I was born in 1962. I have been wearing hearing aids since I was 2 years old. My hearing is at a 92% loss. I am now 59 years old. Back in 1964, hearing aids then were the "body harness" hearing aid that looked like a transistor radio with 2 cords running to my ears. I had always dealt with Beltone through the years. Beltone had always asked me what improvements could be made, even though I was just a kid. Somebody was listening to my suggestions all those years. In 1970 Beltone had the very first prototype behind the ear hearing aid, I was their "experimental model" to try these out. ( I even came out on a cover of a book by Beltone for this. I wish I knew what my mom did with that book) I thought the behind the ears were great.... no more cords to mess with from the harness aid. As technology improved Beltone had always asked what improvements could still be done. I told them I love to listen to music and said," If only the hearing aids could be my own personal radio as well" I just got these new Oticon hearing aids from Beltone 31 March 2021 and I am hearing things I have never knew existed..... after all these years. These hearing aids are unbelieveable especially for my 92% hearing loss. I love the bluetooth technology. A friend called me up the same day I got the hearing aids and I asked him if he was driving in the rain with windsheild wipers on..... Yes, I could hear that! Also, I love the fact that I can play my favorite iTune playlist through the hearing aids without disturbing anybody. Also, now my wife is impressed because now instead of the television blaring at volume50-60 I now have it at 19 and now my wife can not hear the television. To me, this is great. I just can not get over how great it is to hear things I never knew exsisted! People may think the price is high but I say it is worth every penny
@@DrCliffAuD @becky sonnier I talked with a famous professor that found some gene that can make sudden hearing loss, I asked her if the cure is coming and she said “it’s the million dollar question, regrow hair cells is very complex but I think it will take 5-10 years until we see the first cure for hearing loss (for some forms)” In my opinion not more than 20 years More and more people have hearing loss and the percentages growing the world today is too much noisy (cars, concerts, AirPods 24/7, Corona virus LOL etc) I think we will see the first cure in 7-10 years, the cure for tinnitus we take decades in my opinion
Thank you for a very informative video. I am new to HAs and just had my first evaluation and this particular doctor recommended the Oticon More 2 (as that is what my insurance will partially remit for). Accordingly, she told me the Oticon More 1 would be full out of pocket and more than I'm willing to pay at this time. I have moderate hearing lost in one ear and slightly worse in the other. Anyway, my question is about the More 2 as opposed to the More 1. Generally, what I understand is the More 1 is fully automatic and the More 2 step down in features requires a manual adjustment if entering into a different sound environment. Is this the case? Also, I am considering buying only one for my worse ear now and then purchasing the second one maybe in a year should the technology advance even more. Your thoughts on that? Do these Oticon offer firmware upgrades to existing models to keep up with technological improvements? Thanks for any info you are willing to share.
I have had these for almost a week now and they are truly excellent. I now realize just how poor the Signia nx were that I was using and what an impact it has on life in general. Get these.
I have purchased Oticon more 1 understand the company (z power) that makes the battery is now bankrupt. I am experiencing some shut downs. I thought this was due to moisture but now think it maybe the batteries. Do you have any experience on this issue?
Having worked in computer science for over 30 years, and most recently worked extensively with machine learning and AI, I have to congratulate you on your description of AI, ML and Deep learning, very clearly explained. There are some nuances to some of the training and learning you described but they really aren't important in the context of how you describe the application of this technology. Well done!
Thanks for the video. The More was recommended to my 91-year-old Mom. The audiologist did not cover what level 1-2-3 would be best for her - but simply showed her the price difference. While she has an active lifestyle for 91 it is what I would call a quiet one. For her, would there be a real difference in her hearing experience between the different levels.? Or best to save some money and just buy the basic level? Thanks!
Helpful video, thanks. With all this deep learning that's going on, how do these aids avoid latency? I play in a band and have experienced latency doing some home recording on certain devices, so curious how this is handled with hearing aids.
I am about to purchase me first hearing aids and am favoring the Oticon devices. I have tried the previous level 3 Oticon device and the new Oticon More level1 device. I know that you provided the metrics for the individual More device levels but what difference would I notice between a Level 1 More devices and a level 2 or 3 More device (assuming the audiologist has adjusted them correctly) There is a large different prices in the Oticon More Model levels but as the level 2 & 3 devices are not available yet I am wondering whether I should wait for them to be available so that I could test them.
So I just got diagnosed with CAPD and I’ve been recommend hearing aids and I was wondering if I absolutely have to get the premium hearing aids? I can afford the advanced ones but I have an active lifestyle and my doc is really pushing for me to have the premium but that’s an extra 1300 and I wanted to know if you think it actually makes a diff on CAPD with no hearing loss
But how do they sound. I was dying to know how they sound to you compared with other devices. Maybe we need our clients to tell us (I'm an Audiologist in Sydney Australia). Thanks for reviewing them.
I'm on day 2 with my new Phonak p90. The app and connectivity leaves much to be desired. Would I be happier with the MORE's features and app? I'm all about the tech...
I doubt it. Resound One is all about features and customization on app. Plus, it is great to listen the music on Resound Quattro and I suppose the same on Resound One. Tried Resound Quattro before I switched to Oticon opn s1. Miss those features and customization of app including tiny portable with the loaded charges to carry everywhere you go.
Doctor Cliff, is there one of these RIC hearing aids (or any quality hearing aid) that protects your hearing from loud sudden spikes of noise (a loud screech, firecrackers, gunshots, etc)?
Another EXCELLENT video Dr. Olson! would the Philips HearLink 9030 hearing aids, sold at Costco, and made by the same company Demant, also be similar to these? In other words, would they have the same chipset as the Oticon More?
I visited one of your authorized audiologist in New Mexico who followed the your suggested best practices. She was very professional and knowledgeable. I tried a pair of the Oticon More hearing aids for a week. I really enjoyed the hearing aids except for one thing. There was slight delay in the sound reaching my ear. It made the sound of music on legato tones warble. Being a professional musician makes this issue unacceptable in a hearing aid. It addressed the high frequency hearing loss just fine accept for the warble. She was not able to address the warbling issue with the Oticon hearing aid. Any suggestions? I have a tough time justifying a $6000 investment with a warble in my ear...
Thanks for the detailed review of the Oticon More hearing aid. After about a year of launching, did Oticon come up with the an ITE (half-shell or ITC) version of the More hearing aids?
Dr. Cliff, thank you for these videos. I've been using the More1 for about 3 weeks now. I'm very happy with the fit and performance except I find the higher frequencies to be over amplified and very annoying...what we used to call 'extremely bright' when describing audio speakers. I understand some of this is due to my loss of upper frequencies for so many years but it still is very annoying to me. My next appointment with the audiologist will include RET and I'm hoping my concern can be addressed. Are these units capable of attenuating volume at higher frequencies. Thank you!
I have purchased Oticon OPN S3 on 6-2-23. Bilaspur Chhattisgarh. 1. Now I am satisfied with the group conversation. 2. While hearing UA-cam , I am not getting the speech clear 3.. On Video talks continuous speech getting muffled. 4. Audiologist needs specialisation to adjust
Great review! One question: do these finally seamlessly switch frome iPhone to MacBook like the AirPods do? (I currently have the Opn S and have to use a TV link or Clip to do video calls on my MacBook)
OPN S hearing aids can only connect ton one device at a time, i don't think that will change for this but i can't confirm. i expect it won't be as easy as airpods, but shouldn't take too much time either.
