Hearing Problems & Walkers game Ear II

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I have problems hearing the higher frequencies now and the price of a hearing aid is just too much.I have heard that the product noted is good not only for hunting but also for regaining some of the lost hearing in the higher frequencies;any of you guys tried this out and if so what do you think about it?
 
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I've used the Walker Game Ears for hunting for several years (now on my second set) ....... as I understand it the only thing any hearing aid can really do is amplify the sounds that our ears are able to hear. I don't think they can really improve the ability to hear "lost frequencies" , but just helps to hear sounds that we would have missed by making the sounds louder.

I do recommend them for hunting...I can pick up deer & turkey sounds that I would have missed or a squirrel barking from a distance that I wouldn't have heard otherwise.

Don
 
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You get what you pay for. My first set of hearing aids were cheaper (less than $2000/pair). It improved my hearing somewhat, but not anywhere near what normal hearing would be. My second, and current pair, cost over $4000/pair with the "family discount" - my son-in-law works for one of the larger manufacturers of hearing aids. The difference is impressive, still not able to hear all ranges but a huge difference from my first pair.
I'm not an audiophile, but the better ones help with sound compression as well as loudness.
 
Steve O said:
You get what you pay for. My first set of hearing aids were cheaper (less than $2000/pair). It improved my hearing somewhat, but not anywhere near what normal hearing would be. My second, and current pair, cost over $4000/pair with the "family discount" - my son-in-law works for one of the larger manufacturers of hearing aids. The difference is impressive, still not able to hear all ranges but a huge difference from my first pair.
I'm not an audiophile, but the better ones help with sound compression as well as loudness.
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Steve is correct. After putting it off for several years, I was fitted for my first set of hearing aids 10 days ago. So far they have made a world of difference. Unlike Steve I did not get the "family/good guy discount:eek: Yet it was money well spent!!!
 
I've had fairly acute tinnitus for many years. I've been told by two doctors (not ear specialists) that hearing aids would amplify the ringing, which would not be too pleasant. It may be that some of the really sophisticated hearing aids ($5K plus) might filter it out, but I have as much chance to acquire one of those as I do of suddenly becoming young and handsome.

Anyone else encountered this dilemma?
 
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I thought tinnitus was an internal problem. Anyone know how a hearing aid is supposed to help? I'm not an audiologist and I didn't stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night so HELP! :)
 
Yes, hearing aids can be "tuned" to assist in multiple ranges. Most hearing losses are usually within specific ranges, depending on what has caused your loss. I'm not at 5 years since I had the V A fit me with hearing aids, and when they do the testing and determine what ranges your loss is in then calibrate the aids to enhance those ranges. About a year and a half ago I had them do a "tune up" and they left the hearing aids in my ears, and hooked each one up to the computer and ran through all the sound ranges and they could increase or decrease the level in all the different ranges. It was amazing. The primary reason I got the hearing aids was due to the Tinnitus. By improving the hearing in my "lost" ranges it overrides the Tinnitus and in the daytime I am no longer bothered by it. At night when I take the aids out it lets me know I still have it.

Check with the V A, I know my loss was related to my service, as I was offered a partial disability when I got out of the USAF in 63 due to excessive exposure to Jet engine noise. It took me about 6 months and a couple trips to the closest V A Hospital but I was approved and the aids were no cost, as well as all the batteries and tubes, etc. In addition they now send me a small monthly VA Disability check, (that I could have been drawing for 40 years).
 
I fought my battle with the VA about 9 or 10 years ago... and lost.
After all of the stalling and put-offs on trying to get an appointment (I was full-timing in our RV at the time and was moving around the country). They wanted to tell me when I could come in rather that give me an appointment when I was going to be available. They finally denied my claim because they couldn't find my separation physical that showed my hearing loss. I sent in the paperwork to contest the denial but never heard back from them. I finally just gave up.
 
Last winter I filed a claim with the VA over my hearing loss and did recently receive a letter from them telling me they're looking into my claim, I don't expect much even though my exit exam showed loss of hearing. I submitted a hearing test asked of me from a local provider showing loss as well. They gave me a set to wear a few days and it was remarkable what I could hear again. At the prices they cost though I'll do without.
I did but a cheap set of hunting ear aids and a pure waste of money. Maybe the better ones work okay but don't go cheap on a set either.
 
I say to people politely "Talk real loud, I don't mind" I found it frustrating while in Kuwait, the many people from all over the world and even though they spoke English it was hard to understand. My best friend would "intrepet for me".
 
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