Lexie B2 Rechargeable OTC Hearing Aid Detailed Review | Powered By Bose
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- Опубліковано 15 чер 2024
- Lexie B2 Rechargeable OTC Hearing Aid Detailed Review | Powered By Bose. Doctor Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, reviews the new Lexie B2 rechargeable Over-the-counter hearing aid that is powered by Bose SoundControl Technology.
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00:00 Introduction
00:26 Bose Sound Control Background
01:56 Disclaimers
03:42 Lexie B2 Look and Feel
05:36 Included in the Box
06:26 Buying Options
07:50 Features and Performance Review
08:09 Charging and Battery Life
09:29 Bluetooth App Control
10:44 Customization with Real Ear Measurement
12:46 Open Dome Verification
16:09 Closed Dome Verification
17:11 Compression
18:41 Front Focus
20:15 Noise Reduction
20:52 Final Thoughts - Навчання та стиль
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Hi Cliff
I recently found your UA-cam videos about hearing aids. I am a pediatrician in New Jersey and have had a moderate hearing loss in my left ear. My previous hearing aids include Sharkey's and Oticon. The trouble with these hearing aids were I could not use a stethoscope in my practice every day having those hearing aids in my ears. I would only use them on weekends and parties where I needed extra help in noisy environments. I recently purchased the Lexie B2 hearing aids from the company directly. I even purchased a size 3 ear hook cause my previous hearing aids with always pop out. I am able to use these hearing aids in my office due to the thinness of the ear hook and an open dome which provide satisfactory stethoscope experience. They are not perfect of course but I am able to wear them every day which is something I couldn't do for the past 15 years. Keep up the good work with your videos.
Thanks
Stuart Goldman MD
Doctor Cliff is a valuable resource for good objective information. Anyone in need of hearing aids (which means MOST senior citizens) should watch several of his videos before deciding to spend several thousand dollars on any hearing device. He really isn't trying to sell you anything. He is just providing as much objective information as he can so you can make an informed decision for yourself. His videos should be getting more views, based on how informative they are, but this just tells you he is spending most of his time serving his clients and not trying to be a UA-cam income guy. I'm glad I found his channel, because it really helped me find the best device for me.
I agree found his videos by accident some years ago and I been watching them ever since, I got my new years aids on Aug 17, 2023 and went to the audiologist armed with what I learned from DR Cliff
Had just purchased a pair the day before you did this review. So far it’s going pretty good but the number 2 wire is tight so I’m ordering the number 3 wires which they say are provided no charge. Thank you for the review
Bought them after trying others. These are the best so far. I knew Bose wouldn’t just throw their name on junk. Very happy.
Thank you Dr. Cliff for posting this review. I watched it 3 times and ended up trying the Lexie B2s as a replacement for my prescription ReSound Linx Quattros that I've had for 3 years. All of my adjustments to the B2s are by trial and error, and I cannot say that they perform any better than the ReSounds, but they are not any worse either. My only complaints about the B2s are feedback (with closed dome) when I get my hands anywhere near my ears and at higher volume levels. The biggest complaint I have though is with the app. Every time I go to make a change I have to wait for the app to connect to the HAs and sometimes it takes several tries to get them to connect. If I don't have internet available (i.e. cell phone service), it will not connect to them at all.
If you buy the B2s In a retail environment i.e. Walmart instead of ordering them directly from Lexie, to get the “free longer wires” they charge a $10 shipping charge, and after wearing them with the number 2 wire (that comes installed) it was pressing onto the top of my ear. So far the performance is very good.
Hi Dr Cliff,
Thank you very much for this review. I’m considering this one since my prescription Phonak hearing aid is driving me up the walls, but I had two questions:
1. Do these ones sit loosely in your ear like iPhone earbuds? My custom-built one goes all the way inside my ear canal and results in earwax build-up/production and itching since ear surgery.
Much more importantly: how advanced are the treble and bass settings in the app? Phonak only has three/four options, which is totally ridiculous. I am looking for a kind of volume slider that allows you to really carefully adjust treble and bass, so not just: it’s either this or this. My hearing loss is extremely mild and I would only use hearing aids for music.
Thank you!
