u/greenchameau

​Hi everyone,

​I wanted to share my situation and get some advice from the audiologists or experienced users on this board.

​I recently discovered I have high-frequency hearing loss with a V-notch pattern. My hearing is perfectly fine (around 20-30 dB) up to 1000 Hz, but after 2000 Hz, it drops all the way down to 60 dB. %88 both ears. I didn't even realize I had hearing loss until my tinnitus started about a month ago.

​After my diagnosis, I decided to test a hearing aid for a week (Rexton bicore), and the difference is huge. When I wear the device, my tinnitus gets much quieter, and sometimes I don't even hear it at all. I also realized that when I take them off, my ears feel clogged and everyday sounds seem a bit "gray" and lifeless.

​I am definitely going to buy a pair now rather than waiting, but I am completely torn between two different devices and the approaches of two different clinics I visited:

​Clinic 1: They are recommending the Rexton Reach (which I know shares tech with Signia IX). For the programming, they strictly use the standard NAL -NAL2 fitting rationale.

Smaller ​Clinic 2: They are recommending the Oticon Intent 1 or 2. For the setup, they use Oticon's proprietary fitting software/rationale (VAC+) rather than standard NAL.

​My main priority is keeping the tinnitus at bay and having a natural sound experience without feeling overwhelmed by digital noise, especially since my low/mid hearing is completely normal.

​Are there any audiologists or users here who can weigh in on this? For a high-frequency drop like mine, would you recommend Oticon's proprietary approach (Intent) or the NAL approach with Rexton/Signia? Any insights on how these two specific devices handle background noise and tinnitus would be greatly appreciated!

​Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

I am a first-time user currently trialing the Rexton BiCore with battery. My dispenser also offered the newer Rexton Reach. In my country, there is a price difference of approximately $850 USD (pair) between the two modelsI need advice on whether the technological leap justifies the upgrade for my specific needs.

My Profile:

• Audiogram: High-frequency, mild SNHL. Steep drop starting at 1500–2000 Hz, with a distinct "V" notch around 4000–6000 Hz.
• WRS: 88% – 88%.
• Current Setup: Fitted with Open Domes.

My Context & Dilemma:

1. The "Digital" Sound: Tested the BiCore in a crowded mall. The heavy compression felt quite artificial and robotic, like hearing through a cheap microphone.
2. Battery: I prefer disposable batteries (BiCore) for longevity, but the Reach is only available as rechargeable.

My Questions:

• Does the Reach handle high-frequency gain better without causing feedback or that artificial "digital mic" vibe in loud environments?
• Is the RealTime Conversation Enhancement chip a noticeable upgrade over the older platform for speech in noise?
• Does having LE Audio / Auracast on the Reach justify giving up the longevity of disposable batteries?

Thanks in advance!

​Hi everyone,

​I wanted to share about something we often overlook in our routine checkups: audiology tests.

​To give some background, I’ve been on iron chelation therapy for almost my entire life. I started Desferal when I was 5 years old, eventually transitioned to Exjade, and I am currently taking Jadenu.

​Recently, out of nowhere, I developed a continuous, frustrating ringing in my ears (tinnitus). I went to an ENT and had a proper hearing test done. The results showed that I have high-frequency sensorineural hearing loss, specifically targeting the 4000-6000 Hz range.

​My doctor suspects that this is a cumulative ototoxic (ear-damaging) effect from decades of heavy iron chelation therapy especially from Desferal. Basically, the microscopic hair cells in my inner ear got exhausted and damaged over the years from the chemical load, and now they are generating this constant ringing as a "false alarm."

​To manage the tinnitus and save the remaining cells, I am now on a strict protocol using trimetazidine combined with a natural supplement to force more blood flow and oxygen into my inner ear capillaries. I'm also currently researching premium hearing aids specifically for neurological tinnitus masking. It is incredibly distracting, especially when I'm trying to do deep, focused work at my computer.

​If you have been on Desferal in the past or any other chelators for a long time, please do NOT skip your annual hearing tests. High-frequency hearing loss is sneaky, you don't realize you're losing it until the tinnitus kicks in. Catching those frequency drops early is crucial. Stay healthy...