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Real ear measurement methods for open fit hearing aids: Modified pressure concurrent equalization (MPCE) versus modified pressure stored equalization (MPSE)

Hashir Aazh *Audiology Department, Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Guildford, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
,
Brian C.J. MooreDepartment of Experimental Psychology, University of Cambridge, UK
&
Deepak Prasher *Audiology Department, Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Guildford, UK
Pages 103-107 | Received 05 Feb 2011, Accepted 19 Jul 2011, Published online: 24 Oct 2011

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