Hi Alfa_lover,
Having owned two 2000 GTVs, being an audio hobbyist, and having a hearing loss, it seems we have much in common. I first noticed a hearing problem in my late 40s when I had difficulty with female conversation in an automobile - a deadly combination of pitch of their voices and masking by road noises. I lived with the loss as it gradually increased for about ten years before being fitted with hearing aids. Here is a summary of what I've learned.
* As Buconero117 states, proper fitting by an audiologist is critical for the best results.
* Patience in selecting the best model aid and with the fitting process is essential. Several trials may be necessary.
* Don't worry about any stigma of wearing hearing aids as a music lover. The proper devices and fitting can renew your listening enjoyment. Several friends in my local audio club have remarked on their amazement with my listening acuity when we do component comparisons.
* The benefits will carry beyond music listening. Your family and friends will appreciate that you can better participate in communication with them. And you might just be surprised at the sounds of nature that have been escaping your experience.
Good luck
Having owned two 2000 GTVs, being an audio hobbyist, and having a hearing loss, it seems we have much in common. I first noticed a hearing problem in my late 40s when I had difficulty with female conversation in an automobile - a deadly combination of pitch of their voices and masking by road noises. I lived with the loss as it gradually increased for about ten years before being fitted with hearing aids. Here is a summary of what I've learned.
* As Buconero117 states, proper fitting by an audiologist is critical for the best results.
* Patience in selecting the best model aid and with the fitting process is essential. Several trials may be necessary.
* Don't worry about any stigma of wearing hearing aids as a music lover. The proper devices and fitting can renew your listening enjoyment. Several friends in my local audio club have remarked on their amazement with my listening acuity when we do component comparisons.
* The benefits will carry beyond music listening. Your family and friends will appreciate that you can better participate in communication with them. And you might just be surprised at the sounds of nature that have been escaping your experience.
Good luck