Questioin - I am in India at the moment but normally live in New Zealand, could I get OTICON hearing aids here in India and still have changed by made when I am back in NZ?
Dr. cliff , I have profound hearing loss to the point I have a back-up pair of hearing aids. I have Oticon OPNSI ,miniRITE hearing aids with custom ear molds. I have had them about 2 yrs. Both were just sent in and replaced. They are not rechargeable. Are these the best for profound hearing loss ? Is there another Oticon model I should be considering. Like most people with Profound hearing loss, I struggle. I am socially very active but am getting to the point where it is very difficult to be engaged and communicate correctly. ~ John K
Hi Dr Cliff, I have Nera Pro. Due for new pair and wondered if there was a big difference between Nera and More. Also would like to understand differences between More, Zircon, exceed and OPN S all rechargeable. Thanks
I just got a pair of Oticon More aids. Does the “More Sound Booster” require adjustment by my audiologist? I can’t currently detect any change in the sound when it is switched on.
My audiologist has ordered More 1 for me to try but it sounds like it may not be suitable as I have reverse slope loss due to Menieres. I am completely deaf on one ear so only use an aid in my better ear. Can these aids be successfully programmed for low frequency hearing loss? (60-70 at 250-1000 Hz) Thanks
I could use help. I'm swimming in confusion. I'm not the wearer, it's my dad. So, it's between Oticon More and Resound Omnia. Dad has severe hearing loss. First question is, given he mostly deals with home and doctor offices and multiple speakers, who gives the richest most natural sound--Oticon More or Resound Omnia? Second, audiologist said Oticon More 2 and Resound Omnia 7 are fine, we don't need the higher technology. I can't help but feel that though the top technologies help with concerts and such and dad won't be going to concerts, that there would be in less complex situations some enhanced sound quality with the top technology hearing aids, i.e. Oticon More 1 and the Resound Omnia 9. I need some definiitive direction: Oticon More 1, Oticon More 2, Resound Omnia 9 or 7? Please help. I get it's half of one and two of the other, I just need direction towards the best hearing experience for dad, that is natural, full and is no question the best at picking up speech of all ranges. Which one is it of the four?
I believe our clinic have already started stocking them and I wonder what clients might think of them in comparison to the livio edge AI 2400 or even the Opn-S
how many different types of hearing aids go thru your office. Istarted out with oticon in my rite ear for 13 months then I was paired out with phonak in both ears at the VA Hospital
Thank you for your reviews. I bought the opn s1s a year or so ago my first set of hearing aids ever. I didn’t know what to expect so I think I expected too much. I hear birds and clicks and bells that I didn’t hear before which is wonderful but I don’t hear voices as well as I thought I would which was obviously a disappointment. Someone else here on this thread said hearing aids are getting to be like iPhones. Something a little newer a little better always coming around the corner. I’d like to try these new ones but with no trade-in or not sure what to do with the old ones seems like a waste unless there is some crazy significant difference. But I do love your videos and I appreciate the information you share.
Do you have a hearing aids with the best battery lasting and endurance as well more confortable in aer canal hearing aids that reduces sweating in the air?
I just wish hearing aid companies would give you a trade in value for your previous aids, they could refurbished them and resell them and give new buyers more of a chance to keep upgrading without continuing to break the bank!
We kind of have a few problems with this. First, is demand. There is simply not a very robust demand for used hearing aids. Until there is significant market demand for used devices, the trade in value will not be very high. There is a demand for receiving a high trade in value, but unless those devices can be sold at a profit, the economics will not work. Looking at resale values on Ebay, the demand for used hearing aids just isn't there. Second, the vast majority of the value in a hearing aid is the professional care. Even if you were able to buy a used hearing aid, you would likely have to spend a significant amount of money to get the devices fit and re-programmed.
@@DrCliffAuD Fair points, Doc, but I wonder if it's simply not in the industry's interests to generate demand by increasing awareness! As you say all today's devices leave the factory as 'blank canvases', so it's dead easy to wipe all old programs and reuse afresh. The USA model is different I know, but perhaps over on my side of the Atlantic private dispensers and the National Health Service can make the 'economics' work on both sides through collaboration? To thousands of NHS patients, far better to be treated soon with used 3yo but good quality systems, than stay many months (sometimes a scandalous 18 months) on the waiting list for rationed new systems that won't necessarily be any better for them. Option 3 of course is get tired of waiting and go without. Or how about the private sector collaborating with charity and/or government health organisations to make repurposing for this world's poorest nations a routine thing? All of these ideas are 'safe' for clients in that fitting and aftercare stays with professionals rather than risking the horrors of personal purchase online. Plus all of them bring net-zero-carbon benefits as with any repurposing of electronic devices. Just needs enough people with influence and seedcorn dollars to look beyond existing balance sheets and private/ public ideology then make it happen.😁
I have Oticon hearing aids and my loss is considered severe. My audiologist told me he could not help me anymore but suggested later that I buy new hearing aids. I can't tell you how depressed and frustrated I felt. My husband is usually with me when I go but he wasn't that day. I felt that I was being pushed. Is it possible that my ears are just that bad that hearing aids won't help me? I can hear from one but not the other. I discovered tonight that the receiver in the ear piece that doesn't seem to work was disconnected so that has to be the reason I can't hear? I am going to find someone else and get a 2nd opinion very soon.
It appears Costco has a Phillips brand of hearing aid that has similar technology. Could you do a comparison of the Oticon More and the Costco Phillips with AI
Dr. Olson , there is the option for a battery pack... by plugging in the USB cable, that you seem to be holding in your hand, into a battery pack. I tried it on mine and works fine.
Dr Cliff , I do need hearing aids and have 25% hearing loss in both ears of course at different decibel ranges. I was given a pair of Oticon Xceed and want to use them as if I buy hearing aids I am looking between 4-6000 $’s. My question is that I don’t want to wear the full size insert into the ear but just the small one that fits in the ear channel as I don’t have profound hearing loss. Can the larger ear inserts be changed for the smaller ones ? Thank you for any help
FYI you can provide your own cell phone type battery pack and plug it into the charger to charge the hearing aids, it doesn't have to be plugged into a wall. I have tested and confirmed this. It may be able to charge by plugging it into a computer USB port as well, although i haven't tested this. I like how the cable has a USB on the end of it and the adapter to plug into the wall can be added or removed.
In general, USB charging is very source agnostic, "wall wart", computer, battery pack... Its data connections where the USB cable matters (some cables are USB power only) but AFAIK that doesn't apply here. The only question is how many amps are needed by the charger. There two ratings for chargers, 2.4 amps, and 1.8 or 1.5 amps. If you plug a low current demand into a 2.4A socket, no problem - the device draws what it needs and no more. Plug a 2.n+ device into a 1.8A, No fuses pop, but the device may or may not behave correctly - "your mileage may vary". I have no idea what the Oticon chargers need - maybe that's buried somewhere in the specs. Or email Oticon customer support. Hope this helps.
