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Hearing loss and HiFi

I have found a good number of threads in this subject but they are older.  Since hearing technology changes quickly I’ll go ahead with the question.  I am 72 years old and I was recently diagnosed with mild to moderate hearing loss. My loss is across the entire frequency spectrum as opposed to only high frequencies. It’s not just an issue of volume but also of clarity, I don’t hear as much as I used to in the music. If you have experienced hearing loss, how did it impact how you view you audio system. If you can’t hear the detail etc. do you really need a high end system? Should I get an EQ to boost the frequencies I have trouble with? Would I be better off selling my current system and buying a BEST BUY receiver and some speakers and calling it quits.
If you have experienced hearing loss, I would love to hear your thoughts.
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tgrisham
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Wolf_Garcia is correct. Some of the finest conductors ever had hearing loss and still produced superb recordings. My advice is to not worry about it. If you notice a significant loss of enjoyment in your system consider new speakers, not EQ which will sound worse. Careful with headphones and volume in general. Enjoy the music!  And I have moderate hearing loss and tinnitus. 
tonyzvault51
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Here in Sydney,Australia,I developed worsening hearing loss and bought Hearing Aids about 8 years ago.Where previously,my hearing of music was a bit muffled,I now hear all the detail and it is fantastic.Why not get an Audiology test and get hearing aids? Best Tony
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fbgbill
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I am 71 and I have worn hearing aids for over 15 years and am on my third pair which are so much better than my first. I still have issues with understanding what others say unless I am looking directly at them. Hearing aids cannot fix everything. My hearing loss did not stop me from getting back into my audiophile hobby after 30 years away. I had kept all my cd collection. I did spend a lot on my system and do not regret it. My only problem is that some old cd's are really crappy. They are either deteriorating or were bad original recordings. 
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kijanki
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Would I be better off selling my current system and buying a BEST BUY receiver and some speakers and calling it quits.
Would it improve what you hear or make it worse?
rafevw
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That seems like really good advice @erik_squires. I have always wondered if and how much my listening room affects sound quality. This is a pretty good assessment tool. Thanks! I’ll give it a try. 
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