Anij
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I've been reading this thread. I haven't used an FM system in over 20 years since my school days. I'm sorry if this sounds like a stupid question, but how is it used in real life? With my near profound hearing loss I wonder if this would be beneficial for me. Would I use it at work? Where are they bought? Through my audi? No one has ever recommended one to me. I admit I'm intrigued!
They're very helpful (of many people) in situations where there is a lot of background noise or sounds coming from multiple directions.
Examples of "real life usage" would be:
Restaurants
Malls/retail settings etc
movie theatres
meetings (at work)
doctors appointments
conversing with someone in a car etc
conferences/seminars
listening to MP3 players,TV, Computer, Videos etc
phones (with a headphone jack)
etc
You typically get them from your Audie - and they SHOULD be able to let you try the unit for a week or so (minimum) before you have to buy it /return it.
You can also use things like "pocket talkers" (with headphone, loop or DAI attachment) which are MUCH less money but are good for "occasional short range use" (across a restaurant table, at a drs office etc where you can be within about 5 feet of the other person)
When I get my new HA (maybe in a year?) I absolutely will be looking into getting something more than just my DAI boot (mic on) with the audio cable - I use it for MP3players/computer etc.... I'd love something like the smartlink+