Equalizer to compensate for hearing loss - Any success stories?
Using my iPhone and AirPod pros with this audiogram from the (Health app) yields spectacular results. Now I’d like to see what can be achieved using an equalizer to mimic my audiogram and an amp driving floor standing speakers.
Soliciting your informed feedback/opinions.
Basic Balance Controls 'move' ALL' frequencies L or R Equalizers with individual channel adjustments for L or R will help un-balanced hearing issues, even specific frequencies the hearing chart reveals, And, you can use direct, as a pass thru when listening with friends, .... Rockville has 10, 21, 31 band equalizers, a 90 day return policy https://www.rockvilleaudio.com/home-equalizers/?in_stock=1&Bundle=No&Bundle=Yes the 10 band, consider the lit up display, |
Equalizer 1st you are adjusting frequencies for the space (not your hearing). SPL meter and test cd needed, needs tripod hole, at listening location at seated ear height
https://www.amazon.com/BAFX-Products-Pressure-30-130dBA-Warranty/dp/B00ECCZWWI test cd, (low price now, snap it up)! https://www.discogs.com/release/7290000-Various-Amazing-Bytes Make Notes: That setting is for the space and friends whom do not have hearing issues. 2nd. How is that with your hearing aids in? Slight adjustment by ear? Make notes, that’s your small adjustment with hearing aids in, listening alone or with a friend. 3rd. with hearing aids out. Adjust by ear AFTER making room settings by measurements. 2 or 3 above: hearing aids in or out: which more relaxed, more enjoyable, more involving! |
Equalizers: Schitt; Rockville; DBX; Chinese Branded DBX Dual Channel (l&r separate); 31 bands (1/3 octave) give the best flexibility. 1/3 band effects adjacent frequencies less than 15 or 10 or … band units. First: adjust l/r individually for the space if needed: then an alternate adjustment l/r individually for your hearing if needed. Nearly all have Bypass Feature (pass thru) to retain a preset EQ curve when in-line; no eq action when bypassed. Some units have Memories for several curves. Bypass could work if you have your hearing aids in, and/or friends with ‘normal’ hearing with you. A curve for your ’hearing aids out’ could work, perhaps more precisely than your hearing aid(s). ……………………………………………… Schitt Lokius 6 band equalizer adjusts both L and R together, much less versatile for a space and/or your individual ears. ……………………….. Rockville Equalizers DO NOT have Center Detents letting you feel when a slider is centered. If a unit is located other than eye-level, that is a helpful feature. If you bought one, and that makes a difference, they have free returns, they send you a prepaid label, you drop at UPS. ……………………………. DBX Dual Channel 31 Band Equalizers HAVE Center Detents. Models 231; 1231; 2231. The models 231 and 1231 both are 2 U (U = 1-3/4” rack height) 3.5” high. Model 2231 adds optional DBX type 3 noise reduction, (and other features) and is 3 U high 5.25”. Even if you do not need the extra features, the sliders are ‘taller’, easier to adjust than shorter ones, if you can fit the extra 1-3/4” extra height in a workable location. DBX (made in Malaysia, i.e. assembled in Malaysia with Chinese parts) and Many Chinese Units use the same 231; 1231; 2231 designs. Most have identical features in identical locations, identical sizes and weights. Some, not dbx labeled on the front are labeled ‘harmon …’ on the back. ……………………………………. One 2231unit EB831EQ ($190. Free shipping) I found on eBay is located in USA, thus shipping, 60 day return is in USA. Verify voltage/plug for your country. ……………………………… Others exist of course. |
