This is a fantastically informative video. I learned more than I ever though I would. Thank you. One important thing: This video is 3 years old. WIDEX MOMENT NOW FUNCTIONS WELL WITH ANDROID AND IS FULLY COMPATIBLE.
Doctor Cliff, I truly appreciate the clarity with which you present information to us that NEED these devices, I also appreciate your integrity regarding the pro & con of the different hearing aid brands and modes. Thank you sir!!!
I just got the 440 and I’m a violin teacher and orchestra member. So far, this has provided the absolute best sound. The Philips was great for conversation but music was distressing. There was so much distortion! With the Widex, I haven’t heard any distortion or echo.
Hi Cynthia, hope you can get my question. I am an amateur musician and wear widex hearing aids since 2016. My problem, playing guitar, piano, or singing is the compressor. Do you have any special programming not to have volume variations in your ears that are not related on how volume are you asking to your instrument. Not sure if I am asking clearly; what happens to me is, for example, when I am singing the hearing aids lower the gain when my voice is loud, also with other instruments, and this is very annoying. Regards
@@SirMannix I have a feeling no hearing aids will be good enough for acoustic musicians . I’m still trying to understand the differences but these have AI learning software. So I’ll be figuring out how to create multiple programs to suit various activities and surroundings. There are 2 interesting settings offered in the package. One is “Pure” and the other is “music”. Both of these will offer a wider range of frequencies and dynamics. I haven’t noticed the volume change on long, loud notes like you mentioned but I’ll be back on stage with the orchestra in 2 weeks. I sure hope they don’t totally spaz out.
@@cynthiagabriel5737 thank you for your answer. Yes, now I am fitted with Evoque 330, with IA, and I can create programs (only work with bluetooth connection) where I setted volume and equalization in different ways, for playing piano or playing guitar. This, based in the original Music Program, wich I think it has the lesser compressor setting. Now I am reasearchig to replace my Evoques with Moments; Been in Dream 440, and not so happy with the sound of Evoque. Have a good time on stage (brake your leg).
Thanks for this video! My hearing care professional is recommending this device for my hearing loss, which is much worse in my left ear than my right. I've gone to 3 different places to check out hearing aids, and you can sure tell the difference when you are sitting with an AuD at a full service practice!
Thank you Cliff, I am trying to achieve the absolute best hearing results for my 94 year old mother. She has been using Widex hearing aids for some years and they have been very good. You video has provided me with so much more information and will help me to make enlightened choices in the future.
Important information for me, Dr. Cliff. Widex will be a no-go until they can connect directly to an android like Phonak does. This is how you are helping us make better decisions. THANKS!
Thanks for the video, I found it very beneficial. I agree, the pure sound is legit. I find it most useful in public spaces specifically social. It seems much more versatile in these situations. The in depth explanation about the difference between universal and pure sound makes perfect sense. I have mild hearing loss and have an open dome, glad to learn pure sound is not only my preference but recommended for my situation. I learned a lot, my audiologist was good but this level of detail wasn’t explained during my appointment.
Hearing aids can be put into an electronic dryer if sweating is an issue. Charger can be plugged into an smartphone power bank. When not in use there is a cover to keep dust out of the well.
I am about to change from Starkey which has been problematic to the Moment by Wydex. This video was extremely well made and informative. Thank you very much for making this.
@@lesliecolvard571 Starkey is problematic. Read the reviews. I researched and chose Widex, a Denmark company that revolutionized "clear sound". I am VERY happy. I returned the Starkey. It was junk. Also the App for Widex is so easy to use and it works. Starkey's app is terrible.
I made a change from Starkey to Widex and my hearing is very much improved. Also, I had a ton of problems with the Starkey going out for no apparent reason and then coming back on. The Starkey Application was TERRIBLE. The Widex program is fantastic. I am very happy since I changed to Widex.
I’m really enjoying watching (learning) from all your videos. I’ll be visiting a new hearing specialist and I’d like to know before hand what questions I should be asking about getting a good exam and Hearing Aids; can you direct me to a specific video of yours? Thanks.
Hey Doc! 1st off, thank you for working so hard to put these videos together. As a content creator myself, I know it’s tough to balance life/RUclips. 2nd, I was just approved for the Widex Evoke 440. Are they still a great product for my High Frequency loss from Chemo? I sincerely thank you! 👊🏼😆
Thank you for your insight into the Widex hearing aids. Very helpful, since I’m just being evaluated and fitted for hearing aids and am unfamiliar with the technology.
I am an avid music lover with moderate hearing loss. I love to listen to my vinyl record collection on my audiophile system. However, if I listen with my current hearing aids (not Widex), the music sounds unnatural and overly bright or harsh. Therefore, I listen without my hearing aids and have to play the music at a very high volume in order to get everything I want to hear out of the recording. Do you think the Widex Moment hearing aids would help to make a significant improvement in my listening experiences?
Thanks for the great video. Just switched from Widex Beyond to the Moment 330. Have you had anyone one complain for them being too loud / not enough compression?
Thanks for all the great information - In your 'Best Hearing Aids 2021' you mentioned that the Widex Moment was very good at giving some relief for tinnitus. Is it the best you know of or are there others.
Dr. Cliff...Would the Widex Moments be a contender for someone with severe to profound loss in just the left ear? (mostly high frequency) Or would you point me in a different direction? Word recognition is an issue for me. Right ear is fine. Thank You.
Thank you for the review, it is quite helpful. I am thinking about purchasing my third pair of HA's and am interested in the Widex Moment 440's or "33o's," but wonder if you have suggestions for a few comparable (not "worse" or "better") devices. I am in my mid-70's with moderate loss and tinnitus, need help in noisy situations such as restaurants, etc. I am currently wearing Unitron Moxi Fit HA's. Thank you for any help.
