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In Reply to: I have an idea for dealing with my hearing loss (long and probably boring) posted by Doktor Brahms on July 11, 2015 at 10:35:27:
First, thanks to all for taking the time to respond. Lots of great insight.
Processing all the opinions expressed in your posts has led me to the conclusion that reinventing the system is not my best option at this point. I love my VAC gear and the quality of my system's overall sound. I've concluded that altering the basic qualities of my system on top of my already compromised hearing doesn't make sense.
Next, I've proceeded with getting a hearing aid: a Phonak V90. Expensive, but it has adaptive qualities that enhance its usefulness. When I get it, I think I'll avoid listening to the main system for a period of time until I get used to it. I think it would be a mistake to try it out in a listening session right away. If it's a bad experience, it could poison my mind forever. Easy does it. (I absolutely hated my glasses when I put them on for the first time. I eventually got used to them.)
Finally, I don't mean to court controversy or invalidate anyone's listening experience, but I have never been able to warm up to headphone listening. I'm not quite sure why this is the case, but there it is. I realize that there is a lot of great gear on the market right now, but headphones just don't do it for me. I'm afraid I see them as a sometimes-useful alternative to a "real" listening session. (And yes, those quotation marks are very much intended to be ironic, so please don't take offense.) Sorry.
Again, I appreciate the time and thoughtfulness of my fellow inmates. Thanks again. I will of course report back in a few weeks. Now, maybe a pair of Shahinian Obelisks would provide a more immersive listening experience...hmmm.....
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Follow Ups
- Good responses. Some musings... - Doktor Brahms 08:12:13 07/17/15 (2)
- A different perspective - M3 lover 12:02:06 07/17/15 (1)
- With all the technology available today... - tketcham 10:04:40 07/21/15 (0)
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