I want to try self-programing my ancient Oticon Deltas.
Well don’t forget you’ll need the correct programming device as well for DIY projects.
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Hi. My husband downloaded the file found here and it was enormous- 2 GIGI-BITES!!! This is insane. We virus checked it along the way. But deleted the whole file because something is very wrong. Do you know where I can find the correct file?
Also, “correct programming device” would be the Hi/mini-pro??? Thanks!!!
The normal size for Genie 2017.1 Legacy is 2.26 GB.
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You can get the legacy or full, which is 4.1GB, so if you don’t want to download the smaller files at just over 2GB then I don’t know how your going to do DIY, and yes those very old models it’ll be HiPro (any HiPro, serial or USB or Mini) cables and flex strips as well, it’s just a big hassle for just doing some DIY, have you thought about upgrading the HAs?
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Hmmm… isn’t that enormous size for hearing aids that came out in 2008?
The Delta/Dual receivers are the most comfortable in my ear canals. A HUGE 15 year struggle. Believe me, I’ve been to ENT docs, clinics, been dismissed by Costco…
It’s actually for all of the Oticon models, from your legacy type right up untill the very latest models, plus all the accessories, it’s a lot of information.
Could you elaborate more on what’s happened, what do you mean by being dismissed by Costco? Also if you post your audiogram it will help everyone give advice.
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I’ve had 15 or so molds made for various brand receivers over the years at Costco, at a private audiologist. Tried millions of domes. The only ones that are comfortable are the ancient Oticon mid-size double-dome, for the Deltas, that I cut the top layer into petals. The receivers barely fit into my ears. I had some comfortable very tiny, mini acrylic molds made by a Ph.D audiologist at Kaiser Hospital, Portland, Or, when I 1st bought them there, but for some reason cannot be duplicated- I’ve tried, and lost $. My hearing has drifted down into a 60-75db, flat loss, with better hearing on the treble side. Costco dismissed me 4 years ago, saying they could not help me anymore. Currently, I am going to a local private audiologist, buying very overpriced- ugh $$$220 Widex Moments, #10 battery, mid-receiver w/dome, but I can only wear them for 3 hours or so, before the pain sets in. (Bellingham, Wa) The old Oticon Deltas are my everyday ones.
This has been said many times to you, why won’t you try a small BTE Aid with thin tubes and domes?
That way no receiver in your ear? 
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Ok so I can only say what you most likely already know, but you have to get this part right, whether domes or custom molds, it’s critical to get this part right and then have your HAs probably programmed to suit.
Now if you’ve had some custom molds made before that you really liked, then it can definitely be done again, I can’t understand why this isn’t happening, other then the impression is not being done correctly.
Also different manufacturers
(it’s not your audiologist that makes them) have different results, Widex is as good as any others.
So your heading into severe loss, I personally would be trying a different clinic to get those Widex moment fit correctly, domes from Widex should be a good start (Phonak domes fit as well) honestly those deltas are not in anyway helping you hear compared what the moment can offer.
Also a good solution from @Zebras, as those slim tubes are a much smaller diameter, but since you already have the moments, maybe your audiology clinic will swap/change for you?
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Zebras??? Are they hearing aids? I have mentioned BTE’s but all audiologists say I will have the SAME problem, which I do not understand, because babies wear BTE’s. Yeah, Starkey, the other independent mold manufacture- Westtone, Beltone tried to duplicate my tiny, old, broken Oticon molds but failed.
BTE VS RIC, except you would want BTE with small thin tubes instead of big ear hooks like in this comparison. RIC vs. BTE Hearing Aids: What to Choose? | Amplifon
Example of thin tubes;
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I’m confused by your post.
I’ve shown you pictures of both a BTE Aid with thin tubes / domes and a RIC Aid in the past and your response back then, was the BTE Aid was too big despite using a size 312 battery even tho you wouldn’t have a receiver in your ear.
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Ok, I will ask my audiologist again about BTE’s. The appt is in a week.
Hi. I talked to my audi. She said my hearing is too far gone (a 70-75 flat loss) to wear a slim tube. The slim tube would still have an attachment to it. She gave me the new Widex Sheer rechargeable to demo for a week. I used in the M receivers with 8mm double domes, and my ears started hurting within 2 hours- I’m going to end up paying $4,300 for the lower- tier Widex 220 to torture myself. My canals still hurt ta lot oday, almost 20 hours later. I’m going to ask her if a HUGE mold would hold the receiver so it just skims my ear canal, without entering inside.
I still need to find a Hi/mini pro…
That seems odd as there’s power slim tubes available which I fit with my hearing loss and my hearing loss is worse then yours.
Yes you do need a dome, you can’t wear nothing with the slim tube.
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Thanks! I’ll ask her about the power slim tubes. Are they in between the “slim” tubes and regular fat ones? t/u
They are thin tubes but with moulds which can be as small as domes or they can be full ear moulds.
You don’t need to have a full ear mould.
There is no receiver with the power thin tubes.
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Hello, I am new of using HA. I have bought a pair of Oticon Alta Pro from eBay for $200. After reading blogs in this Forum, I have learned lots of info about HA and regret to know that my Alta HA is made by old tech. I am interesting to do DIY fitting and programming therefore have bought an Oticon FittingLINK WP-2 from eBay for $80. And bought a Bluetooth USB dongle/adapter. Please tell me where to download the Genie 2017.1 Legacy software. Thanks a million!
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