a device for improving the hearing acuity of a user directionally , including a pair of reflectors to be supported behind the user &# 39 ; s ears so as to increase the effective area of the outer ear and reflect an increased amount of sound energy into the user &# 39 ; s ears from a position in front of the user . the reflectors are supported alternatively on a headband or a cap equipped with horizontally extending straps which permit adjustment of the location of each reflector , and the reflectors are attached to the headband or straps by a respective base plate to which each reflector is attached pivotably so that the reflectors can be adjusted to optimum positions .