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How to Win the Battle for Better Hearing in Noise

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1.  What is the #1 problem reported by people with hearing loss? Need to hear better on phone Need to connect to TV Need for better hearing in noise Need for more VCs on hearing aids

2.  In which situation will narrow beamforming directionality to the front provide the best outcomes for the patient? Checking out at a grocery store Talking to a passenger in the backseat of the car while driving Playing soccer Reading a book

3.  Why is multiband directionality advantageous for hearing aid users in real-world noise situations? It mutes all noise around the user It uses 65 bands of processing It changes programs automatically It provides auditory and spatial awareness as well as directional benefit in noise, even in difficult listening situations

4.  What hearing aid setting provides the greatest SNR benefit for a remote microphone accessory? Streaming sound with the hearing aid mics deactivated Streaming sound with the hearing aid mics set to “max” Bandsplit directional processing Turning on frequency lowering

5.  What percent of traditional hearing aid users report using wireless streaming accessories? 1-2% 9-10% 80-98% 99%