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An ear amplifier, or hearing amplifier, is a technology that amplifies sounds in order to reduce the negative effects of hearing loss. When hearing loss is unable to be restored via surgery, ear amplifiers can help patients if they have only partial hearing. The hearing aid is a common type of ear amplifier. These amplifiers come in a wide range of varieties such as simple cones and sophisticated implants.

The Ear Horn

The first ear amplifier was the ear horn, or ear Trumpet. This non-mechanical, cone-shaped hearing device worked in the same manner as an actual ear. Ambient sound waves were collected through the wide end and subsequently sent to the narrow end held close to the user's ear. However, this hearing device had major limits to its usefulness.

Mechanical and Electronic Ear Amplifiers

In the early 1900s, mechanical and electronic ear amplifiers were invented. The initial hearing device utilized technology that was previously only used in the recording industry. The actual amplifying equipment was enclosed in a box that connected to the user's ear by a wire. This box was usually mounted on the person's body and could be clearly seen by others. Because of its high visibility, the box amplifier was unappealing to many users.

Miniaturized Hearing Devices

Technological developments allowed for the miniaturization of the original bulky ear amplifiers. There were several versions made with the most popular being placed in the ear canal or covered by eyeglass frames. Miniature hearing devices came equipped with a speaker and a microphone close together, meaning the device was able to amplify itself. This unpleasant feedback, which sounded like a squeal, was a major downside.

Custom Hearing Aids and Implants

Custom hearing aids are fairly new ear amplifiers. Each device is specially made to fit the particular user's ear. These advanced hearing aids are powered by small batteries that require frequent replacing. Some patients are candidates for surgically implanted ear amplifiers like bone-anchored hearing aids. Bone-anchored aids amplify and direct the sound created by the body's skeletal system.

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