Bimodal hearing & dual sync streaming with MED‑EL and Starkey

Bimodal hearing & dual sync streaming with MED‑EL and Starkey In this episode of Starkey Sound Bites, Dr. Dave Fabry sits down with Scott Murray, Community Manager for MED‑EL and a real‑world bimodal user—wearing a MED‑EL cochlear implant on one ear and Starkey Omega AI on the other. Scott shares his personal hearing journey, the transition from hearing aids to cochlear implantation, and what it's like to hear with electric and acoustic stimulation together. Dave and Scott also explore: • How the new Starkey + MED‑EL partnership enables Dual Sync bimodal streaming • What music, speech, and daily listening sound like in stereo • Hearing in noise and real‑world environments • Why the community is excited about Auracast™ • Advice for patients considering cochlear implants or bimodal use Like and subscribe for more conversations on hearing technology and personal stories. 00:00 Welcome and Announcement 00:48 Meet Scott Murray 02:33 Scott's Hearing Journey 04:35 Choosing a Cochlear Implant 07:46 MED-EL Community Role 10:03 Starkey Partnership and Dual Sync 15:48 Bimodal Streaming Quality 19:26 Everyday Listening in Noise 23:36 Accessories and Minimal Friction 26:08 Auracast Future Excitement 29:25 Advice for New Candidates 32:21 Resources and Closing #hearingaids #HearingLoss #HearingLossAwareness