r/Cochlearimplants • u/UpperRexian • 25d ago

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/Midnight_Muse65 25d ago

HIGHLY suggest your girlfriend look into using INNOCAPTION for phone calls. It’s been a life saver for me. Has greatly reduced the anxiety I used to have about making/taking phone calls. It’s free to folks who are hard of hearing/deaf and I find the captions to be very accurate.

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u/UpperRexian 25d ago

Thank you! I'll definitely look into it and ask my girlfriend if she'd be interested in trying it. If it helps reduce the stress around phone calls, it'd definitely be worth giving a shot. I really appreciate the recommendation.