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Re: Bose Hearphones

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Post by cgag »

suby wrote: post #35
_fs wrote: post #9

I really wish someone was working to solve the problem of tinnitus. Would it be possible to generate anti phase wave out of these things to cancel out tinnitus? I would pay anything and/or wear any goofy device in my ears to live life tinnitus free.

There's a technique that has the potential to temporarily (around 1 minute) clear tinnitus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yDCox-qKbk It's not much and doesn't seem to work for everyone, but if you've been suffering from tinnitus for years, one minute is better than nothing.

It worked for me but I'd forgotten what not having it was like, and I'm not sure I actually enjoyed the reminder. It was fascinating though.

Re: Bose Hearphones

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Post by timtammittee »

Chico75 wrote: post #166
timtammittee wrote: post #87

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You are probably talking about what we call a hidden hearing loss. It is called like this because there are currently no clinical tests available. The reason for this is probably a selective death of synapses in the inner ear. We separate between three types of auditory nerve fibers (ANFs): High spontaneous rate (HSR), low spontaneous rate (LSR) and mid spontaneous rate (MSR). Basically the HSRs are our high gain fib…

It sounds a lot like what I am experiencing too. Is there any point talking about it to a specialized doctor (an ENT?) ?

Its always good to have yourself checked from time to time. But there is nothing you can do about sensory hearing loss, hidden or non hidden (apart from hearing aids). That's why you should be careful to start with.

There are some indications that people with damage might be more at risk for the hearing loss to get worse. Maybe because they where more sensitive to start with. So everyone protect your ears!!

Re: Bose Hearphones

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Post by Faaak »

manyxcxi wrote: post #153
tibbon wrote: post #122

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I have a similar problem in loud spaces. Given my activities (motorcycling, guitar playing, powertools, etc) I had assumed my hearing was bad, but when I went to an ENT/audiologist for unrelated things I had them give me a good test on a whim. For me, the results were that I have hearing ability on-par with a ~5 year old, and they only see adults like me every 18 months or so. I've got a printoff of the chart around…

I went to an audiologist a few years back because I could hear certain things that would drive me up the wall. I thought it might be tinnitus or something like that- I ride motorcycles, am on the water in boats, use power tools, etc. Turns out I have exceptional hearing as well, and much better high frequency responses than an average 30 year old. Certain cheap lights and power transformers can drive me absolutely fr…

I have the same. They said it was hyperacusis. It's different than tinnitus.

Re: Bose Hearphones

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Post by conradev »

manyxcxi wrote: post #153
tibbon wrote: post #122

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I have a similar problem in loud spaces. Given my activities (motorcycling, guitar playing, powertools, etc) I had assumed my hearing was bad, but when I went to an ENT/audiologist for unrelated things I had them give me a good test on a whim. For me, the results were that I have hearing ability on-par with a ~5 year old, and they only see adults like me every 18 months or so. I've got a printoff of the chart around…

I went to an audiologist a few years back because I could hear certain things that would drive me up the wall. I thought it might be tinnitus or something like that- I ride motorcycles, am on the water in boats, use power tools, etc. Turns out I have exceptional hearing as well, and much better high frequency responses than an average 30 year old. Certain cheap lights and power transformers can drive me absolutely fr…

This happens to me as well. I'll walk into a restaurant and there is a high pitched ringing coming from the HVAC on the ceiling, I ask anyone else if they hear it… no one does.

Re: Bose Hearphones

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Post by randlet »

hughes wrote: post #164
randlet wrote: post #141

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Yes, they're expensive. I think I payed $6000 total for 2 hearing aids with a 3 year service contract and expect them to last 5-6 years (possibly longer). You can certainly get cheaper ones though without all the bells and whistles. You're right though, Bose is going to have to come in way below that price ;)

Thanks for the response. What kind of ongoing service do they require that a service contract would be desired?