Thank you Dr. cliff for the video and the information. I am about to change to widex moment and this video gave me more clarity if I should go for one! Thanks
I went to a "hearing aid" center/provider, and the result was the recommendation that I needed aids for both ears. My insurance covers 80%, so I wanted the "best" he had available. He prescribed The Memory 440. However, his price was $6600 for the pair. I have seen multiple sites that have listed them $1400 each. Is there something I am failing to see? They both look like the same product. Anyone???
Thanks for the great video, I’m now think of getting the Moment 440 but I also can’t tell if Phonak Audéo™ Paradise would be a better option for me. I need your help. What’s matter to me is that to hear better in multiple people speaking at the same time and noisy environment.
Thank you very much Doc, May i know Doc, how to order and how much the price, i have a severe hearing lost in my right ear, that lead to me in avoiding to much conversation to the other people, do you think that this product compatible also to me, pls help me Doc, since when i was young ive been lost my hearing, due to the ear infection, i have a yellowish flowing liquid in my ear before. Pls help me Doc, maybe this is the time to have hear Thank you very much Doc
I am needing hearing aids for the first time. I've tried Oticon, ReSound, and Starkey so far in office, the Oticons sounded or at least were setup the best. Musician friends are recommending Widex to me. Widex or Oticon for best sound quality what do you think? I sit normal that audiologists only carry one brand they demo, even if they'll order any for you? So far my expectations of having a variety to try out have fallen flat as a pancake. Is there any room for haggling or discounts?
Doctor Cliff, is there one of these RIC hearing aids (or any quality hearing aid) that protects your hearing from loud sudden spikes of noise (a loud screech, firecrackers, gunshots, etc)?
Dear Dr. Cliff: to make the story short, I was prescribed Moment 440 but my insurance forces me to order from a certain vendor only. They claim they don't carry it but they do carry Widex Magnify 440 according to them the same thing. I can't find it's specs to compare, even Widex is silent about it and do not give me that information. What is your opinion?
I have the Widex Moment 400 hearing aids. I am having trouble with the surrounding sounds in a restaurant. Can you give me any tips on how to quiet these sounds
So if its a significant hearing loss, then it doesn't matter if it's Evoke or Moment - there wouldn't be much of a difference? Let me know please as I'm not able to find answers in my country and I'm desperate to know
I am new to hearing aids and I am trying out the widex hearing aids, and I dont know what to think. I did not get them because I am struggling with hearing but to help with tinnitus, and to possibly improve my chances of not having further hearing loss which is with the higher pitches right now. I did not notice any change or improvement in sound when I tried them on, and when I play the acoustic guitar I notice no change in volume. I basically cannot tell when it is on or off. I do not know what I should expect.
Your provider should have covered all of these things with you. Where did you go and how much time did they spend explaining your hearing/tinnitus treatment?
@@DrCliffAuD I went to elite ent at 2340 E Beardsley rd. A lot of people are telling me that I should have noticed a difference in sound, and so far I don’t notice anything. I can’t tell if they are on or off, but I did notice them while hiking because of a high wind, but so far nothing else.
I think your videos are fantastic and do a great service for me and others. Can you view my hearing test and provide a consultation and advance of my visit to my local hearing provider or can you recommend and provide devices without visiting your center?
Just curious which is best hearinf aids for a deaf, i bought 2 years ago for hear right and now its full pay, need another for left hearing just see what coming new and better
I just purchased the Widex 330 and after lots of consternation between getting the IPhone11 or the Google Pixel 5A, I decided to get the IPhone 11, is that a good idea ?
Hi, locally, just was given a pair to 'audition.' I was told the sound is natural, need high end frequency improvement only. This or Phonak Paradise P70 for sound/tone quality, high frequency?
Could you please talk about scanning. Vs impressions for custom moulds. I had canal molds on my first Re Sound. and the streaming was amazing. I lost one when removing my mask. The maker no longer had the digital scan. It took a long time to find an audiologists who would make me deep impressions.
What’s the price tag on the Widex Moment hearing aids? I currently wear Widex Clears, going on their 8th year and time for replacement. They were $6k back in 2012.
Thxs a million for this video. I'm about to recieve my Widex Moment 440, for both ears. Actually I am using since 2018 the Widex Unique Passion 440, but now they are not enough for me. I also have the COM-DEX plugin. Does it work for Moment 440. hearing aids?! Thxs. Kind regards from El Calafate. Glaciers National Park. Patagonia-Argentina.
Thank you for the great videos. I have a question, when steaming calls from an Iphone with the widex moment, do the hearing aids use the hearing aid mike, or do you have to speak into the phone? Thanks for you help! :-)
Dr Cliff, truly enjoy your posts as they are very informative. I currently wear the Widex Evoke Fusion 2 440 hearing aids for which I have had for less than 2 years. With all the accessories I bought I have spent over $6000. I have had to send them back to the manufacturer twice for repair and I am honestly not all that impressed with these hearing aids. My hearing aid specialist just called me and asked me to try the new Moment top of the line model for $7000. I do have severe hearing loss to go along with the fact that I am not exactly rich either. I am 72 years old and have lost most of my vision as well. Any opinions you might consider sharing with me regarding my situation. I would truly appreciate your help. Thanks
Thank you Dr. Cliff for another informative video...you mentioned about the remote neckloop: is it only needed for remote programming? in other words can I just use a Noahlink Wireless during normal programming without the neckloop?
Hi. Just looking for a pair of new hearing aid and cant decided which to test/buy. Like you said rechargable are overtaking market but I personaly hate fact that most of them have dockstation and not powerbank case. The only one with powerbank and dehumidifier I find are STILINE G6 and MOOD LI-ION G6. Do you have any review of these two or any recomandation for powerbank supporting hearing aid. Thx
Out of curiosity, do you know why so many bluetooth hearing aids are only compatible with iPhones? You'd think android would be the main priority since more people use some kind of android device than iPhone
It had to do with the operating systems. Since iOS is a single operating system, it was relatively easier just to make your hearing aids compatible with only iPhones. This continues to be true, however, manufacturers are probably tired of having consumers go with Android compatible devices since Android is the largest market segment.