Is Octicon More, an upgrade or update version to Octicon S1? In other words, can I download Octicon More software to my Octicon S? Or, do I need to re-purchase a whole new set of hearing aids?
Hi Dr. Cliff. I just got a pair of the Widex Moment hearing aids. My hearing loss is around 50%. I've had these a few days and I've adjusted but there is still some "sharpness" in the sound. I am wondering if I should have gotten the Oticon More, which I tried prior to working with my current hearing aid professional (who is covered by my insurance). Do you (or your patients) prefer the Oticon More over the Widex Moment? This is my second pair of hearing aids. My first pair were also Widex. Thanks for the information!
Dr. Cliff can I use my CROS transmitter from my OPN S 1 MINIRITE T hearing aid setup with a new More 1 hearing aid upgrade instead? I'm thinking of changing out technology, but not sure if my transmitter will work with it.
Thanks Dr CLIFF for this nice video. I would like to ask you about fitting the artificial Intelligence and deep learning hearing aids in cases of hidden hearing loss and CAPD, in conjunction with ALDs ? Do they improve understanding speech in noise in patients who have hidden hearing loss and patients with CAPD?
Dr: I have seen almost all of your videos, and I went to one of my local audiologists. I have tinnitus and mild hearing loss, I cant decide which device would work the best for Tinnitus after watching all your reviews, please point me in the right direction.
Great video. At 3:10 you said there is no battery pack option. The charger for the Opn has a USB plug that can be plugged into a portable battery for charging on the go. I really like my OPN S1 hearing aids. I doubt I will make the leap to the MORE yet, but they sound promising.
I'll be picking up a pair next week and I'm stoked! Have you gotten any feedback on general music quality not through streaming? My Alta Pros have a music program I can switch to. Is the More able to discern music sounds without squashing it as noise?
@@DocMTV Nice! I'm loving my pair. You can have different programs for different uses. I definitely recommend adding the one for music. It makes it sound much better. I use it for movies and video games too.
Possibly. I usually recommend you stay within brands for the most part. Unless there is a particular feature that you would find extremely beneficial in a different brand.
After 37 years in a steel mill and retired for 15 years now.. I final have accumulated hearing loss at 4000 and slight tinnitus in my left ear! I will be getting the Oticon More #2 this week and I’m new to the world of hearing aids... hope they help...
I keep my phone on silent. When I get a phone call the ringtone goes into my Oticon | OPN MiniRITE hearing aides. I would like to hear the notification of a text message in my hearing aide. Is it possible to do this?
Here is a good thing with newer hearing aids - you can get used Oticon Opn 1 for a fraction of the More price, get them adjusted and be pretty much ok. I am not a native English speaker living in New Zealand and at times struggling with a local accent feel pretty confident after a year of wearing Opn1 (not S). And I did not have to break a bank for that. So, used ones also a good option. And modern marketing lets this option to be even more affordable as new models emerge.
I am going into my third week with the More 1after upgrading from the Open S. For me these are night and day better. I don't have people telling me my phone is ringing anymore. The batteries go all day with power to spare. The only issue I am having is the Bluetooth cuts out mostly on 1 sided. I have a Samsung Note 20. My connect clip and buds don't do that. My audiologist is working with Oticon without a solution yet. I'm hoping a software update will fix it.
These look good on paper, but curious to hear your thoughts on how these stack up against other available top tier HAs, i.e., Phonak Paradise, in terms of sound quality? Or is there not really a way to make a fair comparison?
On paper, MORE should have superior audio performance. There is a multitude of research material from the past six years confirming the benefits that "Deep Neural Network" sound suppression can have on audibility. The technology has been there, but the hearing aid hardware was not powerful enough to run it. In 2020 a similar technology has been implemented by companies such as Microsoft (Teams), Discord and Nvidia, to replace conventional noise reduction algorithms.
After a one week trial with Resound one I was not impressed. I am now trying Oticon more . No comparison! These are forgettable, in a good way. Much smaller and lighter so I don’t feel them. But the big difference is the feeling of natural sounds. I felt aware of the sound compression in the Resound , it felt like plugged ears. No such sensation with the Oticon more hearing aids. This is day two with them. I also love the iPhone control.👍
Great information. Just purchased a set of Oticon More today from UCONN Hearing and Speech clinic. If you’re in the Connecticut area, Dr. Hinchey is an amazing audiologist.
Dr. Cliff, Thank you so much for this valuable information... it is so timely as well since I will be getting my new pairs at the end of this month! Wishing you a healthful, peaceful and prosperous new year!☮️
Hi Dr Cliff, I have recently had a bad infection in my ears and am taking a course of anti biotics, the swelling and pain have eased but I am left with a constant white noise sound that does not go away, is this a sign that I have developed tinnitus ? I am new to all this and am in a pretty low place at the moment thinking this could now be a permanent thing for me , and I am not sure where or who to turn to, Thank you .
My insurance covers oticon hearing aids but my audiologist said if I get the more 1, regardless of the contracted price with my insurance, I would still have to pay the balance of the full price not the contracted price, so my question is, is there a big difference between the more one and more 3 in regards to sound? My insurance paid $5k and I paid $4,200 for the remainding full balance, but an now thinking of switching to the more 3 since I won't have to pay any extra for those but I don't want to compromise my hearing
@@DrCliffAuD did I over pay? I'm thinking of going somewhere else, I have profound hearing loss in one ear and severe tinnitus in that same ear. I'm sure there's other places to go here in Arizona
I was fitted with Oticon More miniRITE 1 and was really excited. But there was an insurmountable problem: on every program there was an audible hiss. The General program was the worst with an aggressive white-noise. The least objectionable program was the Oticon Music setting, with a subdued brown-noise, used for streaming; it was the only one that didn’t make me irritable in daily use. My audiologist tried to adjust the hiss out but wasn’t able to do so. She also remarked that several of her other patients had this hiss problem. I’m now going to be fitted with the Phonak Audeo L90 so I have high hopes.
Thank you for this! I have an appointment scheduled this week to try them as part of their no risk free trial. (These will be my first hearing aides). I'd been planning to try the Phonak Paradise first, but these seem like a better choice.
I'm currently on a trial with Phonak Paradise, and I've already had a 3 month trial with Oticon S 1. 4 Days in and I just told my audiologist I want the Oticons back. They are way better. The ability to take a hands (and Gadget) free call with the Phonak is great but as hearing aids they don't match up to the Oticon S 1. Also there is a low level feedback that's aggravating my Tinnitus. Looking forward to seeing what improvements have been made with the More range.
I have a querion; If I wanted to purchase a 24-handle hearing aid (the Premium one), how would I recognize that the hearing aid that have purchased is not a 20,handle one or inferior?
@@richkaye7967 Thank you! We checked out with the local reps and finally found the price, which is aligned with what you shared. Significantly less than what an audiologist was trying to charge us. That's why he didn't get our business and we are not going back.
Hi l got an OTICON hearing aids two month ago and could not to pair it with my phone .My new phone is Oneplus 7t pro 5g Mclaran edition .I really disappointed. Please helped me Thanks a lot
I just got my Oticon More 1 and I have the Cross with it so I guess it is available now. I love mine and I am just shock how it is so much better than m old Starkey hearing aid and Cross
So hey Im a pro Musician in a band and need hearing aids that will handle the volume etc etc. Can you recommend Oticon hearing aids that will help? My Audiologist is recommending these (Oticon More) hearing aids. Thanks!!!!
