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Hearing aid advice.

LennyLowrentLennyLowrent
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It's that time already...
Would be surprised if there isn't a thread on the topic so apologise in advance...
As a musician I am looking for something with frequency adjustment option.
Have absolutely no knowledge on the subject.
Any advice would be appreciated.

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    ChizzChizz
    Pardon?
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    LennyLowrentLennyLowrent
    Chizz said:
    Pardon?
    The correct phrase is : 'come again..?'
    But that's a matter for another thread...
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    EynsfordaddickEynsfordaddick
    My only advice is through my mum's experiences, which maybe useless to your own case. However, she bought very expensive hearing aids though Boots as she wanted them to be discreet but they have been useless: difficult to adjust the volume as so tiny, batteries very fiddly to fit and don't last above a day or two. She has been told that the NHS ones, whilst more obvious, are a superior hearing device and she is waiting to get those.
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    RodneyCharltonTrottaRodneyCharltonTrotta
    It may be worth checking out Hearology. 5 minutes walk from London Bridge.

    https://hearologylondonbridge.uk/
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    MrOneLungMrOneLung
    Specsavers do hearing aids. 
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    MarkyE83MarkyE83
    My wife had them fitted about a year ago at 37, she went for top of the range ones. It took about 4 appointments to get them right. They are good but she doesn’t wear them constantly. I think what your daily life entails will dictate how reliant you are on them. Her circumstances are her hearing isn’t great, but she can get by without them. If you have gradually lost your hearing, you may find the results at first are amazing, but you may start to wonder whether the things you can now hear are that important. Again, wife’s experience is medically needing hearing aids, but can get by.
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    sillav nitramsillav nitram
    edited December 2019
    Eynsfordaddick said:
    My only advice is through my mum's experiences, which maybe useless to your own case. However, she bought very expensive hearing aids though Boots as she wanted them to be discreet but they have been useless: difficult to adjust the volume as so tiny, batteries very fiddly to fit and don't last above a day or two. She has been told that the NHS ones, whilst more obvious, are a superior hearing device and she is waiting to get those.
    I have the ones from Boots and not overly impressed, although to be fair, I was told to wear them all the time-other than in bed-so that my ears can adjust to the changes of frequency. 

    I only wear them when I teach which may be the problem.
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    LennyLowrentLennyLowrent
    Thanks everyone, very useful info
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    GoonerhaterGoonerhater
    My wife just started to wear them one month ago.I was happy to go for the big shilling private ones but she has gone for the NHS ones.She delighted with them.
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    IT_AndyIT_Andy
    My hearing isn't great but enough to get by. Will get round to buying some in the next year or two. Had looked online and some claim to half the price of Specsavers etc. Could be rubbish without prescription.
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    SomervilleAddickSomervilleAddick
    I just got a pair. Like a lot of people, I can get by without them just fine, but there were certain things that were a problem - I couldn’t hear clearly if the was a lot of background noise. 

    Went to an audiologist via the company health plan. I recommend that, as it shows you exactly what you need - mine was general amplification but more in the mid range - and then you can get hearing aids adjusted specifically for your needs. 

    I got too if the range Phonaks. Rechargeable, so no messing with tiny batteries. They also pair with my phone for calls and can stream music. You can also customize situations- so if find the TV in one room to have a very harsh sound. I was able to create a specific preset which ups the noise canceling, lowrsthe volume on load noises and drops the midrange a bit. Seems to work. But they are expensive. 
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    bolloxbolderbolloxbolder
    I've worn them for 7 years now and get them on the NHS.

    Suggest you get your doctor to arrange an appointment with the audiologist. They are free and good. I have 3 settings for them - normal, for watching  TV and to reduce background noise when in pubs public places etc. Not perfect but good enough for me.
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    Kap10Kap10
    Before you fork out literally thousands, get your GP to refer you and get free NHS ones, once you have got used to the feel of them, only then upgrade and review thats on tne market.

    Took Mr years to gst used to sticking the plug in my ear and be comfortable.
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    DaveMehmetDaveMehmet
    I’m getting close to needing them. My hearing’s never been great but has got worse recently. Have to watch most things with subtitles and misunderstand a lot of things that are said to me.
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    DippenhallDippenhall
    Got fitted 2 years ago as I realised I was only hearing parts of spoken words when watching TV.  Worse if a female speaking.