Usually takes me an hour to identify the answer to that question during a comprehensive consultation. No way I could answer based off of such limited info.
I recently bought Phonak Paradise 90's--- after 8 years of a simple Oticon pair. I play cello, and am incredibly frustrated with the awful distorted sound of my instrument, no matter what I do with custom programs, etc. (It was fine with my old hearing aids!) I heard from other musicians that they have had good experience with Widex after frustrations with other hearing aids. I'd so appreciate any advice you have. I still can return these Phonaks if I need to! And if you have particular information about how the Phonaks might work, let me know.
Doc thanks for that great review. Wish I'd heard of the Widex Moment a few months ago. I just bought a pair of Oticon OPN S1 and I can really hear the comb filter effect and the delay. I wonder if you know what the delay is on that model? Would love to try the Widex...Thanks so much.
I love the videos... thanks for the hard work....question as an android Samsung S20 user I'm having issues finding which RICs are available for streaming other than the Phonak and the ReSound...having the lastest phone and software build I assume will help but the info I find is still kind of foggy to say the least...thank again for the videos and any help would be great trying to talk to a professional during these times has been difficult...God Bless
I know iam under every of your RUclips Videos. ❤️ But i have two Cochlear Implants, from Advanced Bionics the Naida Q90's. One Question: Do you like Advanced Bionics and the Naida Q90's? ❤️ I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS ❤️🥺
Dr. Cliff, I have severe hearing loss. Should I spend the money and go with the Memory 330 or 440 or go with a top line Evoke model? I am also going to check out the Phonak Marvel and the Oticon OPN and their Xceed .John K
Doctor Cliff, AuD probably not just want to compare Phonak, Oticon and Widex before I plunk down $5/7 for a new set. Will mean seeing 3 different providers. Would like something that doesn’t need to be repaired every 3 to 6 months.🤣
I'm probably going to post my own review of these hearing aids, but I was curious if you had any feedback on my thoughts. I currently have a demo pair of the Widex Moments and am likely going to be buying a pair in about a month, but there are a few things that are quite bad considering the price point. Lets start with the hardware: -The charging case. This is probably the most poorly designed case on any tech device I've ever used. The little flip lid serves no purpose. I have no idea why they didn't design a lid that could actually close around the hearing aids. And on that note, even if I turn off the hearing aids before putting them in the charger, they turn on as soon as they start charging, and remain on if you unplug the charger. This seems like a bug that could easily be fixed with a software update. And it's 2022. Just put a usb-c port on the charger. The software (just like the eargo, this is where most of the problems appear): - The hearing aids sometimes end up out of sync when streaming audio from a Bluetooth device like an iPhone. Disconnecting and reconnecting the bluetooth fixes that, but the reason this happens is that they are each paired as a separate device. Again, it's 2022. Get a better software engineer. If I can buy AirPods for 200 bucks that can do everything on the UX side better, there's a real problem considering the price point here. - The bluetooth signal strength is incredibly weak. Sometimes I'll get interference because my head gets in between my phone and the hearing aid, but sometimes it's fine. I guess I would just say its unreliable. - When using the hearing aids while paired to an iPhone- every time I open an app that has some sort of sound capability, regardless of if there is actually sound being played, the hearing aids will switch their mode into streaming speech or music mode. That means opening instagram, sometimes Facebook, RUclips etc... they automatically switch modes. Sometimes the switch is delayed, sometimes it happens as soon as the app is opened. It's the unpredictability that is the most annoying though. All that being said, the sound quality and usability of these is leaps and bounds above the eargo hearing aids, and I will likely buy them despite what I listed above.
Just a note on the charger, if not mistaken, you do not need to turn the HAs off before putting them into the charger. They will be switched off once they are in, and turned back on when they are pulled out. Please give it a try.
@@ellistai I believe they turn on as soon as you put them in the charger. I say this because even when I turn them off first, my phone will still connect to them via Bluetooth while they’re charging.
I am SSD and mild to moderate loss in other ear, I’m researching my first hearing aids. The widex moment sounds impressive to my never aided ears. My questions are being a bicros candidate will they get the same good sound reviews . I’m also thinking the cros side will be lower in cost since it’s just a microphone ?
Your videos inspired me to get tested again. I'm 48 now, but when last tested in my 20s I was told I wasn't a great candidate for aids. I saw the audiologist last week who sent me home with the Widex Moment demos. The batteries are dying so fast. You mentioned streaming in your video, so I'm guessing that's why they are dying so quickly. I tend to watch/listen to a lot of videos on my iPhone when I'm cooking and cleaning. Obviously the demos are not rechargeable, but I'm worried about investing in the 440 if I'm going to have battery management issues. Tips?
Now not sure if you covered content aout this however I was wondering whether there were any major limitations or differences between device types and also whether the price varies majorly between styles of the devices. For example what am I missing out if I choose just say in the ear vs ric or CIC vs in the ear etc.
The main difference with style like RIC or CIC is acoustics. Venting is incredibly important with hearing aids to prevent the occlusion effect. So is proximity of microphones to prevent feedback issues. These things are easier to address with RIC devices, but in the ear may be required depending on an individuals other needs. Price-wise, there are not many differences in cost between RIC and Custom devices. They may be slightly more expensive due to Earmold impressions or 3D scans, but not massively different.
My name is LD Shultz I have pro found lost also 60% in one ear and 70% word recognition in the other what would be the best hearing aid for me I am active; I am 83 what be the best aids for me
They're both good, but their are so many dimensions regarding comparisons between hearing aids that it is hard to give you an answer. This is also precisely why I don't do comparison videos on my channel.
I have been wearing Widex for about seven years now. I think they’re the dream220. I wanted an upgrade to rechargeable and Bluetooth to my phone so I have been trialing Oticon this past month and have been having trouble with voices sounding distorted. All other sounds seem fine but voices sound digital and like people are taking through a fan or something. I’m thinking about trialing these Widex even though they will be much more expensive for me. Oticon is covered through my work health insurance but they don’t have Widex. Hopefully they will be worth the extra cost with no distortion.
