Oticon Safari SP/Oticon Chili

JennyB · 02-05-2011, 03:47 PM

Hi All,

I got my Safari's today and I LOVE them! The sound is much more natural than the Naida's and my sound discrimination is much better.

The streamer is also awesome and the music with it is by far the best I have ever heard. It is so clear!

I am very pleased!

Jenny

LoveBlue · 02-05-2011, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JennyB

Hi All,

I got my Safari's today and I LOVE them! The sound is much more natural than the Naida's and my sound discrimination is much better.

The streamer is also awesome and the music with it is by far the best I have ever heard. It is so clear!

I am very pleased!

Jenny

Sarfarigirl2011 · 02-05-2011, 04:17 PM

that's great Jenny!
I'm about to order mine on Monday

cdmeggers · 02-05-2011, 04:44 PM

awesome! lets hope you continue to be happy with them!

Sarfarigirl2011 · 02-05-2011, 04:45 PM

yep what CDmeggers said!!!!!!

djchur · 02-06-2011, 08:37 AM

That's really good news Jenny, after all the problems you've had with your naidas. I'd love to try HAs that can be used with a streamer, they sound so useful.

Sarfarigirl2011 · 02-06-2011, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by djchur

That's really good news Jenny, after all the problems you've had with your naidas. I'd love to try HAs that can be used with a streamer, they sound so useful.

I'm gonna try the streamer when my new hearing aids comes in though

JennyB · 02-06-2011, 02:38 PM

Just a note = the streamer doesn't turn off. There is no on/off button. I think that is stupid....

Sarfarigirl2011 · 02-06-2011, 04:22 PM

you should read the manual on the streamer, it'll might tell you to turn on or off LOL

I'm gonna get the hearing aids ordered 2omorrow

JennyB · 02-06-2011, 06:21 PM

I did read it and it explicitly states that there is no way to turn it on or off.

**Lissa** · 02-07-2011, 01:32 PM

What's a streamer?

Sarfarigirl2011 · 02-07-2011, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Lissa

What's a streamer?

it's a remote control that will directly connect to our Oticon hearing aids
I'm getting them in a few more weeks

@Jenny, huh. maybe the audi can solve that mystery LOL

lovezebras · 02-07-2011, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Sarfarigirl2011

it's a remote control that will directly connect to our Oticon hearing aids
I'm getting them in a few more weeks

@Jenny, huh. maybe the audi can solve that mystery LOL

it's not really a mystery..it's an oversite on the manufacturers part

**Bottesini** · 02-07-2011, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by AliciaM

it's not really a mystery..it's an oversite on the manufacturers part

Don't think so.

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Feeling IN CONTROL

Whether they're toddlers or tweens, children want to be able to use phones, mp3 players, TVs and PCs just as easily as all their friends - and with Safari and the Oticon Streamer and ConnectLine accessories they can. By picking up the audio signal and sending it straight into BOTH ears, the Streamer turns a pair of Safari's into the world's smallest wireless headset!

The Streamer can also be used as a remote control for Safari - a feature that you as a parent will find particularly useful. The Streamer's remote control function works even when the volume control or program switch on the instrument itself has been disabled to prevent tampering or accidental changes by the child.

Apparently you can use it with a remote.

Oticon

Karen Pullar · 02-07-2011, 10:45 PM

I have had a Streamer for over a year - and never turn it off. I use it firstly as a remote control - to change volume and to change program. There is a "KeyLock" (the slider at the top), so if you have it in your handbag or pocket - it doesn't accidentally change settings on you.

I also use it with my cell phone - it is great on phone calls - especially when I am driving. It is easy to turn the Bluetooth off - and disconnect from the cell phone - by pressing the bluetooth button for about a sec. To reconnect - just push it again. You can tell whether the Bluetooth is on or off by the blue light.

Sarfarigirl2011 · 02-08-2011, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Karen Pullar

I have had a Streamer for over a year - and never turn it off. I use it firstly as a remote control - to change volume and to change program. There is a "KeyLock" (the slider at the top), so if you have it in your handbag or pocket - it doesn't accidentally change settings on you.

I also use it with my cell phone - it is great on phone calls - especially when I am driving. It is easy to turn the Bluetooth off - and disconnect from the cell phone - by pressing the bluetooth button for about a sec. To reconnect - just push it again. You can tell whether the Bluetooth is on or off by the blue light.

I argee with that 2!

**SneakerNet** · 02-15-2011, 07:28 AM

My hearing aid died week ago (11 years old) and now I'm looking at between Oticon Chili SP7 and Phonak Naida. So, I will start out with Oticon Chili and test it out. It's being ordered and waiting to hear from my audiologist.

