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hedgehog

(36,286 posts)
Fri Sep 4, 2015, 09:56 AM Sep 2015

Hearing aid info needed: I'm being offered

hearing aids with 48 channels, 32 or 24. Are the additional channels worth the higher price? The range is the same for all the models, just more distinct frequencies amplified.

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Hearing aid info needed: I'm being offered (Original Post) hedgehog Sep 2015 OP
As with any rapidly evolving technology... TeeYiYi Sep 2015 #1
Thanks - I did go out and try several samples - hedgehog Sep 2015 #2
What did you choose? TeeYiYi Sep 2015 #3
I think it's an Opticon - but I went with what the audiologist chose hedgehog Sep 2015 #4
How are they working out for you?... TeeYiYi Sep 2015 #5
I think they set it up with six channels - although could be wrong hedgehog Sep 2015 #6

TeeYiYi

(8,028 posts)
1. As with any rapidly evolving technology...
Fri Sep 18, 2015, 12:45 PM
Sep 2015

...I highly recommend that you get the BEST hearing aid that you can afford. Individual frequencies can be adjusted digitally, specific to your particular hearing loss. Make sure you choose a seller that knows how to program them properly and that the wireless tv/phone accessories are included in the price.

Try them out beforehand and then choose accordingly...

TYY

hedgehog

(36,286 posts)
2. Thanks - I did go out and try several samples -
Fri Sep 18, 2015, 12:49 PM
Sep 2015

it made me feel a lot better about the pair I chose.

TeeYiYi

(8,028 posts)
5. How are they working out for you?...
Fri Sep 18, 2015, 01:37 PM
Sep 2015

Opticon is a good brand. How many channels did you end up with?

TYY

hedgehog

(36,286 posts)
6. I think they set it up with six channels - although could be wrong
Fri Sep 18, 2015, 03:04 PM
Sep 2015

I'm going by the six vertical lines laid over the amplification curve on the computer screen.

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