Hearing Aid Domes vs Custom Earmolds | Which one is Best?

[@hilarybeaumont8823]

My son and I both tried domes and couldn't stand them. The physical sensation of the amplification in the canal with RIC was just maddening anytime there was loud noise. I FAR prefer my custom moulds. But my brother, whose loss according to the audiograms you showed, would also better be suited to custom moulds but his aud gave him domes. I feel like some auds assume most folks would prefer less visible and domes seem to be preferred for that reason- even though you rightly showed there's not a huge difference- but also many of us DON'T care and would rather hear as well as we can regardless of looks. Thanks for breaking it down.

[@kaylasmusic]

Domes offer a more open ear and better sound quality lmao 🤣, at least for me.. earmolds have a horrible occlusion

[@hilarybeaumont8823]

@@kaylasmusic I have no problem with both being available and people choosing what suits them better. But too often I find most aids assume people want the most invisible option. Some of us don't care at all and care more about comfort and functionality and for us... Domes just aren't it.

[@olgaberest2117]

My ear canal is very narrow and the a small dome is what is needed but hurts my ear canal skin when pushing it in Will a costume fit be better. It is being recommended

[@meric12131415]

​@@olgaberest2117it hurts your ear canal?

[@jackmoerman7245]

I have never had rubber domes, so I can't compare them. However other than a few problems with my custom molds I love them.

[@Russ188]

I have moderate to severe hearing loss. I use Phonak P90's with custom silicone earmolds, and for me, it is no contest. I find the custom earmolds to be more comfortable, easier to insert and remove, and to give a more consistant hearing experience than domes. Also, I rarely need to change wax guards.

[@kaylasmusic]

What type of molds do you have? I have the phonak llumity ones and I just tried the silicon slim tip ones,.. Sounded amazing, but were too painful and really hard to get in and out despite the fact that my right one was too big

[@Russ188]

@@kaylasmusic It sounds like there are differences in design between earmolds for the Paradise hearing aids, and the Lumity. Thanks for the tip. Guesss I won't consider getting Lumity aids.

[@kaylasmusic]

@@Russ188 Its not the hearing aid itself, its just the mold needs to be remade to fit me better but the sound quality of the lumity is amazing, I have the closed domes in the meantime but im going to try a different kind of mold,.. Again, no matter what hearing aid it is, the mold is a completely separate component and has nothing to do with the hearing aid itself.. in fact,.. you probably, if not certainly take your hearing aid mold from your paradise ones and put them in a lumity pair.. They're actually very good hearing aids and I wouldn't change my pair, it's just I need a different kind of mold, its not because the hearing aid are bad, which thy are not. They are amazing

[@jackmoerman7245]

My VA audiologist changed me to a different type of custom mold a couple of weeks ago. The difference is remarkable. Just know that you have a choice of custom molds available. I also use a partner microphone but I'm getting a Roger on microphone tomorrow. If you don't have one of these devices you are short changing yourself.

[@ricardojano3716]

i'm thinking about custom ones reason might be easier to put in ? Might is the question . I have the Phillips sticking the domes in is problem for me lots of screwing around - i'm going to check with gal at Costco she got me from hating them because there were to loud now they work like they should i believe

[@FredHardy-iz7yw]

Great video! I will now question my HA installer about custom ear molds since my domes are not comfortable & too much feedback!

[@dottieturrittin4743]

i really need to see you for my hearing aids. ive had nothing but issues for the last 5 years with my custom molded aids.

[@kristinday-hinken818]

My hearing aid professional recommended that I try custom mold this time because of my hearing loss. I have always used domes. I tried them for a month but I had two problems with them. First of all, it hurt to put them in each morning. One ear was raw on the inside. I couldn’t wait to get them off at night. The second problem was the inside of my ear was always wet from them. I have never had problems with that before. I had to take molds out several times a day to dry out my ears. My ears were constantly itchy because of this. I was worried about damaging the hearing aid with all the extra moisture so I had them change the Molds to domes. Is this normal?

[@sunnymountain1657]

Thank you Dr. Cliff for an informative video. You answered my questions & concerns.

