I have purchased Phonak Audeo 70 bi-cross system with aid (45 day period to return), but so far satisfied after few days and expect to purchase. Currently using the general setup automatic music, speech, crowd noise, etc .Due back for more specific fitting in about a week. I have two questions and would appreciate any opinions:
- anyone with exp. what is your preference? Using the auto programming and buttons for volume, or instead of auto settings, having special settings (volume, hi/mid/lo EQ, compression) programmed by audiologist and selecting via buttons? If I understand manual correctly audiologist can set up to 16 diff programs.
- I am considering purchasing the the compilot ii. I realize it has many streaming features for tv, ipod, cell phone etc. but my main purpose would be to program EQ low,mid,hi, volume and other basic hearing aid settings and would not likely use the compilot for the other streaming features. Do you feel the compilot and the Phonak app are worth the purchase $263 for my more basic programming or better to keep the $ to spend on audiologist visits for programming I would be doing?
Thanks for your advice.