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I really hope they keep the behind the hear processors with T-mics!

I don’t want a hockey puck stuck to my head (and often falling off).

Maybe some of the new Phonak processing could be helpful but has great features that the other companies lack (current steering and T-mic among them). I also LOVE my bright blue cochlear implants and don’t want to switch to a processor where the microphone is located in the wrong place, it’s bulky and awkward, and needs retention cords to keep it on my head. Oh and I don’t want to go back to 50 shades of beige (what I call the years I wore hearing aids).

Are you asking a question or making a statement?

is due for a new processor. Their processor is based on the Marvel line of aids. That’s 4 generations old but still great equipment IMO. My wife wears the KS9 aids and loves them. Hopefully they will come out with a new processor soon.

I guess I’m making a statement that already has some of the best technology out there and I hope they don’t join this whole “let’s put the processor on the back of the head” Kanso and Rondo debacle.

Some people who have never used processors have do difficult with sounds (probably because they don’t know how much better things can be) with the Rondo or Kanso.

Lots of people choose these for being “inconspicuous”. Really? Thy always show people with straight hair and not curly hair or locs. I have straight hair but I can’t imagine sound disappearing all the sudden when my processor falls off my head.

@joanhawsey said:

My Aud said that her customers with Cochlear brand who start with the off ear often go to the on the ear for better results

Not sure where she gets that idea. I have both, on and off the ear processors. They sound almost exactly the same. I wear the off the ear processors all the time. It’s a personal thing and it’s nice having the choice. I liked getting things off my ears.

As you know I wore Phonaks exclusively. I self programmed them from the start. I believe they are a great company. I am still waiting on hands free phone calls from Cochlear!!

Rick - valid point - I removed that sentence from my comment - just hearsay and not relevant! It is GREAT to have choices. Thanks.

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