It should be noted that the Widex Moment products are on limited release...at the moment...and that they haven't rolled it out to all offices yet. As an additional note on the TruAcoustics feature, I totally agree that this feature may be irrelevant if the audiologist is using Real Ear Measures, but I have found in the few fittings that I've done so far that when I apply the information used in the TruAcoustics feature that I actually hit the target volume for the patient's Real Ear Measures easier than if I don't apply the information. Considering this, if an audiologist isn't using Real Ear Measures then the TruAcoustics feature can be quite helpful. Not as much as if they were using REMs, but better than if they didn't use either. And the combination of TruAcoustics AND use of REMs accomplishes the most for the patient AND the audiologist since, in my experience so far, it meets REMs easier if the feature is used. Use of TruAcoustics thus saves me as the audiologist time when I'm doing the REMs, and the patient as well. Bottom line: It's still best to find an audiologist who uses REMs, because that's the only way to know for sure if the target volume is being achieved. In lieu of REMs being available, TruAcoustics are second-hand way of likely getting there, but still the best combination is to use both.
Just got the Widex Moment hearing aids last week and when I stream videos/music to my hearing aids there is a brief clicking noise when I am switching from video to video. Does this happen to any one else?!
I like the Pure sound option for my Widex Moment hearing aids, but I have a problem with the amount of feedback I get, especially first thing when I put them on. It's so bothersome that I often abandon the Pure setting in favour of the Universal one. But the sound then, while adequate, is not as good as far as the sibilants when I'm listening to TV. What would you recommend?
Do you use domes or molds? I have had so many issues with domes. Domes give a lot of feedback. Molds are much better.. Also, was the feedback test ran on the devices?
Thanks for all you videos! They are excellent. I subscribed. One question - I'm 64 and have considerable hearing loss and long time tinnitus. Would you recommend the Widex or I was also thinking of the Phonak Audeo Marevel 70? Thanks!!
Dr. Cliff, Thank you for that informative information. I have a question and hope I can get your professional opinion. What do you think about the Moment 110 - RIC312 D? At $3000 for the pair? I have a Right/Left Ear Mild-Severe Sensorineural Sloping Hearing Loss. I'm located in NYC. Any thoughts would be much appreciated!
I have these hearing aids and I'm so disappointed that right out of the box, the right hearing aid didn't stream calls or music. I had a brief period where it worked and now it no longer does. I paid so much for something that doesn't work at all..... Apple, Android, all have the same issue with this model.
Hi DR Cliff. I just bought a hummidifier "to put my hearing aids in overnight. I had an older one, and when I put my hearing aids into the older one, it would heat up. This new one doesnint seem to do that. The only thing it does is there's a blue light. I am blind, so unless somebody sighted is there, I cannot tell if my hearing aid drying out. Any help with this work be greatly appreciated.
I think I know the unit that you are talking about. I find it incredibly difficult to determine if it is working properly. If you are blind, I would find it nearly impossible.
To cover all the differences, I would probably have to make a very detailed video describing the differences and possible ramifications of going lower in tech level. Otherwise, I will just have to make a general statement of it takes away features and customizability from your hearing care provider when programming them, that could possibly reduce your hearing performance.
It's "upgrade year" for me and my hearing aids! I'm seriously considering the Widex Moment rechargeables but was wondering if you could do a comparison between these and the Phonak Audeo Paradise?
This is a fantastically informative video. I learned more than I ever though I would. Thank you. One important thing: This video is 3 years old.
WIDEX MOMENT NOW FUNCTIONS WELL WITH ANDROID AND IS FULLY COMPATIBLE.
Doctor Cliff, I truly appreciate the clarity with which you present information to us that NEED these devices, I also appreciate your integrity regarding the pro & con of the different hearing aid brands and modes. Thank you sir!!!
I just got the 440 and I’m a violin teacher and orchestra member. So far, this has provided the absolute best sound. The Philips was great for conversation but music was distressing. There was so much distortion! With the Widex, I haven’t heard any distortion or echo.
Hi Cynthia, hope you can get my question. I am an amateur musician and wear widex hearing aids since 2016. My problem, playing guitar, piano, or singing is the compressor. Do you have any special programming not to have volume variations in your ears that are not related on how volume are you asking to your instrument. Not sure if I am asking clearly; what happens to me is, for example, when I am singing the hearing aids lower the gain when my voice is loud, also with other instruments, and this is very annoying. Regards
@@SirMannix I have a feeling no hearing aids will be good enough for acoustic musicians . I’m still trying to understand the differences but these have AI learning software. So I’ll be figuring out how to create multiple programs to suit various activities and surroundings. There are 2 interesting settings offered in the package. One is “Pure” and the other is “music”. Both of these will offer a wider range of frequencies and dynamics. I haven’t noticed the volume change on long, loud notes like you mentioned but I’ll be back on stage with the orchestra in 2 weeks. I sure hope they don’t totally spaz out.
@@cynthiagabriel5737 thank you for your answer. Yes, now I am fitted with Evoque 330, with IA, and I can create programs (only work with bluetooth connection) where I setted volume and equalization in different ways, for playing piano or playing guitar. This, based in the original Music Program, wich I think it has the lesser compressor setting. Now I am reasearchig to replace my Evoques with Moments; Been in Dream 440, and not so happy with the sound of Evoque. Have a good time on stage (brake your leg).
@@SirMannix have you tried the moment sheer? Everyone raves about those, i have the phonak audeo lumity but not such a fan
@@cynthiagabriel5737 I thought You said you liked the widex for your instrument though
I am 74 and will be getting my Widex 440 next week. My tests showed that I have Moderate to severe hearing loss.
Thanks for this video! My hearing care professional is recommending this device for my hearing loss, which is much worse in my left ear than my right. I've gone to 3 different places to check out hearing aids, and you can sure tell the difference when you are sitting with an AuD at a full service practice!
