Updated Swim Test

First off, I'm happy to report another 3 month replacement period. I went 88 days and my left one started to make some noise. They still hadn't quite or failed, so I've been really happy with the duration lately.

Now down to business...

We finally got our pool setup in the back yard and I've been dying to do some good swim tests when I haven't been worried about them failing right before a road trip or something. So, for two weeks I've been swimming several times, doing just normal activities in the pool and they've worked great. The old models used to cut out as soon as they got wet and then would occasionally turn back on once they dried out. These don't do that at all.

Happy to say at this point I'm leaving my ear plugs behind and loving the new design. I've got a scout camp coming up in two weeks. The past two years I've had to mostly sit out the water activities which has been a real bummer. Now I've got 3 days of water activities planned for them and I'm really looking forward to it. I'll try to get an update afterward with my experience.

Another 3 month streak!

Just had my Lyrics swapped out after nearly 3 months. I think I adjusted them on 2 occasions during that time, both when I went to a motocross race. Otherwise I didn't have to mess with the volume or even putting them to sleep or turning them off. I really think the less adjustments the better when it comes to saving battery life. It may also be attributed to the new model they started installing this year.

My swap took about 5 minutes start to finish and was painless as usual.

InSound Purhased by Sonova

Just read the news that the company that makes the Lyric has been purchaged by Sonova, which also owns Phonak. You can read some details here: Reuters Article

Phonak was my favorite hearing aid company before I got the Lyrics, so I'm pretty happy to hear about this. I think Phonak has always been a real leader on the technology front with FM, Bluetooth, remotes, etc. I hope this infusion of cash into the company will allow them to grow and improve the Lyric.