We have loved Lily's AB Neptunes, but decided it was time to move to AB's Q90 Naida ear-level processors.
Lily's experience and ease of change has been positive. Here are the Top 8 things we like about the AB Naida Q90s.
- Lily says she could hear at a level 8 (out of 10) with her Neptunes, but can hear at a level 9 with her Q90s.
- The Neptune programs rolled directly over to the Q90s so the sound is very similar (according to Lily).
- The ear-level processor wearing hasn't been a problem with the new weight on her ears or keeping them on her head except when she's running or reading upside down. However I can't imagine how you would keep them on a baby or small child. Neptunes are still dreamy for this young population and have fewer parts to break.
- Lily doesn't turn her head so dramatically when trying to hear in difficult listening situations because the T-mics are now in the center of her ears, instead of the microphone being on the side/back of her head.
- Lily can now use headphones like all the other kids, in addition to steaming music or sound via bluetooth (something other kids can't do!)
- No more tank tops to hold the Neptune in place and long cords running from the headpieces to the processors. Although she was sad to see the tank tops go.
- There is much easier access to the Q90s to change the programs or adjust the volume, although Lily prefers set it and forget it. Her programs include a regular program with auto zoom and wind block, duo phone and super stereo zoom.
- Lily likes the automatic auto zoom feature that "turns on" in noisy situations. She can hear the sound cut out for half a second before it turns on, however the FM overrides this feature when it's on.
- Three-year warranties for all the components.
Things we'd like to improve:
- Lily longs for complete static and waterproof processors. However the waterproof setup of the Neptune totally changed our lives and Lily will still wear them for water activities. The Q90s have a water proof box we could have selected, but we chose to stick with our beloved Neptunes for water.
- The only battery that has an FM connection is the 170. For Lily, the FM is worn during every school day. The length and weight of the battery and FM receiver becomes quite long, especially on a child. The 170 batteries last Lily about 14 hours, which is close to a full day but sometimes we have to change them.
- None of the new "mini" batteries are included in the initial purchase of the product. Especially for children, this seems like an ideal product that would be used on the weekends.
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