I am 71 and I have worn hearing aids for over 15 years and am on my third pair which are so much better than my first. I still have issues with understanding what others say unless I am looking directly at them. Hearing aids cannot fix everything. My hearing loss did not stop me from getting back into my audiophile hobby after 30 years away. I had kept all my cd collection. I did spend a lot on my system and do not regret it. My only problem is that some old cd's are really crappy. They are either deteriorating or were bad original recordings.
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.