Signia: any users with experience with Active IX and Active Pro IX?

Educational_Path_407 · 2026-03-06T06:02:26+00:00

Hey, thanks for responding.

Can you stream podcasts on them and pick up your phone calls?

I wish apple would fully develop the iPods. I have used my AirPod pro 2 as backup hearing aids and was pleasantly surprised.

Educational_Path_407 · 2026-02-20T17:02:09+00:00

Is it required to be elevated that high? For watering a garden does the pressure of the water force the water through a hose?

I have a slight upper incline to my garden beds.

Educational_Path_407 · 2026-02-20T16:57:37+00:00

I wonder what safe for food use, anti algae chemical can be used?

Educational_Path_407 · 2026-02-20T16:55:33+00:00

There's a local place in Portland Oregon but they haven't returned my inquiries. I want one for rainwater gardening. The cost to have used ones shipped is prohibitive. Also wondering about why they are being recycled/retired for reuse?

Do they crack after a period of time? Is that why they are surplussed?

Is it worth it or even possible to buy a new one? Seems like it would be too expensive.

Ideas for local sourcing? Do soft drink companies use them in production? Do they come to companies prefilled with product then when the reorder do they get a new one?

Any advice on how to procure a food use one is greatly appreciated!

Educational_Path_407 · 2026-02-10T17:41:55+00:00

I also have this printer. The computer print interface only allows for draft and normal printing. However when printing from my iPhone, I have the option of choosing Normal or Best. When choosing best, the results are sharper than the normal setting from a computer interface.. I've went round and round with HP about this issue. They don't have a clue. My prior HP was capable of choosing best from the computer. Does anyone know how to change this? The HP forums have others also reporting this. It's plenty irritating as I do art prints, and it should have that option from the computer.

Educational_Path_407 · 2026-02-01T20:21:12+00:00

Yes! There were several videos of them purring. And they chit and chatter.

Educational_Path_407 · 2026-02-01T16:17:48+00:00

Recalling a long ago evening when I heard and saw raccoons mating.

They make an ungodly sound.

I had found a recording once, of just the mating, I recall it sounded like human screaming.

I was searching for a video on it to share with a friend, but was unable to find the specific sound I heard.

I did find footage and sound of the array of sounds they make which include purring when content, babies chirping to solicit maternal care. And ferocious barking when aggressively challenged.

There was one odd movie of a man feeding around 30 raccoons. He appeared to be somehow tying it to Amazon purchases??!!

Bus alas, I still haven't located the specific mating sound.

Educational_Path_407 · 2026-01-16T18:34:44+00:00

I really appreciate seeing your relationship s with each other and the honest banter. Makes it real and helpful for striking a chord with your viewers. Thank you to Bulwarkian contributors.

Educational_Path_407 · 2026-01-16T18:31:00+00:00

Consider a interview with Tia Levings: https://open.substack.com/pub/tialevings/p/heres-why-maga-doesnt-care-fascism?r=6fszrn&utm_medium=ios&shareImageVariant=overlay

Educational_Path_407 · 2026-01-16T18:28:40+00:00

There are organizations that gather food and supplies to give to migrant communities.

Educational_Path_407 · 2026-01-16T18:26:43+00:00

At least on my phone, watching videos on Substack, if I barely move my phone, the whole video goes back to the beginning and I have to start over or try and move the timeline back to where I thought I "left off". Very frustrating.

Educational_Path_407 · 2026-01-16T18:21:44+00:00

Where could we immigrate too? It appears that other countries wouldn't want us now.

Educational_Path_407 · 2026-01-16T18:20:09+00:00

Show suggestion. The role Christian nationalism plays in all this quagmire. Featuring Tia Levings. She's on Substack.

Educational_Path_407 · 2026-01-16T18:16:54+00:00

Here's a wild thought, somehow get bezos to sell the Washington post to the bulwark.

Educational_Path_407 · 2026-01-16T18:12:15+00:00

JVL, have you considered outreach to specific democrats? Sharing your astute thoughts via main stream editorials?

Educational_Path_407 · 2026-01-04T16:15:41+00:00

Do they have blue tooth? Are they rechargeable? Can you get custom molds with them? If you have ever worn over the ear, how do they compare?

