I was wondering if you could do a video about hearing aid molds, the process of getting them and the different kinds or styles. I have had hearing aids since April for bilateral mild sensorineural hearing loss. I've tried 4 different sizes/types of domes and still have issues with feedback and feeling like the domes move out of place. I tried to do research about this process before my last appointment with my audiologist but couldn't find a ton of information. I have Oticon Siya 2 RIC hearing aids. My audiologist and I decided to do custom molds. She chose a skeleton mold for me with VarioTherm material because my ear canals go upwards. I would love to have more information out there.
Thanks for this explanation Dr. Cliff. I have hyperacusis in which sounds cause physical pain to my ears in the form of delayed burning many days after exposure to certain sounds above 70db. I see that you're able to program certain frequencies with negative numbers (i.e. -10). I'm curious if hearing aids with this feature are using some form of noise-cancelling technology or how the negative characteristic works (how is this achievable?). How does it actually lower ambient sounds? I ask because from anecdotal reports I've seen from many with this condition (the pain type, not the loudness type), the noise-cancelling frequency can bring on pain even though its silent. I'm looking for a solution to cut down environmental sounds while still being able to hear them at lower levels so that I can work or meet up with friends again. I thought maybe a hearing aid with custom in-ear molds (that work as earplugs) might do the trick, but wondering about the negative programming feature with this. I see the University of South Florida is currently testing a device that I believe may use this type of technology, but with white noise incorporated. I'm looking for something similar,without the white noise component. I'm in many hyperacusis groups so if I can find something that works for me, I'd be able to help many others with this info.
Thank you for another great video. It is very informative. Have you made a video on when to have a custom ear mold vs a dome style? I have one of each, but the hearing in my better ear (dome style) has gotten worse. Going in for a new audiogram. Thanks again.
Thanks for your great and informative videos! My question concerns Real Ear Measurement with respect to Compression. I asked my audiologist if he does REM and he replied that he does not, because he thinks doing it in an office setting doesn't capture the needs for real world environments. So, first of all, what do you think of that opinion? And, ... is it possible to program an accurate compression profile without REM? Note that I currently have six year old Phonak Nadia S CRT V hearing aids, so perhaps compression programming isn't even possible for me?
As always great video. Audio compresssion is a good thing in hearing aid. In music mixing compressions reduces dynamic range which makes it sound flat. It is related to a term "loduness war". Do you think that music loudness war could be a cause of hearing loss in some cases?
I think theoretically it could increase risk of hearing loss, but only if the listener increases the sound too much as well. The real issue is sound quality. Just like in hearing aids, overly compressed music sounds like garbage.
Dear Dr. Olson, I'm writing on behalf of my dad. He has trouble with high-frequency hearing loss. Can hearing aids help him hear high frequencies (by compression, translation, or another method)? Many thanks doc, I love your videos!!! - Wade
Hey Wade. Hearing aids work best with High Frequency Hearing Losses. I recommend he consult with an audiologist to determine the best treatment option for him.
@@DrCliffAuD Thanks so much! I passed the information on to my dad. He's very thankful. He's thinking about going to your clinic in Arizona. Is it possible? Many thanks, Wade
Is there a type of in ear hearing aids that don’t make my own voice sound muffled when speaking? The last ones I had made it seem like I was yelling just to make my voice normal to others. I currently have behind the ear hearing aids and they sound great but I also wear glasses. There isn’t room for my glasses and my hearing aids behind my ears. Therefore I rarely wear my hearing aids. I prefer not hearing well over dealing with my glasses/hearing aids combination. Thanks!
Hi doc I have just purchase a pair of phonak Audeo M90-R I was wondering if the Audiologist can make changes to them without my consent meaning he can make them not as good in the future so I have to get a new pair thank you. Arthur
Hey I have a question about my ear When I wake up I can hear as well so I pop it and sometimes only one ear gets popped so I follow through with what u do and it works but I have no wax (Do you have any advice of what I should do)
I had a pt who was speaking really softly and so I increased the volume of my hearing aids but that did not seem to work effectively. I use resound. Do you recommend phonak’ pen?
Good description, I ran sound systems ( hobby volunteer and mostly acoustic instruments - hate "squashed" -- overly compressed vocals ) I am now looking for HAs in my retirement so I can remain social. Compression is a needed compromise for voice clarity. I have to stop thinking of hearing aids as a sound reproduction system. There are probably as many deaf sound engineers as there are rock musicians. How can a engineer mix a concert when his hearing is out of wack? Well rock ect. don't exist in the real world outside the amplified . Also the mind / ear can still compare the stage sound to the main mix. Besides there are plenty of "critics" that will tell you if it sounds like c___ or needs more ...... . I am far from expert so take all this with a grain of salt. Thanks for videos.
