Posts by Edward Harris2

Drew Sanchez82 said:Then you’re just gonna end up paying more 🤷

Here you go http://www.nabava.net/trazilica.php?...ria+V2&x=0&y=0 ☕

Price isn't actually my concern here. The site you linked covers all the retailers I've already checked, and none of them have those headphones in stock.

Ryan Martin70 said:Everything is out of stock. You probably won't find them anymore since they've likely been discontinued—and if he thinks otherwise, well, that's his problem...

Who was bringing up China or Hong Kong... why wouldn't you just order from the United Kingdom, for instance??? Or is that concept too foreign for you?

I really dislike it when someone tries to act superior and then lectures everyone else about it. Personally, I sent a support ticket to SteelSeries, and of course, they're still being produced. They even told me they might be receiving a shipment from their supplier in America soon. I already explained why I don't buy through online marketplaces, but you seem too busy acting smart to actually read what I wrote.

If I said eBay isn't an option, then it's not an option—I was talking about a friend of mine or someone I know.

The whole reason I started this thread was to find out where I can actually pick up these headphones around here, not to get suggested a bunch of alternative ideas.🙂

I was looking for something within the US or maybe Austria, rather than shipping all the way from China or Hong Kong. I know about eBay, but that isn't an option for me since I don't have a credit card to use for online shopping.

I’d prefer to pick them up in Washington, D.C., but I wouldn't mind looking around the surrounding areas or even heading over to Austria if necessary.

I've already reached out to Newegg, CNET, Micro Center, and CDW, but none of them have these specific headphones in stock—and it doesn't look like they'll be getting them anytime soon either.
The main thing is that I definitely DO NOT want the USB version, so the Sky Blue model is out of the question. I'm hoping someone might know where else I could track these down, because I've combed through about 40 different American online retailers and come up totally empty-handed.

Thanks in advance.

Thanks so much, Megan Smith2. Suvag is a bit of a trek for me, so I’ll probably end up looking at some other options instead. I'm really hoping I can avoid surgery altogether 🙂

Megan Smith2 said:Basically, Suvag follows a verbotonal method where they strictly discourage using external tools to help achieve correct pronunciation. Things like probes or mirrors, for example. Though, if I'm being honest, most therapists at Suvag probably have a small mirror tucked away under the table anyway. It’s just much easier to work that way.🙂

haha, I don't really see the point of such a strict policy, especially if it actually makes the speech therapists' jobs easier to use those tools 🙂 but alright, I'll just steer clear of Suvag 🙂

Yeah, honestly, what kind of policy is it that actually bans probes? 😕

I’m based near Washington, D.C., so I’m really hoping I don't end up having to go all the way out to Suvag, since that's quite a trek for me (I'm balancing two different high schools right now, and I live about an hour away from them). At this point, I'm just crossing my fingers that I don't get stuck with a bad one. If things actually turn out that way, I'll just find a private specialist, regardless of what the bill looks like.

Megan Smith2 said:Almost every speech therapist has a probe, but the tool itself doesn't really matter. I think it’s mainly used so the therapist can help you work on your R pronunciation, just to see if you can actually pull it off...

Anyway, are you seeing a private specialist or going through your insurance?

Well, I’d love to have a clear idea of what kind of results I should be expecting.🙂
Through my insurance.

Megan Smith2 said:Hey, I’m actually a speech therapist, and I wanted to share my perspective: I find that adults often find it easier to correct articulation issues than children do. This is especially true when you're working on an "R" sound—which is notoriously tricky—particularly since yours has that guttural quality. I’m not saying this to discourage you; I just want you to be prepared that this won't be solved with just two weeks of practice. Why do I think adults have the edge? It really comes down to the sheer amount of practice required, which demands high motivation. Little kids often don't care how they sound; they might go through a thirty-minute session with a therapist and then completely forget about it the moment they walk out the door. That makes progress nearly impossible. Adults, however, who are motivated to work with their therapist and follow through with home exercises, tend to see great results.🙂🙂 As long as there's motivation, and it looks like you definitely have that. Regarding the frenulum issue: in my opinion, if you can pronounce your "L" normally, that shouldn't be a major hurdle... a therapist will confirm that once they evaluate you, but I don't think it should cause much trouble. Think of the "R" as essentially an "L" with vibration; if your tongue is mobile enough for the "L"... you just need to add that vibration.