[@amv2537]

I have just been dx'd w/ mild to moderate hearing loss and tinnitus which truly is affecting my daily well-being. You made a statement in your video something to the effect "if a audiologist knows what they're doing". How does one know that, and find such a professional?(This entire thing is disheartening since l'm a low and single income household this huge expense is beyond my reach.)

[@GobleGoble32]

I’m just getting used to hearing aids I just got mines last week on Tuesday or Friday and it’s hard to wear them with their wiring so I’m watching this to see if I need a hearing aid done or a custom Ear dome I have been hearing my moms apple headphones aka apple earbuds for months I been looking for answers why my hearing aids hurt my ears they come with all sorts of different kinds of hear aids domes and custom earldoms I been sending this to my mom and grandmother to see what they thank I thank what I’m wearing in my hearing aids now is too big or too little for me that’s what my grandmother Thanks so thank you for making this for people like me new for hearing aids who don’t know what to wear with them

[@florencechew8242]

Thank you Dr Cliff for sharing info rubber domes vs custom ear mold. Can you speak a little slower so I can follow your talk. Your presentation is good, voice is clear and I can hear very clearly without ear aids.

[@gbkworf]

After getting vented domes a few months ago with my first ever set of HA and having issues, I just received my custom C Shell Phonak earmolds. Huge difference. Great video, very helpful as it literally came out the day after we decided to go Custom molds.

[@bobbray4696]

Just wondering your type of hearing loss. I've been wanting to try c shell molds. I've have high frequency hearing loss. Just got phonak lumitys. Was there a big difference in sound quality an understanding? I'm still adjusting to new aids. Coming from Oticon open s1.

[@gbkworf]

@@bobbray4696 I have what is called a reverse slope. Severe low frequency loss that slopes upward towards the middle range frequencies to mild loss, and then slopes back down towards the higher frequency to moderate too severe. The Phonak custom C Shell molds have been amazing one month in of using them. But I think if you have a first-rate Audiologist doing best practices you need to discuss this with him. These are my first HA so I have nothing to compare them too. I do know they work great, especially with the new ear molds. Solved about 98% of the problems I was having with my vented Domes.

[@kaylasmusic]

Thats good to know, I am also getting the cshell molds too.. I have a flat moderate hearing loss but the domes don’t really like me for some reason,.. I have also tried the silicon slimtip mold, but they were too big and hurt my ears, didn’t really seem so fit for the RIC,.. although the quality of the sound was amazing so im hoping that the Acrylic cshells are good

[@danielscroggins2688]

where do you buy these.

[@gbkworf]

@@danielscroggins2688 Got everything from my AUD. Only your AUD can take your ear mold impressions. Phonak does the C Shells from the molds.

[@barryhaley7430]

Are people still concerned about aids being visible when half the population are walking around with earbuds.

[@tangoseagull4966]

I have hearing loss that heavily slopes. It's normal hearing that slopes down to profound. So I need a lot of amplicication. for some frequxnies but not for others

[@reddymi]

You are an excellent communicator. Learned so much from your videos.

[@KrispyKrink]

I’ve got the Phonak Paradise 90’s. My loss is pretty much across the board Moderately-Severe with a cookie cut dipping into severe. The domes on these RIC’s poke right into my canal walls, poor sound and uncomfortable. Went with custom acrylic C-Shells for both ears and it’s perfect.

[@chrissymorgan1457]

I had the same problem! The Phonak power domes are painful! Doc just switched me to a Resound dome that’s much more comfortable in the short term. We’ll see if I like it after several long days in a row wearing them.

[@sawarah]

Thank you for this video, this is helping me communicate with my audiologist better. I have severely sloping HL, just bought Oticon More 1s. The audiologist insisted I try out closed domes first because they feel I’m missing out on some correction. I feel like it’s still not quite right and somewhat annoying, now I know what I’m trying to describe is insertion loss. Since I don’t care about streaming at all I think I’m going to push for vented custom molds now. Thank you for giving me words!!