@@DrCliffAuD Well then Oticon should advertise better so we know what models are good for musicians and others for other lifestyles, hows a consumer suppose to make the correct choice if there is no information? Another way of making money!
@@rockstaradventures1 typically you want to go with a hearing aid with a high input dynamic range. Different brands have different levels of this. However, this is not significantly different within brand. Your provider should be aware of this and provide the best recommendation based on what you want. That is not the responsibility of a hearing aid manufacturer, it is the responsibility of your provider.
I am wearing a brand from star industries the higher tones seem to be way to much. Have you ever heard of them? I cant find any info on them from the internet.
Do you know if the Oticon CROS is now compatible with the MORE unit? In the review, you mentioned that is something Oticon was working on, but since it is a little over a year later now, I wonder if they have come out with that by now. Thanks!
@@DrCliffAuD That's great news! I will soon be getting Oticon CROS hearing aids and I'm happy it will be the newest technology and that it can stream directly from an Android phone!
I’m a month in with my Oticon More 2’s and love them. The clarity of the sound is great,especially in noisy environments. When in a crowded, noisy environment the background noise drops and the person you’re talking to is so crisp and clear. Don’t understand how the technology does that, but it works! My only complaint is that streaming music or calls to the aids really eats up the battery charge. If I stream while I’m taking a morning walk, by afternoon they need recharging. So I mostly use EarPods when streaming to save recharging the aids. If you have an Apple iPhone, I believe you must have IOS 13 or above to use the Oticon On app, but Apples built in program under Settings, General, Accessibility, Hearing aids works fine for me to act as a remote. 3 taps to the Home button brings the hearing aid settings to the desktop making it easy to make adjustments.
thx for ur review, i am now using opn s1, it is not working so well in noisy place, i cant hear clearly in noisy place even using noisy-program of opn s1. does oticon more works well in noisy place like canteen, restaurant? do u recommend i upgrade to oticon more?
Hearing aids are prohibitively expensive for many Americans.I am fortunate to have insurance that pays for hearing aids. As a consumer, I find comparing aids to be confusing. Thank you for your advice.
I got my More 1 last week from the VA. I was suprised that I was given the portable charger. But I was not able get them set up. I always have a lot of wax in my ears, the VA was nt able to fit me in for a cleaning that day..I went to a ear clinic and had my ears cleaned I have a appt 09 Aug to go back to get my hearing aids set up.. I can not wait.
Thanks Dr. Cliff. I got the latest OPN’s in September. They replaced an earlier version of the OPN from three years prior (insurance covers every 36 months. My hearing loss is unusual in that my left ear has a 40db hearing loss with about 85% on the word recognition score, but a 90 db loss and a whopping 12% word recognition score on the right ear. I was struggling with the old OPNs, mainly because my right ear had sudden hearing loss about five months after I got the new set (which replaced a Widex for my left ear only). The new OPNs helped quite a bit. I’m guessing as a result of my word recognition score that something like the More wouldn’t be that much of an improvement over the OPNs. At any rate, in another three years, I’m sure the technology will be far ahead of anything we have now.
Hi: I am looking to switch to one of your network providers here in Dallas, Marilyn Hinrichs. I notice she caries many brands. My loss is mild and wondered which brand(s) are more Android friendly? My Oticon Alta2 s are about 5 years old and Oticon seems to be more in the Apple camp. They work well except for crowds. Thanks.
I was born in 1962. I have been wearing hearing aids since I was 2 years old. My hearing is at a 92% loss. I am now 59 years old. Back in 1964, hearing aids then were the "body harness" hearing aid that looked like a transistor radio with 2 cords running to my ears.
I had always dealt with Beltone through the years. Beltone had always asked me what improvements could be made, even though I was just a kid. Somebody was listening to my suggestions all those years.
In 1970 Beltone had the very first prototype behind the ear hearing aid, I was their "experimental model" to try these out. ( I even came out on a cover of a book by Beltone for this. I wish I knew what my mom did with that book) I thought the behind the ears were great.... no more cords to mess with from the harness aid.
As technology improved Beltone had always asked what improvements could still be done. I told them I love to listen to music and said," If only the hearing aids could be my own personal radio as well"
I just got these new Oticon hearing aids from Beltone 31 March 2021 and I am hearing things I have never knew existed..... after all these years. These hearing aids are unbelieveable especially for my 92% hearing loss.
I love the bluetooth technology. A friend called me up the same day I got the hearing aids and I asked him if he was driving in the rain with windsheild wipers on..... Yes, I could hear that!
Also, I love the fact that I can play my favorite iTune playlist through the hearing aids without disturbing anybody. Also, now my wife is impressed because now instead of the television blaring at volume50-60 I now have it at 19 and now my wife can not hear the television. To me, this is great. I just can not get over how great it is to hear things I never knew exsisted!
People may think the price is high but I say it is worth every penny
I hope your hearing will be 100% after regrew hair cell cure released
@@Aviorrok is that really coming?
So thankful they help you that much. I always say a prayer of thanks for my aid when I put them on in the morning.
The "hair cell cure" is likely years or decades away based on current research.
@@DrCliffAuD @becky sonnier I talked with a famous professor that found some gene that can make sudden hearing loss, I asked her if the cure is coming and she said “it’s the million dollar question, regrow hair cells is very complex but I think it will take 5-10 years until we see the first cure for hearing loss (for some forms)”
In my opinion not more than 20 years
More and more people have hearing loss and the percentages growing the world today is too much noisy (cars, concerts, AirPods 24/7, Corona virus LOL etc) I think we will see the first cure in 7-10 years, the cure for tinnitus we take decades in my opinion
Hi, thank you for the informative video.
Your quick thoughts on the Oticon
More 2&3 and Zircon Please?
Thank you for a very informative video. I am new to HAs and just had my first evaluation and this particular doctor recommended the Oticon More 2 (as that is what my insurance will partially remit for). Accordingly, she told me the Oticon More 1 would be full out of pocket and more than I'm willing to pay at this time. I have moderate hearing lost in one ear and slightly worse in the other. Anyway, my question is about the More 2 as opposed to the More 1. Generally, what I understand is the More 1 is fully automatic and the More 2 step down in features requires a manual adjustment if entering into a different sound environment. Is this the case? Also, I am considering buying only one for my worse ear now and then purchasing the second one maybe in a year should the technology advance even more. Your thoughts on that? Do these Oticon offer firmware upgrades to existing models to keep up with technological improvements? Thanks for any info you are willing to share.
I have had these for almost a week now and they are truly excellent. I now realize just how poor the Signia nx were that I was using and what an impact it has on life in general. Get these.
How much does it help... And how much for one but pair just for one side
I have purchased Oticon more 1 understand the company (z power) that makes the battery is now bankrupt. I am experiencing some shut downs. I thought this was due to moisture but now think it maybe the batteries. Do you have any experience on this issue?
