Dane A few points.
I do not know where you get the idea that induction loop systems are being phased out. Definitely not in developing countries. I will not go further into this matter as it is beyond the scope of this list. Jonathan motion stated quite correctly that the most ifficient way to connect hearing aids to any audio source is by using direct cabling. Most wireless systems seem to have latency issues - that is most definitely the case with Bluetooth. Finally - all the hearing aid manufacturers that make hearing aids with wireless capability make ones without this extra. However, they have an induction loop coil in them and also have the ability to fit some kind of adaptor to enable direct audio input. In developing countries which as far as I know still comprises most of the world you will find that people wear the cheaper modelsof hearing aids mostly as this is all that you can get. I am very fortunate that I am on a good medical plan which can assist me to purchase the right equipment. But this is not the case for most people in Eastern Europe, South America and Asia. -----Original Message----- From: Pc-audio [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 11 March 2016 10:49 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: SV: SV: Apple's iPhone 7 WILL dump the headphone socket | DailyMail Online Okay well Bluetooth is certainly not in the luxury hearing instruments, its common place in hearing isntruments now as other technologies are being fazed out such as induction. I've been using Bluetooth hearing instruments now for over 6 years, they were bolky affairs at first requiring a whole heap of connection boxes and adapters but now? Well the typical hearing instruments have Bluetooth built right into them ready and raring to go. Other wireless technologies can be used with hearing instruments when Bluetooth isn't the answer. As far as Apple not caring about Hearing Instruments? May I suggest you read the documents on the Web that talk in detail about the commitment and consideration Apple has given to the users of Hearing Instruments, Deaf and Deaf-blind people. I should also point out that we in Australia are extremely fortunate at present when it comes to hearing instruments as those on a low income can have their hearing instruments funded which I did at one time though I've since moved to a private fitter as there is obviously more choice available. On 11/03/2016 5:49 PM, André van Deventer wrote: > Exactly > > How are you supposed to connect something like a neck induction loop > to such a device? > > Yes some of the rolls Royce hearing aids have wireless connectivity > but very few people have the money to purchase them. > > But I suppose this segment of the market is so small that Apple does > not really care. > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of > Mary Otten > Sent: 10 March 2016 11:50 PM > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: Re: SV: SV: Apple's iPhone 7 WILL dump the headphone socket | > DailyMail Online > > The problem with all this forward thinking is that it leaves the > hearing impaired out. Jonathan Mosen has done some very good writing on this topic. > I personally have the equipment to deal with the loss of the headphone jack. > But in thinking of what it will mean for others, I think it is a > stupid idea at this time and, if it is just to make the damned phone a > hair thinner, it is clearly not worth it and is just another money-making angle for Apple. > But this one is coming at the expense of a fairly large and growing > segment of the population. > > Mary > > > > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > https://www.avast.com/antivirus > > > -- ********** Those who don't need help are prepared to help themselves --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus
