Hearing loops: bigger isn’t always better

Note: This article originally appeared in ‘Installation’ Issue 208, February 2018. How to get it right when choosing and installing large area hearing loops Large area hearing loops can transform the lives of more than 51 million people with hearing loss in Europe, making education, worship, business, travel and entertainment more accessible. They allow people to hear the sound that really matters to them rather than amplifying all the noise in the room. However, getting large area hearing loops right is about much more than meeting the design specifications of a builder or architect. There is a common misconception that the only requirement for a large room is an equally large hearing loop. However, this simplistic approach can mean that when a user switches their hearing aid to the T position they get annoying interference or no signal at all.