Hearing aids

[hughc]

I have to be honest with myself, I think it'll soon be time for a hearing aid and I'm having a hard time justifying the $5000 or so entrance fee. I realize they are getting more sophisticated but gee wiz, how do they justify those prices?

Anyway, my question is have any of you bought a hearing aid other than from an audiologist? There is quite a selection on Amazon at reasonable prices but do they do an OK Job?
Thx
hughc

[gary1101]

I bought hearing aids from Costco. $1,500. They have blue tooth and can take phone call through them. After two years with them I am 80% happy with them. There is interference during phone calls sometimes.

[Rikao4]

well I've been here long enough to say..
did ya search..
just recently we had a really informative thread..
we all are old and played it loud..
or take care folks who are and did....
I did both.. + years of Helo's..
Costco or SAM's..

as a wearer of same..
don't go to small if your all thumbs..
and don't get to tech..
up and down is often enough..
some will offer ...
music..conversation..outside..
modes..

about ph..
there many models that handle this..
the frizz..
it's about 2 amp.s coming together..


Rika

[Racerbvd]

I've been wearing them for years and one of the benefits of using a specialist is the follow up and maintenance.

[hughc]

Thanks guys,
I found the original thread. Lots of helpful comments there.

[JackDidley]

For the record, they just passed a new law allowing retail sales of hearing aids. You will soon be able to just walk in a store and buy them. No testing or exams required. This should open things up and bring prices down.

[Skytrooper]

I have had them since February. It is amazing what I was missing. I am very happy to have them, and they were over $1800. Well worth it in my book !

[recycled sixtie]

Well I did a search for hearing aids and this is what I came up with. About four months ago I started buying Audious hearing aids on line. About $100 US for each one . Am on my third one now. Seems adequate but could readily fall out of the ear though.

Two days ago I went to Costco and got a hearing test. Moderate to severe hearing loss. The gal was pleasant but turned into a pressure seller saying it is $1200 for a Phillips hearing aid but the price goes up on November 23 to $1500 cdn. Are Costco hearing aids really that good? Have any of you been satisfied with the online producsts?

Thanks in advance,
Guy

[Baz]

My Mom has them from Miracle Ear and they work great.

The local Miracle Ear shop here is fantastic regarding service. Free checkups and tuneups and even repairs.

They have some very sophisticated diagnostic equipment too.

I know they weren't cheap but sometimes you get what you pay for.

[JackDidley]

I went to the eye Dr. in Walmart this week. They also sell hearing aids now.

[pavulon]

This is intended to make hearing aids much more affordable. Of course, there will be side effects but on the whole, it could help most people.

https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-finalizes-historic-rule-enabling-access-over-counter-hearing-aids-millions-americans

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by Baz

My Mom has them from Miracle Ear and they work great.

The local Miracle Ear shop here is fantastic regarding service. Free checkups and tuneups and even repairs.

They have some very sophisticated diagnostic equipment too.

I know they weren't cheap but sometimes you get what you pay for.

That is where I bought mine.

[MBAtarga]

Originally Posted by recycled sixtie

Are Costco hearing aids really that good? Have any of you been satisfied with the online producsts?

Thanks in advance,
Guy

I'm certain Costco has been mentioned on a previous hearing aid thread as offering a very good value. I've had mine (one - for right ear hearing loss) for about 3 years now. First 6 months is full refund if not satisfied. I've got a ReSound bluetooth over the ear version - was $1200 IIRC. Very satisfied.

Those in the US - keep in mind - the new law will open the market for cheaper options - but it will be for "generic" aids - not likely those customized/filtered for your specific hearing loss needs.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by JackDidley

I went to the eye Dr. in Walmart this week. They also sell hearing aids now.

Hi Jack...

I go to the Walmart in Port Orange for my vision needs. Mostly the required checkup to buy contacts. Always had great service there.

That's good to know about the hearing part. Maybe they have had that at mine too but at a different part of the store I didn't notice. I will check out though. I don't wear them but always interested in who gives good service.

[Skytrooper]

I did go to an audiologist. I got a great set of hearing aids, plus the they set them up and tuned them exactly to my loss levels. I got free maintenance and replacement on them too !

[Bill Douglas]

I might re-look into getting them.

I had a hearing aid about 30 years ago but I didn't like it. It looked like a bit of bubble gum stuffed in yer ear. One or two friends have them and it looks like a small wire going from the back of the ear into the ear.

I'm guessing they have improved over the last 30 years.

[JackDidley]

Originally Posted by Baz

Hi Jack...

I go to the Walmart in Port Orange for my vision needs. Mostly the required checkup to buy contacts. Always had great service there.

That's good to know about the hearing part. Maybe they have had that at mine too but at a different part of the store I didn't notice. I will check out though. I don't wear them but always interested in who gives good service.

Th hearing aids are a brand new thing at my Walmart but they have an eye dr. that does me well. I have only worn specs for 7 years but I have worn a hearing aid for 50 years. I have been getting them on line. I did go to the specialist one time hoping to get better results but I just spent a lot more money. After a while a guy learns hot to adjust the trims for his needs. My right ear is useless so I just wear one on the left side.

[Bill Douglas]

Originally Posted by JackDidley

My right ear is useless so I just wear one on the left side.

THAT'S BAD LUCK JACK.

How did you get to be so deaf, and I'm guessing the hearing aid helps a lot? Is the hearing aid just louder or does it enhance certain tones?

[JackDidley]

Genetic defect is the original cause. Botched surgery finished off the right ear when I was 16. The aid is louder but it also can improve different frequencies and louder is also clearer. It sucks that I have no directional hearing. Every sound is on my left.

[Arizona_928]

AudD are salesman at the end of the day...

Very high commission ect. Example. 6-9k sets from a ""used car salesmen" private practice wholesale for 1400 with va pricing...


Go to Costco if you really need them...