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 enlarge | Brand: Ameriphone
Category: CE
List Price: $119.99
Buy New: $88.76
You Save: $31.23 (26%)
New (26) from $88.76
Rating:  18 reviews
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.2
Dimensions (in): 3 x 12.3 x 10.5
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: XL-50
Model: XL-50
UPC: 759599765653
EAN: 0759599765653
ASIN: B0007RO5HU
Availability: Usually ships in 3-4 business days
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 Ameriphone XL50 amplified phon May 11, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This phone is the first phone my mother has been able to comfortably use for a couple of years. She is getting very deaf and has a lot of confusion with things. The quick dial buttons have made it possible for her to make calls, rather than just receive them. The only feature I would like to see added is an option to leave the amplification on all the time, instead of having to actuate it every time the phone is used. She often forgets to push the button and then has a hard time hearing. Overall, it is a great product and I am very satisfied.
 Ameriphone XL50: Works Well, But Not a Cure for Deafness April 7, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Ameriphone does everything it is advertised to do, just don't expect it to be a cure for deafness. This phone was originally purchased through Ebay (bad, bad decision!). After I returned it, (a pain in the a$$), I shopped around and saw it on [...]. I have to say, I've always had decent, if not very good results from purchases through their website.br /The phone was for my parents, both hearing impared. The phone helps; I seem to be able to have some improved communication with them. Basically, it amplifies what they hear. It can be turned up quite loud to the point where it could harm a normal persons hearing. The loudness can be turned on/off and adjusted accordingly. In addition, there is a control for tone; four different settings are available. The phone has large, illuminted numbers which I am sure is helpful, as well as a built-in lighted ringer that flases red when there is an incoming call.br /The cost was a reasonable price to pay, considering that this product would potentially improve the quality of my parents lives. It has helped somewhat, maybe even just phycologically, but it is no cure for the deafness that beleaguers them.
Review of XL-50 digital phone March 10, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This telephone has 4 "modes" which attempt to match the hearing loss curve. It also has a "boost" button which you can use to amplify the phone even more. There is also a red light on the phone which activates if someone is on the other line.br /br /Hookup is easy, though it does need to be plugged in. The user should play with the settings to see which ones works best. Works great on VOIP.
Great phone for hearing imparied inividuals, but tone control no longer works March 1, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I have severe hearing imparment and have used three of these phones in my home for over 5 years. I was experiencing significant challenges with phone conservations due to my hearing impariment. It's difficult finding a phone that is user friendly for those that wear hearing aids as well as for the rest of the family that has normal hearing. This phone allowed me to successfully use the phone again. br /br /I have not had any problems with the phones until approximately a year ago. I'm finding that the clarity of the incoming call is no longer crystal clear. This could be due to the telephone provider (ATT) because I often notice static or noise during the call, or to changes in my hearing. I'm going to switch to digital service that is provided by my cable company. br /br /Also, approximately a year ago I noticed that on all three of my phones, when I adjust the tone the volume cuts out. That's a huge problems for me, and tone adjustment was one of the main reasons I purchased this phone in the first place. br /br /At work I use the Hearsay Speech-Adjust-a-Tone in-line amplifier that attaches to any standard phone that has the keypad in the base. The quality of the sound is outstanding. I'm going to replace 2 of my Ameriphones with a standard phone and add the Speech-Adjust-a-Tone amplifier. Perhaps going with digital phone service will help as well.
 Not Perfect January 25, 2008
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
This phone does have easy to operate controls and easy to see number pad.br /My mother has no problem hearing the at her end she just adjusts the volume to suit her. However often times the party at the other end of the line gets audio distrotion or my mothers voice drops out completly. It's kind of annoying for her to have to repeat herself all the time. The operators manual says to disconnect other devices on the line like: phones, answering system, Fax units etc. and it may resolve the problem, well it dosen't, besides this is not even a reasonable request - take everything off line except the Ameriphone?? get real! This problem is consitant with every one she talks to. In spite of what others have said I'm not to impressed with this phone I expected more for my money. I do not recommend it if people at the other end can't understand you what's the point.
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