Having worked in computer science for over 30 years, and most recently worked extensively with machine learning and AI, I have to congratulate you on your description of AI, ML and Deep learning, very clearly explained. There are some nuances to some of the training and learning you described but they really aren't important in the context of how you describe the application of this technology. Well done!
Thanks for the video. The More was recommended to my 91-year-old Mom. The audiologist did not cover what level 1-2-3 would be best for her - but simply showed her the price difference. While she has an active lifestyle for 91 it is what I would call a quiet one. For her, would there be a real difference in her hearing experience between the different levels.? Or best to save some money and just buy the basic level? Thanks!
Please continue these videos on deep learning! I'm an audiologist and I find your videos extremely helpful!
That’s scary. You should already know this stuff from your training and continuing education.
Helpful video, thanks. With all this deep learning that's going on, how do these aids avoid latency? I play in a band and have experienced latency doing some home recording on certain devices, so curious how this is handled with hearing aids.
Thank you for these videos!! THey are so informative. Im new to hearing aids. Do you prefer these to the Phonaks?
Sir which is best quality phonak vs oticon
I am about to purchase me first hearing aids and am favoring the Oticon devices. I have tried the previous level 3 Oticon device and the new Oticon More level1 device. I know that you provided the metrics for the individual More device levels but what difference would I notice between a Level 1 More devices and a level 2 or 3 More device (assuming the audiologist has adjusted them correctly) There is a large different prices in the Oticon More Model levels but as the level 2 & 3 devices are not available yet I am wondering whether I should wait for them to be available so that I could test them.
Hi @Doctor Cliff, thank you for the great videos and education.
Do you know when will Oticon release a new device to replace the "More 1" thanks
My daughter has a severe to profound hearing loss.she is one year old.kindly dr cliff recommnd me taht which hearing aids are best for my daughter.
How much are they I am interested in purchasing these I only need one though
So I just got diagnosed with CAPD and I’ve been recommend hearing aids and I was wondering if I absolutely have to get the premium hearing aids? I can afford the advanced ones but I have an active lifestyle and my doc is really pushing for me to have the premium but that’s an extra 1300 and I wanted to know if you think it actually makes a diff on CAPD with no hearing loss
And this is for the oticon opn S. I’d also like to add that I’m a nursing student in a noisy environment
But how do they sound. I was dying to know how they sound to you compared with other devices.
Maybe we need our clients to tell us (I'm an Audiologist in Sydney Australia). Thanks for reviewing them.
I'm on day 2 with my new Phonak p90. The app and connectivity leaves much to be desired. Would I be happier with the MORE's features and app? I'm all about the tech...
Depends on what features you're looking for in an app, and honestly, what type of phone you have.
I doubt it. Resound One is all about features and customization on app. Plus, it is great to listen the music on Resound Quattro and I suppose the same on Resound One.
Tried Resound Quattro before I switched to Oticon opn s1. Miss those features and customization of app including tiny portable with the loaded charges to carry everywhere you go.
Thank you so much, Dr. Cliff. Your videos are incredibly helpful
Doctor Cliff, is there one of these RIC hearing aids (or any quality hearing aid) that protects your hearing from loud sudden spikes of noise (a loud screech, firecrackers, gunshots, etc)?
Another EXCELLENT video Dr. Olson! would the Philips HearLink 9030 hearing aids, sold at Costco, and made by the same company Demant, also be similar to these? In other words, would they have the same chipset as the Oticon More?
I visited one of your authorized audiologist in New Mexico who followed the your suggested best practices. She was very professional and knowledgeable. I tried a pair of the Oticon More hearing aids for a week. I really enjoyed the hearing aids except for one thing. There was slight delay in the sound reaching my ear. It made the sound of music on legato tones warble. Being a professional musician makes this issue unacceptable in a hearing aid. It addressed the high frequency hearing loss just fine accept for the warble. She was not able to address the warbling issue with the Oticon hearing aid. Any suggestions? I have a tough time justifying a $6000 investment with a warble in my ear...
If you had a choice between these and livio ai which would you pick?
Thanks for the detailed review of the Oticon More hearing aid.
After about a year of launching, did Oticon come up with the an ITE (half-shell or ITC) version of the More hearing aids?
Dr. Cliff, thank you for these videos. I've been using the More1 for about 3 weeks now. I'm very happy with the fit and performance except I find the higher frequencies to be over amplified and very annoying...what we used to call 'extremely bright' when describing audio speakers. I understand some of this is due to my loss of upper frequencies for so many years but it still is very annoying to me. My next appointment with the audiologist will include RET and I'm hoping my concern can be addressed. Are these units capable of attenuating volume at higher frequencies.
Thank you!
Not sure why they wouldn't do it at the first visit, but I guess later is better than never.
What are the appropriate wax guards to be used with the Oticon More? I got ProWax, but they seem to be way too big and won’t fit
I have purchased Oticon OPN S3 on 6-2-23. Bilaspur Chhattisgarh.
1. Now I am satisfied with the group conversation.
2. While hearing UA-cam , I am not getting the speech clear
3.. On Video talks continuous speech getting muffled.
4. Audiologist needs specialisation to adjust
Great review! One question: do these finally seamlessly switch frome iPhone to MacBook like the AirPods do? (I currently have the Opn S and have to use a TV link or Clip to do video calls on my MacBook)
OPN S hearing aids can only connect ton one device at a time, i don't think that will change for this but i can't confirm. i expect it won't be as easy as airpods, but shouldn't take too much time either.
They’re only compatible with ios or android, so no mac os :(
Questioin - I am in India at the moment but normally live in New Zealand, could I get OTICON hearing aids here in India and still have changed by made when I am back in NZ?
is their a difference with iphone and android with the more 1 hearing aid
Which hearing aid does the doctor use?
Are the Oticon Mores available in ear?
oticon more 1 or signia styletto ax 7 which do you recommend?
Dr. cliff , I have profound hearing loss to the point I have a back-up pair of hearing aids. I have Oticon OPNSI ,miniRITE hearing aids with custom ear molds. I have had them about 2 yrs. Both were just sent in and replaced. They are not rechargeable. Are these the best for profound hearing loss ? Is there another Oticon model I should be considering. Like most people with Profound hearing loss, I struggle. I am socially very active but am getting to the point where it is very difficult to be engaged and communicate correctly. ~ John K
Hi Dr Cliff, I have Nera Pro. Due for new pair and wondered if there was a big difference between Nera and More. Also would like to understand differences between More, Zircon, exceed and OPN S all rechargeable. Thanks
Hi! Does More 1 MiniRite have bluetooth connection 5.2 or 5.0? Thankk you
I just got a pair of Oticon More aids. Does the “More Sound Booster” require adjustment by my audiologist? I can’t currently detect any change in the sound when it is switched on.
