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Re: Hearing aids
Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2022 6:29 pm
by BigAl52
Ive got a driving force also. Its yelling at me daily.
Re: Hearing aids
Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2022 7:12 pm
by Cofisher
Are you sure she's yelling? I agree with the new users. A whole new world.
Re: Hearing aids
Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2022 8:47 pm
by BigAl52
Oh yeah I see the facial expression that goes with some attitude of why havent you got them yet
Re: Hearing aids
Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2023 11:19 am
by JEBar
My hearing is shot (put intended) .... most of the damage was done decades ago by firing untold numbers of big boomers without wearing hearing protection .... the severity of my hearing loss was first determined by testing long ago .... over time (most recently last week) damage has been proven by subsequent testing ..... the reason its gone untreated for one simple reason ====> that being the cost of hearing aids .... the Doctor's office where I was tested offers them from just over $2,000 to just over $6,000 a pair .... in my book the price of the level that would best meet my needs is still more than I'm willing to pay .... the difference now is our health insurance has just included hearing aids in our coverage .... at this point we don't know how much our coverage will lower the price and that's what we should find out on Wednesday .... having read through this thread, current comments relating personal experience and recommendations from members in this area would be appreciated
Re: Hearing aids
Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2023 1:28 pm
by Mags
JEBar wrote: ↑Mon Mar 27, 2023 11:19 am
My hearing is shot (put intended) .... most of the damage was done decades ago by firing untold numbers of big boomers without wearing hearing protection .... the severity of my hearing loss was first determined by testing long ago .... over time (most recently last week) damage has been proven by subsequent testing ..... the reason its gone untreated for one simple reason ====> that being the cost of hearing aids .... the Doctor's office where I was tested offers them from just over $2,000 to just over $6,000 a pair .... in my book the price of the level that would best meet my needs is still more than I'm willing to pay .... the difference now is our health insurance has just included hearing aids in our coverage .... at this point we don't know how much our coverage will lower the price and that's what we should find out on Wednesday .... having read through this thread, current comments relating personal experience and recommendations from members in this area would be appreciated
Price is disgusting and criminal. Having worked in the electronics industry, I will tell you there is less than $2 worth of components in a pair. Even with the cost of certifications added on.
For a lower priced alternative take a look at devices like these two examples. They are inexpensive enough to give them a try and if they don't work out, not much loss.
https://www.amazon.com/Earbyear-Recharg ... 0B9N7NMNZ/
https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Rechar ... 0BRPH23CR/
Re: Hearing aids
Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2023 1:43 pm
by BigAl52
I paid 1800 at Costco for mine. I have grown to like them but struggled getting a comfortable fit with the one in the left ear. It has finally gotten better but at times I wanted to throw it in the trash. Costco has a free replacement for 2 years if you lose break or throw it in the trash. Its a one time deal of each aid. They are bluetooth and controlled via a smart phone if you wish. My insurance covers some of the cost if you buy it from there own providers. The cost after coverage is more than what I paid and the drive is 40 miles one way to there clinic
Re: Hearing aids
Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2023 3:02 pm
by JEBar
responses appreciated.... links checked
Re: Hearing aids
Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2023 7:36 pm
by Ernie
I am on my third pair from Costco. They are the largest distributor in the US and have dialed all of mine in to my preferences. I am hooked and have not had any bad experiences. Each replacement has gotten easier for me to use and adjust when needed, the tech just gets better. They can make changes to mine over my cell phone but I have not needed to test that yet. The downside could be insurance but my provider gives me a cash payment every 2 years for aids and that works out for me.
Happy to hear you got some Al, I got the feeling you were not quite ready. Welcome to the noisy world.
Re: Hearing aids
Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2023 7:42 pm
by BigAl52
Ernie wrote: ↑Mon Mar 27, 2023 7:36 pm
I am on my third pair from Costco. They are the largest distributor in the US and have dialed all of mine in to my preferences. I am hooked and have not had any bad experiences. Each replacement has gotten easier for me to use and adjust when needed, the tech just gets better. They can make changes to mine over my cell phone but I have not needed to test that yet. The downside could be insurance but my provider gives me a cash payment every 2 years for aids and that works out for me.
Which ones do you have Ernie? Mine are the Jabra. I can control them with my phone.
Re: Hearing aids
Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2023 7:56 pm
by Ernie
I have Kirkland and can do a lot of fine controlling with the myPhonak app. That includes controlling background noise, speech focus and dynamic so I can create a savable program for working around machines or different environments besides the preprogrammed options.