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Questions about Earmold Types and Venting to Reduce Feedback

@jim_lewis wrote: graeck1: be cautious of the custom ear molds as from my experience they do not necessarily fit as well as properly fitted domes or sleeves. Especially if you have small or twisted...

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Questions about Earmold Types and Venting to Reduce Feedback

@Sierra wrote: Thanks Jim for another good and detailed response. I’m learning! Read full topic

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Questions about Earmold Types and Venting to Reduce Feedback

@Sierra wrote: As an update I went in for my mold impressions today at Costco. Took about 30 minutes to do both ears. Not unpleasant at all. Some learnings: Costco in Alberta does not use the OTO...

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Questions about Earmold Types and Venting to Reduce Feedback

@Raudrive wrote: The 16-4 rule sounds good. Mold depth would seem to be very important. Not only for a proper seal but to hold the mold steady. I should be getting my earmolds any day now. Lloyd’s did...

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Questions about Earmold Types and Venting to Reduce Feedback

@Sierra wrote: Let me know how you make out with the molds… Read full topic

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Questions about Earmold Types and Venting to Reduce Feedback

@Raudrive wrote: Will do. Lloyd’s called yesterday to verify the power slim tube length, said the molds look good. The molds will be mailed today so should be here later this week. Read full topic

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Questions about Earmold Types and Venting to Reduce Feedback

@Raudrive wrote: The new molds came in today. They look great. Initial fit is tight. I hope not too tight. The sound from the Naida V90 aids is very impressive. Very full and natural. Absolutely zero...

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Questions about Earmold Types and Venting to Reduce Feedback

@Sierra wrote: Did they do the REM testing and adjustment again? It may be possible to push the correction a little harder with the improved acoustic isolation. That is what I am hoping for… Read full...

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Questions about Earmold Types and Venting to Reduce Feedback

@Raudrive wrote: There is no they at this time. I will give this a few days before getting anxious about REM. Lots of sound to get used to. Read full topic

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Questions about Earmold Types and Venting to Reduce Feedback

@Raudrive wrote: The molds are night and day different than any domes I have used. I don’t use audiologist. Read full topic

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Questions about Earmold Types and Venting to Reduce Feedback

@Sierra wrote: OK, I understand now… Read full topic

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Questions about Earmold Types and Venting to Reduce Feedback

@Raudrive wrote: Have worn the new molds for 6 hours now, no pain. There are new ear sounds while chewing and walking. Also hearing new low frequency sounds. Like engines rumbling. That I like a lot!...

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@Sierra wrote: Well, I am still waiting for the custom molds from Costco, but I did upgrade my Connexx 8 software to Connexx 9, and it seems to provide some enhanced functionality with respect to...

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Questions about Earmold Types and Venting to Reduce Feedback

@Raudrive wrote: I am getting used to my new molds. They are pretty tight and caused some pain at first. Maybe my ear canals are stretching but the molds are getting much more comfortable. I noticed...

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Questions about Earmold Types and Venting to Reduce Feedback

@Sierra wrote: Well, I got my new molds today, and I would love to say they are perfect, but unfortunately they are not. There was some kind of mix up on the right mold and instead of a 2.5 mm SAV it...

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Questions about Earmold Types and Venting to Reduce Feedback

@Raudrive wrote: Have you noticed a difference in sound quality? I would think the good fitting right ear mold that’s missing the vent could easily have one drilled into it. The left mold sounds like...

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Questions about Earmold Types and Venting to Reduce Feedback

@jim_lewis wrote: Your comfort experience with your right ear is pretty much my experience with both ears. I don’t have any sensation in eating, yawning, or whatever (except maybe a little “eek” on...

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Questions about Earmold Types and Venting to Reduce Feedback

@Sierra wrote: They are making a new mold for my right ear with the proper vent. If it fits as well as the non vented one, I think I am done there. But that said it was quite OK with even a stock...

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@Sierra wrote: Raudrive: Have you noticed a difference in sound quality? I would think the good fitting right ear mold that’s missing the vent could easily have one drilled into it. The left mold...

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@jim_lewis wrote: Sierra: When I am outside walking down the street, the road noise from vehicles and wind in the trees seems significantly increased. Hard to say at this point if I could call it an...

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Questions about Earmold Types and Venting to Reduce Feedback

@Raudrive wrote: It sounds like you are headed in the right direction. The extra sound level is most likely the molds. I would guess the gain in the aids is actually less now. Clarity is something I...

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Questions about Earmold Types and Venting to Reduce Feedback

@Sierra wrote: Just got up from our dinner. With the chewing thing and associated noise, I have a hard time carrying on a conversation. I would be far better off simply taking the hearing aids out for...

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Questions about Earmold Types and Venting to Reduce Feedback

@jim_lewis wrote: I wonder if it could be the material your molds are made from? Mine are made from ~hard silicone (not squishy). Crunchy foods like chips might be a tad crunchier but with my mold...

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Questions about Earmold Types and Venting to Reduce Feedback

@Sierra wrote: Mine are made from what I believe is medical grade silicone and it is not very soft. You have to squeeze it pretty hard to bend it. I was worried it might be so soft it would be hard to...

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Questions about Earmold Types and Venting to Reduce Feedback

@jim_lewis wrote: Maybe it’s just differences in tissue structure/relative composition/amount then between different folks that cause sound differences in mold usage? Hope that either with a better...

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