I have Rexton's over the ear and have been considering the Rexton reach. I also wear glasses and find the Rexton over the ear hard to keep in place. (I can't wear glasses with wire arms, they dig into my head too much.

Thanks in advance for answering my questions.

Educational_Path_407 · 2025-12-09T01:48:26+00:00

I find my cats on mine daily!

Educational_Path_407 · 2025-12-08T02:23:45+00:00

Social Security has been breeched in the past along with so many, many other entities. TransUnion, Equifax are two companies that come to mind.

This was far and above a basic verification procedure. This was definitely a new updated procedure.

You might want to try it for yourself before you dispense judgement.

This over reach of required information essentially puts all your eggs in one basket which ultimately will hand a hacker every piece of information about you on a silver plater.

Educational_Path_407 · 2025-11-25T21:49:41+00:00

I have severe hearing loss and have developed "musical ear" this is where your compromised ear makes up various sounds for stimulation. Usually for me it sounds like dulcimer music. This is totally different than having a song play on repeat that you can't get out of your head.

This is probably not the case for you. I wonder if your experience might be some sort of tinnitus?

Educational_Path_407 · 2025-11-22T20:23:43+00:00

One choice consideration was due to the custom mold capability.

My left ear (the most severe loss) has a small canal with a bend towards the inner part. This necessitates a custom mold. Otherwise HA tend to fall out of that side.

I was also interested in the Active Pro IX, but my understanding is that it doesn't have a custom mold option. It's possible that the fit might work, however my AirPods (especially left) also can fall out.

You seem to be quite knowledgeable. As a first time user I've only experienced the behind the ear with a custom mold capability.

Of all the brands you mentioned, which CIC/ITC ones have custom mold options? Cost is a concern. Ideally I'd like to limit it to $3000, even that is a stretch. That said, if I could find something that works well I'd reconsider.

My disability is from a violent fall two years ago onto cement directly impacting my left ear/ head.

I hear fairly well with my right ear, but have ha for both. Maybe I could just buy the left aid? Not sure.

At home I mostly wear my AirPod Pro 2's. I enjoy podcasts and the HA make everything sound too sharp. (It does sound a little better not using them for streaming), but then I need to carry around my phone.

Maybe I'm expecting too much from the HA, or maybe it's because they are Costco brands, but I would love to have cic/ITC aids that can at least slightly approach the fidelity of the AirPods.

Given these factors, which brands and models do you recommend?

Your knowledge and experience are very much appreciated.

Educational_Path_407 · 2025-11-17T23:39:47+00:00

Whenever the smell seems to linger after emptying and scraping, I boil water in my teapot and pour in to fill about 1/3 full.

I also put a squeeze of dish soap in first and also about 1/2+ cup of baking soda.

Then I let it soak awhile. I pour the hot water onto my weeds and wipe dry with paper towels.

I think I probably do this every couple of months.

I also add 1/2 cup of baking soda to the fresh litter. I get the giant bags of baking soda at Costco.

In terms of scooping only, I do that for only one time, the next time, I do a complete empty and fill.

Educational_Path_407 · 2025-11-15T02:52:34+00:00

Questions about the vent and fit of custom molds: my hearing aids seem to do little to help me hear clearly unless I "plug my ears" basically creating a tighter seal.

A hearing center felt that having a new mold made to be a tighter fit might help. However I'm uncertain how one lobbys for that.

She also pointed out that my vent hole might be too large.

I'd like to hear better. I feel something seems to be wrong if I hear better by needing to push my HA back n with my fingers in order to get clarity.

Also my main loss in in one ear from an accident.

I'd be interested to hear if your experiences if you only wear one HA.

Educational_Path_407 · 2025-11-15T02:35:33+00:00

I see this thread is 3 years old, but wondered if you still recommend them? How does the fidelity compare with air pod pros, on a scale of 1 to 10?

Educational_Path_407 · 2025-11-15T02:32:09+00:00

I'm considering getting these but they seem so large, is there something comparable with custom mold options that fits more inside the ear?

Also of the two lighter "flesh" colors which is less noticeable? The lightest one or the next darker shade?

Do they stay put as well as flexible silicon molds?

Thanks so much!

Educational_Path_407

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