Ilaria Posted November 14, 2020 Report Share Posted November 14, 2020 Hello, I'm Ilaria from Italy. I have the Sonnet 1 in my left ear and a Cochlear implant in my right ear. I was wondering if there is someone else who has two different implants (BTE) and if there is someone who has two different brands with OTE (Rondo 2 and Kanso 2 maybe). This month I have to do the upgrade and I have two options: two BTE implants (Sonnet 2 and N7 for Cochlear) or two OTE implants (Rondo 2 or 3 and Kanso 2). I'm reluctant about the second options because I fear they are going to be too incompatible with two OTE with different brands, features and with the fact they are of recent development. On the other hand I think not having a processor behind the ear is so convenient. So I hope someone in my same situation can read this and could leave a feedback. Thanks so much in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted November 14, 2020 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted November 14, 2020 @Ilaria welcome to HearPeers! I had been using BTE CI processors primarily but switched to off the ear processors and found that I much prefer it. If both off the ear processors have telecoil, you can stream with an Artone 3 MAX BT neckloop. It works great. Do you mind if I ask why you chose two different brands? I have read posts from several people with different brands and I am always interested in reading about their experiences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilaria Posted November 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2020 Hi Mary Beth thank you for your reply! I'll definitely take in mind your feedback. I do have an Artone 3 MAX so if you say it works great with off the ear implants great! I actually didn't choose directly to have two different brands. I had my first implant at 12 years old and it was a Cochlear and then the same doctor 7 years later suggested (and definitely pushed) me to take his advice to have a Medel implanted. So I had to trust him and I can say I didn't regret it. Thank you for your time Mary Beth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted November 15, 2020 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted November 15, 2020 @Ilaria I’m glad you have an Artone already. Rondo 2 and Sonnet 2 both have telecoil built in. And we can use MT or T. Rondo 3 uses telecoil adapters that plug into the port and our audiologists can set the mix or telecoil only in programs. Check about Kanso 2. I do not know it’s telecoil status. Wishing you the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Posted November 16, 2020 Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 There is a man on the FB group Cochlear Implant Experiences who has a Cochlear and Med-El. I think his name is Jeff Bricker. You may want to search that forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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