Find the right Bellman personal amplifier
The right choice depends on where, how, and with whom you want to listen.
Some people prefer controls that are easier to see and handle. Others want a smaller device for busy places, Bluetooth for calls and music, or a wireless microphone that brings a distant speaker closer.
Bellman offers different ways to bring important sound closer, with personal control that helps everyday listening feel more comfortable.
Common features
Comfortable, easy-to-use design
Bellman amplifiers are designed to feel comfortable in the hand and easy to carry through the day. Tactile buttons, clear layouts, and high-contrast indicators make common controls easier to find, see, and press.
Soft-grip materials and well-spaced controls support a more secure hold.
Connect your listening accessory, turn on the amplifier, and be up and running within minutes.
No fitting required
Bellman personal amplifiers do not need to be fitted or programmed by a hearing care provider. Volume and tone controls are available directly on the device, so the sound can be changed as the conversation or surroundings change.
Raise or lower the volume whenever you need to.
Adjust the tone to make voices more comfortable and easier to follow in the moment.
Clear, digitally processed sound
Bellman amplifiers do more than make everything louder. Digital sound processing works in real time to bring speech forward, reduce steady background noise, and help control feedback, creating sound that feels clear and distinct.
Speech remains the focus when other sounds compete for attention.
Personal volume and tone controls let you shape that clarity to your preference.
Hear the conversation around you
An omnidirectional microphone listens in every direction around the device. Place the amplifier on a table during a meal or small-group conversation and it can capture voices from around the table without being continually turned toward each speaker.
Follow a conversation as different people begin speaking.
On selected models, switch to directional listening when you want to focus on one person.
No app required
The essential listening experience is built into the amplifier itself. There is no account to create, software to learn, or app to keep updated—just direct controls that remain available whenever you need them.
Use the built-in microphone without a phone or Wi-Fi connection.
Models with Bluetooth or TV connectivity add those options without making an app part of everyday operation.
Compare amplifiers
Maxi Pro
Best for accessible controls and connected listening.
Easier to handle when limited vision, dexterity, or tremors make small controls difficult
Amplifies calls from a connected smartphone
Streams music, podcasts, videos, and other audio
Mino
Best for portable listening and added focus.
Small, lightweight design that slips easily into a pocket
Directional mode focuses toward the speaker and reduces competing sound from other directions
Built-in T-Coil connects to sound in compatible hearing loop venues
Maxi Classic
Best for the simplest, most traditional experience.
Easier to handle when limited vision, dexterity, or tremors make small controls difficult
No Bluetooth pairing, app, or charging routine
Built-in T-Coil connects to sound in compatible hearing loop venues
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Maxi Pro
Best for accessible controls and connected listening.
Easier to handle when limited vision, dexterity, or tremors make small controls difficult
Amplifies calls from a connected smartphone
Streams music, podcasts, videos, and other audio
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Mino
Best for portable listening and added focus.
Small, lightweight design that slips easily into a pocket
Directional mode focuses toward the speaker and reduces competing sound from other directions
Built-in T-Coil connects to sound in compatible hearing loop venues
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Maxi Classic
Best for the simplest, most traditional experience.
Easier to handle when limited vision, dexterity, or tremors make small controls difficult
No Bluetooth pairing, app, or charging routine
Built-in T-Coil connects to sound in compatible hearing loop venues
Maxi Pro TV Listening System
Best when television is part of the everyday routine.
Combines a Maxi Pro personal amplifier with the TV Streamer
Sends clear stereo sound directly from the television to Maxi Pro
Provides personal volume without changing the room volume for anyone else
Uses the same Maxi Pro for conversations, Bluetooth audio, and amplified calls
Domino Pro
Best for an advanced, all-in-one listening system.
Includes a receiver for the listener and a wireless microphone for the speaker
Both units offer omnidirectional and directional microphone modes
Use the receiver nearby or place the transmitter across a table or room
Also connects to a television, stereo, or other audio source
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Maxi Pro TV Listening System
Best when television is part of the everyday routine.
