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NoleContendere t1_iwsb2wv wrote

At some point people switched from walking around with those blue tooth ear pieces to AirPods or a single AirPod.

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gazorpaglop t1_iwsfvdk wrote

NGL I put them on and listen in transparency mode but I pretend I can’t hear people I don’t want to interact with when they talk to me while I’m walking my dog. I love using them as social isolation sticks

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Impressive-Anon6034 t1_iwshmyg wrote

So they can destroy your hearing … but can also help with hearing loss.. so it evens out?

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Hygro t1_iwsjnum wrote

They sound better and work better than the two hearing aids I have owned. Also cheaper, more comfortable, and more stylish. I've always thought hearing aids should be honest so that they can look cool instead of trying to hide either behind the ear or like skin tone in the ear.

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stackens t1_iwspkuh wrote

Replying to Hygro (#560,844)

How do they function as heating aides exactly? Is there a way for transparency mode to amplify sound?

To your second point, agreed, and other forms of mechanical aid should do the same. So many fashion possibilities with prosthetics

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Jun1or t1_iwsr5r4 wrote

Replying to stackens (#561,296)

Transparency mode DOES amplify sound, and also provides a degree of direction to sounds. I’ve got a 55 gallon fish tank and can tell the instant the water gets below the filter mark because I can heat it, but only with my AirPods on.

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A10110101Z t1_iwsscne wrote

Replying to NoleContendere (#560,246)

I think the transition was from Bluetooth head sets then when cars started adopted hands free Bluetooth in new cars people started using that and now that AirPods are everywhere it’s a mix between using them and what’s standard in cars now

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dougsbeard t1_iwsv8cp wrote

Replying to gazorpaglop (#560,576)

You can also adjust your transparency settings to amplify nearby conversation and mute out background noise making it even better to hear when people think you can’t hear them.

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iso128k t1_iwt0ljx wrote

HOW CLOSE IS IT?!

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SameGenericNickname t1_iwt11hy wrote

Yeah I got Boses Earbuds that when I put them to Aware actually amplify my earing; they can also cancel all the noise the kid makes at the school I work at so that’s cool.

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ZappyZane t1_iwtkf89 wrote

Replying to Sun-Ghoti (#562,350)

Sure, thats why Apple. Sony, Bose etc need to do user-tailored sound curves (audiogram), and for low to low/moderate hearing loss is probably fine for most.

A friend had hearing aids "professionally fitted", and the free internet audiogram basically matched the one done in a sound booth by the professional.
The tuning on the hearing aids wasn't that good, being a "cheap" (aka not mega-multi-thousand currency pair), so tbh i think consumer electronic companies could easily do something better at the lower end of hearing loss for users.

They did have a pair of Here One earbuds which were so close to being great, but battery life and app integration let them down. Then Apple came out with their first earbuds and kinda killed them off. Sad really as the tech was getting close.

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[deleted] t1_iwtm2fv wrote

But what if they get lost?

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Tyconquer t1_iwtmxdf wrote

As someone with hearing loss from the army I’ve noticed while wearing these I hear better it’s not significant but there is an absolute difference.

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Hygro t1_iwu207s wrote

Replying to stackens (#561,296)

Somewhere deep in the settings I was able to get them to boost specifically the highs in transparency mode. But it might be related to my previous hearing aids' tie-in to my phone (they were bluetooth). Or not related. Definitely do some googling regarding the accessibility settings. I can't remember my steps.

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shaun0bi t1_iwu3hpw wrote

I’d just be happy if they stayed connected to my phone when I receive calls

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dxin t1_iwu6jm3 wrote

Isn't Apple's non noise-isolating earbuds a major cause of hearing loss?

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woodyshag t1_iwu7r31 wrote

Replying to Tyconquer (#563,814)

Former hearing aid supplier here. Headphpnes/Buds make things louder, which helps, but not necessarily at the frequencies that your hearing loss is at. Real hearing aids can adjust the volume of certain frequencies so that it's not only making sound louder but clearer for the wearer.

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Sir_Loppy t1_iwu8u92 wrote

Not really that different from Sony or Samsung's equivalent in this respect, not sure why they're singling it out, the "improved hearing" is simply compression of loud and quiet noises so they all play at closer volume levels than the ear would naturally hear them at. Nothing ultra high tech going on.

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luchobe t1_iwu9066 wrote

Study: Airpods are this close (24 months) to being full fledged un-repairable trash. Apple gets proud of their green washing, making people belive they help Def people, when the tech its 50 years old.

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ItsJustJohnCena t1_iwueen5 wrote

Are these the hearing aids I keep reading about in those ads that doctors are amazed by?