    Went for high tech Widex pair which are programmed exactly to your requirements, it does include a music programme .  No real need for manual volume adjustments as they are set up to filter and amplify or suppress sound levels automatically to a set level.  To help programme selection the audiologist can download data and tell what you what type of sounds you have been exposed to and for how long. Not cheap but can honestly say I am completely unaware I am wearing them and listen to the TV at sound levels below 12 rather than 20 if I am not wearing them.
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    LennyLowrentLennyLowrent
    Dippenhall said:
    Got fitted 2 years ago as I realised I was only hearing parts of spoken words when watching TV.  Worse if a female speaking.

    Went for high tech Widex pair which are programmed exactly to your requirements, it does include a music programme .  No real need for manual volume adjustments as they are set up to filter and amplify or suppress sound levels automatically to a set level.  To help programme selection the audiologist can download data and tell what you what type of sounds you have been exposed to and for how long. Not cheap but can honestly say I am completely unaware I am wearing them and listen to the TV at sound levels below 12 rather than 20 if I am not wearing them.
    Thanks for that.
    Have you got model number or something more specific..?
    Also, rough price..?
    Cheers
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    Raith_C_ChattonellRaith_C_Chattonell
    DaveMehmet said:
    I’m getting close to needing them. My hearing’s never been great but has got worse recently. Have to watch most things with subtitles and misunderstand a lot of things that are said to me.
    It's funny really, I need subtitles for most American programs.  I think that slight loss of hearing prevents you picking up on the nuances of language.  I can hear Only Fools and Horses OK.  
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    EdgeleyAddickEdgeleyAddick
    LennyLowrent said:
    It's that time already...
    Would be surprised if there isn't a thread on the topic so apologise in advance...
    As a musician I am looking for something with frequency adjustment option.
    Have absolutely no knowledge on the subject.
    Any advice would be appreciated.
    If you're a professional musician then send these guys a message to see if they can help you out. 

    https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/working-retired-musicians/musicians-hearing

    I know in the past of someone who got a consultation with a Harley Street specialist for hearing loss. 
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    DippenhallDippenhall
    LennyLowrent said:
    Dippenhall said:
    Got fitted 2 years ago as I realised I was only hearing parts of spoken words when watching TV.  Worse if a female speaking.

    Went for high tech Widex pair which are programmed exactly to your requirements, it does include a music programme .  No real need for manual volume adjustments as they are set up to filter and amplify or suppress sound levels automatically to a set level.  To help programme selection the audiologist can download data and tell what you what type of sounds you have been exposed to and for how long. Not cheap but can honestly say I am completely unaware I am wearing them and listen to the TV at sound levels below 12 rather than 20 if I am not wearing them.
    Thanks for that.
    Have you got model number or something more specific..?
    Also, rough price..?
    Cheers
    It's Widex Unique model behind the ear style.  I paid £2,600 for the pair. I think it's been superseded by the Widex Evoque model which is supposed to be even smarter.
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    aliwibblealiwibble
    Raith_C_Chattonell said:
    DaveMehmet said:
    I’m getting close to needing them. My hearing’s never been great but has got worse recently. Have to watch most things with subtitles and misunderstand a lot of things that are said to me.
    It's funny really, I need subtitles for most American programs.  I think that slight loss of hearing prevents you picking up on the nuances of language.  I can hear Only Fools and Horses OK.  
    I think American TV shows tend to be mixed slightly differently, in the sense that the background noise tends to be more intrusive. It's also worth checking out what audio options your telly has, as you may find that one of the other settings works better for you.
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    DaveMehmetDaveMehmet
    aliwibble said:
    Raith_C_Chattonell said:
    DaveMehmet said:
    I’m getting close to needing them. My hearing’s never been great but has got worse recently. Have to watch most things with subtitles and misunderstand a lot of things that are said to me.
    It's funny really, I need subtitles for most American programs.  I think that slight loss of hearing prevents you picking up on the nuances of language.  I can hear Only Fools and Horses OK.  
    I think American TV shows tend to be mixed slightly differently, in the sense that the background noise tends to be more intrusive. It's also worth checking out what audio options your telly has, as you may find that one of the other settings works better for you.


    The sound is definitely different to UK shows. I've had to use subtitles on US shows for a long time, it's only recently I've needed them for UK ones.

    I must go and get another hearing test done, it's driving my family mad now and I know how annoying it as my mum's deaf and she's very hard work.

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