Melissa Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 Hello, Does anyone have experience with using Ear Gear (retention device that has sleeves for the processors and a clip for clothing) with Sonnet or Sonnet 2? I read the Sonnet 2 manual, and it mentions "don't block the air vents on the battery covers because it may shorten battery life." I would need the Ear Gear to keep my son's processors secure, but am wondering how much that would shorten his battery life when he uses the Roger. Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/5096-ear-gear-retention-device-air-vents-on-battery-cover/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted January 17, 2020 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 @Melissa People with active children/teens (and some adults) like this... https://www.smartear.pl/product-eng-352-SmartEar-silicon-holder-MIC-LOCK-type.html Others attach open vent earmolds. Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/5096-ear-gear-retention-device-air-vents-on-battery-cover/#findComment-33121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Posted January 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 I wish this would work, but my son has attached lobes (and a truly unique structure) that makes this kind of retention device impossible. We would need an earmold adaptor with very short tube (since regular hook was long for him) and the Ear Gear or at least something that can cinch in the middle at the back of his head and clip to shirt (imagine a Y shape coming from back of processors). Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/5096-ear-gear-retention-device-air-vents-on-battery-cover/#findComment-33123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted January 17, 2020 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 @Melissa Does your son wear glasses? Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/5096-ear-gear-retention-device-air-vents-on-battery-cover/#findComment-33124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Posted January 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 He does BUT I don't think that will work; he has some unique anatomy and the Ear Gear is the way we have been able to keep his hearing aids on so well (his pinna are very soft). Do you think the Ear Gear would be a problem since it covers the vents? Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/5096-ear-gear-retention-device-air-vents-on-battery-cover/#findComment-33126 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted January 18, 2020 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 @Melissa The air vents are important for the zinc air batteries which rely on air. I have not used EarGear covers with my Sonnets, only with my Rondos. Maybe someone else here has experience with EarGear and Sonnets. @Jewel has mentioned wig tape. Some people use thin headbands. https://www.smartear.pl/eng_m_HEADGEAR_BAND-FOR-PROCESSORS-365.html Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/5096-ear-gear-retention-device-air-vents-on-battery-cover/#findComment-33127 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Posted January 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 I am going to ask Ear Gear if they'd make a custom pair for me with a shorter sleeve so the battery vents aren't covered. Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/5096-ear-gear-retention-device-air-vents-on-battery-cover/#findComment-33128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted January 18, 2020 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 @Melissa My Rondo 1 processors are in waterwear covers when I use my EarGear covers so they are not using zinc air batteries during those times. Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/5096-ear-gear-retention-device-air-vents-on-battery-cover/#findComment-33129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted January 18, 2020 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 @Melissa Sone people use EarGear mini covers just to cover the Sonnet mic area. Maybe they come with a tether option. Melissa 1 Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/5096-ear-gear-retention-device-air-vents-on-battery-cover/#findComment-33130 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted January 18, 2020 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 @Melissa Maybe this will work for your son.... https://www.gearforears.com/content/ear-gear-mini-mono Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/5096-ear-gear-retention-device-air-vents-on-battery-cover/#findComment-33131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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