BEST Hearing Aids of 2024
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- BEST Hearing Aids of 2024 | Receiver-in-Canal Edition | Top 5 Rated RIC Hearing Aids
Dr. Cliff Olson, audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix, Arizona, reveals the top 5 receiver-in-canal (RIC) hearing aids of 2024.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:33 Oticon Real
05:32 Best Of List Disclaimer
06:09 ReSound Nexia
09:57 Bad Hearing Aids
10:40 Signia Pure Charge&Go IX
14:02 7 years of Best Hearing Aids
14:27 Phonak Audeo Lumity
20:43 Hearing Aid Pricing
22:07 Starkey Genesis AI
25:33 Recap
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Thank you, Dr. Cliff and a Happy New Year!
Wish you to remain as healthy and active as you are now, and all the best to your family. Sometimes less is more.
Thanks so much for doing these GREAT videos Dr. Cliff!
It's always good to keep up with the current hearing aid technology When I went in three audiologists last summer it's videos like this that gave me a basic understanding on how to talk to your audiologist
Love the format and info of your videos. Also the fact that you are transparent about sponsorship and possible biases. thanks!
The Oticon review is misleading. They pair with Android phones, but are not hands free. You can hear the other party through the hearing aids, but
you have to use the Android phone microphone, and so have to carry the phone around in front of your face. The Phonak is fully handsfree with Android phones.
Dr. Cliff,
Thank you again for this great information!
I am a regular viewer of your very informative channel. This one is so timely for me as I am preparing to get my upgrade in March of 2024!
I am an Oticon More 1 hearing aids user and I am truly happy with them! I am also very happy with the tv adapter!
I am afraid, I am not so happy with the new Companion app. I find myself turning my phone on and off as the application does not work most of the time… connecting one side only and the program selection not accessible! I basically rely on the main control, in settings , of my phone…I have iPhone 14.
Again , thank you so much for all your insightful posts!🙏🏽👂🏽✅
Hello, thank you for sharing your video. I have reverse hearing loss and I was wondering which hearing aid you would recommend? Thank you!
What a great service, thank you
Thank you so much for all your information. A hug.
Thank you so much for all these useful information!
Thanks for the info Dr Cliff 👍
I was just fitted with Oticon real as my first hearing aid for high frequency hearing loss - so it's really good to know that I have good tech.
Hello, Thank you very much for the information. I have hearing loss at high frequencies. I can hear low frequencies better. I am 40 years old. In the country I live in, the new version of the Starkey evolv al-i2400 model is not yet available for sale in our country. Would you recommend this model of starkey or should I wait? Or should I buy another brand? can you help me please?
This fall I upgraded my hearing aids to the Phonak L70-R from the Phonak M50-R. I have severe hearing loss at higher frequencies in both of my ears. I love these hearing aids! In particular, I love that I can stream hours of audio and they still last all day (even when up at 7AM, streaming for ~4 hours I only start to run out of battery around 12AM). The ability to stay connected to multiple devices is great too as I bounce between using them on my phone and PC. They are very comfortable, even with glasses. I opted for custom silicon ear molds. I also got the partner mic, which has been very handy when I'm out and about in busy places. I thankfully had insurance to cover the cost, but they were about $5500 total. Still dreaming of them making more fun color options! Thank you for the video as I felt even better about my choice, haha.
What insurance do you have?
I had insurance through United Healthcare with my employer. @@Bigdej
Great video! I am a music fan and love my Starkey Genesis AI mRIC. Those were recommended by my hearing card professional for that reason.
Hello, I have SSD and was wondering should I go for Phonak hearing aids or signia hearing aids. Could you please help me to understand which one would be better?
This helped me a lot in understanding the features. For this wondering about prices, here in Wisconsin the Oticon 1 runs from $2500 to $5600 per pair. I just tried them.
Great video, Cliff! 😁👍
It’s so helpful video I am a musician and suffering from hearing for the past 15yrs and using resound - but it’s just ok could you pls suggest me best hearing aid for musician ?? Thanks
Great information. I'm ready to upgrade from Unitron moxi fit and leaning toward the vivante platform.
Hats off to you ❤
Tons of information! Very confusing when one knows absolutely nothing about hearing aids. There's a lot to learn. One important thing is finding a trustworthy professional!
Is there a place you can go to try out a few to see which on you like the best? My mother is in dire need of a new pair but they are so expensive... why isn't it easier to have a try before you buy?
Hey Dr. Cliff.
Thank you so much for sharing! It's the first time I've watched a video about hearing aids in English. I can hear you with my headphones, haha!
If I save money this year, I should be able to buy some of the best, high-quality hearing aids. but I live in Thailand. It's not easy though.
My recent test results showed profound hearing loss in my right ear and severe hearing loss in my left.
