Contents<\/p>
- 1<\/span> Live Listening & Frequency Adjustment<\/a>
- 1.1<\/span> For People with Auditory Processing Disorder<\/a><\/li>
- 1.2<\/span> For On Duty Military Personnel<\/a><\/li>
- 1.3<\/span> For Veterans<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- 2<\/span> Hearing Aid Earbuds?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n
Live Listening & Frequency Adjustment<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Companies are constantly trying to push the boundary and enhance the listening experience. One of the newest breakthroughs in this endeavor is a feature called\u00a0live listening<\/strong>, which is quickly gaining popularity.<\/p>\n
Earbuds that have this feature are able to stream music while also modifying the sounds of the outside world. The key here is that these earbuds have the ability to turn the volume of the outside world up or down. One well known example is Apple’s AirPods Max Noise Cancellation mode, which cuts off outside noises to an incredible degree.<\/p>\n
These features when combined with smartphone apps that can boost earbud capabilities, can give users the capability to specifically tune which frequencies they actually hear and to turn some frequencies up or down.<\/p>\n
This feature has a plethora of uses for a number of individuals.<\/p>\n
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For People with Auditory Processing Disorder<\/span><\/h3>\n
For people who have Auditory Processing Disorder<\/strong> (APD) where certain types of sounds are registered as either uncomfortably loud or impossibly quiet,\u00a0earbuds like this are game-changers.<\/p>\n
APD patients often find the sounds of the outside world that most people are able to ignore\u00a0to be downright overwhelming, sometimes to the point where leaving a very quiet space is physically and emotionally painful. For people who have autism, APD is very common and they often wear big headphones that block noise.<\/p>\n
Earbuds that can manipulate outside noise can potentially allow people with APDs to\u00a0mute or amplify\u00a0frequencies for their specific condition.<\/a><\/p>\n
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For On Duty Military Personnel<\/span><\/h3>\n
Considering what these earbuds can do, it is not hard to imagine why the military is interested in this technology. Isolating sounds such as spoken orders on a noisy battlefield while also protecting soldiers\u2019 hearing is a difficult\u00a0 yet important technical challenge.<\/p>\n
Currently\u00a0the military uses a device called Tactical Communications and Protective Equipment to block noise. These are large over the ear headphones that\u00a0while effective,\u00a0are also very expensive and often unused due to\u00a0their bulkiness.<\/p>\n
While sound amplifying earbuds are\u00a0yet to be designed for or tested on battlefields, their potential application\u00a0is seen as worthwhile from the military sector.<\/p>\n
For Veterans<\/span><\/h3>\n
Many soldiers who come back from battlefields experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD),\u00a0a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event \u2014 either experiencing it or witnessing it.\u00a0One of the biggest triggers of PTSD is noise:<\/a>\u00a0and where noise is a problem, sound modifying earbuds can be the solution. The core function of this tech is to eliminate noise, so there is potential as a practical solution. In addition there can also possibly be a psychological safeguard where they can say, \u201cIf I have this tool, I can walk outside and not be afraid.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Hearing Aid Earbuds?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Although recent technology has given sound amplifiers and earbuds new features and increased performance sometimes comparable to hearing aids<\/a>, remember that sound amplifiers are not hearing aids<\/strong> and are not designed to treat hearing loss. For more information, read our article on the difference between Hearing Aids and other hearing devices.<\/a><\/p>\n
With Olive Union’s new Olive Pro<\/a>, however, we’ve shattered the line between traditional hearing aids and earbuds. The Olive Pro are fully functional Bluetooth earbuds equipped with all the industry standard features, such as touch control, a high quality music listening experience, and active noise cancellation among others. The similarities stop there, however, as the Olive Pro is the first of it’s kind: a 2 in 1 Bluetooth Hearing Aid Earbud.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nFDA registered and designed for Mild to Moderate-Severe hearing loss, the Olive Pro is a single, sleek, and stylish solution to the stigma and high cost of traditional hearing aids. Equipped with a hearing test and precise hearing customization and adjustment settings, a truly personalized and complete hearing profile can be created from the comfort of your own home.<\/p>\n
For more information, check them out here!<\/a><\/p>\n
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The information in this guide has been written using the following reliable sources:<\/strong><\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.asha.org\/public\/hearing\/Buying-Hearing-Aids-On-Your-Own\/ <\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/news-events\/press-announcements\/fda-allows-marketing-first-self-fitting-hearing-aid-controlled-user<\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7141988\/<\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/clearlifehearing.com\/blog\/could-apple-airpods-pro-kill-the-hearing-aid-industry<\/a><\/p>\n
- 1.2<\/span> For On Duty Military Personnel<\/a><\/li>
- 1.1<\/span> For People with Auditory Processing Disorder<\/a><\/li>