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Speech recognition in noise using bilateral open-fit hearing aids: The limited benefit of directional microphones and noise reduction

Lennart MagnussonDepartment of Audiology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden;Department of Audiology, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, University of Gothenburg, SwedenCorrespondence[email protected]
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Ann ClaessonDepartment of Audiology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden;Department of Audiology, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
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Maria PerssonDepartment of Audiology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden;Department of Audiology, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
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Tomas TengstrandDepartment of Audiology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
Pages 29-36 | Received 14 Dec 2012, Accepted 20 Jun 2012, Published online: 29 Aug 2012

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