HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted May 23, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 Hey everybody What assistive listening devices do you use? If so what do you use and for what purpose? Do you use any at all? I think sharing this info can help those that need a little help in certain situations but don't know what to look for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted May 27, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 None until now but I will buy Siemens miniTEK as Samba got wireless options for connecting other devices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted May 27, 2015 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Pretty neat that you can now have a wireless option. I use the telecoil mainly if I am talking on the phone. I also use the DAI cables or FM system to listen to music. With the FM I can do housework and not worry about cables or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted May 27, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Yes, we with the first generation of Soundbridge and Bonebridge were pretty jealous on your possibilities But, now we're in the saddle also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted May 27, 2015 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Great to hear that technology catching up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted May 28, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Finally - now, this will allow me to do my job as a doc with BB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted June 3, 2015 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 Ivana, Are you able to take advantage of say either an FM system or telecoil using the Samba? Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted June 4, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Perhaps we will - I am not totally in the concept of FM system. I know that we need streamer and than we should be able to pick up the sound from the FM system - I guess. Well, Samba is over BT connected with Siemens miniTEK and then with other devices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted June 4, 2015 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 What I have for the FM system is 2 small "boots" that I can attach to each processor that talks to my transmitter. The transmitter picks up the sound and send it to the processor via the "boot" From looking at the samba, I do not see anywhere to attach something like that. Maybe using telecoil and loop system is the best way for you to go. I need to get better educated in assistive listening tech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted June 4, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Oh, I guess I will start doing it now - before it was blank shot for me as we didn't have any option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted June 4, 2015 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 I guess we will learn a little something new, together. You never stop learning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted June 4, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Hoping I will - I like to hang out with new technology When I read John's advices how to connect - I was totally stunned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted June 4, 2015 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Yes there seems to be more and more choices with new technology each year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted June 5, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 Well - I am just starting... Long time ago, I had a neck-loop for my mobile phone by Nokia. My best friend told me that people were looking me very oddly - not many people talk with themselves :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted June 5, 2015 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 I think the sonnet has some type of neck loop. From what I understand, it will have Bluetooth capability. We will see. I think they rushed the launch of the sonnet trying to keep up with Cochlear. If it was me, I would have waited until they got everything approved before launching. Just my 2cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted June 6, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted June 6, 2015 Well, it is approved in Europe - FDA is complicating And, you have to admit - USA is not the centre of the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted June 6, 2015 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted June 6, 2015 Totally agree with you on both counts Ivana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iHM24 Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 Thanks Adam great topics to sharing information. I'm using telecoil when talking by phone, I have opus2 and Rondo. I'm looking for FM receiver but I'm confused which one better; if any one have a great experience with ALDs and FM receiver please I need your assistance. Best regards, Hameed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treesrd1896 Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 I have been using the ClearSounds Quattro 4.0 that came with the CI. It is a neckloop with Bluetooth technology. I use it to connect to my laptop and android smart phone (both mic & sound). Great for books on tape... from the phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted January 15, 2016 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Quattro is good to use as I have one. I much prefer the PHONAK smart link fm system that I have as there is much better sound quality. It is more expensive than the Quattro which is a factor for people. There are a number of options out there. I would talk to your Audi about the pros and cons of each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted January 15, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 I'm so new I have only used the DAI cord and then bluetooth which is a artone max 3. I look forward to a streamer or "mini microphone" option as the wireless options become available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted January 15, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Ivana, Have you tested out the Siemens connection yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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