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In reply to @kevels55

I would like to second @PeterH and @kevels55 's suggestions. I have one v1 and one v2 tv connector. My v1 is actually a v1a or whatever they call the second release during the supply chain strangle they had to go to because parts were hard to get. I also have a Roger On microphone. I use all this kit everyday with my Audeo P90R . My TV Connectors are usually on computers (one with optical link, one with aux cable). I stream a lot through the roger to save battery on the HAs. When I get in a noisy restaurant or chatty crowd, the mic in my hand is wonderful.

WH

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@DaveUK said:

I am still wearing my 9 year old Virto Q90s ITE. I have trialled Marvel, Paradise and Lumity but all in RIC format with custom shells. I have never been able to get as clear sounds with any RIC compared to my ITE VQ90s. Given you are a BTE user and not a RIC user, did the audi go straight to BTE for you or have you tried RICs? From what I have read there should be little difference between RIC and BTE.

Maybe you have too long cable from aid part of to the speaker in custom shells? It strongly affects directionality of microphones. I strongly recommend links below:

Directional microphones - exploring the effects of microphone orientation -...15

The challenges of directional microphones and what audiologists can do to improve speech intelligibility in noise.

Providing Some Direction – Beamformers Explained4

Directional microphone technology in hearing aids is a common method for improving hearing in noise in the near-field. This paper describes the various possible behaviors of directional microphone and how these provide benefit to the wearer, as well...

Correct orientation of behind-the-ear hearing aids
Using new pair of BTE Rexton Adore Li. Seems to me they ride high on my ears. Certainly much higher than my old Starkey devices. How is fit determined for BTE devices? What guidance do audiologists use? Want to know for discussions at my first recheck.
@kevels55 said: (unavailable)

you perhaps posted your reply on the wrong thread

His quote is from this thread, about number 50 post.
I see his point about receiver directionality.

Aye okay Rick, I was going to trawl through and check, but I couldn’t be bothered, apologies! I will delete my previous post :rofl:

Thank you, I did notice it, when I zoomed in :grin: Yeah Terost, been using hearing aid driers for a few years now, I think, I am on my third version? I pop them in every night, the image was taken immediately after taking them out, I have no vents whatsoever on my custom moulds, or molds to our American cousins… So naturally, moisture gathers in the tubes. Cheers Kev :wink:

I bought a new Roger Pen, well in truth, not new as such, new to me :rofl: I got it for £125, and free shipping from eBay, my other Pens battery is goosed, it had all the accessories with it, which some of these had remained unopened, the Roger Pen itself was in absolutely pristine condition, it looked unused or extremely lightly used, no wear whatsoever… Tried it out last night whilst heading up to play in the pool league, in my friends (slightly noisy) 4 X 4 Suv, it’s a diesel, I was in the back, picking up little snippets of the conversation of the 2 in the front, so I switched the Pen on, instantly I was now picking up most of the conversation, but not all, as I had hung it up on the driver’s headrest, and they where facing away from the actual Mic, but all things considered, it was a good compromise… On the way back, we where discussing our team win, I had given the Pen to the driver this time, to wear around his neck, I was blown away with the overall clarity of the Pen, absolutely pristine audio, every syllable was crystal clear, what a weapon! His front passenger, wasn’t as clear though, but I was getting the gist of his input… Now in the past, I have been known to be slightly derogatory of the Roger Pen, probably because I had a much older version, but this one in conjunction with the Naida Lumity’s, absolutely rocks on the lanyard, delighted :smiling_face_with_three_hearts: Cheers Kev :smile:

Kev thanks for posting.

I have used Phonaks for more than 10 years. 3 sets.
I was sitting in the front passenger seat in my Jeep Wrangler taking photos. Paradise P90R’s. Jeep is noisy. I didn’t even know that there was a conversation going on…no idea.

Way-back? This wouldn’t have happened with my first Phonaks set up the way they were by a wonderful audiologist.

Now? First they have to be set up properly for features to work. Compression…gain…and the ’s have motion sensors! and Directional Mikes! And background noise suppression! and more–frequency shifts!

