It won't matter what sort of amp you've opted for if you are the problem.
hearing loss and amp choices
Found out yesterday that I have about 25-30% hearing loss in the right ear. Anything around 4000 hz and I display a sharp drop.
Currently looking for a new integrated such as the Vsi75, Sim Audio 700 series, Pass int 25, Belles Aria Sig and my distributor recommended the Rotel RA 6000 series which they are about to carry this month.
The speakers are the very neutral and flat Studio 100's by ProAc.
My question revolves around the fact of hearing loss vs. expense for SQ. In other words what am i doing to be looking at a 10 or 16 thousand dollar int if my hearing won't appreciate it?
Do I look for something more articulated like the Rotel? Can I appreciate the nuances of tube gear with their richness?
Had Primare stuff (I-30) prior to this but it blew during a power surge and to tell the truth, thought the sound was a bit sterile with this series with little mid bass weight. Now I wonder if all this doesn't matter and should be looking for something with articulation that previously may have thought as "cold".
Just exploring what some of you may have experienced with any hearing loss in regard to previously perceived perceptions to SQ.
Showing 3 responses by asvjerry
If you work with the audiologist who is fitting your aids, their response curve can be adjusted to your needs and/or preferences. Mine can be adjusted without a trip back to the office, btw. You could potentially have a test record or app running concurrently to ’dial yourself in’, so to speak. Given that many here spend more on their systems than a good pair of aids, what’s the point if the last 1" from ear to gray matter is the most compromised? Think of them as a good pair of headphones you wear all day. Surprised me what I’d been missing just being outside...I could hear birdsong again.... Priceless, that... |
@mahgister ...*G* This Wed. for me.....'youngster'. *L* @arro222 ...Restaurants still are a basket of noise to me, but my aids can be 'focused' so at least I can converse....to some degree of sense. ;) I've tinnitus as well, loud machines and loud music brought me down. And with what you've experienced of late likely did a tap dance on the way your mind is 'listening' for you. At this point, anything that works for you is a good thing. *S* Good luck & happy hunting, J |