Thanks! Good to know. I wonder how noticeable some of all these features really are.
@twowheeledton: I am a self-avowed Oticonian®️, so - yes, I am biased.
But if open sound is what you like, I recommend that you at least consider Oticon.
Thanks! Based on this feedback I think I need to just keep using these and pay attention to whether or not I think I could use the other features or would need them at all. I’ll try to update my info but I did go to an audiologist. I work in IT at a hospital and while working a ticket in our audiology department I realized I went to high school with one of them! We got to talking and she recommended I get a test. I did and now here we are. I actually went with her recommendation as far as the model of HA’s. I think its mostly the “tech” side of me curious about the extra features of the top model. In reality, I’m probably good with what I have.
Added my test info to my profile.
For DNC no clue, I have mine maxed out 
Comfort in Echo I did notice a bit easier communicating in doctor’s offices.
Since it depends on your loss and your brain, only way to really know it is to test it.
However, if you’re for example just once a year in such environment, then cost might not be worth to you.
In my case I went with the P70. The P90 would run another $1000 and I felt (and my Audi agreed) that the extra money would be better spent on something like the Roger Select for the situations where I may need extra assistance.
Jim
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I started with a test P70, then my (excellent) audiologist in Zürich Switzerland upgraded the tests HAs to P90. I noticed a big difference, especially in noisy environments, but C virus has precluded testing in noisy bars or restaurants. I’m also an IT guy, a consultant, British but often trying to communicate in Swiss-German dialect in noisy environments. My earnings depend on me understanding. I need all the help technology can offer!
I bought the P90’s and am very satisfied, except that I can’t get them working with Microsoft Teams!
Thanks for the info! I just realized I haven’t tried them with skype or teams yet. I’ll have to check that out. Based on this maybe I will try to the 90’s.
Bulk,
I use Teams on my Phone so the conversation is streamed directly to my ears, I also join the Teams meeting on the computer for the video content if any or presenting.
Mics and speakers on computer stay muted.
Hope that helps.
Mike
You could check out Costco’s Kirkland Signature 10.0’s. Just saying…
I had my 3 week check up yesterday and I am now at 100% of my prescription. Also, based on all this great feedback I have asked my audiologist to order me the P90’s and will test those out. Thanks for all your input.
Finally I have the P90’s! I’m not sure how many are still watching this thread or if it means anything to anyone but I wanted to give an update. So far I can definitely tell a difference. In a windy environment or with any louder noise it is much easier to hear voices, even my own! Very interesting. To expand, I can still hear the same sound the wind makes when picked up by the aids. Which is slightly annoying but tolerable. But I can hear voice much clearer. Another scenario that is almost daily for me is giving my child a bath. She likes to read books in the bathroom next to the tub as the water fills which is pretty loud. With the P70’s once you turn the water on or any louder noise happens there was a very noticeable decrease in volume in the aids. It sounded as if the aids turned almost completely off during this water fill time. With the P90’s the water sound was reduced slightly but all voice was made clear. It was amazing! I can also say that the transition to different programs or how it deals with the noise cancellation is so much more natural to the point that I basically don’t notice it. With the P70’s it was very hard and dramatic changes in volume or how it managed sound. Very noticeable. With the P90’s that is so far gone.
These are all things found in the initial 24 hrs. with them so I think I will be sticking with them for sure. Hope this helps anyone else potentially on the fence like I was.
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Hello. Have you upgraded your P70 to P90?
Yes, see my last post.
Yes, I saw it. but I don’t understand, did you buy the p70 and then the p90? Or did you upgrade the Software from p70 to p90? I’ll buy myself a p70. Can I then upgrade them to p90?
To my knowledge that is not possible. The P90 was a hardware upgrade. My audiologist ordered a new set of aids for me.
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Thank you for posting all this information. I have an appointment this Thursday to go back after thinking about which paradise I want. I have been on the fence with the P70 or P90 due to the $1200 difference. I have a hard time with clarity as my word recognition is not so good, so based on reading your review of each, I am going to go and try the 90’s.
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I highly recommend it. Only a few days into it and I’m pretty sure I’m going to stick with the P 90’s. The way they switch between environmental programs is so subtle it’s almost in noticeable which makes for a very natural experience. Easy to forget I have them on.
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what are your impressions compared to the P70?
Replying to myself, mu audi pushed the 70’s, so I went with those. She said if I am unhappy I can upgrade and pay the difference in price within 45 days.
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