Self programming where to get hard- and software

A lot of folks have done a lot of good work researching (and executing!) self programming (the non America Hears route). I think it would be great if we could get all of this information rended down and put into a sticky thread. How do we do it?

@hippeaux said:

The ease of use is good to hear as I’ve been considering the purchase of one of these devices. Mind if I ask where you got the iCube, and for how much did you pay?

I bought the Icube and all other products locally from a hearing clinic. Believe the price was around $300. Hope this helps.

@zafdor said:

A lot of folks have done a lot of good work researching (and executing!) self programming (the non America Hears route). I think it would be great if we could get all of this information rended down and put into a sticky thread. How do we do it?

I think this is a good idea
If there is a possibility, I would like to help.
I tried to do this with my summary of all the fitting software :

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Is there a better way?

I have place an ads at website at www.ebay.com.sg. The brief descriptions of the Hi-pro USB unit is available here for your information.

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Has someone used the iCube over Bluetooth instead of the wire? This route seems to be troublesome.

Aventa runs stand alone, just select that option when you install it. BTW, I went with dot 20’s instead of the be9. Got lucky and bought a speed link with all the cables I need on eBay for $130. Now I just need to find some sport locks for the dots.

I have a source in China for the Hipro fairly cheap and another source for the Noahlink if anyone is interested. They are both new and in the box so they are not cheap.

@dfarrell8 said:

Twells, do we need Noah to run the avanta software?

No, and aventa is free for you to donwload of the resound website

@ed121 said:

While the physical hardware to self program is readily available, the manufacturer’s software is not.

The software is proprietary and most manufacturers will not release the software except to one of their dealers (dispensers).

It is conceivable that a manufacturer might get tough about unauthorized use of their software and take some legal steps to prevent use by non-dealers.

Discussions of illegal sources of software, could precipitate nasty legal action to close down forums carrying such discussions. Some manufacturers may go to great lengths to protect their stuff that cost them a bundle to develop.

Personally, I find the mfg’s short sighted in their protective stance, because their software has only one use, that is, to program their aids which they made a profit on. Ed

many manf. have their soft for download… Unitron, Widex, Magantone, Sonic Inn, just to name a few

OK, so for the dots,the way to go would be to get a speed link (Which I can’t seem to find anywhere) along with the free Aventa 2.7 download and what cables? Thanks.

Does anyone know where I can buy an icube?
I just bought a set of Phonak vesata’s and they need some heavy adjustments.
I would really like to do this myself rather that making the appointment and the long drive in every time to see my audiologist.
I have downloaded the IPFG software and watched my audiologist use it. I’m pretty confident I can do it myself by doing small adjustment at a time.
I have read on here that http://store.yourhearing.net/3 used to cary the icube, but unfortunately they no longer cary it.
Can anyone tell me where I can buy an icube?
Thanks!!

@giossoj said:

Does anyone know where I can buy an icube?

You can’t buy the iCube anymore. You can buy a Hi-Pro. See this (Hearing Aid Forum - Active Hearing Loss Community3). Talk to the Hi-Pro sellers about how to obtain programming cables.

I share you quest for the ability to self-program your aids. I am staying away from aids when the manufacturer hides the fitting software, or only allows downloading older versions of the fitting software. For example Unitron allows download of Unifit but you have to contact a sales rep for U:Fit. The sales rep says no-fitting-software-for-end-users! So I will never buy a Unitron product.

The sales rep says no-fitting-software-for-end-users! So I will never buy a Unitron product.

That means that you won’t be buying a Phonak or Oticon product either.

This starts limiting your product options.

@EnglishDispenser said:

That means that you won’t be buying a Phonak or Oticon product either.

This starts limiting your product options.

I beg to differ (without saying why). ;-}