Whoo hoo! I can hear again!
By koopharper
@koopharper (7601)
Canada
June 10, 2016 3:35pm CST
Last week I was listening to some Youtube videos enjoying myself when suddenly I had no sound. I thought my laptop had a problem because it happened when I switched videos. Turns out my cheap taped together several times over headsets had died.
Since we're not swimming in extra cash I asked Daisy to pick me up some inexpensive ear buds when she went shopping today.
While I myLot briefly before picking Brandon up at work, I'm listening to my favorite Two Steps From Hell mix. Might be going slowly deaf from the volume but at least I am able to enjoy it again.
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@JudyEv (340278)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Jun 16
I would do something about the volume. You don't want to become deaf. Vince had been saying people mumble a lot and I'm being to agree with him. 
We will be having our hearing tested soon as not being able to hear clearly is getting past a joke. We're approaching 70 so it's just one of those things I guess.
We will be having our hearing tested soon as not being able to hear clearly is getting past a joke. We're approaching 70 so it's just one of those things I guess.2 people like this
@koopharper (7601)
• Canada
11 Jun 16
I have very minor hearing loss but it's from working with loud machinery for a significant part of my employment career. I usually keep the volume within reason. I joke about it anyway.
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@JudyEv (340278)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Jun 16
@koopharper It started off being funny but is now starting to progress past that point. It is now hard work if we're in a biggish group with lots of background noise. It starts to impact on your social life more and more.
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@koopharper (7601)
• Canada
10 Jun 16
It's been especially frustrating because our home has two rooms: Upstairs and downstairs. Without the headsets I don't get to listen to anything unless everyone else wants to hear it.
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@mbabies2 (426)
• United States
10 Jun 16
@koopharper yeh that would be particularly frustrating. Well at least its cured now.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
10 Jun 16
I am glad you have sound now and nothing is wrong with your laptop.
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@koopharper (7601)
• Canada
10 Jun 16
The fact that it was those junky old headphones was a relief. That I could afford to replace.
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@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
11 Jun 16
great that you got your audio back again
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@koopharper (7601)
• Canada
10 Jun 16
I have shared them with the family however they don't always want to hear them at the same time that I do.
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@rachz_kisses (3838)
• Philippines
11 Jun 16
I use headphones when watching videos or listening to music. It allows me to listen to the audio clearly and privately.
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@koopharper (7601)
• Canada
11 Jun 16
So much better sound than the speakers and I don't have to bug anyone else.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
11 Jun 16
I thought you had new hearing aids that's why you said you can hear again. But do not turn on the volume when you are using headsets, because doctors said it damages the ear drums.