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AnaalPusBakje t1_iwufr3j wrote

the line between hearing aids and earbuds has been vanishing for years already, my grandfather has one that let's him directly stream his phone audio to it for phone calls. he uses it to listen to spotify!..

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DriscollMayweather t1_iwuggv7 wrote

I played in a metal band for years and used hearing protection at a grand total of 2 practices and 0 shows. Hearing loss is moderate and these help a ton with my hearing, it was pretty eye opening. Plus it’s nice to turn noise cancellation on and turn off my annoying coworkers sometimes

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ackillesBAC t1_iwuldoc wrote

Useful for creating low to moderate hearing loss by packing your ear wax against your eardrum

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JesseWebDotCom t1_iwus8nh wrote

I recently tried to use them at a loud party. After tweaking everything, I expected the headphones to cancel out the background noise and music while amplifying the person talking in front of me. It made about a 20% improvement.

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PAM111 t1_iwuvbim wrote

This is bullshit. My hearing aids cost $7k and are tailored to my hearing loss. Consumer grade headphones are no where near what hearing aids do.

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AintNobody- t1_iwuvtp7 wrote

Does this technology only work with this kind of ear-sealing earbud? I don't like this style, but I'd like the benefits in the amateur airpods.

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beenburnedbutable t1_iwuy20s wrote

Funny, some might say they cause a problem they’re now solving. Hmmm.

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[deleted] t1_iwvcgk6 wrote

Replying to Sir_Loppy (#565,003)

There are others, for sure, but once you’ve used Conversation Boost, you’ll see why they are focusing on Apple. Other can do this… but Apples doing it really well right now.

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Slammedtgs t1_iwvcmr5 wrote

Replying to AnaalPusBakje (#565,545)

They are still not the same. Some TWS are catching up in terms of frequency response that hearing instruments focus on and some hearing aids are focusing on higher resolution audio for streaming capabilities. The two devices focus on different frequency ranges though and are not the same today.

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AnaalPusBakje t1_iwvevvm wrote

Replying to Slammedtgs (#568,436)

You had a few errors in your sentence that made it incredibly hard to understand without knowing that TWS was true wireless stereo lol. But that is interesting, so the frequency you are talking about, would that be on the microphone pickup, or what the speakers try to reproduce?

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SecretCrockpot t1_iwvex9g wrote

Replying to woodyshag (#564,930)

you can take an audiogram using them which is how i found out i had -10db in both ears (already knew i had tinnitus) and then import it under headphone accommodations. not sure if this is what you mean tho so i could be definitely be wrong.

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Slammedtgs t1_iwvhsjs wrote

Replying to AnaalPusBakje (#568,659)

Thanks for pointing out that I, once again, failed to proof read my reply. I fixed the comments.

Historically, hearing aids have focused on the speech range to the spectrum, below 8khz. Newer generations are starting to increase the response curve to make music sound better. This is on the speaker side, not the microphone.

Earbuds/TWS have a wider frequency spectrum, to capture the high end audio (vocals and instrumental).

For ANC you need high output at low frequencies, which AirPods do well with a large driver. Hearings aids struggle here due to the size constraints in the ear canal.

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Dry_Damp t1_iwvi91x wrote

„This close being a hearing aid“.. yea, for a few hours before the battery dies.

My hearing aid lasts for 2-3 days with one charge.. oh and it has Bluetooth and takes calls too.

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Dirtymountain48 t1_iwvkpy2 wrote

I’m not going to lie. I love the options of these social isolation sticks. Suffering from anxiety I can easily block out the world. Deaf as fuck because I run a chainsaw for a living I can switch the option and I can hear better. Glad they are going in this direction.

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Manofalltrade t1_iwvl1xx wrote

Replying to Aggressive_Worker_93 (#562,970)

It really is. A young lady mentioned to me that the ear pieces she was using hadn’t been charged for the last three days. She just keeps them on so random men don’t bother her at the store, etc. At the same time you hear about incel types complaining that woman are taking measures to prevent being harassed being mean to them, and the patriarchal types are being themselves about it all.

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woodyshag t1_iwvlaq8 wrote

Replying to SecretCrockpot (#568,660)

Well, 10db in both ears for what frequency? Raising the volume doesn't help as it affects all frequencies. If they do EQ curves like the other response to this, then now you are working with something.