[@ILUVGOLF8]

Oil

[@twodoggys]

@@ILUVGOLF8 if you could possiby stream right from your computer or cellphone, TV.... it will make a WORLD of difference, or at least it did for me! in "real life" still have hard time with word recognition, background noise, loud noises and small noised becoming overwhelming yet someone talking to me is at about 50%. BUT when i "connected" to my computer, i was able to hear the sound, voices, even SOME music (but ive given up on that since i only have ONE GOOD EAR) almost like "normal" very clear, dont need to follow along with closed captioning, i can work while listening to my background news, etc. Good Luck

[@arneschonberger]

Unhappy with adjusting domes on Phillips aids by Costco. Domes fall out and the pul strings were cut short by them. Not good, worse after cut shorter.

[@jaimew1539]

Thank you for this video. I needed HA for a job where I had to pass hearing test and a friend gave me her kids old BTE hearing aid and I had to have custom mold. I have steeply sloping HF hearing loss per my audiogram and I like my custom ear molds, hopefully I can get new ones made for a new RIC hearing aid.

[@berlinakustik]

🙈 Ich bin Hörgeräteakustiker seit 50 Jahren. Eine fachgerechte Hörgeräte-Versorgung wird immer nur und ausschließlich mit einem maßgefertigten Ohrpassstück durchgeführt. Ein Dome ist immer nur ein Provisorium.

[@joanmarshall6653]

Wish you could talk a bit slower.

[@pasad335]

You know you can slow down the video right? Just hit "", which is SHIFT and PERIOD key. I find just one click slower if often really understandable for fast talkers.

[@cathymumper2126]

For me, I do not like the behind the ear hearing aids at all. They irritate the backs of my ears and I feel like I don’t hear as well with them. I’m on my third pair of hearing aids which I’ve started wearing hearing aids in my 20s, I’m now in my 40s, and these are my second pair being the custom in the ear hearing aids. I love the custom in the ear hearing aids better. They’re more comfortable and I definitely hear better with them.

[@illogical1421]

The custom earmold I'm wearing is annoying and it's causing me a lot of annoying pop ups when my ear canal becomes wet, I can't touch the left side of my face or laugh and an uncontrollable laugh causes me a somewhat loud painful pop up, I find myself these days having to remove the aid once or twice a day to dry it and dry my ear canal to avoid such pop ups. Accidently touching the tube also causes a freaking sudden loud sound, I'm afraid at this rate I'm going to damage what left of my hearing in no time.

[@denmendoza9373]

same experience lol. I went with domes instead, despite having severe conductive hearing loss in both ears.

[@kaylasmusic]

What kind of hearing aid is it? and what type of mold did you have?

[@uroszemljic]

Well, that explains a lot. Thank you very much. I really enjoy watching this video.

[@bonniekaczmarek1440]

Ear molds were a game changer for me. A Mayo Clinic audiologist recommended them.

[@jakthebomb]

I went with custom ear molds after dealing with itchy domes. My ears are sensitive and seem to only like the ear molds. It could be that I have an allergy to the material in the domes.

[@leetepper6529]

Following, I had the same thoughts about itchiness and possibly allergy to the dome material.

[@richardcobb2852]

Same here with new domes, I’ll have my custom molds in this week.

[@jerryumfress9030]

I have a Picasso I1600, it is cic and custom ear mold. I hardly even know it's in my ear. I would say it's extremely comfortable

[@Edward-MTBKR]

I have both for profound ski slope loss. I find the domes much more comfortable and cosmetically pleasing. But for playing my guitar, can't beat the vented ear molds to allow natural frequencies in.

[@kaylasmusic]

Its all gotta be the right components and right kind of mold.. If the molds not feeling right, you gotta get it remade.. Hearing aids are way to expensive and important devices and you deserve them to work the best.. I've had both.. Some ways, I feel the only reason why the domes are better is because of the more open fitting. They Still have plenty annoying things about them.. They are sometimes very hard to get in to my ears, the sound quality is probably better with the molds I think. The only slightly annoying thing about the molds is that it has a bit of an occluding feeling but depends on the earmold

[@gracedaly6598]

I prefer visabel hearing aids

[@bayuvator]

It is very interesting to get this information compared to the European market! 👍🏼 I do not see too many advantages on the dome side at all.