I bought mine in 2019 and got them updated free ,still fighting my tinnitus
You video's are great Dr. Cliff...I love the way this video is 2.5 yrs old and you say "we're kinda at the end of the Corona Virus pandemic....
Thank you Cliff, I am trying to achieve the absolute best hearing results for my 94 year old mother. She has been using Widex hearing aids for some years and they have been very good. You video has provided me with so much more information and will help me to make enlightened choices in the future.
Important information for me, Dr. Cliff. Widex will be a no-go until they can connect directly to an android like Phonak does. This is how you are helping us make better decisions. THANKS!
Phonak sound quality is inferior to Widex. Hearing aids do more than stream.
Thanks for the video, I found it very beneficial. I agree, the pure sound is legit. I find it most useful in public spaces specifically social. It seems much more versatile in these situations. The in depth explanation about the difference between universal and pure sound makes perfect sense. I have mild hearing loss and have an open dome, glad to learn pure sound is not only my preference but recommended for my situation. I learned a lot, my audiologist was good but this level of detail wasn’t explained during my appointment.
As always, such a clear and succinct way of explaining new technology. Thank you!
GREAT PRESENTATION ....articulate, easy to understand, honest ....A+. You should apply to a pro sports team for an announcer position!
so what is difference widex 110 vs 440 for someone with tinnitus and mild hearing loss
Good question. Did you ever find out?
Hearing aids can be put into an electronic dryer if sweating is an issue. Charger can be plugged into an smartphone power bank. When not in use there is a cover to keep dust out of the well.
Super informative video thanks. Much better than the Widex website itself.
Wow, thanks!
@Doctor Cliff, I wish you could do a review about Widex Moment CIC version (completely in the canal). Thank you, I appreciate it.
I am about to change from Starkey which has been problematic to the Moment by Wydex. This video was extremely well made and informative. Thank you very much for making this.
Thanks James!
Which Starkey model are you using? I'm trying a pair of Genesis AI 24s
@@lesliecolvard571 Starkey is problematic. Read the reviews. I researched and chose Widex, a Denmark company that revolutionized "clear sound". I am VERY happy. I returned the Starkey. It was junk. Also the App for Widex is so easy to use and it works. Starkey's app is terrible.
I made a change from Starkey to Widex and my hearing is very much improved. Also, I had a ton of problems with the Starkey going out for no apparent reason and then coming back on. The Starkey Application was TERRIBLE. The Widex program is fantastic. I am very happy since I changed to Widex.
I’m really enjoying watching (learning) from all your videos. I’ll be visiting a new hearing specialist and I’d like to know before hand what questions I should be asking about getting a good exam and Hearing Aids; can you direct me to a specific video of yours? Thanks.
Hey Doc!
1st off, thank you for working so hard to put these videos together. As a content creator myself, I know it’s tough to balance life/RUclips.
2nd, I was just approved for the Widex Evoke 440. Are they still a great product for my High Frequency loss from Chemo?
I sincerely thank you! 👊🏼😆
Only of your hearing care provider follows best practices when programming them.
Thank you for your insight into the Widex hearing aids. Very helpful, since I’m just being evaluated and fitted for hearing aids and am unfamiliar with the technology.
I am an avid music lover with moderate hearing loss. I love to listen to my vinyl record collection on my audiophile system. However, if I listen with my current hearing aids (not Widex), the music sounds unnatural and overly bright or harsh. Therefore, I listen without my hearing aids and have to play the music at a very high volume in order to get everything I want to hear out of the recording. Do you think the Widex Moment hearing aids would help to make a significant improvement in my listening experiences?
This is what I am wondering for sure.
Dr Cliff, I hear you use terms like mild to moderate or severe hearing loss, what are the numbers to quantify these different levels of hearing loss?
How do I recognize comb filter effect with hearing aids on? If I knew what it sounds like, it would help me explain the problem to the audiologist
Thanks for the great video. Just switched from Widex Beyond to the Moment 330. Have you had anyone one complain for them being too loud / not enough compression?
Thanks for all the great information - In your 'Best Hearing Aids 2021' you mentioned that the Widex Moment was very good at giving some relief for tinnitus. Is it the best you know of or are there others.
can you give me a guideline price on upgrade from evoke 440 to Moment 440
Dr. Cliff...Would the Widex Moments be a contender for someone with severe to profound loss in just the left ear? (mostly high frequency) Or would you point me in a different direction? Word recognition is an issue for me. Right ear is fine. Thank You.
Thank you for the review, it is quite helpful. I am thinking about purchasing my third pair of HA's and am interested in the Widex Moment 440's or "33o's," but wonder if you have suggestions for a few comparable (not "worse" or "better") devices. I am in my mid-70's with moderate loss and tinnitus, need help in noisy situations such as restaurants, etc. I am currently wearing Unitron Moxi Fit HA's. Thank you for any help.
Charger with no lid? What keeps the cats from chewing on them?
Thank you Dr. cliff for the video and the information. I am about to change to widex moment and this video gave me more clarity if I should go for one! Thanks
so how is your widex?
How does this rate for the tinnitus feature? Also, haven’t they updated their rechargeable case to now close?
Your explanations are very clear and easy to understand. Thanks
Do you recommend using a more closed fitting in order to reduce the comb filter effect?
Do you usually recommend widex for musicians?
Hello ..way my widex earring adds doesn't connect with android phone
Thanks for your videos. Does the winded have a open dome Earpiece? I have trouble with the suction in my ear if the earpiece closes off all sound.
I went to a "hearing aid" center/provider, and the result was the recommendation that I needed aids for both ears. My insurance covers 80%, so I wanted the "best" he had available. He prescribed The Memory 440. However, his price was $6600 for the pair. I have seen multiple sites that have listed them $1400 each. Is there something I am failing to see? They both look like the same product. Anyone???
Thanks for the great video, I’m now think of getting the Moment 440 but I also can’t tell if Phonak Audéo™ Paradise would be a better option for me. I need your help. What’s matter to me is that to hear better in multiple people speaking at the same time and noisy environment.