I will have to get used to size 13 battery. All my life, I been using 675 battery.

lovezebras · 02-15-2011, 11:52 AM

lol well jenny has now has had both as she had the naida before and now has the chili/safari which is just the pediatric version of the chili. She prefers the naida...I have the naida and depending on your hearing loss you if you get naida you may have the ultra power which takes 675 the super power takes 13's

Mrs Bucket · 02-15-2011, 12:41 PM

My sister works for Unitron and I always find it interesting when we discuss the new digitals that will be out on the market. I usually get the inside information from her and I'm not able to disclose the inside information because she shares with me in confidence.

My sister loves her career working in development and research & the company values her input as a Deaf person because she's able to share decades of experience as a HA user.

Sarfarigirl2011 · 02-15-2011, 04:09 PM

@Mrs.Bucket that's cool and you should be lucky LOL
@sneakernet you should try the chilli, it's like the hottest dish on the market

**SneakerNet** · 02-15-2011, 07:31 PM

Yeah, I will try it since I can hear any slight differences between two model hearing aids... my old one is Siemens

Sarfarigirl2011 · 02-16-2011, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SneakerNet

Yeah, I will try it since I can hear any slight differences between two model hearing aids... my old one is Siemens

OMG my old hearing aids are Siemens too! (see my profile picture)
I know the diffrerence between the 2 since one is analog and the other is digital but rather boring LOL

I grew up with Siemens as a kid then reverted into Oticon in 05

**Smithtr** · 02-16-2011, 04:24 PM

I have pretty sound tried on my hearing aid noise wave radio stranger

JennyB · 02-17-2011, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AliciaM

lol well jenny has now has had both as she had the naida before and now has the chili/safari which is just the pediatric version of the chili. She prefers the naida...I have the naida and depending on your hearing loss you if you get naida you may have the ultra power which takes 675 the super power takes 13's

I prefer the Naida? Really? huh...

**Smithtr** · 02-17-2011, 03:20 PM

that is reason how feeling bother noise weird?!

lovezebras · 02-17-2011, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JennyB

I prefer the Naida? Really? huh...

omg im sorry i totally meant u prefer the chili and hate the naida! LOL

Frisky Feline · 02-17-2011, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JennyB

Just a note = the streamer doesn't turn off. There is no on/off button. I think that is stupid....

I agree! guess what? Unfortunately I could not close it. I use the tape cover on it and with replacing the tapes every morning or every time if i take it off.

**SneakerNet** · 02-19-2011, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Frisky Feline

I agree! guess what? Unfortunately I could not close it. I use the tape cover on it and with replacing the tapes every morning or every time if i take it off.

Yeah, that is the only thing I hate about opening the battery door to turn it off. I rather have on/off switch. I see more and more hearing aids come out with no on/off switch. I did ask audi why they are doing this, her reply:

1: reason for having no on/off switch, it will make more room for electronic circiut inside the hearing aids, more microphone and such.
2nd: normally suppose to open the battery door when not in use due to moisture contamination with the battery.

So...

JennyB · 02-19-2011, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SneakerNet

Yeah, that is the only thing I hate about opening the battery door to turn it off. I rather have on/off switch. I see more and more hearing aids come out with no on/off switch. I did ask audi why they are doing this, her reply:

1: reason for having no on/off switch, it will make more room for electronic circiut inside the hearing aids, more microphone and such.
2nd: normally suppose to open the battery door when not in use due to moisture contamination with the battery.

So...

I was talking about the streamer. Not the hearing aids.

Sarfarigirl2011 · 02-19-2011, 12:35 PM

yeah silly goose

@Jenny, my mom got a message from CMMC that my Safaris came in so I'm gonna pick it up maybe Monday

02-05-2011, 03:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
JennyB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,211	Oticon Safari SP/Oticon Chili Hi All, I got my Safari's today and I LOVE them! The sound is much more natural than the Naida's and my sound discrimination is much better. The streamer is also awesome and the music with it is by far the best I have ever heard. It is so clear! I am very pleased! Jenny __________________ Queer, Deaf, radical disability theorist, feminist, activist, advocate, and linguist. Fear me! NEW BLOG! Jenny~B http://fiestydeafanddisabled.wordpress.com

02-05-2011, 04:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sarfarigirl2011 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 2,031	that's great Jenny! I'm about to order mine on Monday __________________ 18 yr old girl with a moderate loss in the right and moderate/profound on the left. currently wearing purple Oticon Safari P 600s

02-05-2011, 04:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
cdmeggers Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,244	awesome! lets hope you continue to be happy with them! __________________ My Ear Blog Advanced Bionics BEA Volunteer Mentor