[@YTDLW064]

OMG! I can hear things that I’ve never heard with previous hearing aids & the words are so much clearer. I do have it connected to my iPhone CR, so love the apps…Edge Mode. Also, I can wear these during my Water Aerobics Classes, but note I only go into water that is chest deep … I do not immerse my head & I have two styles of ear molds: -1)a custom ear mold that makes the speech clearer & help with water proofing. -2) a custom ear mold that is not water proof. *** Just rec’d Starkey Genesis AI (24) hearing aids with custom ear molds.

[@stephenmandy5101]

Thanks. Still to buy hearing aids but now understand why my Audiologist prescribing vented dome.

[@johnhermansen2137]

I I have custom earmolds. They are comfortable. I have severe tinnitus, because of 50 years of being a rock guitar player. The jury is out, so far, as to if it is helping or not

[@alisadunn5443]

It's because of this very thing I can't get a job as a nurse any more. I insisted on the molds for my severe to profound hearing loss, even when waiting for the repair on my original hearing aid, but they refused.

[@mmarjisr]

That's good to know for my next hearing aid upgrade in July 2023. So when I go in July I know what to ask the audiologist about which one is best my hearing loss

[@blakegriffin3372]

Are ear molds good for people with a cookie bite hearing loss?

[@richa.s9912]

Sorry I only eat a full size chocolate chip 🍪 cookies without any bite marks on it .

[@blakegriffin3372]

@@richa.s9912 me too. I love cookies. Lol

[@DrCliffAuD]

No, custom earmolds are not typically good for cookie bite hearing losses. Check out my Cookie Bite video.

[@blakegriffin3372]

@@DrCliffAuD thank you. I will check it out

[@cazzabojangles]

I've got Oticon BTE miniRITEs and they're perfect for me. I've got flat hearing loss of 65 decibels and I use closed rubber domes, which work well for me

[@Mdwells2944]

I recently got custom molds with myPhonak aids and love them and wear them all day until the batteries run out at 15 hours.

[@curtisloew4554]

Do you have to see an audiologist? I only have about $500 in my hsa, and that barely covers the appointment cost for the audiologist, not to mention the actual hearing aids or anything else. I dont think that's realistic, how did you guys afford this process? Im trying to find some that have an at-home kit that you can send in and skip the audiologist. They have some for walkie talkies, but im having a hard time finding them for hearing aids.

[@mamasita5335]

I tried the dome hearing aids about a year ago and I experienced severe itching and could not wear them. I am a musician and sing and play guitar so I want to hear my best without the severe itching. I literally took them out and threw them across the room!

[@andyf5992]

Hi Dr. Cliff, Thanks for another insightful topic & video. Any thoughts on a custom ear-mold for a CROS receiver device for people with single-sided/assymetrical hearing loss? Assume should allow for sounds coming from CROS transmitter into your normally/perfectly hearing ear not to be cancelled out by noisy (even slightly noisy) & competing background sounds sneaking in (which freely happens if open-vent) Alternatively, maybe insertion loss and occlusion affect make this set-up unworkable? If so, what size/type of vented dome do you recommended for the normally hearing ear, to try to overcome the above stated "noise" issues? Thanks.

[@MP-my4vp]

The CROS receiver is just a mic so an open dome is perfectly appropriate for this side the size just depends on your canal size. in terms of a mould for the good ear, if the hearing is within normal limits, a mould would need to have a large vent to avoid occlusion as you mentioned, however once the vent gets above around 3.5-4mm this is effectively the same as an open dome in terms of acoustics.

[@allo6569]

With your video’s most of your commentary is not retained, because you are seemingly trying to beat the fastest speaker on the internet. What’s the point, if your audience can’t process all those sounds with or without a hearing aid…😮 Or do you want to force your audience to listen to this waterfall of words over and over again??? Not a good starting point, Dr.

[@paulhernry4694]

Do you have a practice? What’s with all the facial expressions on your videos? You’re too cheerful for someone who says they have tinnitus! 😢

[@ActualReality86]

Rubber domes are extremely uncomfortable.

[@maverickdallas1004]

Can a custom earmold be made that performs acoustically like an open dome but provides a better, more secure fit with less feedback?

