I was born in 1962. I have been wearing hearing aids since I was 2 years old. My hearing is at a 92% loss. I am now 59 years old. Back in 1964, hearing aids then were the "body harness" hearing aid that looked like a transistor radio with 2 cords running to my ears. I had always dealt with Beltone through the years. Beltone had always asked me what improvements could be made, even though I was just a kid. Somebody was listening to my suggestions all those years. In 1970 Beltone had the very first prototype behind the ear hearing aid, I was their "experimental model" to try these out. ( I even came out on a cover of a book by Beltone for this. I wish I knew what my mom did with that book) I thought the behind the ears were great.... no more cords to mess with from the harness aid. As technology improved Beltone had always asked what improvements could still be done. I told them I love to listen to music and said," If only the hearing aids could be my own personal radio as well" I just got these new Oticon hearing aids from Beltone 31 March 2021 and I am hearing things I have never knew existed..... after all these years. These hearing aids are unbelieveable especially for my 92% hearing loss. I love the bluetooth technology. A friend called me up the same day I got the hearing aids and I asked him if he was driving in the rain with windsheild wipers on..... Yes, I could hear that! Also, I love the fact that I can play my favorite iTune playlist through the hearing aids without disturbing anybody. Also, now my wife is impressed because now instead of the television blaring at volume50-60 I now have it at 19 and now my wife can not hear the television. To me, this is great. I just can not get over how great it is to hear things I never knew exsisted! People may think the price is high but I say it is worth every penny

Having worked in computer science for over 30 years, and most recently worked extensively with machine learning and AI, I have to congratulate you on your description of AI, ML and Deep learning, very clearly explained. There are some nuances to some of the training and learning you described but they really aren't important in the context of how you describe the application of this technology. Well done!

I have had these for almost a week now and they are truly excellent. I now realize just how poor the Signia nx were that I was using and what an impact it has on life in general. Get these.

Please continue these videos on deep learning! I'm an audiologist and I find your videos extremely helpful!

Thank you so much, Dr. Cliff. Your videos are incredibly helpful

I have purchased Oticon OPN S3 on 6-2-23. Bilaspur Chhattisgarh. 1. Now I am satisfied with the group conversation. 2. While hearing KZfaq , I am not getting the speech clear 3.. On Video talks continuous speech getting muffled. 4. Audiologist needs specialisation to adjust

FYI you can provide your own cell phone type battery pack and plug it into the charger to charge the hearing aids, it doesn't have to be plugged into a wall. I have tested and confirmed this. It may be able to charge by plugging it into a computer USB port as well, although i haven't tested this. I like how the cable has a USB on the end of it and the adapter to plug into the wall can be added or removed.

I just wish hearing aid companies would give you a trade in value for your previous aids, they could refurbished them and resell them and give new buyers more of a chance to keep upgrading without continuing to break the bank!

Dr. Olson , there is the option for a battery pack... by plugging in the USB cable, that you seem to be holding in your hand, into a battery pack. I tried it on mine and works fine.

This is what i have recently ordered oticon more 3. I have bilateral hearing loss with tinnitus in both ears. Super excited about my HA.

Just given Odicon hearing aids by the Veteran Administration. So far so go. Tried another product and they did compare, even on the first day.

Thank you for your reviews. I bought the opn s1s a year or so ago my first set of hearing aids ever. I didn’t know what to expect so I think I expected too much. I hear birds and clicks and bells that I didn’t hear before which is wonderful but I don’t hear voices as well as I thought I would which was obviously a disappointment. Someone else here on this thread said hearing aids are getting to be like iPhones. Something a little newer a little better always coming around the corner. I’d like to try these new ones but with no trade-in or not sure what to do with the old ones seems like a waste unless there is some crazy significant difference. But I do love your videos and I appreciate the information you share.

I just got mine today! I love them. I love that I can use them with my phone and listen to music. I love how comfortable I hear my music

After 37 years in a steel mill and retired for 15 years now.. I final have accumulated hearing loss at 4000 and slight tinnitus in my left ear! I will be getting the Oticon More #2 this week and I’m new to the world of hearing aids... hope they help...

hearing aid industry is becoming like the smartphone and auto industry...your level of comfort based on the depth of your pocketbook

Hearing aids are prohibitively expensive for many Americans.I am fortunate to have insurance that pays for hearing aids. As a consumer, I find comparing aids to be confusing. Thank you for your advice.

