Anecdotally, wearers of Widex ZeroDelay technology report that sounds are perceived as “more three-dimensional,” “having more layers,” and “spacious.” This article explores the effects of reverberation on hearing aid listening and offers an explanation about why wearers may have made such observations.
A broader appreciation for the unique difficulties faced by many of our patients relative to speech understanding in noise and working memory is critical to tailoring individualized interventions that help them realize the full potential of their residual hearing. At present, the Repeat and Recall Test (RRT) shows promise as an efficient, audiology-based integrative tool of speech-in-noise assessment that includes a more complete understanding of a listener’s experience in a loud speech background at various realistic SNRs.
