When I was young and had healthy hearing I would say to older customers that when they go to Symphony Hall they hear the orchestra with the same hearing filter they have at home, so just listen for the same qualities of sound in speakers that they hear in live concert listening. Now that I am older snd experience loss of acuity in my left ear, combined with tinnitus I can say that my ability to make that judgement is what’s diminished. And my pleasure in listening to music with it. While logically correct, my youthful opinion missed the point!
Hearing loss and HiFi
I have found a good number of threads in this subject but they are older. Since hearing technology changes quickly I’ll go ahead with the question. I am 72 years old and I was recently diagnosed with mild to moderate hearing loss. My loss is across the entire frequency spectrum as opposed to only high frequencies. It’s not just an issue of volume but also of clarity, I don’t hear as much as I used to in the music. If you have experienced hearing loss, how did it impact how you view you audio system. If you can’t hear the detail etc. do you really need a high end system? Should I get an EQ to boost the frequencies I have trouble with? Would I be better off selling my current system and buying a BEST BUY receiver and some speakers and calling it quits.
If you have experienced hearing loss, I would love to hear your thoughts.
If you have experienced hearing loss, I would love to hear your thoughts.