Wishing you the best of luck🙂

Thanks, you didn't discourage me at all. If it really just boils down to motivation and hard work, I know I can do it. I wasn't expecting a quick fix anyway. An orthodontist told me that my "R" is definitely tied to my frenulum and suggested surgery, but I'd much rather get a second opinion from a speech therapist first. It also makes sense to me that if I can hit the "L," I should be able to hit the "R."

Amanda Sanders44 said:Just to add, what you're describing is a guttural rhotacism, and the tissue connecting your tongue to the bottom of your mouth that might need trimming is called the frenulum.🙂

But honestly, if you've already had that procedure done once, I don't see why it wouldn't have been done correctly—it's not exactly a complicated surgery to get right...🤷 Since you can say "L," it might just be that the tip of your tongue isn't quite mobile enough yet; if it's a bit sluggish, it might struggle to create those necessary vibrations for the "R."

The chances of speech therapy working are 100%! Like Megan Smith2 mentioned, it's actually easier for an adult than for a kid. With your drive and persistence, plus the right therapy, you'll get there! 😉

Best, Megan Smith2, future speech therapist.😍

Thanks for the info. Interestingly, that same orthodontist who suggested surgery also mentioned that this hospital has had issues with improper frenulotomies before. That sounds a bit strange to me, but I can't say for sure. The best move is probably to go see a specialist.

I don't think I'm too sluggish for that, because I can actually "perform" a trilled French R—well, it’s not quite the perfect version, but I know my tongue is definitely capable of that vibration 🙂

I’d love it if one of you two could point me in the right direction. I really want to avoid ending up with some high-strung speech therapist 🙂 Gregory Martinez13, especially if you happen to know a clinic that uses that specific probe 🙂
Thanks so much!

Hi there,

I'm 16 years old and I'm struggling with my pronunciation of the letter R. I have what people call a "French R"—it comes from the back of the throat rather than the tip of my tongue hitting the roof of my mouth. It isn't always super obvious, but whenever I try to tackle a complex word—especially ones containing G or K sounds, which are formed similarly—people often have a hard time understanding me.

I've had this issue since I was an infant; I was born with a tongue-tie (where the tissue under the tongue is too short). My parents took me to the hospital (Mayo Clinic), but it seems they didn't remove enough of it. Unfortunately, they never followed up with a speech therapist, and I honestly resent them for that because of all the teasing and bullying I dealt with in school. I feel like it's high time I finally fix this.

Word on the street is that I might need another surgery to release the tie so I can properly pronounce my Rs. However, as far as I know, the R sound is produced similarly to L or D, and I don't have any trouble at all with those letters. Plus, my tongue feels mobile enough—I can stick it out and move it around quite easily. I really want to avoid going under the knife again, especially if it involves someone using surgical tools to cut the connection between my tongue and my mouth, unless it's absolutely necessary. Before I commit to seeing a speech therapist for potential therapy, I wanted to ask if there's any way to resolve this without surgery.

I'm also wondering how much hope there actually is for speech therapy at my age. Since I'm 16, retraining my speech won't be nearly as simple as it would have been when I was a little kid. The thought of being mocked for this for the rest of my life is honestly overwhelming. 😢 I'd probably just move to the USA to avoid having to deal with the R sound altogether. 😕

P.S. Look, I get that some people might think it's charming or whatever, but the reality is that it bothers me deeply. It tanks my confidence, makes me come across as less serious, and I face mockery quite frequently. I'm still in high school.

Thanks for any advice you can give. 🙂

Oh, come on, forget about Google Translate—it’s honestly pretty useless for this... It feels like my best bet is just to go with the first option...

Does anyone here speak Finnish? I could really use some help. I want to send a wedding congratulation to a friend on Facebook since he’s getting married over in Finland...
I’ve been given a few suggestions:
"onnea avioliittoon"

or

"Hawn huora, silloinkin on hyvin onnellinen haawt!"

or

"meillaw molemmilla on poika jo, kerro hawnelle, kun lawhden"

or

"Minaw halusin sinut, mutta se on okei, hiljaa, onnellinen haawt elawmaw"

The thing is, I have no idea what any of these actually mean and I don't want to risk saying something embarrassing... any advice?🤷