[@jonaslg2]

Additionally, I found that the microphone that the dome sits in put painful pressure on the inside of my ear canal. I went to hard fittings for comfort, to stop the feedback, and for better hearing. Did that on my left ear Resound and my right ear implant. BTW, you are so correct - the implant is a miracle. My discrimination went to over 90%!!

[@bob-N4REE]

THANKS for another excellent topic! Can you advise more about power domes? It seems most of your comparisons were open domes vs earmolds. Maybe you are not a fan of power domes? I use and like them and think of them as an choice in between open and earmold, one that has better bass retention. I do listen to a LOT of audio streaming, audiobooks and some music and like having solid bass. Given that and an audiogram that is typical moderate/severe, normal slope, is my view of power domes accurate? THANKS again for all your advice, and be assured that one of your recommended "Best Practices" audiologists has done a superb job for me over the past couple of years.

[@andycarran7757]

Custom domes, either half or full shell, which one/difference?

[@MrFrame1979]

Do you not brace when making an ear mold? 😬 That’s a fundamental.

[@joannevavak1172]

So far I haven't found a good hearing professional.

[@barbaraperry2796]

Hi! Can you please do a video showing the canal, helix & skeleton locks? Thank you!

[@durjoyahmedjony7413]

sir my hear one saided loss, result fro found hearing loss,, please help me 😢😢

[@fayschneider503]

This video's search function is not working!

[@rickhubner]

My issue with custom earmolds was hearing myself chewing food while trying to maintain a conversation. Too much "in-my-head" nose from chewing which wasn't the case with rubber domes. Anyway to have custom earmolds moderate that sensation?

[@braxtoncircle]

This generally means that your custom molds either do not have vents, or that the vents are too small. Unfortunately, it's a trial and error process and you need to find that sweet spot to reduce the amount of feedback while also letting enough low frequencies out (that stem from your jaw movement).

[@veronicataylor780]

Good video but sorry to say like all young people you speak wayyyyyy tooooo fast . People with hearing loss are usually older and older people find it difficult to hear at such speed. I don’t want to be rude but most young people today should slow down their speech. I guess they are in a hurry. Ha. But like I said good video!🤗👍

[@Aktenverwalter]

You can change the video speed. Try it out.

[@richardcobb2852]

Slowing the videos down to 0.75 works wonders. 👍

[@toniskaff9350]

I completely agree,

[@paulenemaehinds9848]

Yes he does speak too fast. I have ADHD and I love these videos but have to watch a few times because my brain can’t keep up.

[@paulenemaehinds9848]

Slowing it down causes me distress. He sounds drunk. 😂

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

Please talk about hearing aids and tinnitus

[@mrzee1958]

Dr. Cliff - just got a new set of Truhearing (Signia) TH 6 RIC LI T aids about 2 months ago with domes and thinking about switching over to custom molds as per your videos! I get a lot of random squeaks with my domes! I also listen to a lot of music (streaming into my aids) and would like to hear more low ends. I am concerned about wax buildup because I get some now but the tip of the dome seems to help protect the receiver from the wax. In the custom molds (from what I see) the receiver is out in the open with no protection! Won't that be a problem for more wax buildup on it?

[@424pugsley]

I have rubber domes, but the sound is so tinny it’s annoying. (Bluetooth through an AirPod is so far superior that I rarely use my Bluetooth function on my hearing aids.) If I AM using my hearing aids as Bluetooth like when I’m watching tv, I sometimes press on my targus & all of a sudden my rubber dome hearing aids sound so much better, full range of sound including much less tinny. Of course I can’t press on my targus all day and night…I’ve tried lots of different domes and none of them work well. My hearing loss is only mild to moderate but would I benefit from custom ear molds? (I’ve been told my ear canal is very small.)

[@twodoggys]

yes i had same issue when pressing. asked for mold, did the trick!

[@jessiessica]

Domes are generally silicone, not rubber

[@the_benjamin_effect]

I have moderate hearing loss. don’t like the way my own voice sounds with custom ear molds. As for music, I don’t stream, I think it sounds bad (custom ear molds or not). I eq my headphones to my audiogram for home use - sounds great. And for out and about, I just put my Bose cans over my hearing aids; not perfect but much better than streaming.

