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I’ve had for 6 years. This last pair I was given a choice of the RIC or . Anybody have ITE and care to share your experiences? New ones in a year and considering my options. Thanks in advance!

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I am a complete newbie. I got fitted with Oticon Opn S two weeks ago. The first week was not very good because they were not programmed all that well and they almost immediately got plugged up with earwax. But after an adjustment and an increase in aural hygiene, the second week was better. Still, I did not like the occlusion, and even though there were not uncomfortable, my ears are also oily, so they would slip a bit by the afternoon.
So, I went in last Sunday and said I would really like to try and the audiologist agreed that I might be good for it. I got Oticon More 2 and I just love it. I can hear the sounds that I can hear through the domes but the clearness of people talking is simply extraordinary. I almost can’t believe it.

Sorry, but it is incorrect when it states I am a registered provider. I will work on getting that changed.

Before my hearing got this bad always had full shell ite aids with size 13 batteries. I personally found them much better but can’t use them any more.

Thank you for sharing. That is what I have been considering. Did you ever have the Behind the Ear kind in the past, for comparison purposes? I’m sorry they don’t work for you any more. Do you have other Hearing Aid alternative?

I’m currently using Phonak P90 13T’s (Ric). They’re OK, I would have preferred the Oticon more aids but I don’t want rechargeable aids yet.

It really depends on a combination of your loss and to some extent, past experience and personal motivation/practical benefit.

When I say ‘your loss’, specifically work better when your lower frequency hearing is less affected due to their ability to leave the canal more open, so they tend to sound more natural especially to newer users.

Alternatively if you are used to your ears being occluded, have very narrow/floppy pinna, or have specific handling issues relating to putting a RIC on; then might suit you better, especially if you have more low frequency loss.

Obviously there are exceptions to the basic rules; usually at the decision of the customer who has a preconception of the type of aid they want.

Pretty much if your ‘loss’ is better than 40dB in the low frequencies.

Some people acclimate, others don’t. fittings inherently avoid this.

I should probably have also mentioned ear-canals that are less than 6mm diameter ay the widest point and ones that turn sharply too. Again fair counter-indications that eliminate fittings especially.

Thank you again! I recall my “loss” at low frequencies being around 30. Interesting that the audiologist had given me an option for something other than .

Right now I’m experiencing more and more frustrations hearing my wife and looking for a solution with my next fitting👍🏻

I am very very fortunate and grateful to have the VA provide them to me🙂. I tend to be trusting and like the service they provide, but I think your detailed descriptions are extremely informative. Will be referencing your comments when I next go to the audiologist.

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