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most successful Lyric centre in Europe
Most successful Lyric centre in Europe
If you’re looking for help with your hearing Lyric is the only truly invisible device that will enhance your hearing loss and increase the clarity of your music and no one will know.
Known as the contact lens for the ear – Lyric can be worn 24/7, while showering, sleeping, gigging & even swimming with custom-made swim moulds.
For your completely free Lyric hearing assessment and free 30 day trial call 020 7486 1053 or complete below
ALT-J-drummer Thom Green “I couldn’t have imagined how fantastic it would be”
We first met Alt-J when they came in for their on-stage in-ear-monitors. Our Clinical Director Paul noticed that drummer Thom was wearing just one 10-year-old NHS aid – its pair was broken – and spoke to him about how digital technology has moved hearing aids on. “I was blown away by how little I knew about new hearing aids,” says Thom.
Thom returned for a full hearing test where, with Paul’s advice, he opted for a binaural pair of Widex Clear 440s. A couple of weeks later, in-between band commitments and touring, Thom returned for his fitting, an experience that up until that point in his life, he could never have imagined.
“The fitting with Paul was great,” he says. “It was overwhelming. I knew that I’d be surprised and it would be amazing but I couldn’t have imagined how fantastic it would be. The levels of my new aids are so good. I’m aware of my voice; I can hear the sound of my pronunciation.”
Harrogate-born Thom was born with Alport Syndrome, a condition that results in hearing loss, kidney disease and can affect eye-sight.
Because of his profession and the sheer volume of touring the band was set to take on in the coming months and years, at their initial consultation Thom decided to opt for CICs as opposed to the BTEs he had been wearing. “When you’re touring, you sleep wherever you can and more often than not, that’s in the van. If you’re trying to sleep with your head leaning against a metal pole your hearing aids get in the way. It’s amazing to now have that whole freedom away from my ears.”
During the fitting, Paul was careful to caution Thom that everything might initially sound strange, especially as Thom had auditory deprivation, having not worn the pair to his aid for over a year. “In situations like this, it takes time to get used to the new sound,” explains Paul. “It will initially feel strange and a bit surreal because the brain is re-adjusting to binaural hearing, which affects balance.”
But Thom soon got used to his new aids and the band embarked on a summer of touring and playing festivals from Japan to Los Angeles, and all over Europe.
As well as being fitted with Widex Clear 440 CICs, Thom now has the Widex M-Dex, an assistive listening device for use with the mobile phone, which has also helped in his life as a member of a Mercury Prize-winning band. “I do a lot of promo and phone interviews,” he says. “The M-Dex makes such a difference. It’s so unique.”
Feel like your hearing has changed call 020 7486 1053 or complete below.
Zane Lowe
A few years back I became very aware of how much I was exposing myself to loud music.
However, as a DJ I was concerned about using earplugs and losing some of the feel of the room.
I have used these plugs now for 3 years and swear by them. It’s only when I take them out mid set that I realise how dangerous monitor levels can get. I do not DJ without them.
Metro Reporter Waxing Lyrical
Metro Reporter Waxing Lyrical
Metro.co.uk reporter Coral Barry came into see our audiologist Jaspreet Bahra at our Harley Street branch as she felt her ears were blocked.
Jaspreet carried out microsuction – which is the fastest, least intrusive form of wax removal.
Come to our clinics in Harley Street and Golders Green, the cost of wax removal is £80. Appointments are normally available within 24 hours, for the next suitable appointment call 020 7486 1053 or complete below.
For the Metro feature link click here
Interview all musicians should see
How to care for your second best asset, your ears.
Jono Heale, from ACS talks to Paul Checkley – Harley Street Hearing & Musicians’ Hearing Services Clinical Director about hearing, how and why singers and musicians can damage this important sensory organ, and how to go about protecting this valuable asset.
Paul explains how the ear works, how it can get damaged, which particular frequencies and exposure times cause hearing loss, and how to conserve your hearing as a singer/musicians.
Did you know that our ears continue to grow throughout our lives? Weird, but true. It does mean you need to have your ear plugs and IEMs redone throughout your career.
The Musicians Hearing Health Scheme – brought to you in partnership with Help Musicians UK, Musicians’ Hearing Services and the Musicians’ Union. This scheme gives all professional musicians in the UK affordable access to specialist hearing assessments and custom fitted hearing protection.
For a one-off fee of £40 (£30 for MU members) you will receive a package worth over £200. To apply for the Scheme click here
Interview was carried out for iSing Magazine – a hub for singers with find reliable information, resources and advice about all things singing.
Musicians Landmark High Court Ruling interview
Musicians Landmark High Court Ruling interview
Click above to listen to Paul Checkley, Clinical Director at Harley Street Hearing on Jeremy Vine show on Radio 2.
Paul was asked to talk about acoustic shock syndrome after the landmark High Court judgement on hearing damage from loud music. This will have implications about the risk of hearing damage for musicians all over the country.
BBC News Hearing Damage from Loud Music
BBC News Hearing Damage from Loud Music
See Dr Greg Nassar from the Harley Street Hearing group being interviewed on BBC News after the landmark High Court judgement on hearing damage from loud music.
Anyone exposed to significant noise is prone to hearing loss, tinnitus, loudness discomfort or intolerance, and hyperacusis – where sounds that were once tolerable become intolerable.
This judgement will have implications about the risk of hearing damage for musicians and the leisure industry all over the country.
Dr Nassar talks about custom-made ear plugs and demonstrates the damaging levels of noise exposure in the second BBC News interview below.
We see musicians all over the UK. If you have any hearing concerns for yourself or your employees please call us on 020 7486 1053 or complete below.
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