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Neck Loop and Ear Hook Selection

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Neck Loop and Ear Hook Comparison Guide

(Bluetooth headsets please see: Bluetooth Headset Comparison Guide)

TecEar's "Ear Hook and Neck Loop Comparison Guide" is designed as a quick reference to assist in assessing the similarities and differences between various hearing assistance products.

T-coil inductive ear hooks and neck loops provide hearing aid and cochlear implants users with additional hearing assistance in specialized listening situations such as when talking on the phone or listening to music.

Some users prefer ear hooks; others favor neck loops. Some products require batteries or recharging; others offer a simpler, passive approach while still being extremely effective.

If you have questions or would like help making your selection, please feel free to contact TecEar: Info@TecEar.com

 

T-Link
single / dual

TecEar recommended

NoiZfree-Mobile
single / twin / HR

Geemarc tLOOP
Powered Neck Loop

CLA7v2 iPhone
Powered Neck Loop

TecEar recommended

NoiZfree-PC
single / twin / HR

iLOOP Powered Neck Loop

TecEar recommended

NoiZfree neckLOOP

Music Link
single/dual

TecEar recommended

iNoiZ-Music
single / twin / HR

  T-Link (dual), with its silhouette style ear hooks, is a hands free phone kit accessory for hard of hearing phone and cell phone users. NoiZfree-Mobile Geemarc tLOOP Powered Neck Loop for T-coil telephone and audio from TecEar.com. ClearSounds CLA7v2 Amplified Neck Loop for T-coil telephone and audio from TecEar.com. NoiZfree-PC Geemarc iLOOP Powered Neck Loop for iPod and audio from TecEar.com. NoiZfree neckLOOP Music Link white, stereo, T-coil inductive ear hooks from TecEar.com. iNoiZ-Music Single

Price

$49.00 / $59.00

$39.00 / $49.00

$99.95

$79.95

$39.00 / $49.00

$99.95

$49.00

$39.00 / $49.00

$39.00 / $49.00

Use

Cell phone,
Cordless phone,
Desktop phone

Cell phone,
Cordless phone,
Desk phone,
Audio

Cell phone,
Cordless phone,
Desk phone,
Audio

iPhone, Blackberry
Cell phone,
Cordless phone,
Desk phone,
Stereo audio

Computer Communication and Audio

iPod Audio,
Computer Audio

Audio,
Computer Audio

Audio,
Computer Audio

Audio,
Computer Audio

Style

Light weight Ear hooks

Medium weight Ear hooks

Powered Neck Loop

Powered Neck Loop

Medium weight
Ear hooks
with coiled cable

Neck Loop

Neck Loop

Light weight
Ear hooks

Medium weight
Ear hooks
with coiled cable

Signal strength / volume

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Mono/Stereo

Mono

Mono

(right stereo channel only, via 3.5mm adapter - included)

Mono

(left stereo channel only, via 3.5mm adapter - included)

Mono phone

Stereo audio
(merged left and right stereo channels)

Mono audio
(left stereo channel only)

Stereo audio
(merged left and right stereo channels)

Stereo audio
(merged left and right stereo channels)

Stereo audio
(dual - left and right channels)
(single - merged left and right stereo channels)

Stereo audio
(twin - left and right channels)
(single - merged left and right stereo channels)

 

T-Link
single / dual

NoiZfree-Mobile
single / twin / HR

Geemarc tLOOP Powered Neck Loop

CLA7v2 Powered Neck Loop

NoiZfree-PC
single / twin / HR

iLOOP Powered Neck Loop

NoiZfree neckLOOP

Music Link
single / dual

iNoiZ-Music
single / twin / HR

Built-in microphone

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

No

Volume control

No
(via cell phone and/or hearing aid volume controls)

No
(via cell phone and/or hearing aid volume controls)

Yes

Yes

No
(via computer and/or hearing aid volume controls)

Yes

No
(via audio device and/or hearing aid volume controls)

No
(via audio device and/or hearing aid volume controls)

No
(via audio device and/or hearing aid volume controls)

Hands-Free:
Voice Tag &
Last Number Redial

Yes
via cell phone side button
(phone dependent)

Yes
via cell phone side button
(phone dependent)

Yes
via cell phone side button
(phone dependent)

Yes
via cell phone side button
(phone dependent)

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Cell Phone Ring Tone

Plays ringer/melody selection as configured in phone settings

Plays ringer/melody selection as configured in phone settings

Plays ringer/melody selection as configured in phone settings

Plays ringer/melody selection as configured in phone settings

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

 

T-Link
single / dual

NoiZfree-Mobile
single / twin / HR

Geemarc tLOOP Powered Neck Loop

CLA7v2 Powered Neck Loop

NoiZfree-PC
single / twin / HR

iLOOP Powered Neck Loop

NoiZfree neckLOOP

Music Link
single / dual

iNoiZ-Music
single / twin / HR

Wire Color

Black

Black

Black

Black

Black

White

Black

Black single,
Black or White dual

White

Plug size

2.5mm
right-angle

2.5mm
right-angle

2.5mm
right-angle

2.5mm and 3.5mm
straight

2 x 3.5mm
straight

3.5mm
right-angle

3.5mm
right-angle

3.5mm
right-angle

3.5mm
straight

On/Off switch

No
(always on)

No
(always on)

Yes
(on/off switch
 conserves batteries)

Yes
(on/off switch
 conserves batteries)

No
(always on)

Yes
(on/off switch
 conserves batteries)

No
(always on)

No
(always on)

No
(always on)

Battery powered

No

No

Removable:
2 Rechargeable or Disposable AAA batteries

Removable:
2 Rechargeable or Disposable AAA batteries

No

Removable:
2 Rechargeable or Disposable AAA batteries

No

No

No

Accessories

None

Included 3.5mm audio adapter
(right stereo channel only)

Included 3.5mm audio adapter
(left stereo channel only)

Includes 5 adapter cables for phone and audio

Optional CS-M22C adapter cable provides compatibility with Plantronics M12 and M22 Vista series desk-phone amplifiers

None

None

None

None

None

T-coil compatible

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Manufacturer warranty

1 year

1 year

1 year

1 year

1 year

1 year

1 year

1 year

1 year

 

T-Link
single / dual

NoiZfree-Mobile
single / twin / HR

Geemarc tLOOP Powered Neck Loop

CLA7v2 Powered Neck Loop

NoiZfree-PC
single / twin / HR

iLOOP Powered Neck Loop

NoiZfree neckLOOP

Music Link
single / dual

iNoiZ-Music
single / twin / HR

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