Hello Dr Cliff, good basic explanation of compression and how digital HA’s make use of it to provide adequate sound to a person. Thanks for continuing to provide these excellent videos.
This explanation is VERY acceptable. But the written text that accompanies the explanation on the web site … not so much. The written text states that certain sounds “will be shifted to different frequencies”… what a horrible, inaccurate confusing and misleading statement. A better statement might be… “ for a given patients hearing needs , the patient will need extra help with SOME Sounds at specific frequencies (or pitches ) especially when THOSE frequencies are extra quiet… so THOSE frequencies will get a little extra help ( amplification) … but other frequencies that the patient CAN hear well ( or better) won’t get as much amplification…. BUT…here is where compression really helps…. As all sounds get louder ( when people are talking more loudly) the hearing aid can individually choose which pitches to amplify a little less ( because the people are talking louder)… and at the same time the hearing aid can chose other frequencies or pitches to amplify more….and OTHER frequencies to amplify LESS….. THE HEARING AID CAN DYNAMICALLY ADJUST THE VOLUME AF MANY DIFFERENT FREQUENCIES “ on the fly” …
I'm willing to hear an hour long lecture of compression if it's coming from Dr Cliff
Thanks Doctor Cliff for all of your videos. I would like you to make a video about frecuency compression. Thank you very much.
I was wondering if you could do a video about hearing aid molds, the process of getting them and the different kinds or styles. I have had hearing aids since April for bilateral mild sensorineural hearing loss. I've tried 4 different sizes/types of domes and still have issues with feedback and feeling like the domes move out of place. I tried to do research about this process before my last appointment with my audiologist but couldn't find a ton of information. I have Oticon Siya 2 RIC hearing aids. My audiologist and I decided to do custom molds. She chose a skeleton mold for me with VarioTherm material because my ear canals go upwards. I would love to have more information out there.
Thanks for this explanation Dr. Cliff. I have hyperacusis in which sounds cause physical pain to my ears in the form of delayed burning many days after exposure to certain sounds above 70db. I see that you're able to program certain frequencies with negative numbers (i.e. -10). I'm curious if hearing aids with this feature are using some form of noise-cancelling technology or how the negative characteristic works (how is this achievable?). How does it actually lower ambient sounds?
I ask because from anecdotal reports I've seen from many with this condition (the pain type, not the loudness type), the noise-cancelling frequency can bring on pain even though its silent.
I'm looking for a solution to cut down environmental sounds while still being able to hear them at lower levels so that I can work or meet up with friends again. I thought maybe a hearing aid with custom in-ear molds (that work as earplugs) might do the trick, but wondering about the negative programming feature with this.
I see the University of South Florida is currently testing a device that I believe may use this type of technology, but with white noise incorporated. I'm looking for something similar,without the white noise component. I'm in many hyperacusis groups so if I can find something that works for me, I'd be able to help many others with this info.
Whether programmed hearing aid's programme over rides the streaming input and mobile call input sound also ? Or not ?
Dr Cliff, I am a final year Audiology student really struggling with this topic... Kindly do tutorials even 30min long or more
I am willing to listen
I would love to see you make a series of video for professionals who grow their skills. Im always trying to learn better programming techniques
Can you also provide a video for explanation with compression in detailed audiological terms?
Thank you for another great video. It is very informative. Have you made a video on when to have a custom ear mold vs a dome style? I have one of each, but the hearing in my better ear (dome style) has gotten worse. Going in for a new audiogram. Thanks again.
I have made a video about that.
Thanks for your great and informative videos! My question concerns Real Ear Measurement with respect to Compression. I asked my audiologist if he does REM and he replied that he does not, because he thinks doing it in an office setting doesn't capture the needs for real world environments. So, first of all, what do you think of that opinion? And, ... is it possible to program an accurate compression profile without REM? Note that I currently have six year old Phonak Nadia S CRT V hearing aids, so perhaps compression programming isn't even possible for me?
This is a great question...It is now 2 months since you posted this question with no reply from Dr. Cliff. That is unfortunate.
As always great video. Audio compresssion is a good thing in hearing aid. In music mixing compressions reduces dynamic range which makes it sound flat. It is related to a term "loduness war". Do you think that music loudness war could be a cause of hearing loss in some cases?
I think theoretically it could increase risk of hearing loss, but only if the listener increases the sound too much as well. The real issue is sound quality. Just like in hearing aids, overly compressed music sounds like garbage.
