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The Hearing Aid Advice Centre is based
in Livingston, Scotland and provides help to those with
hearing difficulties throughout the UK and Ireland.
Some things simply work better in pairs
 Two
ears work naturally together to give us the ability to locate and isolate
one specific sound. To experience the quality of balanced audio perception
depends upon hearing the sound as nature had intended - through BOTH ears.
Before you decide on a monaural hearing system, it's worth taking a little
more time to consider your options.
Binaural hearing aid users experience many benefits from balanced audio
perception. To help, we've put together a simple 10 reasons why TWO ears
are better than ONE.
One Is Less Than Half
One ear working less effectively than the other can have a significant
impact on your daily activities. Hearing with one ear is like trying to
see with one eye - it's possible but not as effective.
Improved Localisation
Balanced hearing improves our ability to locate where the sound is coming
from.
The Bigger Picture
Our sense of hearing actually occurs in the brain. Taking input from BOTH
ears, our natural 'built-in signal processor' blends the signals into a
single, complete sound 'picture'.
An Important Balance
To enjoy true balanced sound perception, both ears must be receiving evenly.
Without such equality, our brain is presented with incomplete information.
Noise Reduction
One of the pleasant aspects of balanced hearing is what you DON'T have
to hear. Two ears work together to enable us to locate and isolate one specific
sound over others.
Selective Hearing
When hearing with both ears the brain can dampen background noise, placing
it out of focus and providing the freedom to choose what you want to listen
to. So, depending on your hearing loss, you may not have to work as hard
to hear effectively in certain situations.
A More Enriching Sound Experience
A smoother, more natural sound quality is apparent when both ears are working
together.
Relaxed, Less Stressful Hearing
Even if hearing loss is mild, binaural hearing aids can provide valuable
and significant improvements. With improved ability to hear correctly, stress
is reduced and you will experience a relaxation of listening effort.
Peace Of Mind
With both ears providing input, less amplification may be required to achieve
a comfortable listening level.
Confidence
Hearing equally from both sides means you will be capable of responding
accurately and confidently, regardless of where or when the conversation
occurs.
If you're having hearing difficulties please take a minute to read
this.
If your loved one or friend is having hearing difficulties please take
a minute to read this. Other information is also available about:
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