An increasing number of classical musicians suffer from hearing loss, tinnitus, and/or hyperacusis which may severely affect their professional and daily life. These conditions should be considered and treated as health care conditions.
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Musicians need to hear well, and safely, when they play. Standard industrial-type hearing protectors muffle sound and frequently provide too much attenuation and occlusion to be acceptable for musicians. This article describes the selection of high-fidelity earplugs for musicians.
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Studies show that musicians routinely face sound pressure levels (SPLs) in potentially hazardous ranges, extending up to 120-130 dBA only 3 feet from the speaker in amplified rock/pop bands, 83-112 dBA on stage in various orchestras, and 80-101 dBA on stage in jazz, blues, and country and western bands.
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Understanding and managing the four physical differences between speech and music allows the hearing care professional to approximate the correct electroacoustic parameters and enhance the enjoyment of listening to music.
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Diagnostic measures for the early identification and prevention of music-induced hearing loss may help improve musicians’ hearing health and lengthen their careers
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Marshall Chasin fondly remembers Jack Katz, PhD, known for his pioneering work on central auditory processing disorders and improving audiology through research and education. He has died at the age of 91.
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This review details the effects of Phonak Roger remote microphone systems on auditory processing and psychosocial functions across diverse populations.
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Bilingual clients with hearing loss might benefit from language-specific device settings, depending on which languages they speak.
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Starkey returns to the AAA conference as the exclusive platinum sponsor of AAA 2025, showcasing hearing innovations, supporting audiology education, and reinforcing its commitment to advancing hearing healthcare.
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A New York audiologist was able to fit a young man with free Widex Moment hearing aids through the Community Giveback Day program, transforming his ability to engage socially and professionally.
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A study offers insights into how vibration sensing could compensate for hearing loss and inform sensory prosthetic development.
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Does digital delay in hearing aids contribute to a significant degradation in the understanding of speech or the appreciation of music?Â
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Guitarist Tim Pierce credits Widex hearing aids with restoring his hearing and enhancing his professional life as a musician and teacher.
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Context and complexity can go a long way toward making what one person may consider dissonant sound quite pleasant to others.
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