Seriously??
99.9 percent of everyone on here has hearing loss. Don't listen to any of them.
hearing loss and amp choices
Found out yesterday that I have about 25-30% hearing loss in the right ear. Anything around 4000 hz and I display a sharp drop.
Currently looking for a new integrated such as the Vsi75, Sim Audio 700 series, Pass int 25, Belles Aria Sig and my distributor recommended the Rotel RA 6000 series which they are about to carry this month.
The speakers are the very neutral and flat Studio 100's by ProAc.
My question revolves around the fact of hearing loss vs. expense for SQ. In other words what am i doing to be looking at a 10 or 16 thousand dollar int if my hearing won't appreciate it?
Do I look for something more articulated like the Rotel? Can I appreciate the nuances of tube gear with their richness?
Had Primare stuff (I-30) prior to this but it blew during a power surge and to tell the truth, thought the sound was a bit sterile with this series with little mid bass weight. Now I wonder if all this doesn't matter and should be looking for something with articulation that previously may have thought as "cold".
Just exploring what some of you may have experienced with any hearing loss in regard to previously perceived perceptions to SQ.
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@ashlypm , true enough but not everyone has the same level of deficiency. I enjoy my systems much less now that my hearing has gone way downhill. |
Only you can decide how much to spend with your hearing loss. I have had slight upper frequency hearing loss in my left ear since I was 25. I didn't effect my ability to perceive a solid image when listening. At 53, I lost about 75% from the left side. That completely eliminated any acoustic image and listening to music was bittersweet. Luckily it was a temporary condition that lasted 6 months. This experience made me appreciate how important listening to music was so I 'threw down' on some Tannoys. Tannoys have the ability to raise the high frequency level on each speaker so I bump it up a vit on the left speaker and it helps a bit. This is where vinyl shines. I prefer cartridges with a tipped up upper end now. Lot's of things you can do. One lesson Iu learned is to never give up on your body.
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My hearing's top frequency range has diminished but my hearing taste just gets better. Decades of loud guitar and I still mix live shows and play all the time. My hifi rig keeps evolving and it seems my brain just adjusts and everything is just there...run it flat with no EQ generally, just added a Pass XA-25 which is mind altering, I can notice differences in preamp tubes, cables, blah blah. Tinnitus means you're never alone...heh...don't worry, get great gear to compensate for your losses. |
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