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Monstermart t1_iwvmh3v wrote

They better find a better way to keep these things in your damn ear. I bought a pair and they would fall out while I was chewing gum

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SecretCrockpot t1_iwvp7hu wrote

Replying to Sir_Loppy (#565,003)

they can boost individual frequencies like hearing aids, have them on the setting right now. headphone accommodations in settings allows you to import a frequency hearing test, which you can take for free on the app store

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video_dhara t1_iwvsd5p wrote

Replying to AnaalPusBakje (#565,529)

I’m all for social isolation, but I have a roommate who has them on all the time, in common areas and the kitchen and it makes for an uncomfortable dynamic bc I don’t know how to even acknowledge the fact that we’re in the same room. I can’t get their attention so I just ignore them and then I feel like a jerk for some reason. I have Bose noise canceling ones and if I’m in the kitchen and someone comes in I’ll take them out, even if the person doesn’t want to speak. Being made to feel like you don’t exist is a shitty dynamic in a household. I understand wanting to be left in peace, and I’m not looking to have a conversation every time we’re in the same room, but maybe even a nod of acknowledgement is too much to ask for idk.

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gazorpaglop t1_iwvsyz5 wrote

Replying to iwellyess (#569,794)

Lol, yeah, I have my podcast going but in transparency mode while I’m walking so I can hear traffic or other stuff, not for people who want to start a conversation with me about my dog though

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ImDirkDiggler t1_iwvvo9e wrote

Something tells me the majority of Audiologists would disagree

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NorthernSweetie t1_iwvvrve wrote

Replying to iso128k (#562,320)

Hi, audiologist here. “Close” is a relative term that all the tech companies are using to push over the counter hearing aids. It’s not adjusted frequency (pitch) specific so it’s going to bring everything up the same volume. Most hearing losses are worse in some pitches than others. So which it benefits people with mild losses it’s not really fixing the true issue.

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AgentG91 t1_iww05c3 wrote

My dad got a hearing aid last year that’s an actual hearing aid and also connects to his phone automatically. Music, phone calls, audiobooks, YouTube, all run straight through his hearing aid.

This is just an advertisement for Apple. Modern hearing aids are much more advanced than airpods

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Wloak t1_iww1ivm wrote

Replying to Manofalltrade (#569,241)

My wife does the same. She got tired of guys saying shit like "you'd be prettier if you smiled honey" randomly on the street, wearing headphones in an obvious way apparently cuts this down even if they're off.

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poocoocoo t1_iww6vgy wrote

So give people hearing loss, then give them hearing aids, great business move

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JulPollitt t1_iww7od3 wrote

bruh i just want a black pair that i can wear in the shower

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johnp299 t1_iww9p19 wrote

Airpods! The cause of, and solution to, moderate hearing loss!

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Rintinsin t1_iww9pb7 wrote

Trying to find ways that you will never take them off muhahahaha

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ImDirkDiggler t1_iwwzhrz wrote

Replying to eshemuta (#573,133)

That seems a little jaded. Most healthcare providers want to provide the best quality care for their patients. And there’s a reason they don’t recommend OTC hearing aids to people; inevitably one of two things happen, people get mad that the OTC’s don’t work and they stop pursing hearing care, or they end up paying for OTC’s one year and then come back the next year and upgrade to a better quality hearing device. AirPods are great, but this study feels like it was a paid marketing ploy by Apple. Just my opinion though, definitely consult your healthcare professional for advice.

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eshemuta t1_iwwzybc wrote

Replying to ImDirkDiggler (#573,205)

Regardless of their intent, a lot of people simply can’t afford them. Medicare doesn’t cover them at all. So some improvement is better than none at all. And for people with mild hearing loss (like me) something like this is adequate.

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Hygro t1_iwx4s3w wrote

Replying to [deleted] (#569,886)

yeah, imagine if they tried to hide glasses. Like, not contacts but plastic skin tone frames and looping around your face in weird ways like a bad pair of monocles

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AnaalPusBakje t1_iwyphfu wrote

Replying to video_dhara (#569,877)

I would probably give a nod of acknowledgement. But I feel the opposite about keeping them in, that may have to do with the fact that I'm autistic and i don't always want to talk to people. From my perspective the best thing would just be to do your things seperately, and if you have something to discuss just tap his shoulder or something.

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Mrdrsrow08 t1_ixjl6zp wrote

I am a hearing aid wearer and I have tried this but it seems to keep crashing my phone in iOS 16.

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wowbyowen t1_iy5zll3 wrote

First they ruin your hearing, then they fix your hearing, genius!

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shashinqua t1_iyceyrw wrote

Replying to PaulVla (#569,173)

That’s been there for years. NOW has demanded that feature be removed, and Cook is weak and has crippled products from their threats before so don’t expect that feature to last.

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