our team at Midwest Hearing Loops is committed to providing the best listener experience compared to other hearing solutions. Our systems, designed and installed with your needs in mind, are part of a growing movement that gives those suffering with auditory impairment the opportunity to fully experience life.

Answering Common Questions About this Innovative Hearing Solution

What is a Hearing Loop?

A hearing loop, also known as an “audio induction loop system”, is a listening technology that connects directly to an individual’s hearing aid via wireless connection. Users are able to access hearing loop systems by turning their hearing aid to the “Telecoil” setting where it can then pick up an inductive signal that reduces background noise for a clear listening experience.

How Does a Hearing Loop System Work?

The loop system consists of a microphone to pick up spoken word; a loop amplifier which processes the signal, and the loop conductors which are an array of small wires installed into the architecture in the location of the audience or participants.

Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) advocate, Dr. Juliëtte Sterkens, explains hearing loop technology.

Where is the Best Place to Install a Hearing Loop System?

Hearing Loops are ideal for almost any public space you can think of. Over the years, we’ve personally installed hearing loop systems in a wide variety of places including churches, performance centers/auditoriums, courthouses, museums, healthcare facilities, airports, libraries and more!

Public settings and venues like Lake Harriet United Methodist Church in Minneapolis, MN are ideal for installing a hearing loop system.

Who are Hearing Loops Designed For?

Almost anyone using a hearing aid has the ability to connect to a hearing loop system that has been properly installed by our professionals at Midwest Hearing Loops. According to Hearing Review Products, these systems are currently supported by all 38 models of in-the-ear hearing aids and 29 out of 30 conventional behind-the-ear models.

Why are Hearing Loops Better than Other Alternative Listening Devices?

Although many public places offer assistive listening devices (ALDs), few people are aware of their availability. Using infrared or FM signals that beam to special headsets, bulky receivers, or neck loops, ALDs must be borrowed from a service desk and require users to remove their hearing aids prior to use. Not only is this both inconvenient and conspicuous, but devices like these simply can’t offer the same kind of sound quality that a hearing loop system provides.

Loop systems are also a more cost effective solution compared to ALDs because they operate at the lowest maintenance cost and lowest cost per user of any other advanced hearing solution. Whereas ALDs often need replacement devices or expensive repairs, hearing loop systems from Midwest Hearing Loops are designed to avoid future issues while delivering high-quality sound that you (and your users) can count on.

You Ask – We Listen

In the United States alone, nearly 20% of the population has hearing loss. For persons aged 65 and older, that percentage increases to 46%.

Fortunately, Midwest Hearing Loops has a solution that is easily accessible and proven to help serve the growing need for reliable assistive listening technology. 

As hearing loss in the United States increases, universally accessible hearing solutions have become more important than ever.