I currently have the OPN 2 using the 85 db minirite. Can the 100 db minirite be used in the OPN 2 and does it require programming OR can I remove the 85 db and put in the 100 db and everything will work?
Hi Yes, you can use the 100 and No it does not need programming. The programming occurs inside the part that tucks behind your ear. You can easily swap out the 85 for the 100. Do a search on YouTube for “how to replace oticon receiver” Look at a few of them before you try it yourself.
Also you can find new Oticon receivers on Fleabay cheap. Do a search for “oticon 100 receiver”
Note that they come in different lengths from short #0 to long #4 Most people get #2 but personally I had to go back and have my Audi give me #3s when I got my aids.
Check Youtube for " How to measure for the correct receiver length"
However the 100 refers to decibels so it is "louder’ than the 85. Are you sure you need that? The Oticon phone app allows you to adjust volume easily. If your Audi gave you 85 he most likely had a good reason.
Oh I just found this on the Davidson site.
" These are the receivers used on all of the Oticon Opn and Opn S models of hearing aids.
60 – Standard receivers are the least powerful. Used for mild to moderate hearing losses. They are available in sizes 0, 1, 2, 3 & 4.
85 – Medium receivers are the middle power level. Used for moderate to moderately severe hearing losses. They are available in sizes 0, 1, 2, 3 & 4.
100 – Power receivers are the most powerful. Used for moderately severe to severe hearing losses. They are available in sizes 0, 1, 2, 3 & 4.
PLEASE NOTE: It is very important that you do not change the power level of the receiver without a visit to your hearing health care specialist for programming changes. If done, it will change the volume levels and frequency response of the hearing aids. This will result in a reduction in sound quality and the potential to cause further damage to your hearing.
Good luck
Won’t be any louder if the hearing aids are not set for 100 dB receivers.
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thanks for the response back. 
thanks for the reply, good info. I thought 100 db would be a better choice for my diminishing hearing but I guess I need to visit the audiologist.
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Technically, you need to specify what kind of receiver you’re using with your OPN. The screenshot below is a page from Genie 2 and you can see in the middle that the Fitting Level is set to 85 for 85 dB receivers. If you change out your OPN 2 to 100 dB receiver, you’re supposed to change your Fitting level selection in Genie 2 to 100 to match with your new receiver instead of just leaving it set to 85 in Genie 2.
Now whether not making the update in Genie 2 makes a big difference in how you hear or not is not clear. It may or may not be that much different, depending on how the Genie 2 re-prescription to the 100 dB receivers differ that much from the 85 dB receivers or not, and we just don’t know how significant it is. I would guess that if the impedance of the 2 receiver sizes are the same, then you may not notice a difference. But it’s not clearly published what their impedances are supposed to be anyway.
I suppose you can just change it out to the 100 dB receivers without reprogramming in Genie 2 to reflect that, and hear for yourself if you can perceive any difference or not. If not, then I guess it’s OK. But still, next time you visit your audi, when you have a chance, ask them to update Genie 2 to reflect the correct receiver size for you anyway because that would be a best practice to match what you wear on Genie 2.
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good information, thanks.
Thanks. I did not know that. Appreciate it
Curious why you feel you need 100 power receivers with your loss? Have you considered custom molds with your current receivers or maybe you have them already?
I’m not speaking for the OP here. I’m just assuming from the line of questioning that the OP’s 85 dB receiver(s?) went bad and he just wanted to replace them with oversized (for his hearing loss) 100 dB receivers instead for future proofing without having to go see the HCP to get things reprogram for now. The assumption is that if his hearing loss gets worse and requires more amplification in the future, the 100 dB receivers can already handle the higher amplification without yet another switch from 85 to 100 at that time.
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mr.smithster, I have been using my OPNs for 4 years this June. I got caught wearing my HAs in the shower TWICE in 10 days (LOL) They seem okay, but I feel like they arent as loud as they were OR my hearing is getting worse. (I have worn my HAs in the shower a few times now!)
Additionally, my last audiogram update was 2 years ago, (2020). I did not get a call in 2021 to update the audiogram. I assume because my 3 year free update/adjustments expired in 2020.
I am trying to extend my time with the OPN, although my insurance allows me to get new ones every 4 years. Because I feel my hearing is getting worse, I thought getting the 100 db minirite receivers might improve my hearing. But, as someone suggested here, I need to have it adjusted. Additionally I thought maybe the receiver was damaged when I had my HAs in while showering. I thought I would see if getting new receivers improved my hearing or if there was no change. (they are only $45 each, in canada)
I am considering getting new aids next year or later this year. I am interested in the Starkey Evolv AI BTE HAs. (I am easily swayed by reviews and suggestions! LOL) I am also interested in sticking with the oticons, either the More or OPN S.
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Yes you definitely need a setting change, represcribe and a new verification if you change receiver power.
They don’t have the same electrical efficiency or frequency response, hence the need for software and verification work.
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I get it. But maybe just get them adjusted. If there is still plenty of gain available for your loss, no need to buy receivers, unless they are not working correctly. I also have done the shower mistake. Usually the receivers are in the ears and protected more than the aid itself so water damage to the receivers is minimal.
With my loss in my bad ear I tried 100 receivers and found I had better speech comprehension with the 85’s. Feedback control was slightly better with the 100’s but with molds its not an issue.
One thing to consider if you do go for the 100’s is the size of the receivers. They are quite a bit larger and ones ear needs room for such a larger receiver
I wonder if the 100s have poorer frequency response in the ranges OP can still hear, and swapping to 100s when 85s can still carry the load loses some ability to hear things which could be heard with the properly prescribed 85s?
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