My audiologist has ordered More 1 for me to try but it sounds like it may not be suitable as I have reverse slope loss due to Menieres. I am completely deaf on one ear so only use an aid in my better ear. Can these aids be successfully programmed for low frequency hearing loss? (60-70 at 250-1000 Hz) Thanks
I could use help. I'm swimming in confusion. I'm not the wearer, it's my dad. So, it's between Oticon More and Resound Omnia. Dad has severe hearing loss. First question is, given he mostly deals with home and doctor offices and multiple speakers, who gives the richest most natural sound--Oticon More or Resound Omnia? Second, audiologist said Oticon More 2 and Resound Omnia 7 are fine, we don't need the higher technology. I can't help but feel that though the top technologies help with concerts and such and dad won't be going to concerts, that there would be in less complex situations some enhanced sound quality with the top technology hearing aids, i.e. Oticon More 1 and the Resound Omnia 9. I need some definiitive direction: Oticon More 1, Oticon More 2, Resound Omnia 9 or 7? Please help. I get it's half of one and two of the other, I just need direction towards the best hearing experience for dad, that is natural, full and is no question the best at picking up speech of all ranges. Which one is it of the four?
I believe our clinic have already started stocking them and I wonder what clients might think of them in comparison to the livio edge AI 2400 or even the Opn-S
how many different types of hearing aids go thru your office. Istarted out with oticon in my rite ear for 13 months then I was paired out with phonak in both ears at the VA Hospital
Thank you for your reviews. I bought the opn s1s a year or so ago my first set of hearing aids ever. I didn’t know what to expect so I think I expected too much. I hear birds and clicks and bells that I didn’t hear before which is wonderful but I don’t hear voices as well as I thought I would which was obviously a disappointment. Someone else here on this thread said hearing aids are getting to be like iPhones. Something a little newer a little better always coming around the corner. I’d like to try these new ones but with no trade-in or not sure what to do with the old ones seems like a waste unless there is some crazy significant difference. But I do love your videos and I appreciate the information you share.
Do you have a hearing aids with the best battery lasting and endurance as well more confortable in aer canal hearing aids that reduces sweating in the air?
I just wish hearing aid companies would give you a trade in value for your previous aids, they could refurbished them and resell them and give new buyers more of a chance to keep upgrading without continuing to break the bank!
We kind of have a few problems with this. First, is demand. There is simply not a very robust demand for used hearing aids. Until there is significant market demand for used devices, the trade in value will not be very high. There is a demand for receiving a high trade in value, but unless those devices can be sold at a profit, the economics will not work. Looking at resale values on Ebay, the demand for used hearing aids just isn't there. Second, the vast majority of the value in a hearing aid is the professional care. Even if you were able to buy a used hearing aid, you would likely have to spend a significant amount of money to get the devices fit and re-programmed.
@@DrCliffAuD
Fair points, Doc, but I wonder if it's simply not in the industry's interests to generate demand by increasing awareness! As you say all today's devices leave the factory as 'blank canvases', so it's dead easy to wipe all old programs and reuse afresh.
The USA model is different I know, but perhaps over on my side of the Atlantic private dispensers and the National Health Service can make the 'economics' work on both sides through collaboration? To thousands of NHS patients, far better to be treated soon with used 3yo but good quality systems, than stay many months (sometimes a scandalous 18 months) on the waiting list for rationed new systems that won't necessarily be any better for them. Option 3 of course is get tired of waiting and go without.
Or how about the private sector collaborating with charity and/or government health organisations to make repurposing for this world's poorest nations a routine thing?
All of these ideas are 'safe' for clients in that fitting and aftercare stays with professionals rather than risking the horrors of personal purchase online. Plus all of them bring net-zero-carbon benefits as with any repurposing of electronic devices. Just needs enough people with influence and seedcorn dollars to look beyond existing balance sheets and private/ public ideology then make it happen.😁
I have Oticon hearing aids and my loss is considered severe. My audiologist told me he could not help me anymore but suggested later that I buy new hearing aids. I can't tell you how depressed and frustrated I felt. My husband is usually with me when I go but he wasn't that day. I felt that I was being pushed. Is it possible that my ears are just that bad that hearing aids won't help me? I can hear from one but not the other. I discovered tonight that the receiver in the ear piece that doesn't seem to work was disconnected so that has to be the reason I can't hear? I am going to find someone else and get a 2nd opinion very soon.
It appears Costco has a Phillips brand of hearing aid that has similar technology. Could you do a comparison of the Oticon More and the Costco Phillips with AI
Dr. Olson , there is the option for a battery pack... by plugging in the USB cable, that you seem to be holding in your hand, into a battery pack. I tried it on mine and works fine.
Dr Cliff , I do need hearing aids and have 25% hearing loss in both ears of course at different decibel ranges. I was given a pair of Oticon Xceed and want to use them as if I buy hearing aids I am looking between 4-6000 $’s. My question is that I don’t want to wear the full size insert into the ear but just the small one that fits in the ear channel as I don’t have profound hearing loss. Can the larger ear inserts be changed for the smaller ones ? Thank you for any help
FYI you can provide your own cell phone type battery pack and plug it into the charger to charge the hearing aids, it doesn't have to be plugged into a wall. I have tested and confirmed this. It may be able to charge by plugging it into a computer USB port as well, although i haven't tested this. I like how the cable has a USB on the end of it and the adapter to plug into the wall can be added or removed.
In general, USB charging is very source agnostic, "wall wart", computer, battery pack... Its data connections where the USB cable matters (some cables are USB power only) but AFAIK that doesn't apply here. The only question is how many amps are needed by the charger. There two ratings for chargers, 2.4 amps, and 1.8 or 1.5 amps. If you plug a low current demand into a 2.4A socket, no problem - the device draws what it needs and no more. Plug a 2.n+ device into a 1.8A, No fuses pop, but the device may or may not behave correctly - "your mileage may vary". I have no idea what the Oticon chargers need - maybe that's buried somewhere in the specs. Or email Oticon customer support. Hope this helps.
Hello, so confused, should I purchase the Oticon More or Livio AI ? How do you make that decision? Please help..|
How good is the provider who fits each?
@@DrCliffAuD Thank you for your response, understood. I guess my question is, best option for quality and what it has to offer?
How good is oticon ruby
Really interesting video, thank you. I just received Oticon OPN S1 hearing aids from the VA recently, is the Oticon More a higher level model?
Yes it is.
Hi Cliff! Love your channel. Are there any hearing aids that can replace the need to wear a loop to capture my vouce for phone calls?
Yep, almost all Bluetooth hearing aids can do that now without a neckloop.
@@DrCliffAuD can you give examples of devices that offer this? Currently i wear the Oticon Opn
Does oticon xceed cover highest db?
Which hearing aid covers highest db? Kindly help...
Is Octicon More, an upgrade or update version to Octicon S1? In other words, can I download Octicon More software to my Octicon S? Or, do I need to re-purchase a whole new set of hearing aids?
I understand there is a chip difference, more than just software.
Would these be appropriate for an 85 DB loss?
I just got mine today! I love them. I love that I can use them with my phone and listen to music. I love how comfortable I hear my music
This is what i have recently ordered oticon more 3. I have bilateral hearing loss with tinnitus in both ears. Super excited about my HA.
Tell me, are you satisfied?
Hi Dr. Cliff. I just got a pair of the Widex Moment hearing aids. My hearing loss is around 50%. I've had these a few days and I've adjusted but there is still some "sharpness" in the sound. I am wondering if I should have gotten the Oticon More, which I tried prior to working with my current hearing aid professional (who is covered by my insurance). Do you (or your patients) prefer the Oticon More over the Widex Moment? This is my second pair of hearing aids. My first pair were also Widex. Thanks for the information!