[@ljwismer6028]

How do I find a provider that does the 3D scan vs traditional impressions?

[@jeffj318]

You have to ask the provider.

[@kadenemerson3569]

I tried domes once when I was 13 but I couldn't hear as much, I like the molds better because I can hear a lot more and understand people better plus you can pick your own color

[@jeffj318]

Agree 👍

[@rexdixon9545]

speaks way too fast …Never takes a breath The worst possible combination when your customers are hard of hearing …Duh!

[@DrCliffAuD]

Feel free to adjust the playback speed on KZbin. You can adjust it to whatever speed is good for you.

[@sgjeyapalan6604]

Can I get a customer ear mold for receiver in canal phonak audio lumity RT90 hearin aid. And can telecoil be added too if it is helpful JEYAPALAN

[@bigears5894]

My hearing is pretty much normal at 1,000 hz or less then declines steeply from 1,000 to 2,000 hz and flatlines at ~ 70 decibels from 2,000 to 8,000 hz. My audiologist has never mentioned custom ear molds. Should she have?

[@casperthefriendlyghost7076]

Hello can i have a suggestion about my hearing loss and what hearing aid i need....my rigth ear 83.30 ATP and my left ear got 110.00...in my right ear what hearing aid do i need

[@kerunbindra4053]

Does above advice hold true for both RIC and BTE HAs?

[@lewisphotography2599]

Do you pick out the hearing aid or do the client?

[@robertalcala1385]

Very nice for new hearing aid 🦻 different 😊

[@lindawallers4202]

I really like vented domes because they are so easy and comfortable. But, I miss some of the sound. I have custom molds (I hate getting them done) and can hear much better. But they slip out of the canal (sweat) and feel bulky, the wire cuts into my ears, too, and that hurts when I wear earphones for video conferencing. I’m thinking of trying in the ear hearing aids with out the over the ear-wires. Anyone had the same experience and went the in-the-ear route with success?

[@joemacaskill1748]

My 11:36 dome, silicone, hard, when inserted gradually works its way into the canal. So much so it is difficult to remove it. Is this good or bad?

[@D.L.-yb7os]

Can you give a recommendation for moderate to profound cookie bite hearing loss?

[@AliceRichardson-ky4cw]

Cleaning the custom made version. How do you clean part that goes in your ear?

[@bonniezagrovich9359]

I have continually had an issue with the aids slipping out as well as feed back. Therefore, I am having them make a mold hoping the mold will rectify these issues.

[@jasonmillon6769]

Im not a doctor and my son is 11 and he has server to profound hearing loss and he has the rubber dome. I have been thinking of a different way for all of those who suffer from this as well ! I have an idea of just the hearing mold being customized to the ear without the battery being around the ear. Meaning I’m looking for the right person to get ahold of me to help me create this . Think of just putting a mold in the ear that fits perfectly, waterproof, and allows those who suffer like my son to play sports like soccer without being afraid of getting the ball smacked right in the battery! That happened by the way so this is my mission not just for him but to all who suffer ! It can be done with all the technology in the world why does the battery have to be in place behind the ear if it’s all in one, smaller, and allows those who play contact sports to enjoy without the harm of the battery breaking in the ear ! Please someone let me know cause I have this as a patin and I wish for all to hear without the noises

[@lynnbee0]

I can’t wear my hearing aids, the tips are silicone, I’m allergic to silicone. What can I do?

[@bigabe23]

Try acrylic shells

[@davesherlock1314]

My new hearing aids work well, but I've already lost one as they can pop off without my noticing. Is earmold a way of preventing accidental loss?

[@BeBedabit]

I appreciate the expertise and clarification. However after watching half felt like tooo fast and could not watch.

[@pattttttttt]

getting the aids v nhs is ok but trying to get it fix is not the prices of the private aids is otp

[@jameseubanks1509]

Great explanation, Dr. Cliff. Thanks!