I have a degenerative hearing disease called otosclerosis so my hearing changes pretty frequently. My contract includes yearly adjustments to change the amplification vs frequency curve of the aids to compensate for my personal hearing loss profile, and free batteries for 3 years (zinc-air batteries that last ~5 days).

Re: Bose Hearphones

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Post by farnsworth »

pixelcloud wrote: post #18
farnsworth wrote: post #6

I'm not hard of hearing but I often have trouble understanding people at noisy meetups or conferences (or hell, parties). This sounds like an awesome solution. I'm sure I'm not the only one. But what compounds the problem is that I seem to be worse than most at understanding accents (thanks, growing up in middle America). I've gotten better recently, but still.

That means you probably have hearing damage. I read an article recently regarding this, many younger people have issues with this and it IS physical damage.

Maybe I shouldn't say 'often', but when I'm in a room loud enough that we're both leaning in to shout at each other a bit. But I've left enough concerts with my ears ringing that I wouldn't be surprised to have a bit of hearing damage.

Re: Bose Hearphones

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Post by drhayes9 »

tibbon wrote: post #122
randlet wrote: post #101

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Are you sure you have decent hearing? I thought I could hear what people were saying in noisy environments, but couldn't understand anything. This was one of the major symptoms for me before I was diagnosed with moderate/severe hearing loss. It's very isolating. No problems now with a decent set of hearing aids. Have yourself tested! The quality of life improvement from a set of hearing aids is incredible! edit: I wa…

I have a similar problem in loud spaces. Given my activities (motorcycling, guitar playing, powertools, etc) I had assumed my hearing was bad, but when I went to an ENT/audiologist for unrelated things I had them give me a good test on a whim. For me, the results were that I have hearing ability on-par with a ~5 year old, and they only see adults like me every 18 months or so. I've got a printoff of the chart around…

I need to get a hearing test, but I can often hear things that people around me can't (TVs, radios, bad speakers, etc). But put me in a noisy bar or restaurant and I'm at a loss. I figure it's my ADHD as well.

On a related note, this is why people talking during movies is so infuriating for me: while they're talking the movie is basically turned off for me.

Re: Bose Hearphones

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Post by drhayes9 »

tibbon wrote: post #122
randlet wrote: post #101

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Are you sure you have decent hearing? I thought I could hear what people were saying in noisy environments, but couldn't understand anything. This was one of the major symptoms for me before I was diagnosed with moderate/severe hearing loss. It's very isolating. No problems now with a decent set of hearing aids. Have yourself tested! The quality of life improvement from a set of hearing aids is incredible! edit: I wa…

I have a similar problem in loud spaces. Given my activities (motorcycling, guitar playing, powertools, etc) I had assumed my hearing was bad, but when I went to an ENT/audiologist for unrelated things I had them give me a good test on a whim. For me, the results were that I have hearing ability on-par with a ~5 year old, and they only see adults like me every 18 months or so. I've got a printoff of the chart around…

I need to get a hearing test, but I can often hear things that people around me can't (TVs, radios, bad speakers, etc). But put me in a noisy bar or restaurant and I'm at a loss. I figure it's my ADHD as well.

On a related note, this is why people talking during movies is so infuriating for me: while they're talking the movie is basically turned off for me.

Re: Bose Hearphones

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Post by farnsworth »

jseliger wrote: post #102
boobsbr wrote: post #77

Wow, this address a major problem I have. I have decent hearing, but when I'm in a noisy environment like a bar, I can hear but can't understand what other people are saying. It's why I don't like going to bars/pubs with live performances or ambient music. People think I'm bored or brooding because I'm not talking to anyone, but I just can't understand anything anyone says, so I can't participate in a conversation.

Try these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0044DEESS . I keep a pair in my pocket. They're shockingly good, and unless someone is looking closely for them they're not real noticeable. They're also cheap enough that a lost pair is not catastrophic.

Those are the ones I have - they make loud concerts much more enjoyable actually, since sometimes the volume seems to be adjusted for people who are already half deaf, as a result of going to loud concerts... it's a vicious cycle.
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