Smoky
Well-known member
I need some hearing aid advice. I have an old one which I cannot find at the moment. Because of my singing, especially in duets and choral settings, I am having recent problems picking out harmony, something I never had a problem with years ago. It suddenly struck me it was my hearing causing a problem. Rather than hunt for a 20 year old hearing aid, I decided I need to look at the new digital technology.
I would like to find something in the $1,000 - $1500 range. I know there are some very good units selling for $4,000 but I just cannot afford to sink that much money into such a device.
My requirements are a little unusual. I have to have a hearing aid that at least can switch over to music driven needs on occasion, but mostly be used for speech. I am guessing that a directional (but switchable) mike would be helpful, along with the ability to either emphasize voice frequencies, or also to switch to a broadband setting.
Surely there are some of you who have wrestled with hearing aids. It is a little scary, because there is so much hype and even scamming in the business.
I would like to settle on either an ITE or BTE type, and then get the exact make and model speced out. Then I would go on a price shopping spree including Algodones Mexico. I am NOT in a rush and want to collect as much advice and input as possible.
Thanks!
I would like to find something in the $1,000 - $1500 range. I know there are some very good units selling for $4,000 but I just cannot afford to sink that much money into such a device.
My requirements are a little unusual. I have to have a hearing aid that at least can switch over to music driven needs on occasion, but mostly be used for speech. I am guessing that a directional (but switchable) mike would be helpful, along with the ability to either emphasize voice frequencies, or also to switch to a broadband setting.
Surely there are some of you who have wrestled with hearing aids. It is a little scary, because there is so much hype and even scamming in the business.
I would like to settle on either an ITE or BTE type, and then get the exact make and model speced out. Then I would go on a price shopping spree including Algodones Mexico. I am NOT in a rush and want to collect as much advice and input as possible.
Thanks!