karenfromprovidence
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Q: Theater with Starkey Halo

I had a horrible evening at the theater last night with my Halos I'm testing.  The audio was SO loud to me that I had to turn the sound down so then I couldn't hear the dialog.  I tried SoundSpace, restaurant setting and everything else.  Anybody have any input or ideas???? 

 

Also could somebody PLEASE tell me how to post this question just to the Starkey/Halo community instead of just Hearing???  I've tried to find the answer to this but am feeling very stupid!!!!

 

Thanks!

Posted on Apr 28, 2016 5:55 AM

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Q: Theater with Starkey Halo

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  • by OldGnome,

    OldGnome OldGnome Apr 28, 2016 6:00 AM in response to karenfromprovidence
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    Apr 28, 2016 6:00 AM in response to karenfromprovidence

    Public spaces are loud. Those of us who are hearing impaired may not realize how loud public spaces, and especially movies, can be, until we begin wearing hearing aids.

     

    You will want to check with your audiologist, who can provide a tuned setting for your hearing aids to help with your movie theater experience. There is likely nothing you can do on your own.

     

    Personally, I don't go to theaters any more. Without closed captions, I can't understand dialogue, even with my hearing aids.

  • by karenfromprovidence,

    karenfromprovidence karenfromprovidence Apr 28, 2016 6:10 AM in response to OldGnome
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    Apr 28, 2016 6:10 AM in response to OldGnome

    Thanks, OldGnome!  I stopped going to theater, too.  They actually asked me to come and test their new assisted hearing system BUT didn't tell me I needed aids with a t-coil!!!!!!  Since I'm testing the Halos, I figured I would try again.  Was just wondering if anybody had a magic wand/cure. 

     

    Do I have this posting thing figured out???  I want to be in the Starkey Halo thread.  Frustrating!!!

     

    Thanks for your help!

  • by OldGnome,Helpful

    OldGnome OldGnome Apr 28, 2016 6:18 AM in response to karenfromprovidence
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    Apr 28, 2016 6:18 AM in response to karenfromprovidence

    Karen - welcome. Where you are posting is just fine. It's not necessary to continue a thread, because you have a new problem to bring to us.

     

    There are those who feel that the lack of a T-Coil is a great weakness in the Halos.

  • by gilda92,

    gilda92 gilda92 Apr 28, 2016 8:25 AM in response to OldGnome
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    Apr 28, 2016 8:25 AM in response to OldGnome

    I assume you are both talking about movie theatres?  I wish someone could tell me how they have conquered hearing at live theatre.  The Stratford Festival season will soon begin and I'd love to find it "too loud"!!!!!

  • by OldGnome,

    OldGnome OldGnome Apr 28, 2016 8:33 AM in response to gilda92
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    Apr 28, 2016 8:33 AM in response to gilda92

    Yes, movie theaters. Live theater is a complete waste of my time. Again, without closed captions, I can't watch any movie, TV, etc.

  • by karenfromprovidence,

    karenfromprovidence karenfromprovidence Apr 28, 2016 8:43 AM in response to gilda92
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    Apr 28, 2016 8:43 AM in response to gilda92

    IT works in the regular theater!!!  Going today to have it installed!!

  • by gilda92,

    gilda92 gilda92 Apr 28, 2016 9:49 AM in response to karenfromprovidence
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    Apr 28, 2016 9:49 AM in response to karenfromprovidence

    But karenfromprovidence doesn't that rely not just on your aids having the telecoil but also on the theatre being looped? I have never been in a Canadian theatre that announces it is looped.  Is it better in the US?

  • by karenfromprovidence,

    karenfromprovidence karenfromprovidence Apr 28, 2016 10:10 AM in response to gilda92
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    Apr 28, 2016 10:10 AM in response to gilda92

    Yes, theater has to be looped which this one is.  So frustrating!!