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I recently returned my Phonak Audeo Sphere hearing aids to the .
The only redeeming factor they had was a more robust streaming.

I was 100% against rechargeable hearing aids. I’ve been converted (maybe). The sphere recharged by morning and never ran out on me. The only problem I had with it was that the hearing aids sat so far down in the charger that I ended up picking the aids up 1/2 by the hearing aid body and 1/2 by the receiver wire.
I know Ill be being seen by a different provider than the one that issued the Spheres. She is big on aids for me ( I don’t really mind this).

Overall they were just not better than the Phonak Paradise UP hearing aids that I am using now.
They are “free” from the VA, but if not better, would I pay for them out of pocket? NO.

I have no Idea which way to turn now.

Of course, I will listen to what the audiologist has to say, but she will also listen to my imput.

Anyone have any Idea what direction I could take to get a better listening experience?

Thanks in advance,

Dan

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If you needed UP with the Paradise aids you probably would need UP receivers with the Spheres. As you know UP receivers must be used with with earmolds. The primary benefit of the Spheres is their ability to make speech understandable in noise. You may want to ask your fitter about the receivers.

My receivers were built into skeleton molds. I requested them because I can’t stand domes…I am in noise twice weekly (bowing alley) I could occasionally hear my team mates quite clearly, but it was an exception…not the rule…

If use UP receivers now, domes are out of the question. I upgraded from KS9s with UP receivers to Spheres. My problem was that my audiologist thought that going down to a P receiver would give me better overall sound quality. It didn’t. Sound clipping meant that the P receivers were not adequate. We ordered the UP in molds for the Spheres and then tuning resumed successfully.

Two late to try since they’re returned. But did they try copying your paradise setup? Did they use or try , v5? Or just stick with AutoSense OS. I assume hey tried many reprogramming and hopefully . Another option they almost never try (in-situ audiometry). Which allows the clinician to measure hearing thresholds with a hearing aid in the patient ’ s ear. Basically a hearing test only using your hearing i think a lot of providers drank the kool-kid on phonak infino first fit 90% is perfect. Sorry I don’t have suggestion on a brand or model. I’m glad they’re going to try another set. Hope you find what works for you. If you can what a few months (aug-oct) maybe a newer model might come out. I also have hearing aids through the . Phonak lumity with ear molds. Getting another hearing test in October. Might be something different personnel would like to try starkey omega. I had starkey z series years ago. Switched to oticon then phonak. 3-4 years in between. Both oticon and phonak thru the VA

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@danhuddleston said:

I think they were the M receivers….

OMG, for what reason that M receiver…? Former Audéo Paradise user here. Infinio Sphere can’t be very helpful if you have too weak receiver!

For me, Infinio Sphere is revolutionary now, but was crappy with M receiver provided to me based on the Target software suggestion.

I’m currently using a P receiver with power domes and that provided me participating in social conversations in noisy places.

However, the best sound quality and even listening TV in quiet was with UP receiver because of additional possible gain over 2000 Hz.

With P receiver, listening TV was more difficult.

Personally I recommend trialing Sphere with UP receiver in cShell with no vent, made from deep silicone impression (reaching at least 5mm past 2nd bend of ear canal). That’s ~$80-100 equivalent in my place.

You can also wait for new generation of Phonak (maybe Naida would be more appropriate for you? :thinking:) which will take place usually in August, but there may be a slight lag from what has always been:

Sonova's CEO announces that a new Phonak platform will be released this year (2026)
Just as I suspected: XXXXX platform - Xxx 2026 “Citi estimates that any launch would take place no earlier than mid-2026 and no later than September, Marketwire reported.” There is also mentioned about Oticon, which also should release new platform.

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