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micky <
NONONOmisc07@fmguy.com> wrote in
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> In alt.home.repair, on Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:10:51 -0400, Retirednoguilt
> <
HapilyRetired@fakeaddress.com> wrote:
>
>>On 9/22/2023 1:42 PM, micky wrote:
>>> I bought a $230 wifi radio that is impressive in many ways, but the
>>> problem I have is that the sound sounds muffled
>>>
>>> Maybe it`s okay for music. I haven`t listened to much music, but
>>> for talk it sounds muffled. Like literally they are talking through
>>> some sort of muffle. I don`t have this problem with 5 other table
>>> radios.
>>>
>>> Is the problem that there is too much bass? If not that, what?
>>>
>>> It has equalizer settings so I changed from default and various
>>> kinds of music to "talk". I didnt` hear any change.
>>>
>>> So I went to custom, which has 6 frequency ranges, and over time,
>>> I`ve lowered the lowest 4 ranges to the minimum and raised the top
>>> one to the max, and the one in between almost to the max. This
>>> helped at first, but future changes were smaller and I didn`t see
>>> addtional help.
>>>
>>> I can still understand if I make the sound one or two steps louder,
>>> but then it`s louder than I want.
>>>
>>> Is there an audio ng that`s not dormant that I can post too.
>>> alt.audio and alt.audio.pro had gone 3 years without posts.
>>
>>Time for a visit to an audiologist. If you don`t use hearing aids,
>>you may need them. If you use them, the settings may need to be
>>tweaked. A few years ago, I thought something had gone wrong with my
>>stereo equipment, either the speakers or the receiver. I also noticed
>>I was having problems understanding dialog on the TV and in face to
>>face conversations. Turns out I have typical "mild-moderate"
>>age-related hearing loss. Hearing aids made a big difference in what
>>I hear and almost completely "repaired" my stereo system. If you will
>>be getting your first set, make sure they come with a 100% money-back
>>guarantee if not satisfied, for at least 45-60 days as it takes a
>>little while for your brain to adjust. Much longer than it takes to
>>adjust to a new eyeglasses prescription.
>
> What brand did you get and about how much were they?
>
> Do you have to have them "tuned" by the audiologist? Just once or
> every year or something?
>
> Do you sleep with them?
>
I`ve used hearig aids for years. The central bands where human speach is
are not coming through. Definitely visit an audiologist to verify what
needs to be fixed. They will have a variety of brands. I`ve used aids
that were covered by insurance. Very litte out of pocket. You will
initially visit the audiologist every few weeks as you report what works
for you and what does not. They can tune them to correct most problems.
I have four channels, but moslty prefer my `music` setting as I prefer to
hear background noise. I don`t sleep with mine but some people can. My
audiologist checks out my aids every 6 months or so for the full
warranty. It is well worth it if your hearing changes or you find
situations where you cannot hear right and need adjustments.
Good luck,
David
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