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Dang it, I'm Deaf....

The worse thing that can happen to an audiophile, I'm totally deaf (technically profoundly deaf) in one ear. It all happened in about one year's time. My retirement plans for getting a huge statement system are gone with my hearing. So, I went ahead and got a cochlear implant but it is not the same as a hearing aid, it's a last resort for those that have no hearing. I can't use it when listening to music. Fortunately, my other ear is pretty good. So I experimented with my system today. I ended up with both loudspeakers about 3 feet apart and sort of favoring my bad side. It's working out pretty good. I get some hints of depth but of course no wide soundstage. I'm also experimenting with mono vs stereo. I've had the music on for most of the day.I think I'll still be able to enjoy my music but in a slightly different presentation. 

Anyway, I was wondering if anybody else with single sided hearing loss has any tips? 

russ69
sandthemall
544 posts
 

Try Homeopathy.

I lost 70% of my left side hearing. And I got it back in about one month after treatment.

All this after 3  months of Western Medicine that did not work, I had nothing to lose.

Do not give up!

rdk777's avatar
rdk777
580 posts
 

There's a pretty good movie on Amazon called Sound of Metal about a drummer who loses his hearing and finally settles for a cochlear implant. It's a pretty sobering perspective from a guy who loves to drum.

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tomic601
13,185 posts
 

i will add you to my prayer list. I know the dealer who helps the guy in the video. A super guy - Eric at Gig Harbor Audio. The mono idea has merit as does an omni. I had some hearing challenged clients long ago that all seemed to gravitate and love the Shahinian Obelisk - for what it’s worth.

Best to you

Jim

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lowrider57
5,418 posts
 

I'm really sorry to hear about your loss, Russ.

I have hyperacusis, which is the polar opposite of your condition. It's sensitivity to high frequencies that can cause migraine type pain.

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rbanathy
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I have the same problem, being completely deaf in one ear, accompanied by tinnitus.in that ear. Like you, enjoying my system was a big part of my retirement plan. It took quite a while to make peace with the hearing loss, but finally decided that there was limited time left to enjoy the music. I have a simpler 2 channel system consisting of Magnepan LRS, VTL 225 monoblocks, Rogue 99 Magnum preamp, Sota Sapphire TT, Rotel RCD 1572 CD player.. I also experimented with room placement and found that leaving the system configured for stereo but playing the system in mono was the bet compromise. Obviously you have a more complex system,. but just wanted to acknowledge that there are fellow sufferers..  

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