Great information. Just purchased a set of Oticon More today from UCONN Hearing and Speech clinic. If you’re in the Connecticut area, Dr. Hinchey is an amazing audiologist.

I’m a month in with my Oticon More 2’s and love them. The clarity of the sound is great,especially in noisy environments. When in a crowded, noisy environment the background noise drops and the person you’re talking to is so crisp and clear. Don’t understand how the technology does that, but it works! My only complaint is that streaming music or calls to the aids really eats up the battery charge. If I stream while I’m taking a morning walk, by afternoon they need recharging. So I mostly use EarPods when streaming to save recharging the aids. If you have an Apple iPhone, I believe you must have IOS 13 or above to use the Oticon On app, but Apples built in program under Settings, General, Accessibility, Hearing aids works fine for me to act as a remote. 3 taps to the Home button brings the hearing aid settings to the desktop making it easy to make adjustments.

But how do they sound. I was dying to know how they sound to you compared with other devices. Maybe we need our clients to tell us (I'm an Audiologist in Sydney Australia). Thanks for reviewing them.

Great video. At 3:10 you said there is no battery pack option. The charger for the Opn has a USB plug that can be plugged into a portable battery for charging on the go. I really like my OPN S1 hearing aids. I doubt I will make the leap to the MORE yet, but they sound promising.

I was fitted with Oticon More miniRITE 1 and was really excited. But there was an insurmountable problem: on every program there was an audible hiss. The General program was the worst with an aggressive white-noise. The least objectionable program was the Oticon Music setting, with a subdued brown-noise, used for streaming; it was the only one that didn’t make me irritable in daily use. My audiologist tried to adjust the hiss out but wasn’t able to do so. She also remarked that several of her other patients had this hiss problem. I’m now going to be fitted with the Phonak Audeo L90 so I have high hopes.

I believe our clinic have already started stocking them and I wonder what clients might think of them in comparison to the livio edge AI 2400 or even the Opn-S

As always a great video detailing all the important features. Thank you.

Hi, thank you for the informative video. Your quick thoughts on the Oticon More 2&3 and Zircon Please?

Thanks for sharing Dr Cliff! Great review :)

Thanks Dr. Cliff. I got the latest OPN’s in September. They replaced an earlier version of the OPN from three years prior (insurance covers every 36 months. My hearing loss is unusual in that my left ear has a 40db hearing loss with about 85% on the word recognition score, but a 90 db loss and a whopping 12% word recognition score on the right ear. I was struggling with the old OPNs, mainly because my right ear had sudden hearing loss about five months after I got the new set (which replaced a Widex for my left ear only). The new OPNs helped quite a bit. I’m guessing as a result of my word recognition score that something like the More wouldn’t be that much of an improvement over the OPNs. At any rate, in another three years, I’m sure the technology will be far ahead of anything we have now.

I got my More 1 last week from the VA. I was suprised that I was given the portable charger. But I was not able get them set up. I always have a lot of wax in my ears, the VA was nt able to fit me in for a cleaning that day..I went to a ear clinic and had my ears cleaned I have a appt 09 Aug to go back to get my hearing aids set up.. I can not wait.

I’m the proud recipient of the Oticon hearing aid!!!😁

I have worn phonak most of my life. (54 yrs old). Im profoundy deaf and no thank you to cochlear implants. I would love to put a bug in phonaks ear to create the kind of hearing aid I think would benefit me. The accessories are great but if only they could incorporate those accessories into a hearing. Bam! Thats a perfect hearing aid.

Thanks for the review. I have Alta 2's at the moment, and I use android usually, so this is a good change.

Dr. Cliff, Thank you so much for this valuable information... it is so timely as well since I will be getting my new pairs at the end of this month! Wishing you a healthful, peaceful and prosperous new year!☮️

After a one week trial with Resound one I was not impressed. I am now trying Oticon more . No comparison! These are forgettable, in a good way. Much smaller and lighter so I don’t feel them. But the big difference is the feeling of natural sounds. I felt aware of the sound compression in the Resound , it felt like plugged ears. No such sensation with the Oticon more hearing aids. This is day two with them. I also love the iPhone control.👍

I visited one of your authorized audiologist in New Mexico who followed the your suggested best practices. She was very professional and knowledgeable. I tried a pair of the Oticon More hearing aids for a week. I really enjoyed the hearing aids except for one thing. There was slight delay in the sound reaching my ear. It made the sound of music on legato tones warble. Being a professional musician makes this issue unacceptable in a hearing aid. It addressed the high frequency hearing loss just fine accept for the warble. She was not able to address the warbling issue with the Oticon hearing aid. Any suggestions? I have a tough time justifying a $6000 investment with a warble in my ear...

I am going into my third week with the More 1after upgrading from the Open S. For me these are night and day better. I don't have people telling me my phone is ringing anymore. The batteries go all day with power to spare. The only issue I am having is the Bluetooth cuts out mostly on 1 sided. I have a Samsung Note 20. My connect clip and buds don't do that. My audiologist is working with Oticon without a solution yet. I'm hoping a software update will fix it.

It appears Costco has a Phillips brand of hearing aid that has similar technology. Could you do a comparison of the Oticon More and the Costco Phillips with AI

Hey Cliff! Fantastic stuff, very interested to hear more about what your research uncovers regarding the deep learning and neural networks. Hope you’re feeling better and looking forward to more content!

I just got my Oticon More 1 and I have the Cross with it so I guess it is available now. I love mine and I am just shock how it is so much better than m old Starkey hearing aid and Cross

Helpful video, thanks. With all this deep learning that's going on, how do these aids avoid latency? I play in a band and have experienced latency doing some home recording on certain devices, so curious how this is handled with hearing aids.

Thank you for a very informative video. I am new to HAs and just had my first evaluation and this particular doctor recommended the Oticon More 2 (as that is what my insurance will partially remit for). Accordingly, she told me the Oticon More 1 would be full out of pocket and more than I'm willing to pay at this time. I have moderate hearing lost in one ear and slightly worse in the other. Anyway, my question is about the More 2 as opposed to the More 1. Generally, what I understand is the More 1 is fully automatic and the More 2 step down in features requires a manual adjustment if entering into a different sound environment. Is this the case? Also, I am considering buying only one for my worse ear now and then purchasing the second one maybe in a year should the technology advance even more. Your thoughts on that? Do these Oticon offer firmware upgrades to existing models to keep up with technological improvements? Thanks for any info you are willing to share.

Thanks for the video. The More was recommended to my 91-year-old Mom. The audiologist did not cover what level 1-2-3 would be best for her - but simply showed her the price difference. While she has an active lifestyle for 91 it is what I would call a quiet one. For her, would there be a real difference in her hearing experience between the different levels.? Or best to save some money and just buy the basic level? Thanks!

Another EXCELLENT video Dr. Olson! would the Philips HearLink 9030 hearing aids, sold at Costco, and made by the same company Demant, also be similar to these? In other words, would they have the same chipset as the Oticon More?

Sir which is best quality phonak vs oticon

I have purchased Oticon more 1 understand the company (z power) that makes the battery is now bankrupt. I am experiencing some shut downs. I thought this was due to moisture but now think it maybe the batteries. Do you have any experience on this issue?

Thank you Dr. Cliff.

I am about to purchase me first hearing aids and am favoring the Oticon devices. I have tried the previous level 3 Oticon device and the new Oticon More level1 device. I know that you provided the metrics for the individual More device levels but what difference would I notice between a Level 1 More devices and a level 2 or 3 More device (assuming the audiologist has adjusted them correctly) There is a large different prices in the Oticon More Model levels but as the level 2 & 3 devices are not available yet I am wondering whether I should wait for them to be available so that I could test them.

Thank you for this! I have an appointment scheduled this week to try them as part of their no risk free trial. (These will be my first hearing aides). I'd been planning to try the Phonak Paradise first, but these seem like a better choice.

I just got a new pair ... I started wearing my first pair in my 20s...I wore them for a few months, and I stopped. they felt uncomfortable .. when I stopped.. I told people I'm not ignoring them... I just cant hear. I told them I was hard of hearing.. fast forward in my 30s I decided to get these. some days I dont feel like these things are in my ear.. so its a much better feel than the oticon OPN. I also like that these are rechargeable ... so im not buying batteries every week lol

Thank you for these videos!! THey are so informative. Im new to hearing aids. Do you prefer these to the Phonaks?

Off to get my tester pair in 30 minutes. I am stoked! Can't imagine how they could be better than my S1's I have right now

I recently got a hearing aid and idk if it me but the speaker sounds like it's a warrbled broken speaker in a tin can its been 2 days wearing a hearing aid the sounds I feel aren't right idk what to do....

