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Amazing, and I need one of these! I damaged my hearing years ago (operating a stump grinder without protection. Doh!) I can hear things perfectly well in mos
by RickJWagner 8y ago
Amazing, and I need one of these!
I damaged my hearing years ago (operating a stump grinder without protection. Doh!) I can hear things perfectly well in most environments, but a crowded room is terrible for me. I can be looking right at the person I'm talking to and won't be able to distinguish their voice from the background noise.
I really hope these become widely commercialized. I'd like one.
- teh_klev 8y ago> but a crowded room is terrible for me. I'm in the same boat. Too many Motorhead gigs in the 80's have taken their toll :). I can hear a pin drop in my house, but as soon as I'm in an environment with background noise - a pub, a busy street or even a restaurant (though I think restaurants may be problem for many folks[0]) - I find it difficult to hear people speaking to me. Semi-jokingly, I've often thought about taking up a pal's suggestion that I should give in and get myself an ear-trumpet :) [0]: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17629497 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17629497
- throwitaway9 8y agoA bluetooth-enabled hearing aid and a remote microphone would work well in this situation but only if there is one speaker to listen to as aids currently can only stream from one remote mic at a time. And also only if you are happy to hand a clip-on mic for a friend to wear.