Changes in listening habits and quality of musical sound after cochlear implantation

Abstract

Music perception through a cochlear implant is a complex phenomenon that depends on audiological and non-audiological factors.

Characteristics and determinants of music appreciation in adult CI users

“…Since music perception skills do not reflect music appraisal or enjoyment, some researchers have addressed this topic by means of questionnaires [7,26,28,30,32,36,37]. Not surprisingly, Gfeller et al [7], Lassaletta et al [32] and Looi and She [28] report that post-implantation, people enjoy music less compared to before receiving their CI, which is confirmed in our study. Additionally, the extent to which music listening is satisfactory after implantation varies considerably among recipients.…”

“…A Dutch questionnaire to gain insight in music appreciation was developed based on literature and clinical experience [7,19,26,29,32]. Patients were asked a number of questions regarding their music listening habits before becoming deaf and after cochlear implantation.…”

“…Multiple studies have shown that CI recipients experience more difficulties in perceiving music than NH subjects or HA recipients [9,16,20,23,29]. Since music perception skills do not reflect music appraisal or enjoyment, some researchers have addressed this topic by means of questionnaires [7,26,28,30,32,36,37]. Not surprisingly, Gfeller et al [7], Lassaletta et al [32] and Looi and She [28] report that post-implantation, people enjoy music less compared to before receiving their CI, which is confirmed in our study.…”

Reverberation Time Influences Musical Enjoyment With Cochlear Implants

“…In their study of 40 CI users, Philips et al (3) found that whereas 50% reported enjoyment in listening to music before implantation, only 13% reported continued enjoyment of music after implantation. Lassaletta et al (4) surveyed 52 CI users and found that the number of hours per week spent listening to music decreased markedly from predeafness to postdeafness and decreased again from deafness to postimplantation. In addition, Lassaletta et al (4,5) found that many CI users find the sound of music to be unpleasant or mechanical.…”

“…Lassaletta et al (4) surveyed 52 CI users and found that the number of hours per week spent listening to music decreased markedly from predeafness to postdeafness and decreased again from deafness to postimplantation. In addition, Lassaletta et al (4,5) found that many CI users find the sound of music to be unpleasant or mechanical.…”