02-05-2011, 04:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sarfarigirl2011 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 2,031	yep what CDmeggers said!!!!!! __________________ 18 yr old girl with a moderate loss in the right and moderate/profound on the left. currently wearing purple Oticon Safari P 600s

02-06-2011, 02:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
JennyB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,211	Just a note = the streamer doesn't turn off. There is no on/off button. I think that is stupid.... __________________ Queer, Deaf, radical disability theorist, feminist, activist, advocate, and linguist. Fear me! NEW BLOG! Jenny~B http://fiestydeafanddisabled.wordpress.com

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02-06-2011, 08:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
djchur Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 461	That's really good news Jenny, after all the problems you've had with your naidas. I'd love to try HAs that can be used with a streamer, they sound so useful.

02-06-2011, 04:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
Sarfarigirl2011 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 2,031	you should read the manual on the streamer, it'll might tell you to turn on or off LOL I'm gonna get the hearing aids ordered 2omorrow __________________ 18 yr old girl with a moderate loss in the right and moderate/profound on the left. currently wearing purple Oticon Safari P 600s

02-06-2011, 06:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
JennyB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,211	I did read it and it explicitly states that there is no way to turn it on or off. __________________ Queer, Deaf, radical disability theorist, feminist, activist, advocate, and linguist. Fear me! NEW BLOG! Jenny~B http://fiestydeafanddisabled.wordpress.com

02-07-2011, 01:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
Lissa Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 4,298 Blog Entries: 1	What's a streamer? __________________ lissa, 23, profound bilateral sensorineural hearing loss. http://bioniclissa.blogspot.co.uk/

02-07-2011, 10:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
Karen Pullar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1	I have had a Streamer for over a year - and never turn it off. I use it firstly as a remote control - to change volume and to change program. There is a "KeyLock" (the slider at the top), so if you have it in your handbag or pocket - it doesn't accidentally change settings on you. I also use it with my cell phone - it is great on phone calls - especially when I am driving. It is easy to turn the Bluetooth off - and disconnect from the cell phone - by pressing the bluetooth button for about a sec. To reconnect - just push it again. You can tell whether the Bluetooth is on or off by the blue light.

02-15-2011, 07:28 AM	#17 (permalink)
SneakerNet My IQ: 12 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 26°53'41.95" N 41°40'50.62" W Posts: 1,969	My hearing aid died week ago (11 years old) and now I'm looking at between Oticon Chili SP7 and Phonak Naida. So, I will start out with Oticon Chili and test it out. It's being ordered and waiting to hear from my audiologist. I will have to get used to size 13 battery. All my life, I been using 675 battery.

02-15-2011, 11:52 AM	#18 (permalink)
lovezebras Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 3,967	lol well jenny has now has had both as she had the naida before and now has the chili/safari which is just the pediatric version of the chili. She prefers the naida...I have the naida and depending on your hearing loss you if you get naida you may have the ultra power which takes 675 the super power takes 13's

02-15-2011, 12:41 PM	#19 (permalink)
Mrs Bucket Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 3,941	My sister works for Unitron and I always find it interesting when we discuss the new digitals that will be out on the market. I usually get the inside information from her and I'm not able to disclose the inside information because she shares with me in confidence. My sister loves her career working in development and research & the company values her input as a Deaf person because she's able to share decades of experience as a HA user.

02-15-2011, 04:09 PM	#20 (permalink)
Sarfarigirl2011 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 2,031	@Mrs.Bucket that's cool and you should be lucky LOL @sneakernet you should try the chilli, it's like the hottest dish on the market __________________ 18 yr old girl with a moderate loss in the right and moderate/profound on the left. currently wearing purple Oticon Safari P 600s

02-15-2011, 07:31 PM	#21 (permalink)
SneakerNet My IQ: 12 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 26°53'41.95" N 41°40'50.62" W Posts: 1,969	Yeah, I will try it since I can hear any slight differences between two model hearing aids... my old one is Siemens

02-16-2011, 04:24 PM	#23 (permalink)
Smithtr Siberian Husky Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 14,803	I have pretty sound tried on my hearing aid noise wave radio stranger __________________

02-17-2011, 03:20 PM	#25 (permalink)
Smithtr Siberian Husky Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 14,803	that is reason how feeling bother noise weird?! __________________

02-19-2011, 12:35 PM	#30 (permalink)
Sarfarigirl2011 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 2,031	yeah silly goose @Jenny, my mom got a message from CMMC that my Safaris came in so I'm gonna pick it up maybe Monday __________________ 18 yr old girl with a moderate loss in the right and moderate/profound on the left. currently wearing purple Oticon Safari P 600s

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