Customer Reviews

Clarity Amplified Corded Big-Button Telephone with Clarity Power Technology (XL40)

5 star:		(29)
4 star:		(12)
3 star:		(1)
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1 star:		(3)

 

 

This item was purchased for my elderly aunt who had a serious problem hearing me on the phone. It has been amazing how effective this phone has been. She no longer asks me to repeat anything and the controls are easy for her to operate. I should have purchased this long ago.

This phone was purchased as a gift for my father, who cannot hear as well as he once could. I set it up for him and installed it. Setup was easy, including programming of numbers. THe phoe works well, and I think he hears better because I find I am not repeating myself as often.

I ordered the phone for my grandpa who has hearing loss. He loves it and can hear better on it than talking to him in person.

We got this for my 95 year old great aunt. I wish we'd gotten it years ago, it makes a big difference.

This product has been replaced by the Clarity XL40D, found on Amazon at Clarity Talking-Keypad Amplified Phone (54000.001) for the same price.
Good phone, but latest product has better sound quality and features.

Purchased this phone for my 90 yr old mother with moderate to severe hearing loss.The phone is great --easy to set up-use--features are great--can adjust volume intensity and tone -She has hearing aids -but no feedback or static from the phone!!She can talk on phone now with NO problems!!!Purchased a phone from another On -line company-worst buying experience i have ever had.In future only buying direct from Amazon!!!!

I bought a different model Clarity phone. The ringer was adjustable - from extremely loud to fire alarm loud. I was afraid that my mother would get a heart attack from the startle reflex of the ringer going off. She is frail, and I imagined what it would be like if she fumbled the phone while reaching for it! It would drive anyone crazy. I had to return the phone, and fortunately Amazon's return policy is a generous one. I called the Clarity/Ameriphone company to complain about this defect in their phone and asked them if there was any phone they made which permitted the ringer to be turned down to something reasonable. They told me 'no'. All of their phones ring loudly enough to unsettle a person unless they are very hard of hearing. It's amazing to me that they manufacture a phone like this. The phone even has an adjustable ringer control, but it does not permit the phone's ringer to be set at a reasonable volume. The phone does have better clarity and enhanced loudness as compared with the lousy sound of most phones today. But the ringer renders this phone unusable, except for the severely hearing impaired. I'm more than disappointed; I'm angered by the stupidity of the engineering of this phone!

If you are talking very loudly during phone conversations, to enable your loved one to hear you, shout no more... please, consider buying this phone, and you'll all be happy. I purchased this phone for my 86 year old Dad, who already had a cheap phone that had only volume control. Expect to assist an elder loved one with the setup of the phone, and help them learn the controls. I do not live in the same state, but I arranged for my brother to help him. Setup was very simple, and the learning process for my Dad took 15-20 minutes, as he experimented listening to recorded messages. My Dad called me shortly after, exclaiming how well the phone worked, and how well using both the amplifier and tone control hugely increased his ability to hear AND understand conversations on the phone. He was also so pleased that he could use his (inexpensive) hearing aid while using this phone. I must tell you that over the last several years I observed my Dad increasingly emotionally separated from his children, as phone conversations have been so difficult, especially with his daughters, who's pitch are higher than men's. All of his children have noticed the difference, and are enjoying being able to talk to Dad again on the phone. I am so appreciative that I can talk to my Dad more frequently now.

I purchased this phone for my mother, who has severe hearing loss along with other health problems. She had one like this for several years, and it just "wore out". So this is a replacement. Actually, she has two of these...one in the main living area and one in her bedroom. We tried "loaners" from various health facilities in our community and through our local Senior Citizens' services. They were not satisfactory. She is able to hear clearly on this phone, with proper volume adjustment, and the larger keypad and the ability to pre-program a number of phone numbers for emergency is a great plus. Her only wish is to stay in her own home, and this phone is a tremendous help. Her only sources of communication are through her e-mail, reading the daily newspapers and one-on-one phone conversations for immediate contact with family and friends. Thanks for helping her stay connected to the world.

Purchased this phone for an elderly lady (84) who wasn't hearing well on incoming phone calls and the problem is miraculously solved. The tone and volume sliders are easy to use and most helpful for adjusting to fit the circumstances, i.e., background noise, etc. The ringer is quite loud on medium and loud and the red light is a plus along with the ringer volume to get your attention. Have had phone for almost a year without any incidents. All-in-all a great purchase. Highly recommend. Amazon's pricing and shipping charges (super saver) are a great plus when shopping.