Thanks Jahangir

In the situations you have described, yes, an ITE hearing aid would probably make more sense. Just make sure you invest in a hefty Dry & Store kit to dehydrate them after activities that cause you to sweat excessively.

Hi Amy. That is an extremely complex question that requires a detailed understanding of your specific needs. Tech level will make a difference depending on the complexity of environments that you find yourself in. The style change can also be a big deal depending on your hearing loss and perception of occlusion. Ultimately, I have to answer...it depends on too many factors for me to accurately identify and recommend via an KZfaq comment.

I have had Virto-B70 Titanium for a few months, making adjustments to programming... My biggest complaint is "clicking" sounds (in one of the aids) when I chew or even slightly move my jaw. It feels as if the tip of the hearing aid is touching some part of the ear canal, sticking together slightly, then "clicking" when it pulls away. It does seem to help if I swipe ear with a Q-tip and change the wax guard, but the annoying sound returns way too quickly. I am constantly poking at the hearing aid, trying to shift it to get rid of the noise. Audiologist has made 2 different shapes, most recently based on a new (open jaw) mold, which resulted in a somewhat wider aid that fits super snug and doesn't leave any "wiggle room." Am I right about cause of the sound? Any suggestions?

@@amyhenderson4083 I've noticed that sometimes, Amy, but I guess I've just learned to live with it. Maybe there's something that can be done, but it doesn't bother me enough.

​@@DrCliffAuD is titanium material safe in the long-term? If not what are the effects down the road?

How are you're hearing aids doing today? i also just have mild-moderate hearing loss. I been looking into the in canal hearing aids. I went to a hearing aid specialist and he told me that i would loose my low frequency hearing because the hearing aid would be blocking the canal and no Natural sound will be going through the canal. now I'm a little concern since i don't want to wear over the ear aids.

What a great question.

Thanks Zone1!

Recording a video of the Signia Silk tomorrow.

Thanks John. All Phoank Virto B-Titanium devices are IICs. On occasion when ordering one for a patient who has too small of ear canals, they can't make them, and I'm required to switch to a CIC Virto-B Acrylic device. If you have Titanium, they are IICs. That being said, if the impression of your ear was too shallow, they might not sit in your ear canal as far.

Thanks for the clarification

I will as soon as it is released, I'm super excited about it!!!

Your doctor is misinformed. Discrete hearing aids typically have vents. Your hearing loss will dictate whether or not you could a discrete hearing aid with benefit. BTW...you would do way more for you students if you were a good role model who wasn't ashamed to wear hearing aids and prove that it has no impact on your intelligence or competence. This way, anytime they encounter someone with hearing loss, they would not think less of them.

+Doctor Cliff, AuD Thank you so much Doctor !

I did not like the behind ear ones .The wind noise was not pleasant.

If I had your experience, I would be upset too. I'm truly sorry for your experience. It seems as though your hearing care professional was more worried about what they thought was most important to you, rather than listening to your wants and needs. Email me at cliff@appliedhearingaz.com if you would like my input.

Both would be able to treat that loss. It depends if you want something that is removed daily, or one that stays in your ear for 3 months at a time.

What is the level of hearing loss?

@@DrCliffAuD severe on the left side and a bit normal on the right ear and hard to distinguish between similar letters sounds that sometimes i change what it's said.

If you are willing to use FM then the Titanium is a bad option. It does perform relatively well in background noise but not as much as any other hearing aid if you are using a FM system.

No. You are outside of the fitting range.

@@DrCliffAuD hello sir I'm from Pakistan what's price phonak in pakistan rupes

Either option could work.

I have a video on that. I also have a video where I discuss how to get hearing aids for less money.

Doctor Cliff, AuD I will check if it is possible to buy in less money and good quality good quality I mean of course makers must earn something but as we can see everything is exaggerated to make money 🙏🏽

Hi Jambience. Based on the thresholds you've described, you would technically be in the fitting range. However, there are a number of factors that go into candidacy of these devices. In terms of who you should go see, make sure they have fit invisible in the canal hearing aids before. They are an easy one to mess up if done incorrectly. Also, make sure they do Real Ear Measurement.

Thanks! How good are these for tinnitus and sound distortions (ex. shrill sharp sounds)? Also, how often do these need to get charged?

what is price

Hey Jimmy. The Phonak Titanium aids usually take about 10 days to 14 days to manufacture because they are cast metal not 3D printed. Occasionally, I get these back in 8-9 days from Phonak. Custom molded hearing aids take more work by the professional and is why the overwhelming majority of hearing aids that are fit are the Receiver-in-the-canal styles that go behind the ear. What part of Austin?

Thanks for the details... I stay near cedar park. But distance will not be a problem. Good clinic is the priority

Hey Jimmy, check out www.hearingtracker.com/hearing-aids/usa/texas/austin/hearing-balance-center-of-austin. They were recommended by an audiologist I trust who knows several providers in the Austin area.

thanks a ton...

Hi Ellie. Glad you like the videos! You are currently within the fitting range of the Starkey Soundlens Synergy IQ IIC hearing aid in your left ear, but just outside this range if you have a flat severe loss in your right. I'm assuming a flat loss since you only mentioned Severe. Are your low frequency thresholds better than severe in the right ear?

Doctor Cliff, AuD I have a recent test result but don’t really know how to explain it. Can I get it out to you to determine if the Starkey iic SoundLens Synergy iQ would work for me?

@@DrCliffAuD Olá senhor especialista americano, tudo de bom! Sou brasileiro e também tenho perda severa de um lado... Se já existe a devida prótese, qual seria hoje (2022), o IIC ideal?