Thanks Cliff!! I used to use the Bose Hearphones and loved the quality until they died and were discontinued, but also have 5 year old Phonak prescriptions- this was both before AND after I had two stapedectomies which did not improve my hearing (you can ask who did those surgeries if you want). My question- what is the difference in TECHNOLOGY for mild to moderate loss aids like these, and audiologist-fitted aids like my phonaks? I'm due for a new set since I literally lost one while on vacation in Europe so need to make some decisions. Thanks for your vids
I'm currently analyzing these hearing aids from Bose/Lexie and I'm pretty impressed, especially after your very thoughtful analysis. They weren't working until I put the closed domes in. Now, I'm listening to Bluetooth music from my iPhone 12 and it sounds amazing. BTW, I have moderate to severe loss as tested by Connect Hearing last week. I also have the Costco testing from last year and they are remarkably similar. I'm trying to figure out if these Bose will work. If not, I'll proceed to the Costco prescription hearing aids. The people at Connect Hearing were ridiculous. I have $2000 available from my health insurance only for prescription hearing aids, and the figure they quoted to me for the Phonak Lumity 30 was : $3100 without my insurance and $3750 with my insurance ($1750 out of pocket instead of the expected $1100 out-of-pocket). If I have $2000 from my insurance company, why would using insurance cost me $650 more than not using the insurance? Seems like a racket unfortunately. Best to go to Costco and find the best technician in my area. Thank you so much for such a thoughtful analysis.
how do these work with someone who has tinnitus?
big fan of bose headphones and speakers but never tried the hearing aids from bose but they always made quality sound systems
Would the Lexie B2 be helpful for someone with Low Frequency hearing loss?
Hi doctor are those hearing aids self configurable or the physician needs to configure them?
I was considering what hearing aid I would buy to replace the Lexie B1 aids that I've been wearing since they came on the market. Well your report convinced me to change out the open domes for closed domes and I was astonished by the difference. It's like a totally different hearing aid. Most of my feedback issues disappeared and I'm able to lower the volume setting.
Thanks so much - I will get some more miles out my Lexie B1's before looking for the next aid.
Happy to help! I published a video a few months back about how that 50¢ piece of rubber called a dome could completely determine how good your expensive hearing aids perform.
I have the original Bose aids. Do these new aids share the same amplification internals? I ask because my hearing loss is moderate plus and my Bose don't quite work for me in all situations. Great video as always
Yes, same amplification capabilities.
So are you saying that a hearing specialist can program them to work better than the app?
I have moderately severe hearing loss, will they work?
I guess including something like a standard 31-band graphic equalizer accessed thru the app would make them too big, right?
As a reinforcement sound engineer, I always wanted to let someone with moderate hearing loss listen to some music recorded with a standard or flattened eq curve, over some first rate headphones, and just let them play with the sliders, relying completely on their taste. I suspect they would arrive at a curve that was a composite of loss compensation and personal taste, but people with strong feelings about music; balance, mix, dynamics, etc. would take longer, and want to hear a greater variety of samples, but in the end, they would arrive at a result much closer to one arrived at completely by measurements. Otherwise, they would say it was like putting on their glasses, or turning on a better light, or getting their camera in focus.
How does the sound compare to the Bose Hearphones? Similar? I loved the Bose Hearphones, they worked well for me until they broke😢 have not found an OTC that have compared when it comes to natural sound for me.
I’m wondering the same thing. Love the hearphones.
Can you please brief about esteem implant thanks in advance 🙏🏼
Probably could do that.
I hated the B1s. The app was virtually useless, I got feedback in a lot of situations, even when putting them on the lowest volume. I had to take them off if I was in range of a microwave or similar high-pitched appliance. The volume slider didn't seem responsive, and the treble-bass slider seemed to somewhat function. If you don't happen to have REM capabilities, you're just guessing at what settings you need. I think I had the volume vs treble adjustments swapped, but would I have known? Customer support was no help. They told me they did have a test I could take--the online one that doesn't help me set the devices at all. The B1s helped a bit at work but that's the best I can say about them. It's cool that technically they could meet the needs of someone with mild to moderate hearing but I'd never recommend them to a typical consumer
I returned them and got the Jabra enhance select 100s which I love. They're actually customized to a hearing test I took online, worked for me out of the box. Had issues connecting the first time but it was fine after. I haven't even had my first appointment and I'm quite satisfied, plus I have streaming (fussy, but that's an Android issue). Twice the price but I'm so relieved I could afford them
Thank you for posting this. I am on the fence between these and Jabra. I will go check out Jabra and probably get those.