Combines a Maxi Pro personal amplifier with the TV Streamer
Sends clear stereo sound directly from the television to Maxi Pro
Provides personal volume without changing the room volume for anyone else
Uses the same Maxi Pro for conversations, Bluetooth audio, and amplified calls
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Domino Pro
Best for an advanced, all-in-one listening system.
Includes a receiver for the listener and a wireless microphone for the speaker
Both units offer omnidirectional and directional microphone modes
Use the receiver nearby or place the transmitter across a table or room
Also connects to a television, stereo, or other audio source
A closer look at each amplifier
BE2021 Maxi Pro
Comfortable controls meet Bluetooth flexibility
Maxi Pro pairs an easy-to-hold, soft-grip design with large buttons and clear indicators. Use the built-in microphone for nearby conversations, or pair a smartphone or tablet to stream audio and hear amplified call sound through the same device.
Useful for:
Everyday conversations at home or while out
Calls, music, podcasts, and videos from a connected device
Limited vision, dexterity, or tremors that make small buttons difficult
Power: Rechargeable, with up to 70 hours of use.
BE2030 Mino
A smaller amplifier with two ways to listen
Mino is compact enough to carry in a pocket, with volume and tone controls directly on the device. Omnidirectional mode follows voices around a table; directional mode lets you point Mino toward one speaker when the setting becomes busy.
Useful for:
Restaurants, appointments, and community activities
Small-group conversations with changing speakers
Portable listening with an added way to focus
Power: Rechargeable, with up to 29 hours of use.
BE2020 Maxi Classic
The most traditional Bellman experience
Maxi Classic keeps listening straightforward: connect your accessory, turn it on, and set the volume and tone with large, clearly separated buttons. There is no Bluetooth pairing, app, or regular charging routine.
Useful for:
Anyone who prefers familiar controls over added connectivity
Limited vision, dexterity, or tremors that make small buttons difficult
Homes and shared settings where simple operation matters
Power: Replaceable AA batteries provide up to 150 hours of use.
BE8005 Domino Pro
An advanced system for nearby and distant sound
Domino Pro combines a personal receiver with a separate wireless microphone. Keep the receiver with you for nearby sound, or place the transmitter closer to a distant speaker and receive their voice at the volume and tone you choose. Both units include omnidirectional and directional listening modes.
Useful for:
Meetings, classes, guided visits, and group activities
Conversations across a table or from the front of a room
One advanced system that adapts as distance and background noise change
Power: Both units are rechargeable, with 11–16 hours of use and a four-hour charging time.
BE8054 Maxi Pro TV Listening System
Clear television sound at your own volume
The TV Streamer sends clear, synchronized television sound directly to Maxi Pro. You control your listening volume without changing the room volume, and the same amplifier remains available for conversations, connected audio, and calls when the television is off.
Useful for:
Following television dialogue without turning up the room sound
Watching together while each person keeps a comfortable volume
Using one Maxi Pro for both television and everyday listening
Power: Maxi Pro is rechargeable, with up to 70 hours of use. The TV Streamer uses a wired power connection.
BE1053 Response
The original, analog Bellman amplifier
Response is a small personal amplifier that has been used and loved for more than 20 years. Designed mainly for nearby, one-to-one conversations, it clips to a collar or waistband and keeps operation to a simple power switch and volume control.
Response sits apart from Bellman's current digital amplifiers. Its analog sound and uncomplicated design make it an affordable choice that is often kept as a backup or used when only basic amplification is needed.
Useful for:
Nearby, one-to-one conversations
A small spare or backup amplifier
Simple amplification at a more accessible price
Power: One replaceable AAA battery lasts up to two months.
Find the right Bellman amplifier
Start with where and how you plan to listen. Compare personal amplifiers and listening systems, or contact us for help choosing a device and listening accessory.
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Clearer listening changes the conversation
When voices are easier to follow, you can spend less energy trying to catch every word and more time taking part.
More comfortable conversations. More confidence in unfamiliar settings. More freedom to listen at the volume that works for you.
With the right listening support, connection feels easier.