It sounds like maybe you just need your Widex aids programmed better.
@@DrCliffAuD Got it. Thank you!
Dr. Cliff can I use my CROS transmitter from my OPN S 1 MINIRITE T hearing aid setup with a new More 1 hearing aid upgrade instead? I'm thinking of changing out technology, but not sure if my transmitter will work with it.
Yes, if you currently use the CROS MINIRITE T transmitter and get the More MINIRITE T hearing aid.
Just given Odicon hearing aids by the Veteran Administration. So far so go. Tried another product and they did compare, even on the first day.
So, are they in fact noticeably better, or not, to the average user?
Everybody's perception is different, but in general, I would say yes. As long as they have been programmed correctly.
Thanks Dr CLIFF for this nice video. I would like to ask you about fitting the artificial Intelligence and deep learning hearing aids in cases of hidden hearing loss and CAPD, in conjunction with ALDs ? Do they improve understanding speech in noise in patients who have hidden hearing loss and patients with CAPD?
Yes and Yes. However, if you have CAPD you should also get therapy to help.
Does The VA know all of this? I have the Oticon Opn S1, am I getting all I can from them?
I would hope so.
Dr: I have seen almost all of your videos, and I went to one of my local audiologists. I have tinnitus and mild hearing loss, I cant decide which device would work the best for Tinnitus after watching all your reviews, please point me in the right direction.
Hard for me to say without knowing anything about you or your condition. I would follow your provider's recommendation.
Hello, how do I pair with a Mac computer ?
Great video. At 3:10 you said there is no battery pack option. The charger for the Opn has a USB plug that can be plugged into a portable battery for charging on the go. I really like my OPN S1 hearing aids. I doubt I will make the leap to the MORE yet, but they sound promising.
I'll be picking up a pair next week and I'm stoked! Have you gotten any feedback on general music quality not through streaming? My Alta Pros have a music program I can switch to. Is the More able to discern music sounds without squashing it as noise?
Hi ! I am gonna have the Oticon More. Did you have some feedback to share about music ? Thanks
@@DocMTV Nice! I'm loving my pair. You can have different programs for different uses. I definitely recommend adding the one for music. It makes it sound much better. I use it for movies and video games too.
@@peterdewey thanks a lot. Can't wait to have mines. It will be my first hearing aids ^^ Do you have the More 1 ?
If I have been using Oticon hearing aids for 8 years would I have issues adjusting to another brand of hearing aid?
Possibly. I usually recommend you stay within brands for the most part. Unless there is a particular feature that you would find extremely beneficial in a different brand.
After 37 years in a steel mill and retired for 15 years now.. I final have accumulated hearing loss at 4000 and slight tinnitus in my left ear! I will be getting the Oticon More #2 this week and I’m new to the world of hearing aids... hope they help...
I keep my phone on silent. When I get a phone call the ringtone goes into my Oticon | OPN MiniRITE hearing aides. I would like to hear the notification of a text message in my hearing aide. Is it possible to do this?
hearing aid industry is becoming like the smartphone and auto industry...your level of comfort based on the depth of your pocketbook
...yes, with very long-term ever skreech increasing tinitus squeel 'n' creeping volumous hiss...
🤣 it.... would appear so 🤣☹
Here is a good thing with newer hearing aids - you can get used Oticon Opn 1 for a fraction of the More price, get them adjusted and be pretty much ok. I am not a native English speaker living in New Zealand and at times struggling with a local accent feel pretty confident after a year of wearing Opn1 (not S). And I did not have to break a bank for that. So, used ones also a good option. And modern marketing lets this option to be even more affordable as new models emerge.
@@sergeidorokhin5619 i'm not sure you can get used ones in U.S.
@@johnq5284 I bought them from eBay. And the NoahLink from AliExpress.
not enough information -how did they sound
I am going into my third week with the More 1after upgrading from the Open S. For me these are night and day better. I don't have people telling me my phone is ringing anymore. The batteries go all day with power to spare. The only issue I am having is the Bluetooth cuts out mostly on 1 sided.
I have a Samsung Note 20. My connect clip and buds don't do that. My audiologist is working with Oticon without a solution yet. I'm hoping a software update will fix it.
I have Samsung Note 10+ and I have the same problem. 1 sided cuts from Bluetooth.
These look good on paper, but curious to hear your thoughts on how these stack up against other available top tier HAs, i.e., Phonak Paradise, in terms of sound quality? Or is there not really a way to make a fair comparison?
No way to compare. They approach sound processing completely different.
Phonak paradise and GN resound came out with totally different approach targeted mostly to mild hearing loss.
On paper, MORE should have superior audio performance. There is a multitude of research material from the past six years confirming the benefits that "Deep Neural Network" sound suppression can have on audibility. The technology has been there, but the hearing aid hardware was not powerful enough to run it.
In 2020 a similar technology has been implemented by companies such as Microsoft (Teams), Discord and Nvidia, to replace conventional noise reduction algorithms.
After a one week trial with Resound one I was not impressed. I am now trying Oticon more . No comparison! These are forgettable, in a good way. Much smaller and lighter so I don’t feel them. But the big difference is the feeling of natural sounds. I felt aware of the sound compression in the Resound , it felt like plugged ears. No such sensation with the Oticon more hearing aids. This is day two with them. I also love the iPhone control.👍
Do you still like them?
Great information. Just purchased a set of Oticon More today from UCONN Hearing and Speech clinic. If you’re in the Connecticut area, Dr. Hinchey is an amazing audiologist.
I ordered a pair today also...
It would be really helpful if you can share your experience with oticon more..are you using more 1,2 or 3..?
@@vishveshzaveri5186 I pick mine up on March 3. Will let you know how they are then.
@@vishveshzaveri5186 I believe I bought the 2, or at least it was the second one down of the 3.
Pamela Potter thank you for the reply...looking forward for your hearing experience with oticon more..
Dr. Cliff,
Thank you so much for this valuable information... it is so timely as well since I will be getting my new pairs at the end of this month!
Wishing you a healthful, peaceful and prosperous new year!☮️
Hi Dr Cliff, I have recently had a bad infection in my ears and am taking a course of anti biotics, the swelling and pain have eased but I am left with a constant white noise sound that does not go away, is this a sign that I have developed tinnitus ? I am new to all this and am in a pretty low place at the moment thinking this could now be a permanent thing for me , and I am not sure where or who to turn to, Thank you .
Thanks for sharing Dr Cliff! Great review :)
Glad it was helpful!
My insurance covers oticon hearing aids but my audiologist said if I get the more 1, regardless of the contracted price with my insurance, I would still have to pay the balance of the full price not the contracted price, so my question is, is there a big difference between the more one and more 3 in regards to sound? My insurance paid $5k and I paid $4,200 for the remainding full balance, but an now thinking of switching to the more 3 since I won't have to pay any extra for those but I don't want to compromise my hearing
$9,200 for Oticon More 1's 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯
@@DrCliffAuD did I over pay? I'm thinking of going somewhere else, I have profound hearing loss in one ear and severe tinnitus in that same ear. I'm sure there's other places to go here in Arizona
how do Oticon More compare to Earlens with Comparator?
