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Does "noise reduction" actually improve the signal-to-noise ratio or just make the sound more comfortable?
To answer your question, in a perfect world. noise reduction should provide a better signal to noise
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What can cause a hearing aid, such as the Phonak Virto v90, to raise and lower volume randomly while watching TV?
Phonak has an automated system for managing noise.
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Do hearing aids really block out background noise?
Simply stated, yes, research indicates that hearing aids can block out some background noise.
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Can hearing aids be used with noise-cancelling headphones?
Noise cancelling headphones that completely cover the ear and rest on your head around the ear will work
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Is nerve damage to the ear due to loud noise reversible?
The effects of noise damage deoends on duration and frequency of noise exposure along with the intensity
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Is nerve damage to the ear due to loud noise reversible?
Noise induced hearing loss is not reversible, however some may experience a temporary threshold shift
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I live in a Senior Home. Noise in dining room makes hearing impossible. I have tried Oticon Alta 2 Pro and Costco Rexton RIC. I need help with phone and TV too. What do you suggest?
I would ask my hearing specialist to help test out a dedicated dining room program while playing noise
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Does "noise reduction" actually improve the signal-to-noise ratio or just make the sound more comfortable?
Noise Reduction will work to improve Signal to Noise ratio.
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Does "noise reduction" actually improve the signal-to-noise ratio or just make the sound more comfortable?
Since the noise is getting lower, the signal to noise ratio will increase.
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I live in a Senior Home. Noise in dining room makes hearing impossible. I have tried Oticon Alta 2 Pro and Costco Rexton RIC. I need help with phone and TV too. What do you suggest?
I wear hearing aids and I, too, always have had trouble hearing in a noise environment.
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Do hearing aids really block out background noise?
it is more like speech or more like background noise.
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Do hearing aids really block out background noise?
Hearing aids do not "block out" background noise.
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Is nerve damage to the ear due to loud noise reversible?
Loud noises damage the auditory nerve over time.
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How do I stop my hearing from getting worse?
Technically, only noise-induced hearing loss is preventable.
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Do hearing aids really block out background noise?
As such they do not cancel out noise.
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Is nerve damage to the ear due to loud noise reversible?
There are many areas of the inner ear that can be damaged by loud noise, and unfortunately, most of that
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Do hearing aids really block out background noise?
The short answer is no, no hearing aids truly block out all background noise.
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Do hearing aids really block out background noise?
There are different microphone settings and noise reduction features that can help reduce noise somewhat
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Are the new Oticon Opn hearing aids really that much better in background noise? I am considering upgrading from Alta2.
But, so far the feedback (no pun intended) has been great for hearing in noise!
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Which IIC hearing aids are the best? I'm looking for devices that can adjust on their own based on any noise environment, with a natural feel and clear sound.
I read other comments if you want an IIC then the specialist should perform a speech in noise test If
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What does the QuickSIN test measure? My score was 8. What does this result mean? Is my problem my hearing or my brain?
QuickSIN is a speech in noise test.
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What does the QuickSIN test measure? My score was 8. What does this result mean? Is my problem my hearing or my brain?
QuickSin is a measurement that reflects your ability to understand speech when there is background noise
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Is Phonak Audeo V a significant upgrade to Audeo Q ?
understanding in a non-distored inner ear, the Venture line of Phonak devices has better understanding in noise
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Is nerve damage to the ear due to loud noise reversible?
If you are exposed to excessive levels of noise ie a concert you may get a temporary threshold shift
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What is a remote microphone? Do they actually help in noise?
A remote microphone is a Bluetooth device that can make a huge difference in background noise or drive