[@stever24]

At the age of 8-9 years old (now 34 years old) I had an accident that caused me to go completely deaf in my right ear. I have tinnitus because of it. However, my brain has adapted to ignore the ringing when I'm not focused on it. I can hear it when I focus on it. I don't remember the full details nor do I have the documents to confirm but I'm sure I have a ruptured eardrum. I don't want to use the word "cure" but is there a way to bring back hearing in my right ear and get rid of the ringing?

[@tzippipollock1937]

What is better material for the custom earmold, silicon or acrylic?

[@marlenemolishus719]

Is there a hearing aid for people with a neurological problem like Parkinson which causes fine motor deterioration, difficulty in changing batteries, cleaning , and placement of dome/ mold inside ear?

[@roosterduke3917]

Would the custom ear molds work better for someone who has moderate to severe hearing loss and on top of my high frequency loss now my word recognition has diminished as well.

[@lynnbee0]

The silicone causes my ears to itch off, to the point of me going crazy with scratching.

[@DrCliffAuD]

Yikes! Go with a custom earmold with hypoallergenic coating.

[@jzue6203]

Dr Cliff, My problem with my hearing aid is the voice that I hear breaks or cracks. I have tried 3 different hearing aids, consulted with 4 audiologists who tried to adjust my hearing aids but unable to remove the cracking voice esp when the person’s voice is loud or if the person laughs. I am now trialling a phonak but I don’t know if it can be adjusted to least give me some comfort in hearing. Is there any solution to this?

[@onleditpas]

my ears canals are straight and custom earmolds never stayed put, I have been using vented rubber domes for 2 years and am never going back

[@garygullikson6349]

I have not seen "canal locks", connected to custom ear molds, like I have with my Resound Ones. The canal locks are curved clear plastic "arms" that are CYA glued to the back of the ear molds below the vent holes. Dr. Cliff, could you show example of canal locks? It looks like there are some one-piece earmold/canal locks available which should not break apart like mine have done. I couldn't use hearing aids without earmolds with canal locks, have been using hearing aids with canal locks since Sept, 2017.

[@laurachurch7635]

What about a moderately severe cookie bite loss?

[@herbster22]

which one do you suggest, Phonak C-shell or Slimtip using the activent receiver

[@jeannielemesurier1414]

I have mild to moderate hearing loss, they fitted a dome over many years and Ive never found the aids much use at all. Should I ask for the mold?

[@lynnbee0]

I can’t even use silicone nose pads on my glasses, causes my nose to break out, and causes me to itch something fierce!

[@robertwingham]

My vented domes feel comfortable but after a few hours I can feel them starting to slide out and have to readjust them

[@marciabosworth4661]

I had this same problem with my first domes to the point I tried earmolds but those had their own issues. In the end my audiologist tried a different dome and; although it still works out, it is not as frequent as my original fomes.

[@DrCliffAuD]

You can add retention filaments to help with keeping them in your ears.

[@TheRichb688]

molds are the only way to go

[@A-Name-101]

Customs all the way. Had both. Domes make my ears itchy. Customs - perfect fit, great sound, no itchiness!

[@jeffj318]

That's all I need to know. Thank you.

[@soomsoom1]

Great information as aways I am due to change from rubber domes to custom domes next week. A question I forgot to ask my audiologist when he was creating the silicone moulds, and was not brought up by him: Are custom ear domes more likely to cause occlusion. I have moderate to severe hearing loss and I am assuming there will be no vent on the custom dome.

[@Jingles8302]

im moderate to severe and my molds have always had a small vent, like maybe 0.1mm size vent, and i dont have any occlusion effects going on, so perhaps there will be a tiny vent and you wont have to deal with it.

[@kunuseri]

Why are you speaking so fast as though you are already late to catch a flight?

[@MrTennc]

On KZbin, go to settings (looks like a gear) and select .75.

[@lsteed]

0ticon zercon review

[@Daniel-ob2ml]

I would love custom ear molds. Because of skin sensitivity, I can not use them.

[@samhcontino2]

Can a Canal Lock hard mold be made for the M&RIE receiver?

[@bobbray4696]

How small can the c shell be made. Your example of steeply slopping high frequency hearing loss. Is almost exactly like like my audiogram. I have L90 lumity with small domes.