Just found this after searching for info on the Resound Vidas.
I wore Siemens Binax 7s for a few years, insurance bought me a pair of Resound Linx 3Ds and they were initially fine and then weirdness happened. The right instrument would lose amplification, going to about 20% of normal. We send the instruments back, they come back and we’re told they have all new hardware, then a month later the same problem happens. We can’t figure it out but I’m beyond frustrated. I can use my Siemens’ as backups but I’ve come to rely on the made for iphone functionality.
So, I went to Costco today for an exam. In the past have worked with a high end audi. They did a great hearing exam, did an initial fit with the Vidas and told me NOT to get the Kirlkand 8.0s. Said they get a LOT of returns with those, and people find they don’t hear speech well with them. They did a prelim fitting with some demos and told me to walk around the store with them. I heard at least as well if not better than with my Siemens. Ordered a pair to see how I do with them. They said when I come back for the instrument fitting on Wednesday that they’ll do some kind of in-ear measurement that when combined with the hearing test results will provide an even better program fit. My expensive audi never did any kind of in-ear measurements so not sure what they’re doing or how important it is.
But I thought it was interesting that they don’t like the Kirkland 8.0s at all. Said I would also do well with the Brios, but direct iphone connectivity is a must for me.