Not using filters - On Phonak Sphere cShell Molds

@IGZO said:

I am still using the original pair of speakers, WITHOUT ANY FILTERS.

Glad it works for you, in my case I make bit of wax, so my solution is to just blow the filters out with compressed air (small cans) and reinsert it back in, I have been going this for as long as I can remember…LOL

filters are so tiny, the art of removing, holding, securely holding without altering their perimeter shape, not dropping while holding to align the opening with the air stream, blowing in the correct direction, without blowing the filter out of your grasp or grasper, then properly inserting the filter - all to now repeat…. WHEW! Not sure either how the compressed air affects the filter when it expands - dropping to freezing temperatures, what percentage of dirt is removed that way, vs my way, nor what propellant residue does, nothing to say of the needless cost of those overpriced cans. I am tired just thinking of it all (and I remember how it used to be when I myself tried that). LQTMS

Well, I’m 80, been wearing Ha’s 21 years, so it’s a matter of dexterity, for myself it takes one minute or so, one small puff, and I blow the microphones area at the same time, since I don’t make that much wax, is not often. I call it routine maintenance. But When the filter plugs up, then it sounds like the Ha has gone dead, nothing gets out. I guess I’m just lucky “so far”

Exactly, the filter can get clogged suddenly. DEAD!
That is what caused me to try without them.

Been using HAs for 45 plus years….

Do a lot of mechanical type work.

Dexterous enough to recognize challenging tasks.

But enjoy your filter fluffing.