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@yzzman1 I completely agree.
I would check with the library first.
@beepcode: As I have said previously, call the Nashville office.
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I would call the Nashville office. I have found they are very responsive, at least in the past.
I’ve known Bobby a long time. Seems like a great service and worth a look.
Hmmm, that’s strange. I went 3 pages deep without a problem.
Working on my end. Try clearing your browser cookies and cache for Tunesat or another browser.
I use the Authy app. I might change since Authy abandoned their Desktop app.
@tobytune What model did you get? The 440 goes from 100 Hz to 10 Khz and it’s all in the programming. I made sure I had someone who had some background in music. He was a live sound mixer so he had a bit of knowledge. For music mixing your need to have them turn off all the processing.
Here’s what’s recommended:
“Turn off compression, feedback suppression, noise reduction, wind noise reduction, impulse noise reduction, speech in noise settings – and have the MICs in omnidirectional mode so when you’re mixing your hearing aids aren’t clipping anything out. It may be good to have the MPOs raised up slightly (the max output) so that there’s no clipping of louder sounds.”
I also learned that many people tweak the programming by getting the Noah Link hardware and the Compass GPS software. I have a bit of too much high end on mine and will tweak them myself.
Finally bit the bullet and got some hearing aids. I did a lot of research and went with Widex Smart RIC 440 as that seems to be the consensus as the best for music. I tried the Costco brand and they were terrible, at least for me. One thing I learned is the latency on the Widex is about .5 milliseconds while the average HAs are 5 to 8 milliseconds. BIG difference! I also learned that many people learn how to program the HAs themselves as one size does not fit all. And, it’s a bit of a rigged game as far as pricing goes. Most local hearing centers around her wanted $6500 for these but I found them online for $2900. I’m still learning but I’m already hearing detail I haven’t heard in a long time.
You can also check this thread for more on the subject:
Welcome aboard! Needless to say but yes, it’s a long journey for most of us. Love of music is what keeps us all going. It’s been 60 years for me and I traveled many roads along the way but I still love making music!