{"id":1554,"date":"2022-02-10T23:50:23","date_gmt":"2022-02-11T04:50:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/audiologymaine.com\/?p=1554"},"modified":"2022-04-13T17:13:39","modified_gmt":"2022-04-13T21:13:39","slug":"how-to-enjoy-music-with-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/audiologymaine.com\/how-to-enjoy-music-with-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Enjoy Music with Hearing Aids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/audiologymaine.com\/hearing-aids\/\" target=\"_blank\">The reason people get hearing aids<\/a> is that they want to experience the sounds of the world around them. For many, that includes listening to music, whether at home or taking in one of the many amazing live performances at the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticmusicfestival.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Atlantic Music Festival<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, music can sound different when using hearing aids, and this can frustrate users. Let\u2019s discuss why this is as well as some suggestions for making the experience more enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-hearing-aids-struggle\">Why Hearing Aids Struggle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/audiologymaine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/pexels-matthias-groeneveld-3916058-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of a record player.\" class=\"wp-image-1556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/audiologymaine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/pexels-matthias-groeneveld-3916058-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/audiologymaine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/pexels-matthias-groeneveld-3916058-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/audiologymaine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/pexels-matthias-groeneveld-3916058-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/audiologymaine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/pexels-matthias-groeneveld-3916058-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the primary goals of hearing aids is to make speech easier to understand. Communicating with each other is essential to our daily lives, so the focus is crucial. However, speech and music are different. Music has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4753356\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">much larger range of volume and includes many more frequencies<\/a> than speech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sounds in music that are at very high or very low frequencies may not be amplified correctly in hearing aids, causing distortion and less enjoyment for the listener.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-to-do\">What to Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Try listening with noise-cancelling headphones that can be worn over hearing aids for optimal sounds.<\/li><li>Make sure you are using a high-quality sound system<\/li><li>Use Bluetooth\u2122 technology to stream music directly into your device, converting your hearing aids into wireless hearing aids and optimizing your sound quality.<\/li><li>Upgrade to hearing aids that can be specifically programmed to help you enjoy music. Many hearing aids now come with a music setting. Use a remote or an app on your smartphone to switch to your music setting the next time you\u2019re out at the symphony or a music festival. This can help cut down on background noise, pick up lower amplifications, and reduce feedback.<\/li><li>Focus on other senses when you listen to music to enhance your experience. This can include reading the lyrics as you listen, dancing to the beat or turning up the bass to feel the music in your body.<\/li><li>Bring your favorite music to your next <a href=\"https:\/\/audiologymaine.com\/resources\/request-appointment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">audiologist appointment<\/a> and listen to it while they make adjustments. That way you can tell when the sound is most optimal.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have additional questions about listening to music while using hearing aids or wish to make an appointment with an audiologist, call <span class=\"company-name \">Audiology Center of Maine<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/audiologymaine.com\/tips-for-protecting-your-ears-while-wearing-hearing-aids\/\" class=\"related-post\">Tips For Protecting Your Ears While Wearing Hearing Aids<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/audiologymaine.com\/hearing-aids-can-help-you-feel-more-connected-at-events\/\" class=\"related-post\">Hearing Aids Can Help You Feel More Connected At Events<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/audiologymaine.com\/what-to-know-about-your-first-hearing-aid\/\" class=\"related-post\">What to Know About Your First Hearing Aid<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The reason people get hearing aids is that they want to experience the sounds of the world around them. For many, that includes listening to music, whether at home or taking in one of the many amazing live performances at the Atlantic Music Festival. However, music can sound different when using hearing aids, and this&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1556,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"Music can sound different when using hearing aids. 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