Dr. Cliff, thank you for these videos. I've been using the More1 for about 3 weeks now. I'm very happy with the fit and performance except I find the higher frequencies to be over amplified and very annoying...what we used to call 'extremely bright' when describing audio speakers. I understand some of this is due to my loss of upper frequencies for so many years but it still is very annoying to me. My next appointment with the audiologist will include RET and I'm hoping my concern can be addressed. Are these units capable of attenuating volume at higher frequencies. Thank you!

Hi @Doctor Cliff, thank you for the great videos and education. Do you know when will Oticon release a new device to replace the "More 1" thanks

So I just got diagnosed with CAPD and I’ve been recommend hearing aids and I was wondering if I absolutely have to get the premium hearing aids? I can afford the advanced ones but I have an active lifestyle and my doc is really pushing for me to have the premium but that’s an extra 1300 and I wanted to know if you think it actually makes a diff on CAPD with no hearing loss

Does oticon xceed cover highest db? Which hearing aid covers highest db? Kindly help...

I'm on day 2 with my new Phonak p90. The app and connectivity leaves much to be desired. Would I be happier with the MORE's features and app? I'm all about the tech...

Doctor Cliff, is there one of these RIC hearing aids (or any quality hearing aid) that protects your hearing from loud sudden spikes of noise (a loud screech, firecrackers, gunshots, etc)?

is their a difference with iphone and android with the more 1 hearing aid

Great review! One question: do these finally seamlessly switch frome iPhone to MacBook like the AirPods do? (I currently have the Opn S and have to use a TV link or Clip to do video calls on my MacBook)

I'm excited to see how my new oticon more 2 will be. Can't wait to see how they perform in noisy environments

Questioin - I am in India at the moment but normally live in New Zealand, could I get OTICON hearing aids here in India and still have changed by made when I am back in NZ?

All spoken! lesss illustration u had. Very quick speaking

Thanks for the detailed review of the Oticon More hearing aid. After about a year of launching, did Oticon come up with the an ITE (half-shell or ITC) version of the More hearing aids?

Voice clarity is my key issue. I do not like the reverb effect of Kirkland 10. It makes the voices sound jumbled or hard to understand. I have no difficulty hearing low frequency sounds.

My daughter has a severe to profound hearing loss.she is one year old.kindly dr cliff recommnd me taht which hearing aids are best for my daughter.

Thanks Dr CLIFF for this nice video. I would like to ask you about fitting the artificial Intelligence and deep learning hearing aids in cases of hidden hearing loss and CAPD, in conjunction with ALDs ? Do they improve understanding speech in noise in patients who have hidden hearing loss and patients with CAPD?

I have Oticon hearing aids and my loss is considered severe. My audiologist told me he could not help me anymore but suggested later that I buy new hearing aids. I can't tell you how depressed and frustrated I felt. My husband is usually with me when I go but he wasn't that day. I felt that I was being pushed. Is it possible that my ears are just that bad that hearing aids won't help me? I can hear from one but not the other. I discovered tonight that the receiver in the ear piece that doesn't seem to work was disconnected so that has to be the reason I can't hear? I am going to find someone else and get a 2nd opinion very soon.

Great info dr cliff. I'm a 53 year old that just started wearing hearing aids about 6 months ago. I currently have the oticon S2 . But I'm not 100 percent satisfied with this brand. I large groups it hard to understand speech.

What are the appropriate wax guards to be used with the Oticon More? I got ProWax, but they seem to be way too big and won’t fit

I was told I had hearing loss in my early 20s, but I ignored it until I developed tinnitus 😭.... I'm early 30s now so I'm finally getting my second pair of pairing aids.. she told me they Oticon more will be rechargeable . if I'm not mistaking Oticon on had a rechargeable expansion kit and it was poor quality .. it lasted a few months.. I hope its different with Oticon more.

sept 21, 2022 the more 1 charger can recharge three times without being plugged in

If you had a choice between these and livio ai which would you pick?

Can you address Bluetooth dropping connection

I could use help. I'm swimming in confusion. I'm not the wearer, it's my dad. So, it's between Oticon More and Resound Omnia. Dad has severe hearing loss. First question is, given he mostly deals with home and doctor offices and multiple speakers, who gives the richest most natural sound--Oticon More or Resound Omnia? Second, audiologist said Oticon More 2 and Resound Omnia 7 are fine, we don't need the higher technology. I can't help but feel that though the top technologies help with concerts and such and dad won't be going to concerts, that there would be in less complex situations some enhanced sound quality with the top technology hearing aids, i.e. Oticon More 1 and the Resound Omnia 9. I need some definiitive direction: Oticon More 1, Oticon More 2, Resound Omnia 9 or 7? Please help. I get it's half of one and two of the other, I just need direction towards the best hearing experience for dad, that is natural, full and is no question the best at picking up speech of all ranges. Which one is it of the four?