Thank you very much Doc, May i know Doc, how to order and how much the price, i have a severe hearing lost in my right ear, that lead to me in avoiding to much conversation to the other people, do you think that this product compatible also to me, pls help me Doc, since when i was young ive been lost my hearing, due to the ear infection, i have a yellowish flowing liquid in my ear before.
Pls help me Doc, maybe this is the time to have hear
Thank you very much Doc
I am needing hearing aids for the first time. I've tried Oticon, ReSound, and Starkey so far in office, the Oticons sounded or at least were setup the best. Musician friends are recommending Widex to me. Widex or Oticon for best sound quality what do you think?
I sit normal that audiologists only carry one brand they demo, even if they'll order any for you? So far my expectations of having a variety to try out have fallen flat as a pancake. Is there any room for haggling or discounts?
Doctor Cliff, is there one of these RIC hearing aids (or any quality hearing aid) that protects your hearing from loud sudden spikes of noise (a loud screech, firecrackers, gunshots, etc)?
Dear Dr. Cliff: to make the story short, I was prescribed Moment 440 but my insurance forces me to order from a certain vendor only. They claim they don't carry it but they do carry Widex Magnify 440 according to them the same thing. I can't find it's specs to compare, even Widex is silent about it and do not give me that information. What is your opinion?
Another great and infinitive video! Thanks again!
I have the Widex Moment 400 hearing aids. I am having trouble with the surrounding sounds in a restaurant. Can you give me any tips on how to quiet these sounds
I wonder if the Moment would be good for musicians in live music environment.
So far they’re fine playing my violin and teaching violin. I’ll try out the full orchestra experience in 2 weeks.
So if its a significant hearing loss, then it doesn't matter if it's Evoke or Moment - there wouldn't be much of a difference? Let me know please as I'm not able to find answers in my country and I'm desperate to know
What about waterproofing or sweat prevention? As an active person, this is an issue with the Evoke series.
How do I stop my right ear hearing aid to stop beeping. I have my aids for almost 3 yrs. They just starting doing this. Please let me know
Thank you
I am new to hearing aids and I am trying out the widex hearing aids, and I dont know what to think. I did not get them because I am struggling with hearing but to help with tinnitus, and to possibly improve my chances of not having further hearing loss which is with the higher pitches right now. I did not notice any change or improvement in sound when I tried them on, and when I play the acoustic guitar I notice no change in volume. I basically cannot tell when it is on or off. I do not know what I should expect.
Your provider should have covered all of these things with you. Where did you go and how much time did they spend explaining your hearing/tinnitus treatment?
@@DrCliffAuD I went to elite ent at 2340 E Beardsley rd. A lot of people are telling me that I should have noticed a difference in sound, and so far I don’t notice anything. I can’t tell if they are on or off, but I did notice them while hiking because of a high wind, but so far nothing else.
I love my widex cic hearing aid🔊❤️
I need 1 also
May I ask how much $ they are?
I think your videos are fantastic and do a great service for me and others. Can you view my hearing test and provide a consultation and advance of my visit to my local hearing provider or can you recommend and provide devices without visiting your center?
what recommendation do you have moderate to severe hearing loss?
Just curious which is best hearinf aids for a deaf, i bought 2 years ago for hear right and now its full pay, need another for left hearing just see what coming new and better
I just purchased the Widex 330 and after lots of consternation between getting the IPhone11 or the Google Pixel 5A, I decided to get the IPhone 11, is that a good idea ?
Hi, locally, just was given a pair to 'audition.' I was told the sound is natural, need high end frequency improvement only. This or Phonak Paradise P70 for sound/tone quality, high frequency?
Could you please talk about scanning. Vs impressions for custom moulds. I had canal molds on my first Re Sound. and the streaming was amazing. I lost one when removing my mask. The maker no longer had the digital scan. It took a long time to find an audiologists who would make me deep impressions.
What’s the price tag on the Widex Moment hearing aids? I currently wear Widex Clears, going on their 8th year and time for replacement. They were $6k back in 2012.
Fortunately, hearing aid pricing has stayed roughly the same level for decades. You could definitely get a set of Moments for 6k or less.
Thxs a million for this video. I'm about to recieve my Widex Moment 440, for both ears. Actually I am using since 2018 the Widex Unique Passion 440, but now they are not enough for me. I also have the COM-DEX plugin. Does it work for Moment 440. hearing aids?!
Thxs. Kind regards from El Calafate. Glaciers National Park. Patagonia-Argentina.
Thank you for the great videos. I have a question, when steaming calls from an Iphone with the widex moment, do the hearing aids use the hearing aid mike, or do you have to speak into the phone? Thanks for you help! :-)
I have to speak into the phone
Really helpful and informative, thanks!
Dr Cliff, truly enjoy your posts as they are very informative. I currently wear the Widex Evoke Fusion 2 440 hearing aids for which I have had for less than 2 years. With all the accessories I bought I have spent over $6000. I have had to send them back to the manufacturer twice for repair and I am honestly not all that impressed with these hearing aids. My hearing aid specialist just called me and asked me to try the new Moment top of the line model for $7000. I do have severe hearing loss to go along with the fact that I am not exactly rich either. I am 72 years old and have lost most of my vision as well. Any opinions you might consider sharing with me regarding my situation. I would truly appreciate your help. Thanks
Why did they give up with REM vs to compass gps fitting. So frustrating
Hi. Is it normal to have dead batteries after one week??? Using Widex Moment 220.
Thank you Dr. Cliff for another informative video...you mentioned about the remote neckloop: is it only needed for remote programming? in other words can I just use a Noahlink Wireless during normal programming without the neckloop?
The Remote Link is needed for remote programming. The Widex Link neckloop is needed for the programming of the devices.
Hi. Just looking for a pair of new hearing aid and cant decided which to test/buy. Like you said rechargable are overtaking market but I personaly hate fact that most of them have dockstation and not powerbank case. The only one with powerbank and dehumidifier I find are STILINE G6 and MOOD LI-ION G6. Do you have any review of these two or any recomandation for powerbank supporting hearing aid. Thx
Outstanding review. Thank you!
