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Hearing Loss | Last Active: Apr 30, 2021 | Replies (22)
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@awilst

last I checked , I have severe loss. Yes , the HA are behind the ear. yes , sometimes I have to play with the buds to get decent sound. BUT, I do get the sound & perceive speech. lot better then HAs.
audiologists say , I should think about implant.
but I can hear with duette.
go figure?

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imallears | @imallears | Apr 30, 2021

@awilst
Without knowing the exact model of Phonak you are wearing it sounds like the ear mould may be at fault. I am assuming you had custom ear moulds made. If so, are they vented? I could never hear properly with a vented ear mould.

My moulds are soft silicone and have to fit snugly so there is no leakage of sound. Acrylic ear moulds are more prone to acoustic leakage. Silicone ear moulds work best for high gain aids like the Phonaks. When I had the moulds made my Audi instructed the maker to extend the end as far into the ear canal as possible.

Proper fitting ear moulds are crucial for optimum hearing and so often the first go around in fitting is not a good fit. Something to think about and maybe run by your Audi.

FL Mary

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