I got Phonak Hearing aides...

Thank you @Colleen, I just re-posted this today...the lengthy one from yesterday has disappeared... idk??
All good either way thanks

Hi, I got new Phonak hearing aides earlier this year to replace 4 year old Oticon hearing aides. The new ones are working great for me and use recharable batteries that charge overnight instead of having to replace batteries every 4-5 days. I've been going back to audiologist every few months for checkup but have not required changes. I can control volume on the hearing aides. I also got a TV adaptor which connects to the new hearing aides just fine. Do you have a TV adaptor?

@dazlin
I have been wearing Phonak for many many years. I have a profound bilateral hearing loss. My particular brand is nearly 5 years old....Nadia UP (Ultra Power). I don't need all the programs of the newer aids which adds to the cost so only have the regular setting, background noise, Tcoil and mute and of course, volume. Not sure what you mean by "clarity" but to me voices have to sound "normal"....no raspiness or guttual or garbled sounds. When voices are normal sounding then every other sound is fine. Phonaks can sound loud. at first....they are really a good powerful hearing aid. So it takes time for the brain to adjust, even longer than 6 weeks sometimes.

My Phonaks also mute sound automatically if the environment is too loud but lately they have been doing that too much. I have an August visit schedule with my Audi (my long time favorite Audi moved on 6 months ago but I like the new one). We will discuss new aids and clean the current ones. I think these are on their way out.
Also, I am sure you are aware, depending on what type of mold or dome you are using that the fit of the mold or dome has to be just about perfect. That is a major consideration for me as my molds are full shell and the end piece that fits into the canal has to as long as it can. I also retube mine and change the ear hooks periodically and use a dry and store at night. I do not like rechargeable aids and prefer batteries but that is a personal choice.

Good hearing from FL Mary

My phonak has a t.v. adapter and also for my cell phone. I have not programmed either of those as of yet. I'm ok on my phone, just dont start spelling names, and addresses and as for the T.V I'll always need closed caption, either way. .. so im just dealing with the basics for now, and I mainly need in person clarity of speech. I can hear, but can't always understand. Although, so far I'm doing alot better. I noticed I'm understanding sales people in the stores, instead of constantly saying, "I'm sorry"??. Not really understanding words to music in my car, or Boze stereo at home. Its basically louder, but not clearer. Maybe a touch so. Ya know, can't read lips from the stereo. I hope my next adjustment will bring me closer to meet my expectations. I'm told, it'll never be perfect and cochlear implants have been recommended...which I'm not doing. So my hearing, dr, feels these Phonak aides should be most helpful for my needs. I don't need VOLUME, and in fact, loud annoys me. I started in elementary school having trouble. I was told, I don't pay attention...thx!! I suffered severe ear infections with bursted ear drums. Sure missed out on alot, and quit several jobs. I don't suffer from ear infections anymore, but I continue to have eustation tube disfunction, nerve damage, and often fullness, or pressure. On a funny note, I HATE EATING WITH THEM CRUNCH, CRUNCH, LOL. Next appt Aug.17th. Will keep in touch, and appreciate the helpful replies here.

Do you have reverse slope hearing loss? I have phonaks and similar experience to you. High pitch sounds too loud. Word clarity is poor. Raising volume doesn't help. My
Audiologist does that to try and help me hear my husband's low voice better.. guess its not the best idea! Thanks for sharing.

dazlin, what model Phonac do you have?

Audio L 90

Curious to know if you've tried the Phonak device called the Roger Pen? It's a streaming device that was created specifically by Phonak, for Phonak hearing aids. However, it can be used by other hearing aids with an add on device. I tried it when it was first introduced. I did not have Phonak aids, so had to use the streamer that worked with it. I was impressed by that system. I understand it has been improved since that trial. It's about clarity, not volume.

I can honestly say that getting a cochlear implant was positively life changing. Why do you say you will not get cochlea implants?

I have Resound HAs. Can someone give me detailed instructions on how to employ r Roger On device? Thanks in advance.

@julieo4 , I have not tried Roger Pen. I only have my Aides for about 6 or 7 weeks so far. I don't think I need any more amplifier. I'm pretty good one on one, and in stores understanding sales clerks. However, during my last visit to audiology, I asked to take down the volume and high pitch, which she did. Now I feel I was better before we did this adjustment. So im going to ask on next visit to make another adjustment. I trust she would know what pitch or volume that may help...maybe put them back to the original setting??
Shes giving me plenty of time to see what's most accommodating for my needs.
I did watch a detailed video on Cochlear Implants...I was very turned off at the whole procedure, and using those devices on my scalp. Sorry, but it's scary to me.
That's not to say, I wouldn't change my mind in the future if I can't get by with my aides. That said, it's relieving to hear it's such a great success for you. I'm sure it has opened up a new world for you and others. You are also brave, IMO. My Phonak costs $6800, so im not about to invest more $$ money for added devices(Roger pen). Ill keep making adjustments and go from there. Thank you for your suggestion and reply.