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Hi, i have phonak audeo’s and im wondering if there is a limiter, or whatever the correct word is, for very loud noises. I was performing for the first time with these new hearing aids and the amplified sound was painfully bright and loud. My old heading aids simply turned off with loud sounds. Is that something my provider needs to set up?

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Welcome to the forum @Duckidaho yes easy fix for your Audiologist, noise reduction, can also adjust G80 etc, have you got the App set up on your phone, you can make minor adjustments there as well.

Your Phonak uses three amplification curves that kick in for low, medium and loud ambient sound. If there is a lot of noise there is (normally) hardly any amplification (the G80 curve that Tenkan referred to). Due to this setup you really never need to tweak the volume of your (as with the old, awful, analog monsters). If you are willing to invest in the required hardware (a Noahlink, around 100 USD) you can tweak all this by yourself on a PC and Target software.

This excellent Forum has excellent support to guide you there and getting the most out of your Phonaks.

Hi! NAD, but what you are describing is hyperacusis. It’s another word for “sensitivity to loud noises”. I would get in touch with an audiologist who can do fix this for you with your phonak hearing aid. I have a Phonak Audeo i90.

All hearing aids include an output limiter designed to prevent the device from exceeding your (Uncomfortable Loudness Level). Your hearing‑care professional () can adjust these UCL limits in the fitting software or in the NOAH database.

If you feel that loud sounds are too strong, you can ask your HCP to lower the UCL settings. An even better option is to ask whether they can measure your actual UCL thresholds across different frequencies. This provides more accurate data and can significantly improve your listening comfort and avoid reducing the level too much.

Just be aware that UCL testing is not a pleasant experience, since it involves listening to increasingly loud sounds. However, if you choose to do it, the results can help your hearing aids deliver a more comfortable and personalized listening experience.

A question comes to mind about your fitting. Do you have more open fittings? Like open domes or molds with a significant vent? This may allow outside noise in. If it is too loud, the answer will be hearing protection. (Take out, put plugs or something on/in.)

I have plugs for when I’m around loud things like motorcycles, small engines, power equipment etc. Pull the aids and plug up!

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