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Deaf/Hard of Hearing

usonian

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3. If you don't need a prescription model, perhaps AirPods?

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Wed Dec 7, 2022, 03:37 PM

Dec 2022

Naturally, if your case really requires a prescription model, go that route.

Study: AirPods Pro are this close to being full-fledged hearing aids
https://arstechnica.com/science/2022/11/study-airpods-pro-are-this-close-to-being-full-fledged-hearing-aids/
Has interesting comparisons with prescription units, and both of these articles reference the study:

Smartphone-bundled earphones as personal sound amplification products in adults with sensorineural hearing loss]. (open access paper)

See also:
Apple AirPods Can Work as More Affordable Hearing Aids, Study Finds
https://gizmodo.com/apple-airpods-hearing-aids-study-1849779841
A $249 pair of wireless earbuds isn't cheap, but it's a more accessible than a $10,000 hearing aid.

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Who at DU has looked into the new OTC hearing aids? [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2022 OP

Husband was going to buy at Costco but cilla4progress Dec 2022 #1

Thank you for posting this. lpbk2713 Dec 2022 #2

If you don't need a prescription model, perhaps AirPods? usonian Dec 2022 #3

Thank you for the links. lpbk2713 Jan 2023 #5

I don't know if it helps tinnitus. Other than masking the noise. usonian Jan 2023 #6

My hearing loss is too great to use OTC aids. Scottie Mom Dec 2022 #4

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