Returning Phonak Infinio Sphere I90s

The post of mine that you are referring to includes a couple of links, including those in a referenced prior post of mine about two specific Audiology Online Courses.

So, in the post to which you’re replying, you’ll find a link that leads to a Phonak course filter search. In the referenced post, there are links to two specific courses.

Whichever link you follow, when you find a course that sounds interesting, somewhere in the description, there will be a REGISTER button. When you click that button, you’ll be prompted to log in to Audiology Online if you’re already a member or sign up for a free Audiology Online membership if you’re not. Here’s what the REGISTER screen looks like when you click the button for a course you’re interested in:

I’ve just come across this and have been wondering the same thing. Here in the UK, there are many public buildings which still use telecoil and as you say, Sphere AI aids cannot be fitted with this, When I asked about this I was told that telecoil is very old technology and prior to my Phonak Sphere aids, the audiologist wouldn’t fit this on to my other Phonak aids - audeo L-90 because Bluetooth has now’taken over’. I don’t really buy this because this means that probably a substantial numer of individuals with hearing aids, could potentially be excluded from various places/events etc.

Get a loop listening device and a roger mic w/ media cable. The loop listener pics up the signal from the loop, send it to the roger, which then feeds your aids. Bonus, you have a mic for other purposes, too.

WH

Another way you could connect to various assistive listening systems is to plug into their handheld receiver headphone jack and plug the other end into a Roger accessory like Roger On, etc.

@Judi_L said:

my other Phonak aids - audeo L-90 because Bluetooth has now’taken over’. I

Audeo L-90 should have a telecoil.

Exactly, and I always look when I am out and about to see if telecoil is used. I have a huge worry that I won’t be able to hear dentist/doctor or others. When you say the north-east is that UK or other? It is horrible on the part of audiologists, and what makes it worse is saying that they can’t/won’t fit telecoil on to those aids that can take it and a real good idea to have a coiled desk so that people can try it out. As you say, we just have to ask for it - I did and it was refused for my other aids. And with so many public places using telecoil, I don;'t buy the argument that it is out of date.

Thanks WhiteHat. I think that Roger is the way to go and will raise this with audiologist on Monday.Feeling as though I am living half a life at the moment.

I have had Marvel for five years and I am currently trialing the Sennheiser from Costco which is supposed to be similar to the Lumity and not feelilng the improvement either.

Wow! Nice car. Try not to get speeding tickets!

@MDB
Thanks !
I haven’t driven it yet because of my arm. I’m enjoying riding shotgun

DaveL

Likewise my Spheres are no better than my Luminty aids. I struggle just as much in noisy environments if not more. I’m also having issues with the aids making anuto adjustments when driving past traffic lights and/or other electrical devices. The volume increase a lot and background noise is amplified, too. Audiologist has made several tweaks on my aids, but none of them made a difference. I have the same issue with my Luminty aids, so maybe it a Phonak issue.

@Drhyne7

I ha ve gone through heck with my Paradise P90R’s as setup and provided.

I was forced to change care suppliers.

The new expert has made huge changes

When I changed to moulded inserts and ditched domes the dispenser had provided there was a huge improvement

May I ask what you have? Domes? Inserts?

Members who suggested I change to inserts, Thank you. @Neville thank you too!

DaveL

Geez, my own experience in swapping out my rechargeable Lumity Life aids for the newer 312-battery Lumity Life aids was a noticeable increment in speech clarity. At first I thought I was just imagining it, but when I’d reply to a question or make a statement that actually proved I’d heard correctly, I was surprised, then excited, and finally, I just leaned in to it!

Over the past 1.5 yrs I’ve worn these little 312s, I’ve gained confidence in what I hear and find myself participating more in conversations - casual or otherwise. Yes, it was initially perhaps an incremental improvement, but I glommed on to that improvement and gained confidence along the way.

I would now LOVE to try out the Infinio Ultra (jumping a couple steps up), but dang I LOVE these small, lightweight, COLORFUL, battery-operated game changers. For me - an avid traveler - the battery has liberated me from any concerns no matter if I’m camping in a tent, staying in a yurt, or aboard a 3-masted ship in the middle of nowhere. Never a worry about running out of battery life on my aids. Yet.