Oticon Synchro with otosclerosis? - Hearing Disorders Message Board

jj33 · 04-12-2007, 07:28 PM

I am doind a 60 day trail, now extended slightly for oticon synchro. I have otosclerosis with classic poor low frequency hearing and normal high frequency. I have failed stepedectomy in right ear which ended in nerve damage to inner ear. I am hearing much better with these than with my 5 year old Danavox Danalogic, but get an annoying buzzing sound (a bit like something small vibrating)in the left ear with certain low frequency sounds e.g. when in the car or sometimes when speaking. I have had well over 10 visits to have the programme tweaked and also had the aid sent away to see if it was OK, it was cleaned and serviced, still get the buzz. I am a bit reluctant to fork out AUD$6000 for the pair for something which is a little bit disappointing in it's performance. The audiologist seems to always have problems with the programming software, but that might just be her incompetence.

Anyone else got experience of Oticon Synchro, or problems with strange buzzing?

Next week is decision time with buying the aids, and I am not really convinced.

tally07 · 04-13-2007, 09:07 AM

Is the buzzing a mechanical sound? Does your own voice echo as well? What style hearing aids are they? Behind the ear? In the ear? Is the buzzing constant or intermittent? Sorry for all the questions but it is hard to evaluate without knowing the details. Oticon Synchro is a nice hearing aid but a constant buzzing would indeed be frustrating. At this point, this hearing aid should be returned for credit and you should start with a brand new Synchro. That way you would know if it is in the programming of the aid. Does this audiologist dispense other manufacturers as well? Low frequency conductive hearing losses usually respond well to hearing aids--you just may need a different match for your loss.

jj33 · 04-13-2007, 04:16 PM

in response to the questions:
Hearing aid is behing the ear. My voice sounds OK. The noise sounds a bit like a fly caught in a bottle, or something small vibrating, it's constant if the particular noise that affects it is constant. I don't hear it all the time. Before I had Danavox Danalogic, but was finding they were no longer able to correct for the low frequency sounds as much as I would like. I have had the hearing aid sent back for repair and check out, it made no difference. Thanks for your response

tally07 · 04-13-2007, 09:18 PM

sounds like something is setting off the digital technology--they can try changing the bands a bit and see if that helps-if the sound is one that is like when your cell phone is close to your computer- it is most likely caused by that. Some people will get this when they go by microwaves or whenthey use remotes on their cars etc. It may help to see if you notice this when you are near certain appliances or in certain locations.

redcdg · 05-07-2007, 10:51 AM

should look at the oticon epoq it is going to replace the syncro aid.