I listen to Ludwig V's 9th and Zeppelin with RAGING tinnitus along with hearing that drops @ 7 Khz with no loss of enjoyment.
The good news is my deficit is about equal in both ears, so my deafness is balanced!
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Does Hearing Loss Disqualify Me from Audiophiledom?
For one thing, it makes it really challenging to take advice from the experts with good ears. As a result of loss in the higher register, tinitits and unbalanced hearing, I tend to go for dynamics and soundstage as opposed to accuracy and subtleties. How do others who suffer from hearing issues "offset" their challenges? Can we still be in the club?
Current Rig - Bluesound Node 2i > Danafrips Ares II > Freya + > Krell Duo 300 XD > Forte IVs / SVS PB 4000. In case you have suggestions...
And yes, the Forte's can be a bit bright and fatiguing with certain music.