@@DrCliffAuD Hi Dr. Cliff, i need you help for understanding other questions. How can I reach out to you?
Dr Cliff is it worth buy a Extended warranty for my Oticon hearing aids 180.00 per year
I'm not a huge fan of extended warranties unless you feel like you will lose the devices, and if your track record for needing repairs is bad.
You are amazing.....I was tensed to know what it mean ...but u made my day...thank u😊😊
Dear Dr. Olson, I'm writing on behalf of my dad. He has trouble with high-frequency hearing loss. Can hearing aids help him hear high frequencies (by compression, translation, or another method)? Many thanks doc, I love your videos!!! - Wade
Hey Wade. Hearing aids work best with High Frequency Hearing Losses. I recommend he consult with an audiologist to determine the best treatment option for him.
@@DrCliffAuD Thanks so much! I passed the information on to my dad. He's very thankful. He's thinking about going to your clinic in Arizona. Is it possible? Many thanks, Wade
Is there a type of in ear hearing aids that don’t make my own voice sound muffled when speaking? The last ones I had made it seem like I was yelling just to make my voice normal to others. I currently have behind the ear hearing aids and they sound great but I also wear glasses. There isn’t room for my glasses and my hearing aids behind my ears. Therefore I rarely wear my hearing aids. I prefer not hearing well over dealing with my glasses/hearing aids combination. Thanks!
Hi doc I have just purchase a pair of phonak Audeo M90-R I was wondering if the Audiologist can make changes to them without my consent meaning he can make them not as good in the future so I have to get a new pair thank you. Arthur
Nicely done.
Nice explanation, dr.Cliff! Thank you :)
Please do an hour long video on compression.. 😁
No! Make it two! Full-features, with lots of special effects!
Scot Frink Dr Cliff is up for the challenge!
Be my guest Scot. I can imagine an hour long video on compression would have about a 2 minute average watch time. 😂
@@DrCliffAuD Aha! So you've seen MY videos! Or at least 2 minutes of them... ;)
Hey I have a question about my ear
When I wake up I can hear as well so I pop it and sometimes only one ear gets popped so I follow through with what u do and it works but I have no wax
(Do you have any advice of what I should do)
ikungfuyou2 alr thanks for the advice I’m going to see the doctors tomorrow to see
I had a pt who was speaking really softly and so I increased the volume of my hearing aids but that did not seem to work effectively. I use resound. Do you recommend phonak’ pen?
You need to check the soft gain settings in your hearing aids first before looking into the Roger Pen.
Good description, I ran sound systems ( hobby volunteer and mostly acoustic instruments - hate "squashed" -- overly compressed vocals ) I am now looking for HAs in my retirement so I can remain social. Compression is a needed compromise for voice clarity. I have to stop thinking of hearing aids as a sound reproduction system. There are probably as many deaf sound engineers as there are rock musicians. How can a engineer mix a concert when his hearing is out of wack? Well rock ect. don't exist in the real world outside the amplified . Also the mind / ear can still compare the stage sound to the main mix. Besides there are plenty of "critics" that will tell you if it sounds like c___ or needs more ...... . I am far from expert so take all this with a grain of salt. Thanks for videos.
Thanks for the nice comment David.
Hello Dr Cliff, good basic explanation of compression and how digital HA’s make use of it to provide adequate sound to a person. Thanks for continuing to provide these excellent videos.
Thanks Drew
okay wow very interesting lol And I have a hearing aid and I find it cool to learn things about hearing aids
This explanation is VERY acceptable. But the written text that accompanies the explanation on the web site … not so much.
The written text states that certain sounds “will be shifted to different frequencies”… what a horrible, inaccurate confusing and misleading statement.
A better statement might be… “ for a given patients hearing needs , the patient will need extra help with SOME Sounds at specific frequencies (or pitches ) especially when THOSE frequencies are extra quiet… so THOSE frequencies will get a little extra help ( amplification) … but other frequencies that the patient CAN hear well ( or better) won’t get as much amplification….
BUT…here is where compression really helps…. As all sounds get louder ( when people are talking more loudly) the hearing aid can individually choose which pitches to amplify a little less ( because the people are talking louder)… and at the same time the hearing aid can chose other frequencies or pitches to amplify more….and OTHER frequencies to amplify LESS….. THE HEARING AID CAN DYNAMICALLY ADJUST THE VOLUME AF MANY DIFFERENT FREQUENCIES “ on the fly” …
Whoa 😮
GO ILLINI!