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Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Bolo Boffin

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14. I've had the Kirkland behind-the-ear for years now

Reply to peggysue2 (Original post)

Tue Jul 30, 2024, 08:54 PM

Jul 2024

Even with my glasses, it's not too much. These devices are not that large at all behind the ear.

I tried the large closed buds and had an unfortunate incident where one came off the aid and lodged next to my eardrum. It took an ER visit to get that out. I went back to the small open buds and haven't looked back. The closed bud did have a better sound quality though.

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In the ear or behind-the-ear, that is the question [View all] peggysue2 Jun 2024 OP

Do you wear glasses? eallen Jun 2024 #1

It is, but the increased hearing is usually worth it. Biophilic Jun 2024 #2

I do not wear regular glasses, eallen but . . . peggysue2 Jun 2024 #4

Thanks for the info. I tried one of the small in ear models, and it did help watching TV, etc. Silent Type Jun 2024 #3

You're welcome, Silent Type peggysue2 Jun 2024 #6

Thanks for the info. virgdem Jun 2024 #5

The Jabras range from $995 to $1995 depending . . . peggysue2 Jun 2024 #8

Thanks Peggysue virgdem Jun 2024 #12

Glad to hear these work for you Bayard Jun 2024 #7

Sorry to hear that, Bayard peggysue2 Jun 2024 #10

IMHO, as a hearing aid user of many types since 2003, I consider the in-the-ear advantage to be primarily cosmetic Wonder Why Jun 2024 #9

Thanks for that suggestion, Wonder Why peggysue2 Jun 2024 #11

I wear a bone conduction type body aid. LiberalFighter Jul 2024 #13

I've had the Kirkland behind-the-ear for years now Bolo Boffin Jul 2024 #14