So I had a hearing test

I don't know of anybody wearing them for music.

But my wife just got a pair and said she can hear a lot more detail in the sounds around her a lot better now. In fact she hears too much and has to turn the volume down to MED. on them.

I wonder if I got hearing aids, would I be able to hear above 10 Khz again?

Or is that hearing gone forever?

I don't mess with her new H.A.'s but you are right. She's already heard me saying something one time I didn't think she would hear. I got the WHAT? AND the look.

HEY TONY read my lips ___ ________

tonyb wrote: »

This is right up my alley. Yes, I wear one, and for music, it's hit or miss. You have to remember, these little things are not audiophile quality, they simply amplify. That said, most times I take mine out to listen to music....and yes, tinnitus too. Try it both ways and see which suits you.

I use this one.
https://www.audicus.com/products/dia-behind-the-ear-hearing-aid?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&network=g&device=c&placement=&targetid=pla-70350597454&campaignid=194509294&adgroupid=10656733174&kw=&matchtype=&creative=40702273894&position=1o9&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItPvJme6Q3gIVkQFpCh144QFjEAkYCSABEgKJI_D_BwE

Customer service is outstanding, reasonably priced, unlike others you'll see in the thousands. I can also testify to their durability....having dropped mine in the toilet twice, and gotten in the shower with it on more times than I care to admit. Still works like the day I got it. A little more money and you get more options, depends on your needs.

I just never wanted one, who wants to hear " Hey arsehole, are you listening to me" so clearly ?

What?

I'm not sure to tell the truth. One thing I do know, is the amount of channels doesn't work like an audio equalizer. In part, your hearing test provides all they need to know and a hearing aid is then adjusted to compensate for what you can't hear, boost what you can. Hearing aids aren't a one size fits all with what they pick up.

Costco offers free hearing tests, but their aids are fairly expensive. You can take that free hearing test though and shop around.

One thing I found out too is, usually with hearing problems, and tinnitus, you have problems in both ears. Most only wear one hearing aid in their worst ear, rarely do you see people with 2 . Your brain compensates after a week or so.

Sometimes I can listen to music with it in, sometimes not, depends on the system and music playing. At the recent audio shows I was at, I found myself at times just removing it and holding it in my hands, and in some rooms just leaving it in. It's not a cure all for music lovers with bad hearing but it does help at times.

I've researched aids more than most, and I can tell you there is only a handful of companies that make them for everyone. Some may charge 3k for one, but in reality it's the exact same as a 1k aid from someone else.

Miracle ear is one such company that charges a boat load for rebranded aids. That cost though comes with independent locations, free visits and cleaning, on site docs, etc. I can also tell you, cleaning them is a breeze so don't make that a priority for having someone else do it.

The in-ear style vs over the ear style- one thing to consider with the in ears, is that your not going to know when it pops out. If your an active guy, that can be a problem. Also, when you chew, your jaws motion will work it back out a bit. Not all the time, depends how hard or long your chewing when eating. For what these things cost, losing one is not an option for me. If an over the ear style pops out, it's still dangling there over your ear. Your more aware of when it does I guess.

In-ear, isn't going to be as easy to find if it falls out, especially in grass. In a restaurant , someone may step on it before you find it.

Read up on reviews for the ones you like. Pro's and cons to each style. Real world living with one is what you want to know, not the spoon fed junk each company puts out.

None of them do, but it does lessen the noise a bit. Like I said, a 3K aid at these retail joints, is 1k online, and for the most part....it's the same dang thing.

Your wrong if you think you'll only use it for music listening. It helps extremely well when your in a group setting, around the dinner table or out with friends eating and drinking in more noisy environments.

Takes some getting use to, won't deny that, but after awhile you'll wonder why you didn't do it sooner. Believe me, I fought it tooth and nail, the wife and I got in many arguments over it.

Plus side is too, you can hear people whispering behind your back. Not sure it's a plus though, as some comments your likely to hear won't be positive.

@tonyb The audicus site makes it sound great. No pun intended. You’ve almost convinced me to order one. 45 day free trial is pretty alluring.

I can tell a difference in most of the settings. There are more adjustments available on my iPhone settings than are available on the buttons on my hearing aids. I didn't really think I would use my iPhone much when I got them, but with more adjustments available it's good to have the app.

No way I would spend what my ENT doctor wanted for the brands he sold. They start in the $3000+ range and went a little over $5000.

Costco also will give you a window to try them and if you don't like them refund your purchase.

Whatever works for you is what you need to use as tony said we all hear differently.