[Technology] Hearing Aids

happypig · Jan 15, 2020

I had some new ones today (on the NHS). Whilst they're pretty good, I was wondering about getting some privately so that I can have things like a remote microphone & Bluetooth.

Anyone got deaf aids and has gone for the whizz-bang private models ? Recommendations/Avoids ?

happypig · Jan 15, 2020

(and before anyone else gets in, "PARDON")

AmexRuislip · Jan 15, 2020

Half past six....

Herr Tubthumper · Jan 15, 2020

You can say what you want about deaf people …

PTC Gull · Jan 15, 2020

happypig said:
(and before anyone else gets in, "PARDON")

What? I'll have soup please.

zefarelly · Jan 15, 2020

I think my hearing is ok still, as long as orange keep upgrading my bass amp . . . . :wink:

I'd recommend investing in a high quality hearing test, then get an aid which amplifies the frequencies you're down on. . . . An old friend is a professor of psycho acoustics, there are lots of very clever things they can do.

Although making Coldplay sound goood is still beyond modern science

BensGrandad · Jan 15, 2020

I have had NHS ones for about 6 years from Action for Deafness. Unfortunately I left them on a table and the dog chewed the moulds that go into the ear... AFD moulded some more FOC but I have mislaid the actual hearing aids and it will cost £200 to replace them both. An expensive lesson not to leave them lyingabout.

AmexRuislip · Jan 15, 2020

BensGrandad said:
I have had NHS ones for about 6 years from Action for Deafness. Unfortunately I left them on a table and the dog chewed the moulds that go into the ear... AFD moulded some more FOC but I have mislaid the actual hearing aids and it will cost £200 to replace them both. An expensive lesson not to leave them lyingabout.

No offence BG, your house must be the birth place for the Which consumer magazine :wozza:

BensGrandad · Jan 15, 2020

AmexRuislip said:
No offence BG, your house must be the birth place for the Which consumer magazine

I put them in a money bag when I left AFD and put the bag in my coat pocket but forgot I was going to wear the coat to the Wolves game. I think that I must have pulled them out either at The Amex or en route. I am hoping that I can claim on my home insurance as suggested by security at The Amex, when I asked there about them possibly being found.

BNthree · Jan 15, 2020

happypig said:
I had some new ones today (on the NHS). Whilst they're pretty good, I was wondering about getting some privately so that I can have things like a remote microphone & Bluetooth.

Anyone got deaf aids and has gone for the whizz-bang private models ? Recommendations/Avoids ?

The small in ear ones often end up having a lot of problems so behind the ear ones are less prone to getting bunged up with wax/getting moisture in. If you get in ear ones get a "dry box" for them to put in overnight.

If you really look into it there are a couple of different manufacturers and all the different shops are just resellers of those manufacturers so there isn't that much difference between all the offerings out there.

Specsavers is cheaper than most places and are handy as there are branches everywhere you can just walk into if there is a problem. Also do 4 years batteries and warranty included in price.

AmexRuislip · Jan 15, 2020

BensGrandad said:
I put them in a money bag when I left AFD and put the bag in my coat pocket but forgot I was going to wear the coat to the Wolves game. I think that I must have pulled them out either at The Amex or en route. I am hoping that I can claim on my home insurance as suggested by security at The Amex, when I asked there about them possibly being found.

I'm amazed you haven't taken out the Paul Barber accidental loss insurance.
The Albion team have signed up for it.

Worthing exile · Jan 15, 2020

happypig said:
I had some new ones today (on the NHS). Whilst they're pretty good, I was wondering about getting some privately so that I can have things like a remote microphone & Bluetooth.

Anyone got deaf aids and has gone for the whizz-bang private models ? Recommendations/Avoids ?

Are you a veteran of the armed forces by any chance?

happypig · Jan 16, 2020

Worthing exile said:
Are you a veteran of the armed forces by any chance?

Not really. I joined the R.A.F. in the early 80's, realised it was a mistake and left after a month. As a pal of mine said when I cam home, "I've had longer holidays"

Thunder Bolt · Jan 16, 2020

BensGrandad said:
I put them in a money bag when I left AFD and put the bag in my coat pocket but forgot I was going to wear the coat to the Wolves game. I think that I must have pulled them out either at The Amex or en route. I am hoping that I can claim on my home insurance as suggested by security at The Amex, when I asked there about them possibly being found.

That explains why you mishear all the rumours in the Bovril queue or when your son is talking about Sky Sports. :wink:

BensGrandad · Jan 16, 2020

Thunder Bolt said:
That explains why you mishear all the rumours in the Bovril queue or when your son is talking about Sky Sports.

Probably as my son spends most of his day watching Sky Sports Transfer Centre then tells me when he gets home what it says. I must admit I cannott hear a thing that is broadcast over the sound system at The Amex.

Dick Swiveller · Jan 16, 2020

Thunder Bolt said:
That explains why you mishear all the rumours in the Bovril queue or when your son is talking about Sky Sports.

"Did you want coffee or tea Sir?"

BG rushes out Omsung Phine - "Just heard in queue for pie that we are signing John Terry."

swindonseagull · Jan 16, 2020

BensGrandad said:
I must admit I cannott hear a thing that is broadcast over the sound system at The Amex.

Even at the volume they use? even I have complained it to loud recently.

Fungus · Jan 16, 2020

Back to the original question, what features are available? I know my sister's Bluetooth aids tell her when she receives an email, so I guess you can play music via the phone, etc. What about cinema and theatre sound systems?
Edit: and the Amex PA?

BensGrandad · Jan 16, 2020

swindonseagull said:
Even at the volume they use? even I have complained it to loud recently.

To me it is distorted and just a hub bub of noise but PB has had it checked out and apparently it is perfect and can be heard clearly from every seat.

Sussexscots · Jan 16, 2020

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