SP and UP hearing aids

@ruggb1 said:

The default fitting was with ear molds. That was a mistake. They made and remade them 3 times and I lost one HA during that process because they kept falling out.

Have you ever made an earmold impression using the open-jaw technique, ideally with a bite block to prevent accidentally closing the jaw and temporomandibular joint movement during silicone curing? This can be a problem-solver, as well as allowing a deep impression (5 mm past the second bend of the ear canal).

No, they didn’t do it that way. But since these domes are working much better than the EMs I had, I’m sticking with them.

Okay, it’s unusual for me. I wait for cShell, because even biggest power domes with P receiver are annoying and unreliable for me.

It’s recommended to have an annual hearing evaluation. It’s very important to ensure you don’t over-amplify where it’s not needed. Technology has advanced a lot, in size, clarity, wind reduction, and feedback. The difference between using a SP and a UP can be only 10 dB. Having bass at 80 dB and treble at 90 dB makes a difference. I work more with Resound, but the brand doesn’t matter if the person programming them knows and understands what they’re doing, there’s no problem. Now we do real-ear measurements to improve everything. It’s important to get annual checkups to preserve and prevent damage.

@glucas said:

From memory there are 4 power levels associated with each receiver, of which 105dB is the most powerful with a custom receiver.

Yes, I know about that, I wrote today a post with HF comparison between Oticon Intent vs. Phonak Audeo Infinio receivers.

Oticon and high frequencies

I have just made more recent comparison of Oticon Intent vs. Phonak Audeo Infinio Sphere receiver technology:

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@glucas said:

However, I’m surprised you think 105dB is not possible; take a look at the fitting range chart for the Intents.

I meant that how it is possible to blowing off the 100 receiver, I though that there is a manufacturer’s safety limits.

Ahh…yes, I don’t know. The 100dB were pushing my limits somewhat. I was glad for the 105dB receivers in the end; there was much needed volume on the TV Adaptor.

@Bimodal_user said:

I meant that how it is possible to blowing off the 100 receiver, I though that there is a manufacturer’s safety limits.

kevels55 blows his Phonak receivers (and has done many times) so he gets on better with his BTE Hearing Aids.