A cleaner solution would be to use an EQ to recover frequencies due to hearing loss. Another member on AG has some hearing issues and ended up getting a Behringer 24/96 digital EQ, and is very pleased with the results. One of those goes for about $300-$350 new. I have one myself that I use for poor recordings. If you don't need digital, you can get an analog dbx for around $200.
Its just something to consider.
Its just something to consider.