Hi Marius. I don't personally like the Oticon line of custom products. I just haven't had good luck with them in the past. I have not fit any IICs of ReSound so I can't directly compare the performance of those. Ill let you know if I do in the future.

Applied Hearing Solutions Hi Cliff, thanks for info. Your videos are the best source of information for those looking for a hearing aid.

Hi Cliff I have had the titanium model for less than a year now. It has gone back in for repairs 5 times. Each time the report back has been excess moisture through the microphone slot that has damaged it. After the second time they supplied me with a top model dehumidifier. I have used this all the time and have taken great care moisture wise when handling it. I love the model it works so well for me but cannot afford this rate of repair once the warranty is up. Are there other in canal models that are more moisture proof? Is this a common problem with this model?

Hi John, it is the Phonak MiniControl. It is needed if you don't have a push button on your Titanium. I can send you one if you like. With shipping included, it is $20. I do see one on Ebay for a little more than that, but it is also used. If you want one, just send me your address to cliff@appliedhearingaz.com

Thanks a lot for the details... I will ask for my clinic to get it for no cost :-) :-) If not will surely get in touch with you

No, this is not Bluetooth or NFMI compatible.

Hi Henry. Sorry, I don't recommend specific audiologists anymore because several of them have not delivered quality care to people that I have referred. However, start your search on www.HearingTracker.com to identify a pool of quality audiologists to evaluate.

Great. Thanks for the info I’ll start there.

Did u pass the hearing test using this hearing aid...

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Did you get a canal wall up or canal wall down mastoidectomy? Either way, you would likely not be a good candidate for an invisible in the canal device.

Doctor Cliff, AuD I am not to sure in all fairness inside seems alot bigger compared to right ear. Could you explain why I wouldn't be a good candidate? Many thanks

I put the standard size Titanium in my ear, the power size titanium looks nearly identical in my ear even though it is a little bit larger, and the Soundlens looks similar to the standard Titanium.

Typically only over the ear headphones

Nope!

Hi Paul. One of my earlier videos addresses how to find an audiologist. I'm currently working on a checklist that you can use to identify an excellent hearing care provider. I probably won't have it for several weeks though.

I teach a class i"Consumers perspective in Buying a hearing aid" Here are some of the tips we offer. Check with the state register--are there complaints--asses. Ask if they do Real Ear Measures? (This is way of checking do they follow best practices) Remember you are in charge and hiring a consultant. Keep asking questions and why? If you think that your hearing is not the primary goal --as opposed to making a sale. Stop and go elsewhere. Know what the length and terms of the trial period are--If you have moderately severe to profound loss 30 days may not be enough--remember time waiting for appointments is a part of the equations. Use the trial period--don't feel obligated if you are not satisfied. Learn specifically what is in the bundle? A provider who works with more than one brand has more options. Is the software locked? Can you get it serviced elsewhere. (Would you buy a car if you could not get it serviced elsewhere??) Hearing Aids need service and repair. Before, during and after remember apart from the REM the HA professional has no way of telling what you are experiencing unless you tell them.

Sorry, no clue.

It would be borderline, but they can actually put a power receiver inside of the Titaniums, but you need enough room in your ear canal.

Doctor Cliff, AuD oh cool, thank you for letting me know. Are there any hearing aids that are less noticeable out there that are still not (very) noticeable that you would recommend for someone with moderate-severe

You would probably perform best, and have the least noticeable experience with a Receiver-In-Canal device. If you have any hair behind your ear at all they will probably go completely unnoticed.

Only with a complete case history and needs assessment.

Hi Kuldeep. Based on the information you provided, you are within the fitting range for these products. Also, 60% of tinnitus sufferers experience at least some reduction in tinnitus. Some do not perceive their tinnitus at all when wearing hearing aids.

thank you sir. sir do they have masker for masker built in them?

Yes. Phonak has a variety of tinnitus solutions and masking features are one of them with the Tinnitus Balance Noise Generator. Also take a look at the Phonak Tinnitus Balance App.

What brand of IICs do you have?

Doctor Cliff, AuD Starkey

Starkey should be able to change the face plate color. There may be a charge associated with this, especially if you are outside of your warranty. Just check with your hearing care provider.

Doctor Cliff, AuD In my country not available in black color what I do ?

odai alassi I guess you'll have to deal with the color you have

Hello. Price will vary depending on where you go and what services are included in the purchase price. The lowest end model of titanium in my clinic is $1,645 US per device.

Depends on where you go.

Hi Laz. Unfortunately no. The Virto B line of devices does have CROS, but not in the Titanium version.

Depends on where you live, where you go, and what services are included.

Nope too small.

Hi Loshith, I highly recommend you find a Pediatric Audiologists in your area. They should be able to help your son.

Thaks for u r reply sir

Are you a customer (ie. Hearing Care Provider) or a consumer?

@@DrCliffAuD @phonak Hello, Phonak B90 Titanium that i bought producted faulty by Phonak-Switzerland. Please deal with the matter.,Ankara Turkey...,,,

@@hanbilge you need to get a hold of your hearing care professional who fit you.

@@DrCliffAuD I have talked on the phone with main provider of Phonak which is in İstanbul but they have rejected to talk about the matter. Is it possible for you to warn them about this situation?

@@DrCliffAuD I have bought Virto B90 for my both ears. But the one for my right ear manufactured faulty. I have spoken with Istanbul phonak about this situation. But they reprimanded me while saying that they dont deal with consumers. I'm waiting for solution now.