Newbie - Law Enforcement and Hearing Aids

@Sheriff_John said:

OK, so I picked up the Starkey Wi i110’s this afternoon and have been wearing them about 8 hours now. I don’t know if I’m one of the lucky ones, but so far no major issues. The sound is pretty natural, the fit is good, and I barley notice they are there. I got the Surflink Mobile and the Surflink Media. Both are working as advertised. A couple of minor issues. The volume on cellphone calls is a little low and I can’t change programs using the HA (it’s set up so that volume is on the left and programs are supposed to be on the right). I have a follow-up on Friday and will hopefully resolve those issues.

SJ

Sounds like you are off to a great start. Good luck with them. I am retired LE from AF - OSI.

@Scotty_G said:

Sounds like you are off to a great start. Good luck with them. I am retired LE from AF - OSI.

Thanks Scotty, I was was an SP in the USAF and Air Guard.

@Sheriff_John said:

OK, so I picked up the Starkey Wi i110’s this afternoon and have been wearing them about 8 hours now. I don’t know if I’m one of the lucky ones, but so far no major issues. The sound is pretty natural, the fit is good, and I barley notice they are there. I got the Surflink Mobile and the Surflink Media. Both are working as advertised. A couple of minor issues. The volume on cellphone calls is a little low and I can’t change programs using the HA (it’s set up so that volume is on the left and programs are supposed to be on the right). I have a follow-up on Friday and will hopefully resolve those issues.

SJ

Thus far I’ve been happy with the Starkey Wi i110’s. My Audi has slowly upped the gain and I’m doing well with them and I really don’t have any complaints. That being said, I ride motorcycles a lot. I belong to the largest Law Enforcement Club in the world with chapters in 27 countries and over 25000 members worldwide. I found it annoying that I could not wear my hearing RIC aids while wearing my helmet so… I elected to get a pair of CIC’s as a back-up. I took possession of two Starkey Ignite i30’s this afternoon. While they are lower end and not quite as good as my i110’s, I think they will do the trick. I can mute them while I ride so they act like ear plugs for all the engine and wind noise. I pop off my helmet, hit the remote and I’m up and running

So, I’m currently a happy camper. And… I got a great deal on them.

Ride with Pride!

SJ

Glad everything worked out. I really have nothing to add. Just want to say thank you for all you and your fellow officer brothers do for all of us to keep us safe! It is so appreciated, and I am in awe of your bravery.

@Sheriff_John said:

I’ve been lurking a few weeks and I’ve got to say I’ve learned so much from reading all of these posts. By way of introduction:

31 years in law enforcement
12 years in the Air Force and Air Guard.
Ignored hearing loss for many years. I think my wife mumbles

Saw an Audi and ENT today and this is what I’m told. Mild to moderate sensorial high frequency hearing loss in both ears. I have tinnitus. 96% speech discrimination in right ear, 88% left ear.

Family complains that tv and radio are always to loud. I am constantly asking for people to repeat themselves or asking "what he say?’ I’m having trouble with the female dispatch voices, male is mostly ok.

I am going back to discuss hearing aids next week. May file a worker’s comp claim, lots of shooting and I was a rangemaster for many years.

Any advice on type of aid etc? ENT said I could get buy without them but would see improvement with.

Hope I input the info in the signature right.

SJ

You stated you were AF/Guard. Since you are a Veteran, you should be checked for Tinnitus (ringing or buzzing in your ears). I have a similar BG and hearing aids are the first line treatment for Tinnitus which is also the most common Service Connected disability. Your County has a Veterans Officer. Go there and get your re exam.

AL