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hearing aids and earphones - ginny b


Posted: Dec 18, 2011

I will be purchasing hearing aids soon and have two related questions.

What type of headphones can I use, if at all, with:

In-ear hearing aids,

Behind-the-ear hearing aids.

Would also be nice to know where I can get same at a decent price.  At this time I purchase my transcription gear at Martel Electronics.

Thanks, all, and keep that volume turned down (no my hearing didn't go that way;  I am just getting older).

I will ask around and see what I can find out for you. sm - MT2

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I certainly understand the getting older part and have thought about getting them myself. I will post back if I find anything. Best of luck to you!

I found something! :) sm - MT2

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Some of these are costly but they would be tax deductible. It sure would be nice to hear again. :) I hope this helps.

Hearing aids - Elonmt

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What I have done is connect my headphones directly into a separate computer (Sony) speaker. I can the adjust the sound even more than direct from the computer. If you want more info let me know. Can send picture maybe.


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