Recommend hearing aids for a teacher in a classroom situation?

I wonder if posting your audiogram results would let people give you a better idea on what hearing aids are best. I know a lot of people stick with the brand of hearing aid they are used too.

Hi Jedi,

If your widex ITE has telecoil, i.e. the T switch, you can get an FM system, for example the new Phonak Roger Pen (or Roger Mic), paired with a MyLink Universal Receiver. This has only just been released and claims to improve speech over distance (amongst other features), and has a zoom feature. I think it costs around £600 for these 2 devices.

With respect to hearing aids - I think all the major manufacturers have good aids now, and from what I read on here, it’s a matter of preference with a lot of people. Some prefer Phonak, some Oticon, some GNResound. Sometimes it’s a case that aids will perform better in music, so people prefer that, or the sound clarity is exceptional (lot of good reports from Widex aids on that).

I don’t think you would go far wrong if you choose any of the new premium aids from either Phonak, Widex, Oticon, Siemens, Starkey, GNResound, Bernafon or Unitron.

Thanks for the replies. At the moment I do not have access to my data, but I have profound to severe hearing loss since birth.
I have tried mics, but they are so uncomfortable to wear / listen and I dont want to have to keep changing hearing aids, receivers every time I move from classroom to classroom etc
Thanks for advice though Glucas and Zebras

My understanding of the Phonak MyLink Universal Receiver and Roger Pen FM system is that they both can be worn with a neckloop. You do not need to fit a receiver because sound is transmitted to your hearing aid and can be heard when you activate the T switch (via telecoil). In fact, with the Pen, you do not need to wear it, you could place it on a desk in front of you and point it at your class. Check out www.phonakpro.com52

Good luck.