@awilst
Hi
Could you tell us what type of hearing loss you have...mild..moderate...profound? From what you have described you have tried all Behind the Ear Hearing Aids...is that true?

This is my take....the Duette is just an amplifier as you know and you have to position the ear buds just so for maximum listening. You need the sound going as close as possible into your ear canal. If my hearing aid mould is getting loose I often just push it in a little for better and louder sound. You would probably have the same result with an over the counter hearing aid type of amplifier . But these could damage your hearing.

This is telling me you may do better with a receiver in the ear type of hearing aid or even an entirely in the ear type of aid. I would try them even if your audiologists don’t think your level of hearing loss would qualify for a less powerful device. Phonaks are powerful...I wear 2 BTEs. Be a little persistent on trying this type as you have nothing to lose at this point.

As for the earbuds, the only way I can hear out of my right ear when I connect earbuds to my phone is if I really push the bud on and hold it. I have profound loss.

I remember the old analog hearing aids and how loud and crisp they sounded. If they were still around (and maybe they are) I would love to try it just for fun.

Let us know your next step and I know it is frustrating...and you don’t fit the audiologist’s profile. I think you have tried enough aids and had enough tweaking at this point.

FL Mary