Self Programming - Computer Output Volume Level?

[darrenjames84]

Hi All,

When I’m doing a home test to program my hearing aids, what volume level should the ‘host’ be set to, as in, is there a general output volume that is used to perform the beep test via headphones?

[pvc]

Are you maybe asking (When doing a home test to determine if I have a hearing loss)?

Because (doing a home test to program your hearing aids) is in-situ audiogram where you hear the beeps in your hearing aid (for each frequency and for each ear), and then you decide by clicking when each beep is audible.

[darrenjames84]

Sorry, I mean when I’m creating an audiogram for myself using (https://hearingtest.online/) is the a specific volume level I should set the headphones to?

I then use this audiogram and enter the details into the programming software.

[tenkan]

Your better off using in-situ as already mentioned, you can then program your HAs to suit.
What brand of HAs are you using.

[darrenjames84]

I’m using Resound Quattro 9s

[pvc]

In situ fit in Resound smart fit

I have done this with my Resound Quattros. It works fine and I found that the values it gave me were exactly the same as the proper audiometry that the audiologist did the week before. But don’t forget you aren’t able to do bone conduction measurements, which for people with a conductive or mixed hearing loss could be important. Anyway there is no harm in giving it a try, but I suggest you run a session without making any changes and save that so you can go back to that if you get lost!

[tenkan]

Ok cool, ReSound SmartFit is really easy to use, give it a go and see what you think.

[darrenjames84]

Thankyou I’ll do that

[darrenjames84]

Great advice thanks - I’ll do this!