Out of curiosity, do you know why so many bluetooth hearing aids are only compatible with iPhones? You'd think android would be the main priority since more people use some kind of android device than iPhone
It had to do with the operating systems. Since iOS is a single operating system, it was relatively easier just to make your hearing aids compatible with only iPhones. This continues to be true, however, manufacturers are probably tired of having consumers go with Android compatible devices since Android is the largest market segment.
If you were choosing between the widex moment hearing and the Phonex aid which would you prefer. I have mild to severe hearing loss.
Usually takes me an hour to identify the answer to that question during a comprehensive consultation. No way I could answer based off of such limited info.
I recently bought Phonak Paradise 90's--- after 8 years of a simple Oticon pair. I play cello, and am incredibly frustrated with the awful distorted sound of my instrument, no matter what I do with custom programs, etc. (It was fine with my old hearing aids!) I heard from other musicians that they have had good experience with Widex after frustrations with other hearing aids. I'd so appreciate any advice you have. I still can return these Phonaks if I need to! And if you have particular information about how the Phonaks might work, let me know.
Did you ever switch to Widex?
Doc thanks for that great review. Wish I'd heard of the Widex Moment a few months ago. I just bought a pair of Oticon OPN S1 and I can really hear the comb filter effect and the delay. I wonder if you know what the delay is on that model? Would love to try the Widex...Thanks so much.
I love the videos... thanks for the hard work....question as an android Samsung S20 user I'm having issues finding which RICs are available for streaming other than the Phonak and the ReSound...having the lastest phone and software build I assume will help but the info I find is still kind of foggy to say the least...thank again for the videos and any help would be great trying to talk to a professional during these times has been difficult...God Bless
Phonak, Resound, & Starkey at the moment.
@@DrCliffAuD thank you!
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Yes, I have a video about them.
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Widex is magnific, I use one of them
Dr. Cliff, I have severe hearing loss. Should I spend the money and go with the Memory 330 or 440 or go with a top line Evoke model? I am also going to check out the Phonak Marvel and the Oticon OPN and their Xceed .John K
If you go Widex, I would go with the moment. Why are you considering an oticon RIC vs BTE? Do you want a thick tube?
Doctor Cliff, AuD probably not just want to compare Phonak, Oticon and Widex before I plunk down $5/7 for a new set. Will mean seeing 3 different providers. Would like something that doesn’t need to be repaired every 3 to 6 months.🤣
Thank you so much for the info! Can I use the Com-Dex and Com-Dex remote Mic with it? I've heard mixed things
Yes for streaming android
Do you use remote mic?
I'm probably going to post my own review of these hearing aids, but I was curious if you had any feedback on my thoughts.
I currently have a demo pair of the Widex Moments and am likely going to be buying a pair in about a month, but there are a few things that are quite bad considering the price point.
Lets start with the hardware:
-The charging case. This is probably the most poorly designed case on any tech device I've ever used. The little flip lid serves no purpose. I have no idea why they didn't design a lid that could actually close around the hearing aids. And on that note, even if I turn off the hearing aids before putting them in the charger, they turn on as soon as they start charging, and remain on if you unplug the charger. This seems like a bug that could easily be fixed with a software update. And it's 2022. Just put a usb-c port on the charger.
The software (just like the eargo, this is where most of the problems appear):
- The hearing aids sometimes end up out of sync when streaming audio from a Bluetooth device like an iPhone. Disconnecting and reconnecting the bluetooth fixes that, but the reason this happens is that they are each paired as a separate device. Again, it's 2022. Get a better software engineer. If I can buy AirPods for 200 bucks that can do everything on the UX side better, there's a real problem considering the price point here.
- The bluetooth signal strength is incredibly weak. Sometimes I'll get interference because my head gets in between my phone and the hearing aid, but sometimes it's fine. I guess I would just say its unreliable.
- When using the hearing aids while paired to an iPhone- every time I open an app that has some sort of sound capability, regardless of if there is actually sound being played, the hearing aids will switch their mode into streaming speech or music mode. That means opening instagram, sometimes Facebook, RUclips etc... they automatically switch modes. Sometimes the switch is delayed, sometimes it happens as soon as the app is opened. It's the unpredictability that is the most annoying though.
All that being said, the sound quality and usability of these is leaps and bounds above the eargo hearing aids, and I will likely buy them despite what I listed above.
Just a note on the charger, if not mistaken, you do not need to turn the HAs off before putting them into the charger. They will be switched off once they are in, and turned back on when they are pulled out. Please give it a try.
@@ellistai I believe they turn on as soon as you put them in the charger. I say this because even when I turn them off first, my phone will still connect to them via Bluetooth while they’re charging.
@@vistasuprema Did you try putting them in when they are on? I believe the charger will flip the switch once it makes contact with the HAs.
@@ellistai I realized what was happening. If you kill the power to the charger (unplug it) the HAs automatically turn on.
I am SSD and mild to moderate loss in other ear, I’m researching my first hearing aids. The widex moment sounds impressive to my never aided ears. My questions are being a bicros candidate will they get the same good sound reviews . I’m also thinking the cros side will be lower in cost since it’s just a microphone ?
Widex answered my question, the moment isn’t available in cros?🤭
Your videos inspired me to get tested again. I'm 48 now, but when last tested in my 20s I was told I wasn't a great candidate for aids. I saw the audiologist last week who sent me home with the Widex Moment demos. The batteries are dying so fast. You mentioned streaming in your video, so I'm guessing that's why they are dying so quickly. I tend to watch/listen to a lot of videos on my iPhone when I'm cooking and cleaning. Obviously the demos are not rechargeable, but I'm worried about investing in the 440 if I'm going to have battery management issues. Tips?
Now not sure if you covered content aout this however I was wondering whether there were any major limitations or differences between device types and also whether the price varies majorly between styles of the devices. For example what am I missing out if I choose just say in the ear vs ric or CIC vs in the ear etc.
