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System for the hearing impaired

I have given up trying to listen to my system with my digital hearing aids. Without my aids, I miss the upper mids and highs. With them, the sound is unbearably harsh and compressed( i. e. unbearable). I never did like headphones.... Does anyone have any non sarcastic ideas or experience with a similar problem? I sure wish a company would put out "classic" versions of there old analog hearing aids for all of us aging audiophiles. If folks can spend 100K on a system ( I cannot), you'd think there would also be a niche market for this.
goldenear1948
zd542
5,339 posts
 
I agree with Yogiboy. I would try an EQ like he says. You can get something pretty decent for a low price. At the very least, it can be use temp. solution until you get the hearing aid issues solved.

I have a couple of EQ myself that I use for bad recordings. One is analog and is made by dbx. It goes for about $200. The other is digital EQ made by Behringer. The model is DEQ2496 and goes for about $350. Any decent music store should have those 2 units in stock. I got both of mine from Guitar Center. They have a return policy if you end up not liking it.
goldenear1948 OP
78 posts
 
Great advice Buconero117...I will see if the curves match, and then pursue the General hearing aids. Thanks!!!
elevick
2,636 posts
 
If your hearing loss is uneven, mono may have some great benefits. Also, concentrating on midrange will help clarity. When people push for full range and great imaging there are sacrifices. I couldnt believe how well tv ears work for my dad. Lower volumes better clarity due to mono and great midrange. Kind of sounds like the specs from vintage tube gear.
schubert
7,386 posts
 
Buconero117, your contributions on A'gon are invalueable, keep up the good work !
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