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Suggestions for improved hearing??? - deafMT

Posted: May 15, 2014

I've been having trouble picking up the small words of ESLs lately, probably due to my age and the loud music in my younger days, but I was wondering if there is any hope for me? If anyone has any suggestions I would greatly appreciate them. I've tried the high end headphones and ear buds, but the quality seems the same to me. TIA

Hearing - anon

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Bose Noise Canceling Headphones. Blocks out all other noise around you. Very expensive but worth it. I don't like headphones so only use them if I have a particularly tough dictator. I have hearing deficits as well from loud music and this is the only thing I have found that works.

Same problem here...SM - Old Anon

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I got noise cancelling headphones and not expensive ones. They were Phillips brand for about $30 at Radio Shack. So ditch those transcription-type headsets. Also, I found that slowing down the speed to where I could comfortably hear everything said helps immensely. I don't feel pressured to go fast and as a result, my line counts are just fine. My last audit of 400 lines was 100%, and my lph average is around 300.

Breakaway Audio Enhancer - I read about it here

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and it has helped me tremendously. Free trial and then can still use after trial for free but can also purchase for $29.99. Much clearer sound and noise reduction without having to buy new headset. I use my old and tired MT headset and it works great.

Sony stereo headphones are great! - SickNTired

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I've got the same problem and had tried all kinds, but the Sony stereo headphones work great! I even have to turn the volume down sometimes. :)

I finally got hearing aids - TXMT

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Two years ago I had my hearing checked and had less than 40% hearing so I bought hearing aids. Ones in hearing office were $7000! My car was less than that. I researched online and bought a set for $1250. Still expensive, but a lot easier to do. At first I hated them. Thought everything in my house was way too noisy. But after a month, I adjusted. I use them only for work and when I go to church or am going to be in conversation settings. Don't need my headphones as loud and make a lot less errors in work.

Hearing Aids - HearingMT

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I have hearing issues now from years of wearing headphones and playing with volume to hear bad files. I can't afford $7000 hearing aids either and am researching online. Would love to learn which aids you purchased.

I use a - Boostaroo amplifier

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A lot of my dictators either whisper or sound like they're sitting 10 feet away when they dictate. It really helps in a lot of cases. :)

www.Boostaroo.com

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