The OPN1 is still working fine. I’m at the 5 year mark with the OPNs so I’ve been looking to try something new. The fitter gave a half-hearted attempt to fit the KS10s for me. My gut tells me she likes the Phillips better for me because the software is similar to Oticon and allows her to do less fine-tuning where the KS10 basically needs major tuning to get it right for me and my RSHL. I’m okay with the Philips after some additional research. They have a higher frequency range (10k) compared to the KS10 and their Speech Clarifier seems to mitigate or avoid the upward spread of masking effect. I’m planning on self-programming these.
I didn’t think you could DIY on the Phillips? As in they are locked to Costco, if it’s not the case, do get us know how you get on.
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I’m hoping that’s not the case as the Philips Hearsuite software was readily available. While in the Costco hearing booth, it didn’t appear they were using a Costco version of the software. But I guess that doesn’t mean anything
I can confirm the Philips Hearlink 9030 R T sold at Costco are not locked. I picked mine up today and was able to easily connect them with the readily available HearSuite software and a Noahlink Wireless.
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Great! I know I’ve said they are locked because I had heard that. I don’t remember where I’ve posted that. If anybody sees my posts and lets me know, I’m happy to edit and correct.
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That’s great to hear, as a DIY person myself. Looking forward to hear your impression of the 9030 compared to the OPN 1, especially since they’re cousins of the William Demant family. Your impression of the KS10 that you tried would peak my interest as well.
My OPN 1s have gone on 4.5 years now, so I may need to look for replacement fairly soon too.
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Again fantastic news, this now gives everyone into DIY another brand to consider, thanks for letting us know.
I haven’t posted an update recently. I ended up returning my Philips due the app only allowing fine tuning in the streaming program only. This was a dealbreaker for me. I have since purchased the KS10 and still have my KS9. I can confirm that the KS10 handles noise as good or better than the Philips. My fitter at Costco has tried to get the KS9 and KS10 programmed as closely as possible. She has done a wonderful job working with me. These two sets of HA’s are programmed the best I’ve experienced in over 16 years of wearing HA’s. I’m two weeks in with the KS10’s and I think they will be the winner. I do want to self program but waiting to get a good starting point.
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Hi Abarsanti,
I see that you are in the US. I recently purchased a pair of Hearlink 9030s from Costco and I would like to try programming them myself. Can you recommend a trustworthy source for the Noahlink Wireless unit? How difficult is it to learn to program your own HAs? Are there forums where I can get advice on programming my own HAs?
Thanks for your contributions to the forum!
Hi @robsporny
I purchased my Noahlink wireless off Amazon for around $175. As @williamshetty linked above, the DIY forum is probably your best bet other than taking Audiology Online courses. I’ve self-programmed for 4-5 years using Oticon’s Genie2 which is very similar IMO to the Philips HearSuite software. I spent countless hours reading and researching before going the DIY route. I just really enjoy being able to make slight adjustments on the fly as I encounter different hearing scenarios.
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