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How much would a hearing aid helps at mild hearing loss at 8000hz only

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Nothing really, why not try the Apple Airpods and see for yourself what difference it’d make for you.

hey, headphones was used only during this , inserts probably should be used seeing the asymmetry in the HF, using inserts would probably see the 8k loss shoot back up to normal hearing. Get retested :slight_smile:

Have you tried the Apps available to see if you get any benefit from tinnitus treatment, like ReSound tinnitus App etc

New NAL-NL3 fitting algorithm has normal/minimal hearing loss module. Perhaps it would be useful.

Airpods 3 are MAYBE good option, however I think they could be too weak to cover 8 kHz 45 (Hearing Loss/Level). I think it should be tested as cheap and quality solution.

The only way to get to know how they will be helpfull is to try them out. You need to use open fitting, so your ears have to be as open as possible. You have to find a specialist who will perform manual with open conditions and unfortunatelly you have to choose the best class of hearing aids . It would be the best to have a trial with at least 3 diferent manufactures . I would not use aipods fir this kind of loss ( you ears should be opened) . NL NL 3 would be good idea when you are fitted.

Oticon models apart from the most expensive ones max out at ~7500 Hz despite claiming to cover 8000 Hz (only 6000 Hz adjustable). I can hear ~9000 Hz pure tones with 10 000 Hz Oticon hearing aids and the higher treble really changes how music sounds. Such a POS move from this company.

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That has not been my experience .

NAL-NA2/3 don’t provide much gain at frequencies above 6K (My 8Ks are severe but my hearing is normal/mild loss up to 3K and I have played with multiple fitting formulas . I guess the formula doesn’t consider > 6K essential for hearing .

If you want better gains above 6KHz , I’ve seen better results with DSLv5. I’ll be happy to provide comparison pictures but I don’t want to derail the conversation.

I think @Hearing_Potential advice is the most appropriate in this case .

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@Tom.Joke said:

You need to use open fitting, so your ears have to be as open as possible.

As a default - yes, open should be tested first. However it should be taken into account potential feedback or the need to improve hearing in noise. That may require more closed fittings.

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