Music fidelity comparison of Phonak Infinio Sphere with Oticon Intent

@cvkemp said:

I did have to lower the hearing aids volume to -1.

Haha. When I go to a live music concert, I just take my hearing aids out. With rpthe volume they pump it out at, I really don’t need them. In fact, I think that listening to too much live music in my youth is wh6 I need hearing aids today!

I live in a resort community that is mostly retired people so the concerts are actually done with less volume.

Any hints for programming Oticon Intent 1s for music performance- wind ensemble/tuba/low frequency hearing loss?

I’m never confident that I’m hearing myself play accurately, and having tried Widex Moment Sheer 440s and a single Oticon Intent 1, I’d prefer not having to shell out for Widex Allures unless I really have to……

Low frequency energy escapes through the earmold vents, leaving less energy to move the eardrum. If you can stand occulting earpieces, that should help. If not, then try custom earmolds with very small vents. My vents are 0.7mm in snug fitting silicone earmolds, and I get good low frequency sound when, for example, streaming music.
Also, make sure that the program you’re using when playing has low compression. Some compression is necessary, but have your audiologist adjust the program for ratios less than 1.7:1.

I talk about my guitar and music program here: Tweaking music program step by step - Hearing Aids - Hearing Aid Forum - Active Hearing Loss Community.

I think the easiest way to do it would be performing a Hearing Test with Peace (Equalizer APO). I talk about i here: Tweaking music program step by step - #37 by e1405