| +++A comparison of systems using different physical transmission principles | Induction loop systems | Infrared transmission-systems | Radio-frequency transmission-systems |
| Small to medium-sized conference rooms | optimal geeignet | optimal geeignet | eingeschränkt geeignet |
| Partial provision, e.g. information counters, reception areas, living areas | optimal geeignet | optimal geeignet | optimal geeignet |
| Cinemas (particularly multiplex cinemas) | optimal geeignet * | optimal geeignet | in Ausnahmen geeignet |
| Courtrooms (data confidentiality), conference rooms | in Ausnahmen geeignet | optimal geeignet | in Ausnahmen geeignet |
| City centres (high radio-frequency emissions) | eingeschränkt geeignet | optimal geeignet | in Ausnahmen geeignet |
| Auditoriums, theatres | optimal geeignet | optimal geeignet | optimal geeignet |
| Schools and universities | optimal geeignet * | optimal geeignet | optimal geeignet |
| Stadiums, sport arenas | optimal geeignet ** | in Ausnahmen geeignet | optimal geeignet |
| Churches | optimal geeignet | optimal geeignet | optimal geeignet |
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| Open-air applications | eingeschränkt geeignet ** | in Ausnahmen geeignet | optimal geeignet |
| Direct reception in the hearing aid (without a special receiver) | optimal geeignet | in Ausnahmen geeignet | in Ausnahmen geeignet |
| Tour-guide systems available | in Ausnahmen geeignet | in Ausnahmen geeignet | optimal geeignet |
| Locally limited reception range | optimal geeignet * | optimal geeignet | in Ausnahmen geeignet |
| Not susceptible to electromagnetic interference | in Ausnahmen geeignet | optimal geeignet | in Ausnahmen geeignet |
| Interference-free parallel operation in neighbouring rooms | optimal geeignet * | optimal geeignet | in Ausnahmen geeignet |
| Portable systems available | optimal geeignet | optimal geeignet | optimal geeignet |
| Excellent sound quality | optimal geeignet | optimal geeignet | optimal geeignet |
| Several channels available | in Ausnahmen geeignet | optimal geeignet | optimal geeignet |
| Service provided for very large areas / large range | in Ausnahmen geeignet | eingeschränkt geeignet | optimal geeignet |
| Easy installation | eingeschränkt geeignet | eingeschränkt geeignet | optimal geeignet |
| Inexpensive components and installation | optimal geeignet | in Ausnahmen geeignet | optimal geeignet |
| Inconspicuous transmitter positioning (aesthetics) | optimal geeignet | in Ausnahmen geeignet | optimal geeignet |
| Transmitter and receiver do not require direct line of sight | optimal geeignet | in Ausnahmen geeignet | optimal geeignet |