I’m really glad your setup works for you. In about 3 years I shall qualify for new hearing aids under workman’s comp.

As my hearing deteriorates I likely shall need Naida 90 ’s But they do not dispense the top rated hearing aids. And I believe they don’t buy accessories such as the ones you describe.

Thanks for your post.

You are welcome Dave :smile: A few years ago now, thinking back, probably 11 years, the reality dawned on me, if the state wasn’t going to provide me with the best possible hearing aids, as a duty of care, then it was up to me, as a duty of care to myself, to fill that gap… It was a learning curve, and the Internet was/is my educator… I will literally spend days, researching, reading up, watching YouTube videos, reading hundreds of reviews from many different sources, I will jump in at the deep end, and be one of the early responder’s on the uptake of a new hearing aid, simply because it’s my passion, and I am already saving for the next iteration of Phonak Naida in a couple of years time or so? Hearing well with my level of loss, will inevitably be a major challenge… In conjunction with Roger devices, I bridge that gap, and the impossible becomes entirely feasible… Without fear or favour, I can truthfully say, with Roger devices, in “certain situations”, I hear better than I did, prior to , and if you think about it, that is a massive endorsement of how effective Roger is, I can now hear better in noise, than someone with pitch perfect hearing!!! In most instances, I do not advocate buying new Roger devices, they are way too expensive, shop around, be patient, try on the likes of eBay, you take a chance, and its a gamble, picking reputable sellers helps your odds, but you can unearth a bargain. Cheers Kev :smile:

@kevels55 said:

the reality dawned on me, if the state wasn’t going to provide me with the best possible hearing aids, as a duty of care, then it was up to me, as a duty of care to myself, to fill that gap…

I think I’m basically following your story, only 150 miles south of you :slight_smile: . My 2nd & 3rd NHS adjustment appointments were totally inadequate. I just knew I should be hearing better (like @DaveL with his P90s). So I went private as well.

Tonight, I’m also travelling to a pool match, so I’ll take my Roger On with me. I shall try placing it in the front by the gear shift, while I’ll be sat in the back. I’ll report back later… if I can type :wink:

I won’t have the courage to take the lanyard. My P90s only have Music and Comfort in Echo, and generally hearing speech in a moving car isn’t good for me. The Speech in Car setting did nothing for me.

Chat later
Peter H

Hi Peter, yeah I know that NHS feeling, of being totally underwhelmed with their fitting :rofl: Good luck tonight in the pool match :smile: I would be inclined to hang it off the rear view mirror on the lanyard, that’s central, and about head hight, also try the Pen with the hearing aids muted & unmuted… Cheers Kev :wink:

In reply to @PeterH

@PeterH

I used to use the Phonak APP a lot. It was encouraged by the dispensing audiologist.

I found a couple of things that helped. Using the APP I keyed the Clarity button. Saved the program. If you check the EQUALIZER display,
Bass is not affected
Mid is increased one notch
Treble is increased two notches.

Makes a huge difference for me. But the saved program eats the rechargeable batteries on my hearing aids.

Way back the owner of this site posted instructions on a program to use when the speaker is wearing a surgical mask. Made a wonderful difference–HUGE–for me. I posted about it. I can’t find my posts on this site. The program came from PHONAK.

I regret I don’t have enough skill to find my old posts on this forum. Causes me lots of grief.

@DaveL
I’m with you on the Clarity option being best.

This tells me that your expectations of what hearing aids need to be are similar to mine.

The problem I see is that Phonak suggests you make these personalised programs, that are just right, then you should tell your Audiologist, and they’ll replicate it with a fixed program.

Well, how are they going to do that? Target doesn’t have a 3-band Graphic Equalizer, and its Feedback management and whistleblock will just stop you doing it anyway.

In reply to @kevels55

Hi @kevels55

I put the RogerOn on my knee in table mode, basically between the 2 front seats. I switched up the volume on the aids, so it was very much mostly RogerOn. Although the sound wasn’t as natural as I prefer, I could hear everything said from all 4 people. Success.

I feel, next time I try it, it’ll be the opposite :slight_smile:

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