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 ya man, i understand putting your neighbor on the list and yes ! always room for another prayer It is nice to see the help and kind words on offer this thread… As to hyperbaric, i spent an hour a day in a chamber for several months to cure a stubborn bone infection….no immolation… but i wouldn’t do it with the low bidder.. |
Hello, I am really sorry so many of you have gone through this. Is there a way you can covert to mono and only listen with one ear. Maybe by blocking or plugging up the one ear? I hope something works and new tech comes about. I thought Mono might be an answer. Hopefully it is. I think Rogue has a mono button. |
Thanks to all for your valuable input. I'm starting a new phase of experimentation with speaker placement, sitting position, and mono/stereo presentations. All is not lost but some compromises are going to have to be made. Thanks again guys and be sure to add to the thread if you have any more insight. |
