Dear makers of hearing aids
We know that technology is advancing all the time, and the innovation with aids is moving forward along with progress.But wouldn’t you think that something could be done, with thought to the use of the telecoil especially on the bus or the train? Maybe us deafies listening to music is a mere after thought as its a well known fact that deafies don’t listen to music..so obviously wouldn’t be a design feature of any aid produced.
That the telecoil is for the use only in banks, shops and the Audi clinic via a loop. In environments where there is no disturbance from external feedback or interferance.
So because some of us a long time ago discovered that we could buy hooks and neck loops to enable us to gain some pleasure from music, we all went out and bought the necessary equipment costing a fair ammount depending on our budgets, to enable us to do the very thing…access music…in a clinical environment.
There are though items called shoes that fit to the aids, that are a bit more of an expense but the suitability to access music, the television or even a telephone with 3.5 hole in it, via direct input and in environments e.g on the bus or train without feedback or interferance. So with wisdom and thought, wouldn’t it be right for hearing aids when issued, when you open the box have contained all of the attachments required to fulfill functions featured in the manual?
Failing that could I be sent FREE because I am cheeky, direct input shoes for the Oticon mini-zests i’m using, it seems that they are more expensive than other models available?
Thank you, a music on the go enthusiast!
Irby the Wise
August 3, 2011
Maybe you could set up a new blog in which you review products for the deaf/hard of hearing?
That way you might get some freebies to try out.
gargly
August 3, 2011
Indeed if anybody wants me or my team of deafies to test out and review products then please let me know..I don’t mind doing a bit of work for a freebie…
I’ve been asked whether these input shoes work, and I answered that I didn’t know as I’ve not tried yet…it worked out that it would cost on average £90+ for both shoes and leads?
Is it worth it? yes if you like music…but its a little unfair don’t you agree?