The main difference with style like RIC or CIC is acoustics. Venting is incredibly important with hearing aids to prevent the occlusion effect. So is proximity of microphones to prevent feedback issues. These things are easier to address with RIC devices, but in the ear may be required depending on an individuals other needs. Price-wise, there are not many differences in cost between RIC and Custom devices. They may be slightly more expensive due to Earmold impressions or 3D scans, but not massively different.
My name is LD Shultz I have pro found lost also 60% in one ear and 70% word recognition in the other what would be the best hearing aid for me I am active; I am 83 what be the best aids for me
Good information. How do these compare with the Oticon Opn series?
They're both good, but their are so many dimensions regarding comparisons between hearing aids that it is hard to give you an answer. This is also precisely why I don't do comparison videos on my channel.
I have been wearing Widex for about seven years now. I think they’re the dream220. I wanted an upgrade to rechargeable and Bluetooth to my phone so I have been trialing Oticon this past month and have been having trouble with voices sounding distorted. All other sounds seem fine but voices sound digital and like people are taking through a fan or something. I’m thinking about trialing these Widex even though they will be much more expensive for me. Oticon is covered through my work health insurance but they don’t have Widex. Hopefully they will be worth the extra cost with no distortion.
Would this be beneficial for people with mild hearing loss?
Just got that question answered , thank you
Yes. Definitely!
It should be noted that the Widex Moment products are on limited release...at the moment...and that they haven't rolled it out to all offices yet.
As an additional note on the TruAcoustics feature, I totally agree that this feature may be irrelevant if the audiologist is using Real Ear Measures, but I have found in the few fittings that I've done so far that when I apply the information used in the TruAcoustics feature that I actually hit the target volume for the patient's Real Ear Measures easier than if I don't apply the information. Considering this, if an audiologist isn't using Real Ear Measures then the TruAcoustics feature can be quite helpful. Not as much as if they were using REMs, but better than if they didn't use either. And the combination of TruAcoustics AND use of REMs accomplishes the most for the patient AND the audiologist since, in my experience so far, it meets REMs easier if the feature is used. Use of TruAcoustics thus saves me as the audiologist time when I'm doing the REMs, and the patient as well.
Bottom line: It's still best to find an audiologist who uses REMs, because that's the only way to know for sure if the target volume is being achieved. In lieu of REMs being available, TruAcoustics are second-hand way of likely getting there, but still the best combination is to use both.
Just got the Widex Moment hearing aids last week and when I stream videos/music to my hearing aids there is a brief clicking noise when I am switching from video to video. Does this happen to any one else?!
This will be fixed with a firmware update from Widex in March 2021.
I like the Pure sound option for my Widex Moment hearing aids, but I have a problem with the amount of feedback I get, especially first thing when I put them on. It's so bothersome that I often abandon the Pure setting in favour of the Universal one. But the sound then, while adequate, is not as good as far as the sibilants when I'm listening to TV. What would you recommend?
Do you use domes or molds? I have had so many issues with domes. Domes give a lot of feedback. Molds are much better.. Also, was the feedback test ran on the devices?
Once I have met with all 3 providers and made a decision I will let you know what I decide on and go with and why.John K
Thanks John!
I love to Watch your Videos with my Advanced Bionics Ci Connect ❤️
Thanks for all you videos! They are excellent. I subscribed. One question - I'm 64 and have considerable hearing loss and long time tinnitus. Would you recommend the Widex or I was also thinking of the Phonak Audeo Marevel 70? Thanks!!
Hey Richard, you need to watch this video to answer your question: ruclips.net/video/ll4brrmwQmU/видео.html
Dr. Cliff, Thank you for that informative information. I have a question and hope I can get your professional opinion. What do you think about the Moment 110 - RIC312 D? At $3000 for the pair? I have a Right/Left Ear Mild-Severe Sensorineural Sloping Hearing Loss. I'm located in NYC. Any thoughts would be much appreciated!
Thanks Cliff. Cya at the next Starkey event.
I have these hearing aids and I'm so disappointed that right out of the box, the right hearing aid didn't stream calls or music. I had a brief period where it worked and now it no longer does. I paid so much for something that doesn't work at all..... Apple, Android, all have the same issue with this model.
What do you mean "right out of the box"? Weren't you setup by an Audiologist who did the programming and pairing for you?
Hi DR Cliff. I just bought a hummidifier "to put my hearing aids in overnight. I had an older one, and when I put my hearing aids into the older one, it would heat up. This new one doesnint seem to do that. The only thing it does is there's a blue light. I am blind, so unless somebody sighted is there, I cannot tell if my hearing aid drying out. Any help with this work be greatly appreciated.
I think you mean dehumidifier
I think I know the unit that you are talking about. I find it incredibly difficult to determine if it is working properly. If you are blind, I would find it nearly impossible.
Doctor Cliff, AuD Do you have any suggestions?
I wish you were here in So California
Great presentation and very informative.. I'd buy it if it was android capable..
Supposedly there will be a firmware update to allow the use of the ASHA Bluetooth protocol with Android.
Can’t wait to get my new hearing aids. What is the difference between the Moment 440 and the Moment 220?
To cover all the differences, I would probably have to make a very detailed video describing the differences and possible ramifications of going lower in tech level. Otherwise, I will just have to make a general statement of it takes away features and customizability from your hearing care provider when programming them, that could possibly reduce your hearing performance.
Good video with value thks😊
It's "upgrade year" for me and my hearing aids! I'm seriously considering the Widex Moment rechargeables but was wondering if you could do a comparison between these and the Phonak Audeo Paradise?
Sorry, I don't do hearing aid comparisons. Only reviews.
Doctor Cliff, AuD Thank you for the reply!
It is unacceptable for a hearing aid not compatible with Android or an external mic in 2020
Thanks it was quite informative :)
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Sorry, converting subtitles to different languages is extremely expensive. It already costs me a ton of money to caption all of my videos in English.
The Moment. Every Dr. Who fan just LOL'd.