Some @efigalaxie posts for starters (I just searched on “@efigalaxie radio” without the quotes). He streamed ~12 per day at work, more if compensating for vacation or sick time.
I have the most powerful Linx 3D BTE. I use streaming a lot…especially at work. I use either the multimic or the Phone Clip to interface with my 2 way radio. ( Motorola HT1250 for those who are curious. Handset microphone/speaker with 3.5mm out for the multimic. Bluetooth adapter - Reline’s Bluelink M4 for the Phone Clip) My 13 size batteries last 4 days. There is no Linx line aid with 675 battery. I have asked my audiologist to get the Enzo 3D that takes the 675 battery. The mah rating of the 6…
I got BTEs in 1976 - as a 6 y/o
Here is how I rate my top three hearing aids
Pure hearing
1st - Phonak Marvel
2nd - Resound quattro
3rd - Oticon OPN
Accessory Line
1st - Resound Quattro
2nd - Phonak Marvel
3rd - Oticon OPN
Economic Value for the money
1st Resound Quattro
2nd Oticon OPN
3rd Phonak Marvel.
These spacings are REALLY tight…all three are wonderful devices. I have personally tried all three.
For my situation, Resound was the answer. What tipped it was their accessory li…
The low energy bluetooth streaming ala ‘Made for Apple’ and some of the the newest Androids is better than standard bluetooth. The energy consumption is less. I find it more stable. I tried Marvel and went BACK to Quattro…but to the BTE Quattro. For me, RIC/RITE aids are a needless pain in the rear. Receiver durability was absolute crap. …both Resound and Phonak. Earmolds last and last.
I havent tried Widex, and I will not be for now. Resound’s accessory line works perfect for me.
Phonak’s Mar…
Trying something other than “radio” in the search for efigalaxie posts might yield a whole other spectrum of results, e.g., use “steel” instead. A post that turned up with the “steel” keyword:
https://forum.hearingtracker.com/t/im-a-new-member-and-looking-for-assistance-please/36655/20?u=jim_lewis