Zenith Model 50-X Transistor (Body) Hearing Aid
The Zenith Model 50-X Transistor Hearing Aid was manufactured by the
Hearing Aid Division of the Zenith Radio Corp. beginning in October, 1955. It was an
3-transistor aid.
The Zenith Model 50-X measured 2¾" x 1¾" x
11/16" thick, and weighed 2¾ oz. with battery. The aluminum case was
unusual in that it was colored black rather than the light silver or
gold colored cases usually used by Zenith (and other manufacturers) at
this time.
The vertical rectangular microphone grill was in the front center of the case.
Notice that the pocket clip skirted the microphone grill on its sides
and bottom.
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In June, 1956 Zenith came out with another version of the Model
50-X. For some reason, they did not designate this version as a
sub-model although it had several significant changes--namely--the case
was silver-colored aluminum case, it had a 4-transistor amplifier, and
it had a tone control. This version of the Zenith Model 50-X sold for
$50.00.
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Top view of the Zenith Model 50-X showing the 1 to 7 volume
control/on-off switch (top front right). In the center is the receiver cord
jack.
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Top view of the Zenith Model 50-X (silver-colored version) showing the volume
control (top front right), the 3-position HIGH, LOW, OFF tone
control/on-off switch (top front left) and the the receiver cord
jack (center rear).
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Rear view of the Zenith 50-X showing the
battery door which opened from the bottom of the case. The Zenith
Model 50-X took an "N" size 1.4 volt No.
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Rear view of the black Zenith Model 50-X hearing aid. Engraved into the back
it reads "Zenith", "50-X" and "the royalty of hearing".
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Rear view of the silver-colored Zenith Model 50-X hearing aid. Engraved into the back
it reads "Zenith", "50-X" and "the royalty of hearing".
At the top left is engraved "LOUDER" and at the top right "HIGH, LOW &
OFF".
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View of the Zenith Model 50-X in its original case.
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Top view of the carrying case of the Zenith Model 50-X.
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