La neta does not have a bad connotation at all. Yes, Benz, it is slang. la neta = the truth (or more accurately the nature of things it also has the connotation of, that is the way life is) It is very commonly used among Mexicans.
If you experience these warning signs repeatedly or in combination, they may indicate a hearing loss. People seem to mumble more frequently. You experience ringing in your ears. You often ask people to repeat themselves. Your family complains that you play the radio or TV too loudly. You no longer hear normal household sounds, such as the dripping of a faucet or the ringing of a doorbell.
Severe hearing loss - People with severe hearing loss depend on powerful hearing aid. However, they often rely on lip-reading even when they are using hearing aids. The most quiet sounds heard by people with severe hearing loss with their better ear are between 70 and 95 dB HL.