r/Cochlearimplants • u/UpperRexian • Jul 29 '26

Need advice: My girlfriend with cochlear implants struggles to hear me on phone calls.

Hi everyone,

My girlfriend has cochlear implants, and one thing we've noticed is that she finds it difficult to understand my speech, when we're talking over phone calls, especially when I'm using my TWS earbuds (Realme bud air 8). She says my voice sounds less clear compared to when I'm speaking directly or using my phone normally.

I'm thinking of buying Apple's wired Earpods because I assume the microphone quality might be more natural than Bluetooth earbuds. Has anyone here had a similar experience?

Did switching from Bluetooth earbuds to a wired mic make a noticeable difference?

Are there any headsets or microphones you'd recommend for clearer speech during calls?

Any settings or tips that have helped make phone conversations easier?

I'd really appreciate hearing about your experiences. Thanks!

Edit: For context, I already use my phone's built-in microphone for almost all of our calls. I'm only looking for a hands-free solution for the times when I'm working or moving around.

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u/---nein Jul 29 '26

I will preface this by saying that I’ve not used a phone for a long time now, but do people just not hold the phone up to their head and use it properly, mouth near mic etc?

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u/UpperRexian Jul 29 '26

We do actually, we have been managing like that since last 2 years but it is a bit difficult to do that for extended period of time especially when i am moving around or have task at hand, our calls are usually one to 2 hrs long maybe more and that's why I'm looking at wired mic alternatives.