Wrong Sounds are Amplified
I've tried three different hearing aids, and this one comes in third place. My hearing is still good, but has been decreasing these past few years. I've been looking for inexpensive alternatives to spending $1,000 on professional hearing aids. This one does not work for me.<br /><br />Likes:<br />- Stylish in-ear format matches the current trend.<br />- Compact rechargeable case, and the case can recharge the earpieces multiple times. Status indicator lights are visible on the outside of the case.<br /><br />Dislikes:<br />- The amplified sounds are far too tinny. Some lower frequency sounds are barely audible at all.<br />- These hearing aids seem to only amplify two types of sound: loud clangs and high pitched sounds. I tried to watch TV with my wife baking in the kitchen. Every little clang from the kitchen was amplified immensely, but the TV was barely any louder than without the hearing aids. Even when my wife spoke to me, her voice was barely increased, but a dropped utensil was 4x as loud. Turning up the volume beyond my comfort zone made everything louder, but not clearer.<br />- Noise cancelling is insufficient. Background noises, like a fan, are still very noticeable, and since voices are barely increased, one still has a hard time hearing the person over the background. (Yes, I tried all three noise cancelling settings, including none.)<br />- The in-ear design has a large appendage that must go into the ear canal. The bend did not fit my ear well, and even with a smaller silicone attachment, the hard plastic crammed into my ear was uncomfortable.<br />- The in-ear design feels unstable. Since everything is one piece, earpiece is kinda big and always felt like they would fall out if I moved around too much.<br /><br />Overall:<br />The lack of sound quality would make this a "No" for me; but adding the discomfort in my ears makes this a "Big No" for me. However, everyone's hearing situation is different, as are everyone's ears. This may work okay for you -- it just does not for me.
Rating: 2 stars