Is Octicon More, an upgrade or update version to Octicon S1? In other words, can I download Octicon More software to my Octicon S? Or, do I need to re-purchase a whole new set of hearing aids?

Get well soon Doc!!

Hi Dr Cliff, I have Nera Pro. Due for new pair and wondered if there was a big difference between Nera and More. Also would like to understand differences between More, Zircon, exceed and OPN S all rechargeable. Thanks

I like that they're working more with Android phones. Wish they could do some kind of firmware update for opn s an other models. Really the only thing I don't like about my opn s1 is Android compatibility. I have the connect clip, an tv adapter. Picked the opn just for the sound quality. Got them well before phonak paradise came on the market. It'll be 3-4 year's before I can get an upgrade from the VA. I'm still happy with what I have.

Dr Cliff , I do need hearing aids and have 25% hearing loss in both ears of course at different decibel ranges. I was given a pair of Oticon Xceed and want to use them as if I buy hearing aids I am looking between 4-6000 $’s. My question is that I don’t want to wear the full size insert into the ear but just the small one that fits in the ear channel as I don’t have profound hearing loss. Can the larger ear inserts be changed for the smaller ones ? Thank you for any help

How to dry these rechargeable type HA ????either Starkey,resound , phonak and oticon ,as charging case doesn't provide any mechanism....

Do you have a hearing aids with the best battery lasting and endurance as well more confortable in aer canal hearing aids that reduces sweating in the air?

My audiologist has ordered More 1 for me to try but it sounds like it may not be suitable as I have reverse slope loss due to Menieres. I am completely deaf on one ear so only use an aid in my better ear. Can these aids be successfully programmed for low frequency hearing loss? (60-70 at 250-1000 Hz) Thanks

A fantastic review with very good information! Having an IT background I can also tell that your explanation of how a neural network works is very good.

Had More 1 for three days, now gone back as they will not connect to more than one Bluetooth device - iPhone and iPad

why can't you plug the USB charger into a power bank to make it portable?

Dr. cliff , I have profound hearing loss to the point I have a back-up pair of hearing aids. I have Oticon OPNSI ,miniRITE hearing aids with custom ear molds. I have had them about 2 yrs. Both were just sent in and replaced. They are not rechargeable. Are these the best for profound hearing loss ? Is there another Oticon model I should be considering. Like most people with Profound hearing loss, I struggle. I am socially very active but am getting to the point where it is very difficult to be engaged and communicate correctly. ~ John K

Hi,Although my Onepls 7t pro 5g has android 10 and bluetooth 5 I am not able to pair it with Oticon hearing aids !!!!

Hi! Does More 1 MiniRite have bluetooth connection 5.2 or 5.0? Thankk you

I just got a pair of Oticon More aids. Does the “More Sound Booster” require adjustment by my audiologist? I can’t currently detect any change in the sound when it is switched on.

oticon more 1 or signia styletto ax 7 which do you recommend?

how many different types of hearing aids go thru your office. Istarted out with oticon in my rite ear for 13 months then I was paired out with phonak in both ears at the VA Hospital

Are the Oticon Mores available in ear?

Hello, how do I pair with a Mac computer ?

gotten use to bluetooth and streaming with the phonak marval doesn't matter on who makes the hearing aids as long as I still havebluetooth and streaming

Hope you're feeling better Sir!

Hi Dr Cliff, I have recently had a bad infection in my ears and am taking a course of anti biotics, the swelling and pain have eased but I am left with a constant white noise sound that does not go away, is this a sign that I have developed tinnitus ? I am new to all this and am in a pretty low place at the moment thinking this could now be a permanent thing for me , and I am not sure where or who to turn to, Thank you .

Hi l got an OTICON hearing aids two month ago and could not to pair it with my phone .My new phone is Oneplus 7t pro 5g Mclaran edition .I really disappointed. Please helped me Thanks a lot

I wanted to ask as I just got mine today, I'm able to connect to the app fine and it's an android phone. But it can't connect to play music, it keeps saying it needs an app for this device. Can anyone help me?

How good is oticon ruby

I keep my phone on silent. When I get a phone call the ringtone goes into my Oticon | OPN MiniRITE hearing aides. I would like to hear the notification of a text message in my hearing aide. Is it possible to do this?

Great video Dr. Cliff