Oticon opn 2 minirite receiver and DB

Hi Yes, you can use the 100 and No it does not need programming. The programming occurs inside the part that tucks behind your ear. You can easily swap out the 85 for the 100. Do a search on YouTube for “how to replace oticon receiver” Look at a few of them before you try it yourself.
Also you can find new Oticon receivers on Fleabay cheap. Do a search for “oticon 100 receiver”
Note that they come in different lengths from short #0 to long #4 Most people get #2 but personally I had to go back and have my Audi give me #3s when I got my aids.
Check Youtube for " How to measure for the correct receiver length"

However the 100 refers to decibels so it is "louder’ than the 85. Are you sure you need that? The Oticon phone app allows you to adjust volume easily. If your Audi gave you 85 he most likely had a good reason.

Oh I just found this on the Davidson site.
" These are the receivers used on all of the Oticon Opn and Opn S models of hearing aids.

60 – Standard receivers are the least powerful. Used for mild to moderate hearing losses. They are available in sizes 0, 1, 2, 3 & 4.

85 – Medium receivers are the middle power level. Used for moderate to moderately severe hearing losses. They are available in sizes 0, 1, 2, 3 & 4.

100 – Power receivers are the most powerful. Used for moderately severe to severe hearing losses. They are available in sizes 0, 1, 2, 3 & 4.

PLEASE NOTE: It is very important that you do not change the power level of the receiver without a visit to your hearing health care specialist for programming changes. If done, it will change the volume levels and frequency response of the hearing aids. This will result in a reduction in sound quality and the potential to cause further damage to your hearing.

Good luck

Technically, you need to specify what kind of receiver you’re using with your OPN. The screenshot below is a page from Genie 2 and you can see in the middle that the Fitting Level is set to 85 for 85 dB receivers. If you change out your OPN 2 to 100 dB receiver, you’re supposed to change your Fitting level selection in Genie 2 to 100 to match with your new receiver instead of just leaving it set to 85 in Genie 2.

Now whether not making the update in Genie 2 makes a big difference in how you hear or not is not clear. It may or may not be that much different, depending on how the Genie 2 re-prescription to the 100 dB receivers differ that much from the 85 dB receivers or not, and we just don’t know how significant it is. I would guess that if the impedance of the 2 receiver sizes are the same, then you may not notice a difference. But it’s not clearly published what their impedances are supposed to be anyway.

I suppose you can just change it out to the 100 dB receivers without reprogramming in Genie 2 to reflect that, and hear for yourself if you can perceive any difference or not. If not, then I guess it’s OK. But still, next time you visit your audi, when you have a chance, ask them to update Genie 2 to reflect the correct receiver size for you anyway because that would be a best practice to match what you wear on Genie 2.

mr.smithster, I have been using my OPNs for 4 years this June. I got caught wearing my HAs in the shower TWICE in 10 days (LOL) They seem okay, but I feel like they arent as loud as they were OR my hearing is getting worse. (I have worn my HAs in the shower a few times now!)

Additionally, my last audiogram update was 2 years ago, (2020). I did not get a call in 2021 to update the audiogram. I assume because my 3 year free update/adjustments expired in 2020.

I am trying to extend my time with the OPN, although my insurance allows me to get new ones every 4 years. Because I feel my hearing is getting worse, I thought getting the 100 db minirite receivers might improve my hearing. But, as someone suggested here, I need to have it adjusted. Additionally I thought maybe the receiver was damaged when I had my HAs in while showering. I thought I would see if getting new receivers improved my hearing or if there was no change. (they are only $45 each, in canada)

I am considering getting new aids next year or later this year. I am interested in the Starkey Evolv AI BTE HAs. (I am easily swayed by reviews and suggestions! LOL) I am also interested in sticking with the oticons, either the More or OPN S.