I was fitted with Oticon More miniRITE 1 and was really excited. But there was an insurmountable problem: on every program there was an audible hiss. The General program was the worst with an aggressive white-noise. The least objectionable program was the Oticon Music setting, with a subdued brown-noise, used for streaming; it was the only one that didn’t make me irritable in daily use. My audiologist tried to adjust the hiss out but wasn’t able to do so. She also remarked that several of her other patients had this hiss problem.
I’m now going to be fitted with the Phonak Audeo L90 so I have high hopes.
Thank you for this! I have an appointment scheduled this week to try them as part of their no risk free trial. (These will be my first hearing aides). I'd been planning to try the Phonak Paradise first, but these seem like a better choice.
I'm currently on a trial with Phonak Paradise, and I've already had a 3 month trial with Oticon S 1. 4 Days in and I just told my audiologist I want the Oticons back. They are way better. The ability to take a hands (and Gadget) free call with the Phonak is great but as hearing aids they don't match up to the Oticon S 1. Also there is a low level feedback that's aggravating my Tinnitus. Looking forward to seeing what improvements have been made with the More range.
@@Richardapoleary have you tried the livio ai?
@@jking4123 yes, please tell about the Livio edge AI
I have a querion; If I wanted to purchase a 24-handle hearing aid (the Premium one), how would I recognize that the hearing aid that have purchased is not a 20,handle one or inferior?
When your audiologist program hearing aids, they should be able to show you on the software.
@@donhill5694 Thanks.
Thank you for your review and information. Please can you share what is the cost range? It cannot vary that great from city to city. Unbundled.
$4100 for the Oticon More 2 with 3 years guarantee and service
@@richkaye7967 Thank you! We checked out with the local reps and finally found the price, which is aligned with what you shared. Significantly less than what an audiologist was trying to charge us. That's why he didn't get our business and we are not going back.
@@caomabebe1 could you let me know what the price was?
Hi l got an OTICON hearing aids two month ago and could not to pair it with my phone .My new phone is Oneplus 7t pro 5g Mclaran edition .I really disappointed. Please helped me
Thanks a lot
I just got my Oticon More 1 and I have the Cross with it so I guess it is available now. I love mine and I am just shock how it is so much better than m old Starkey hearing aid and Cross
So hey Im a pro Musician in a band and need hearing aids that will handle the volume etc etc. Can you recommend Oticon hearing aids that will help? My Audiologist is recommending these (Oticon More) hearing aids. Thanks!!!!
I can't make a recommendation without a comprehensive evaluation. I would recommend you take your provider's recommendation.
@@DrCliffAuD Well then Oticon should advertise better so we know what models are good for musicians and others for other lifestyles, hows a consumer suppose to make the correct choice if there is no information? Another way of making money!
@@rockstaradventures1 typically you want to go with a hearing aid with a high input dynamic range. Different brands have different levels of this. However, this is not significantly different within brand. Your provider should be aware of this and provide the best recommendation based on what you want. That is not the responsibility of a hearing aid manufacturer, it is the responsibility of your provider.
I am wearing a brand from star industries the higher tones seem to be way to much. Have you ever heard of them? I cant find any info on them from the internet.
I’m the proud recipient of the Oticon hearing aid!!!😁
Do you know if the Oticon CROS is now compatible with the MORE unit? In the review, you mentioned that is something Oticon was working on, but since it is a little over a year later now, I wonder if they have come out with that by now. Thanks!
Yes, the More is now CROS compatible!
@@DrCliffAuD That's great news! I will soon be getting Oticon CROS hearing aids and I'm happy it will be the newest technology and that it can stream directly from an Android phone!
@@popperfrozy just as an FYI the Rechargeable CROS is slightly better than the disposable version.
@@DrCliffAuD Perfect, that's what I will want with the new Smart charger. Thanks!
I’m a month in with my Oticon More 2’s and love them. The clarity of the sound is great,especially in noisy environments. When in a crowded, noisy environment the background noise drops and the person you’re talking to is so crisp and clear. Don’t understand how the technology does that, but it works! My only complaint is that streaming music or calls to the aids really eats up the battery charge. If I stream while I’m taking a morning walk, by afternoon they need recharging. So I mostly use EarPods when streaming to save recharging the aids. If you have an Apple iPhone, I believe you must have IOS 13 or above to use the Oticon On app, but Apples built in program under Settings, General, Accessibility, Hearing aids works fine for me to act as a remote. 3 taps to the Home button brings the hearing aid settings to the desktop making it easy to make adjustments.
thx for ur review, i am now using opn s1, it is not working so well in noisy place, i cant hear clearly in noisy place even using noisy-program of opn s1. does oticon more works well in noisy place like canteen, restaurant? do u recommend i upgrade to oticon more?
What is your speech-in-noise score? (SNR Loss)
@@DrCliffAuD we didnot make snr loss test, my doctor says it is only for reference.
@@justintang512 then I have no idea how to advise you.
@@DrCliffAuD thx anyway, maybe later i make one. you are so kind.
Hi,Although my Onepls 7t pro 5g has android 10 and bluetooth 5 I am not able to pair it with Oticon hearing aids !!!!
OK, so how has the "deep neural network learning" actually worked in practice with patients using aids with this technology Dr. Cliff ?
Hearing aids are prohibitively expensive for many Americans.I am fortunate to have insurance that pays for hearing aids. As a consumer, I find comparing aids to be confusing. Thank you for your advice.
I got my More 1 last week from the VA. I was suprised that I was given the portable charger.
But I was not able get them set up. I always have a lot of wax in my ears, the VA was nt able to fit me in for a cleaning that day..I went to a ear clinic and had my ears cleaned
I have a appt 09 Aug to go back to get my hearing aids set up.. I can not wait.
Thanks Dr. Cliff. I got the latest OPN’s in September. They replaced an earlier version of the OPN from three years prior (insurance covers every 36 months. My hearing loss is unusual in that my left ear has a 40db hearing loss with about 85% on the word recognition score, but a 90 db loss and a whopping 12% word recognition score on the right ear. I was struggling with the old OPNs, mainly because my right ear had sudden hearing loss about five months after I got the new set (which replaced a Widex for my left ear only). The new OPNs helped quite a bit. I’m guessing as a result of my word recognition score that something like the More wouldn’t be that much of an improvement over the OPNs. At any rate, in another three years, I’m sure the technology will be far ahead of anything we have now.
they are mores not opns
If you have 40db loss how much will it become after wearing an aid???
Thank you Dr. Cliff.
Hi: I am looking to switch to one of your network providers here in Dallas, Marilyn Hinrichs. I notice she caries many brands. My loss is mild and wondered which brand(s) are more Android friendly? My Oticon Alta2 s are about 5 years old and Oticon seems to be more in the Apple camp. They work well except for crowds. Thanks.
If you already use Oticon, you should probably stick with Oticon. The new More aids have been working well with my Samsung galaxy S20.
For Android compatibility, only the phones supporting ASHA can stream directly. Google Pixel phones 3 and up work, as well as some Samsung phones.
@@MarkRuvald Thanks for the information. I use a Pixel 3A.
@@scottr303 You'll be pleased to know that Pixel 3A works very well with ASHA ☺️