Had my first visit with local audiologist today and was quoted $5k for aids that are about $2.5k online, I realize they have to make some profit to cover future services , but it seems excessive, if I'm wrong please let me know, Thanks
The local place offers in person fitting which will likely be far better than what you could get online. They may also offer a one time free replacement if you lose them.
@@Sashazur I understand that and think they should be compensated for their service, I just thought the double price was a little much.
@@LeonardHouchin Are you sure that it is the same hearing aid or is it a knock off? If it happens with hand bags, it could happen with hearing aids. I do agree that there is less technology than a phone for considerably more money.
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Ofc it's excessive. You're a gullible mor. On if you buy these lol
Darn, I was hoping I could stream my phone/tablet and use this as an alternative HA
Hi Sir my grand mom is nearly 80 years old severe hear loss I don’t know which hearing aid will be best for her so she can hear 😢 I searched but couldn’t find the best , she can’t hear anything at all 😢 I feel very helpless can you suggest me the best hearing aids for 80 age , your reply will mean a lot to me 😊 Hearing aids which are not connected through phone but directly .
i am a nobody but i wanted to be sure someone responded to you. i am a HA user with four years experience. i have moderate to severe loss. You have described your G'mom's hearing loss as severe to profound, worse than mine. i needed an audiologist, over the counter HA's were of little use to me and in your G'mom's situation probably little to no help at all. Please take her to a hearing care professional, preferably a full out doctor of audiology for an evaluation.
Best wishes to you and her.
@@lowellwhite8810 firstly thanks for the care , my grand mom can’t go to doctor that’s the problem otherwise it would be easy for me 😔
You rank Lexie B2 higher than Jabra Enhance Select 200? You need to do an OTC RIC showdown. Lexie B2 now claims streaming calls for iPhone
I just bought the B2's (Mid August 2023), and they do now stream phone calls, but...no microphone, so you can hear, but not speak without your phone. I have an iPhone...not sure about Android.
They do connect to the iPhone thru Bluetooth...so they do have the connectivity.Maybe developed after this video was made.
Oh yeah I've heard of these I just didn't believe they were actually powered by Bose
Not being able to stream media through them is a deal breaker.
Regularly impressed with the depth of info in these reviews. Definitely need to setup an appointment with this group.
Having had blown out my eardrum from a high speed water impact resulting in surgery, as an audiophile I’ve lost nearly 50% overall volume and detail in high frequencies.
Ouch that's gotta hurt also high speed water impact how'd that happen if ya don't mind my asking
How have you recover?
can you program each era individually?
Having tried the B2s, I think I can answer that. There is no way for the user to program each ear individually, but there is a "balance" control that lets you make one ear louder than the other. You set the world volume and treble/bass controls for both ears, and then you can use the balance control to make one ear louder than the other.
No Bluetooth streaming is a full stop for me. I love my tv connect and streaming from my phone.
I don’t understand…I just looked at the website and the B2’s have Bluetooth???
Lexie B2 After 2 weeks of use, the wire broke, replacement wires broke after a week of use
Does Best Buy repair and offer a warranty?
I don't know , I purchased mine at CostCo and they accepted the return with no questions ask
Tried them, not worth $800 maybe $200, returned them.
Aleksib
I did not like behind the ear hearing aids and I stopped wearing them because they are too easily lost. I have a friend that lost one that cost him thousands of dollars.
Guess you better get the ones with tracking capabilities!
I am so disappointed with your Boise B2 aids. I can add them to my sack of non-usables. They last for a few months then they degrade and will not hold the charge. Alan Ross
Definitely NOT for people with severe or profound loss.
Buyer beware. They did not fit. They said I should have told them I have large ears. Never thought about my ear size one way or the other. Took over an hour to get someone at Lexie to respond. It is going to take two to three weeks to get my refund. Lexie is not located in the United States, they are in South Africa. Good luck.
No BT audio. No built in battery in charging case. Deal breaker.
Too much money for me
Even the Lexie is too much money?!? Yikes!
@DrCliffAuD when all u get is1000 dollars a month ss still have rent and ultitlies to pay not much left
@@harlowhahn7582 you need to find a hearing loss charity in your area.
@DrCliffAuD have never and will not except charity because u can't own anything including a vehicle not an option
Bose Commercial going WOKE,Pink,Blue Fem guy WTF BOSE?
oh no... now I wish I hadn't bough it :(