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Re: Bose Hearphones

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Post by wrigby » Fri, Dec 09, 2016, 5:42 PM UTC

logicallee wrote: post #14

_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.

see my other comment. I wish they didn't start by forcing you to have tinnitus to begin with. I'd use foam inserts if they were given out at concerts and clubs etc - but not if I'm the only one bringing them with me, that's ridiculous. tinnitus is caused by people listening to music that is too loud. Music is too loud at most venues, if you are standing where you are meant to. EDIT: people don't like this comment, an…

Just bring them with you. Better yet, invest in a pair of better earplugs[1] - they have a flatter frequency response, so the music sounds way better than it does with the foamies.

Most venues will also either give you or sell you (for $1) a pair of foam earplugs at the bar. Do it.

1: http://www.etymotic.com/consumer/hearing-protection.html

Re: Bose Hearphones

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Post by joncp » Fri, Dec 09, 2016, 5:43 PM UTC

uf wrote: post #23

_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.

I think there already is a kind of therapy. I read that they basically determine the exact frequency of your tinnitus. Then you give them music you like and they filter the frequency out. By listening to the altered music, the tinnitus is reduced. It seemed to work quiet well, but I forgot what the procedure is called. I'm hearing a tinnitus for over 10 years now, so I know what it's like. :)

> It seemed to work quiet well

That's the most perfect typo I've seen in a while.

Re: Bose Hearphones

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Post by deckar01 » Fri, Dec 09, 2016, 5:44 PM UTC

mschip wrote: post #8

I wonder what the side affects of prolonged usage would be. As in, would my ability to block out ambient noises without the device decline from not using the ability?

Their are already headphones let in ambient sound and headphones that fully block ambient sound. I don't think adding a volume knob to the ambient sound is going to change your brain's hearing calibration.

Re: Bose Hearphones

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Post by musesum » Fri, Dec 09, 2016, 5:44 PM UTC

So, same market as the DopplerLabs Hear One?

I am the ideal customer: some hearing loss from my VJ days, but still appreciate frequency response. I render all my music at 192Khz.

Basic hearing aids suck at frequency response. Most drop off at around 8KHz Meanwhile, Apple has created a pipeline for hearing aid. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201466 I haven't used it.

I often work out of noisy cafes. So, I wear Bose Quiet Comfort 20 earbuds. If I forget, I will go back home to fetch them. Have even taken the QC 20's to public concerts to use the noise cancellation feature instead of earplugs.

Re: Bose Hearphones

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Post by suby » Fri, Dec 09, 2016, 5:45 PM UTC

_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.

Re: Bose Hearphones

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Post by [deleted] » Fri, Dec 09, 2016, 5:45 PM UTC

_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.

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Re: Bose Hearphones

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Post by telekid » Fri, Dec 09, 2016, 5:45 PM UTC

logicallee wrote: post #14

_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.

see my other comment. I wish they didn't start by forcing you to have tinnitus to begin with. I'd use foam inserts if they were given out at concerts and clubs etc - but not if I'm the only one bringing them with me, that's ridiculous. tinnitus is caused by people listening to music that is too loud. Music is too loud at most venues, if you are standing where you are meant to. EDIT: people don't like this comment, an…

I keep a pair of high-quality earplugs[0] on my keychain. They're completely invisible and always there when I need them. I find myself using them about once a week.

Nobody is going to protect your ears for you.

[0] http://www.earasers.net/

Re: Bose Hearphones

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Post by ogig » Fri, Dec 09, 2016, 5:45 PM UTC

_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.

I suddenly lost the hearing on one ear and it got replaced by a strong and permanent tinnitus. I quantify it as strong based on my talks with others with tinnitus.

What worked for me was stop fighting and start loving it. Now it's a perma mantra. Some somatic malfunction that enables me to ear the hum inside of me or whatever poetry works for you. Try it maybe.

Re: Bose Hearphones

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Post by samstave » Fri, Dec 09, 2016, 5:45 PM UTC

abakker wrote: post #19

logicallee wrote: post #14

Earlier quoted context omitted.

see my other comment. I wish they didn't start by forcing you to have tinnitus to begin with. I'd use foam inserts if they were given out at concerts and clubs etc - but not if I'm the only one bringing them with me, that's ridiculous. tinnitus is caused by people listening to music that is too loud. Music is too loud at most venues, if you are standing where you are meant to. EDIT: people don't like this comment, an…

I've learned that it is just necessary to bring foam earplugs to a lot of events. (even movie theaters now). In general, if the performers are wearing them, you probably should be, too. Your health is not a good place to think about being worried about what other people aren't doing to protect theirs.

I always have these available around my house... I used to carry them with me everywhere.

I started using them in the 90s rave scene in SF. I would go to a party and would always bring earplugs with me, extra ones and hand them out. Especially to people who appeared to have had... a little too much. Sometimes handing a plastic bag of earplugs to someone who has had too much is a great thing from them as it helps them center a bit more.

I personally think that all concert ticket windows should hand these out with each ticket purchase/pickup.

Re: Bose Hearphones

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Post by dawnerd » Fri, Dec 09, 2016, 5:45 PM UTC

abakker wrote: post #19

logicallee wrote: post #14

Earlier quoted context omitted.

see my other comment. I wish they didn't start by forcing you to have tinnitus to begin with. I'd use foam inserts if they were given out at concerts and clubs etc - but not if I'm the only one bringing them with me, that's ridiculous. tinnitus is caused by people listening to music that is too loud. Music is too loud at most venues, if you are standing where you are meant to. EDIT: people don't like this comment, an…

I've learned that it is just necessary to bring foam earplugs to a lot of events. (even movie theaters now). In general, if the performers are wearing them, you probably should be, too. Your health is not a good place to think about being worried about what other people aren't doing to protect theirs.

You should look into something like these instead of regular foam. http://www.etymotic.com/consumer/hearing-protection.html

I got a pair for EDC after realizing the foam earplugs were ruining the music. These reduce the volume with minimal muffling. Also pretty cheap considering they'll last a long time.

I picked them up at guitar center - they can help you get the right ones.