Hearing aid user since 2007. Third set, Oticon OPN-1 which was their top of the line 3 years ago. Bluetooth, all the bells and whistles plus custom molds. The Oticon have tinnitus compensation which does offset that annoying ‘whistle’ but doesn’t make it disappear. I’m 69.
How did I know something was an issue? Besides my wife complaining I discovered that the music I listened to was becoming more distorted. My system at the time was 70s vintage McIntosh with JBL 4311’s. I honestly thought something was failing. I borrowed a friends receiver and heard the same kind of distortion. Eventually I saw an ENT whose practice had an audiologist and that helped get my issue under control.
Yep, I hate the cost of those things. For my second set I tried Costco but you are at the mercy of their fitter who may or may not be an accredited audiologist. They offer a no questions asked refund if you’re not happy, I wasn’t and I had no difficulty getting my money back.
if you can find an audiologist who has worked with musicians that’s a plus.
You can expect a lifespan of 5 to 7 years for a set of HA’s. Like everything else older designs lose manufacturers support. So far no issues with Oticon.
How did I know something was an issue? Besides my wife complaining I discovered that the music I listened to was becoming more distorted. My system at the time was 70s vintage McIntosh with JBL 4311’s. I honestly thought something was failing. I borrowed a friends receiver and heard the same kind of distortion. Eventually I saw an ENT whose practice had an audiologist and that helped get my issue under control.
Yep, I hate the cost of those things. For my second set I tried Costco but you are at the mercy of their fitter who may or may not be an accredited audiologist. They offer a no questions asked refund if you’re not happy, I wasn’t and I had no difficulty getting my money back.
if you can find an audiologist who has worked with musicians that’s a plus.
You can expect a lifespan of 5 to 7 years for a set of HA’s. Like everything else older designs lose manufacturers support. So far no issues with Oticon.