Dang it, I'm Deaf....


The worse thing that can happen to an audiophile, I'm totally deaf (technically profoundly deaf) in one ear. It all happened in about one year's time. My retirement plans for getting a huge statement system are gone with my hearing. So, I went ahead and got a cochlear implant but it is not the same as a hearing aid, it's a last resort for those that have no hearing. I can't use it when listening to music. Fortunately, my other ear is pretty good. So I experimented with my system today. I ended up with both loudspeakers about 3 feet apart and sort of favoring my bad side. It's working out pretty good. I get some hints of depth but of course no wide soundstage. I'm also experimenting with mono vs stereo. I've had the music on for most of the day.I think I'll still be able to enjoy my music but in a slightly different presentation. 

Anyway, I was wondering if anybody else with single sided hearing loss has any tips? 

russ69

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@sandthemall,

"He explained that he would not treat my ear.  He would treat my body...get it back in balance...and the body would heal itself."

 

3 years ago over Christmas I began to get dizzy spells and felt like throwing up at the same time. I couldn't stand up at times.

As much as I'm loathe to seek professional help I had to. Unfortunately my doctor diagnosed Menieres disease and gave me a whole stack of tablets.

However, not happy with his diagnosis that this could be for life I thought I'd try something different.

We always had an old infra red lamp lying around which my dad used for his lower back, and I thought I'd try it on my ears for short periods whilst I was reading.

Within just days there were signs of improvement. After 2 weeks I couldn't feel any more improvement or any need to use it again.

Since then my hearing has been better than it's ever been.


For any audiophile it's a tragedy to not have good hearing.

I can't endorse homeopathy, I have no experience of it, but I do agree with your brother that the body does need to be in balance.

Good advice, glad it worked.