It's not the first time I've come across hearing inspired jewelry. But the plastic Hear Ring is a retro first! It reminds me of ear trumpets which were invented in the 17th century.
The designer is Gina Hsu who describes it as "a ring with a large audience". It's certainly a discrete way of amplifying sound without wearing a tell tale hearing aid!
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Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
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The designer is Gina Hsu who describes it as "a ring with a large audience". It's certainly a discrete way of amplifying sound without wearing a tell tale hearing aid!
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Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
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Now this is novel and useful. I could probably use one when I watch TV as my hubby says I have the volume way too loud. I tell him it's because they insist on playing loud background music in all the shows and the music drowns out the dialog. So I try to keep the volume down and end up with a hand cupped behind my ear trying to amplify what is being said. The overpowering music and the commercials I can’t do much about other than push the mute button. I love HGTV’s “Holmes on Homes” but that show is the worst when it comes to really loud (and obnoxious) music drowning out the dialog !!!
ReplyDeleteStill I wonder who the blazes decided that everyone wanted to hear loud music while watching something like a documentary ?
Almost Precious - ditto on all you said!
ReplyDeleteMy husband is an "ear cupper" with the TV.
I was surprised at the cost of the ring. Not sure how Euros convert but 345?
It converts to nearly $500!!! I think if the designer were to explore the newer ways of manufacturing like rapid prototyping, the cost could be more manageable.
ReplyDeleteTHAT is hysterical!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely interesting!!! Think I will just turn up the volume a little!!!
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Definitely unique but I don't know about the discrete part.
ReplyDeleteI could use one of these!
ReplyDeleteWell, the large ring is not discrete but using it to amplify sounds is!
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