Review of the Phonak Icom Hearing Aid system
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April 27th, 2009 at 8:33 am
Have you only ever worn Phonak hearing aids, and if not, who else has made them?
April 27th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
I have a pair of Seimen aids, too. I use them when I go out and get sweaty, as they seem to be a little less sensitive to moisture. I don’t actually know that for a fact, but I’m more willing to have them go back to the shop for repairs if needed, because the Phonak’s are better quality and I want to use them when I’m working or talking to people.
May 3rd, 2009 at 6:00 pm
Good info! Cool that you have taken the time to share what you have learned.
July 5th, 2009 at 8:06 am
The assistive devices are where things are headed with hearing aids. The next generation will not requre cables etc.
July 15th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
Nice review – thanks for sharing!
July 15th, 2009 at 6:24 pm
I’ve used hearing aids for about 9 years and just came home today after a bad audiology visit. I lost 10db in my left ear making 95bd loss and 15 db making it 90 db loss in my left ear. They are talking about ordering me new Phonak hearing aids and a iCom FM since I still have my old FM from Comtek. Both companies are great but def. need some new hearing aids. Your video was the first one I watched on the iCom. Can’t wait to get mine. I am a composer so I hope it works well in the studio.
Thanks
July 16th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
After using my iCom for a longer period of time, I’ll say this: you will eat through hearing aid batteries. Sometimes I’ll go through 2 in three days (each aid). That can be frustrating, not to mention expensive. Just FYI. Without the iCom system each battery lasts 7-10 days.
The iCom has an internal battery you charge at night.
My phone battery doesn’t seem to be bothered by having the Bluetooth active.
July 16th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
For the TV, I’ve tried the Voiss system. I connected it to the back of my TV via two RCA cables. It goes to a small bluetooth device.
The setup was pretty easy — one drawback is there is not screen to tell what is going on, but they pair quickly.
I had trouble with volume level. We have a 2 year old TV with so many settings I need to get back there and figure which audio out is best.
July 16th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
The one we had stuck at a fair low level and I couldn’t hear it unless the TV speakers were on mute. There must be an out on my TV that will increase independent of the volume on the TV.
Having said that, I so rarely watch TV and am so used to closed captioning, that I haven’t taken the time to do it. For me the iCom is far more valuable as a set of headphones for computer/iPod and a device to use for talking on my mobile phone (I don’t have a home phone).
July 28th, 2009 at 9:24 am
i got 2 new phonak exelia petite about 6 months ago and i highly recommend them , thet are life changing and the only down side is the price ,they cost me 7000 euros for both, but you cant put a price on life so go for it.
August 21st, 2009 at 9:40 pm
I am currently trying out a set of Phonak Audeo III hearing aids. This is my first behind the ear (BTE) aids and I’m finding them difficult to use with telephones. If I end up going with these aids I will definately need something like the Icom. Thanks for taking the time to post your thoughts.
September 7th, 2009 at 10:53 am
Very good review windsurfer!
September 9th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
do have to wear that necklace around your neck. couldn’t you just put all that technology in your pocket along with your ipod
September 9th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
It has to be worn around your neck (between the aids) to broadcast properly. Also, it has the microphone that you talk into.