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I am a long-time Phonak user who is trying a switch to Oticon. Since I use Phonak #2 receivers, I ordered the same length for Oticon Opn but they “seem” to be shorter.
I looked up some old threads on this subject and there seems to be a consensus that Oticon wires are shorter than Phonak. However, I see that the Oticon wires go deep into the “kink” at the top of the ’s and this “kink” is actually part of the receiver wire length.
Does this mean that Oticon HA’s have the distinctive shape so that they are worn on top of the ear rather than behind the ear?
Before I spend $100 on longer receivers, I would welcome any thoughts on this.

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My Step Mum doesn’t have but has just gone from Phonak to Oticon BTE using thin tubes and domes.

She was a size 00 on Phonak and Size 2 on Oticon.

Wore Phonak Sky M70 M BTE and is now wearing Oticon Engage BTE 85.

She finds that the tubes and domes sit further in the ear then Phonak did.

I’ve been wondering if the receiver wire length is my issue on my aids. The domes keep coming out of my canal (mRIC, Starkey Genesis ) within about 30 minutes of pushing them back in. The hearing specialist replaced the domes when I mentioned that last time, but I really think it is the wire length. Guessing I should give them a call on Tuesday.

I had to move from a size 3 to a 2 with my phonak L90s because they were hovering above my ears unless I pushed the domes incredibly deep, I also tried changing domes first. Sounds like you might have the opposite issue. I think sizing up might be a good idea. Cheers.

Yes, the Oticon/Bernafon receivers do run slightly shorter than the Sonova versions: especially in the new Intent/Encanta receivers.

When we order: the majority of Sonova receivers are #2, but #3 to DeMant. There’s also a #5 length with Oticon, so the outliers are covered too.

Thanks for all the feedback. I will order some longer receivers.

Every manufacturer has its specific set of lengths (0-4,1-5, etc.).

These lengths again slightly differ when compared to each other.

With the graphic, you are able to identify the slight differences in length.

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In reply to @OcramSagev

@OcramSagev said:

Any hints on how to read that chart ? I have no clue how to use it

Ha ha I was confused.

@puresound said:

With the graphic, you are able to identify the slight differences in length.

Yeah they need slight difference because of the type of connecter and how they actually connect to the .

“Earwire seems to use a two piece design where the wire and receiver are detachable”

Maybe for fitting to molds? this is what I see for EasyWear receiver.

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