Yes, it's really difficult at 23 years old. I started losing my hearing around 5 years old. When I was 3-4 years old, I fell often. This likely affected my whole life - including a fall down the stairs.
I think I want to get some great hearing aids. I need to play guitar and learn new languages as much as possible!
For now, I can still do both. I can play some songs and even wrote one of my own!
Great and will informed video 👍🏼 , i have 3 suggestions to add on ur next video .
1- the best battery/Long lasting hearing aid (rechargeable)
2- the appro prices of those hearing aids that u provide in ur clincs only .
3- maybe consider abit more elaboration on the Connectivity especially for people who use android, also which hearing aid is the recommended for (old or young / indoor or outdoor performance / easy to fix / easy application / High tech or easy technology ( for ppl who doesn't like lot of stuff on app ) .
maybe also best hearing aid for ppl who work out / jogg alot and sweat. (for mr oticon was alot better than resound on this part) .
Thank alot drcliff😊
Hello doctor, this Is Dr.Natnael T. Abebe (ENT), currently working in Bosaso,Puntland, is there a chance we can get hearing aids from your company?
Thank you for these great videos! Do you know whether LE Audio Bluetooth is compatible with current iPhones? Thank you.
While the iPhone 15 does have Bluetooth 5.3, it is not utilizing LE Audio yet. Not sure if this is a firmware or hardware issue with Apple.
Would the Lumity be the best choice for someone having higher loss for high ftequency sounds?
I am currently trying out a pair Lumity L90 and I feel like overall I was doing better with with my pair of Marvel L30 both in audio streaming as well as everyday life situation.
Also what is the difference between the Naida Lumity and the Audeo Lumity? When is one more reccomended than the other?
Hi what's i need to do if i want to try one of the hearing aids ?
thanking you sir
Please consider videos for HOH and blind users new to hearing aids; settings to include traffic sounds necessary for mobility and hearing aid care when blind.
do you have videos of this implanted by audioogolist and last 2-3 months and nthen reinstalled by audioologist?
DR. PHIL you did not review the Rexton for the profound hearing loss, doe this mean you do not there best tor me ?Let me know I’m Steve c Monterey ca.
WOW.. So much great information and very well presented. After trying Eargo and some over the counter and even a signia one I got on line, I went to the audiologist. She gave me 7 options of Resound the highest being the OMNIA 9.. Is that like Resound you showed (cuz yours has a dif name? She only showed me ReSound.. is that cuz she may have a better deal with them or works with only a few brands. The audiologist should not be attached to a brand, or they could be.. She is in an ENT's office. It is better to go to an independent audiologist or can I buy something different and she should be able to help me with whatever hearing aid I decide to go with. Programming etc.. Do Audiologist only work with special brands ? THanks so much for your quality info..
I was looking up the Phonak hearing aid, and as I recall, Costoc did sell them. It says Costco has discontinued selling them and "Sonova to End Sales of Phonak Hearing Aids at Costco as it Eyes Future of Brand." I am very disappointed. Are there any similar hearing devices?
Hi Dr, will you be doing a video for cic / iic hearing aids for 2024 including whether any of the major manufacturers are bringing out new product lines for this style of hearing aid in the coming year? I'm looking to buy a new iic pair this coming year and the oticon own seem good but would like to know if they're likely to be quickly superseded as they're already over a year old. Thanks.
Yes, posted now.
I have low frequency loss from Otosclerosis. I have an Oticon Real 1 (which I only wear on my left ear), but I always struggle in restaurants and louder areas. Sounds also seem very muffled and plugged up, especially when I talk in a loud environment. @DrCliffAuD do you recommend any particular hearing aid from the list for low frequency loss/ someone with Otosclerosis?
Nope. Just has to do with how the hearing aid is programmed.
Please post a video about best Power BTE 2023 for profound hearing loss
hey doctor cliff, will you be doing a video for invisible in the canal HAs? thanks very mcuh!
In progress. 👍
@@DrCliffAuDalso interested! ❤
Anyone happen to know whether there is a way to quantify the noise reduction of *combining* ear plugs with ear muffs? I don't think it's linear ( -33db ear plugs *used with* -25db ear muffs = -58db sound reduction). Or is it?
Hey Dr. C! Great stuff! First time HA user with tinnitus - I'm 30 days into a 45 day trial with the Nexia 9's. So far so good, but I've gotta say I'm pretty disappointed with the streaming quality - sounds like bad AM radio (open domes, I know). Would I be better off looking at Phonak with the ActiveVent receiver? Other thoughts? Love the videos - learning so much so fast!
The domes and/or programming are likely the issue. New hearing aids may not yield additional benefit unless these two variables are handled correctly.
I am trialing the resound CROS aids level 5 and the streaming quality is terrible. They sound like a cheap speaker from Kmart versus a Bose speaker or even my AirPods! My Audiologist said I could trial the level 9 but she did not think it would make a difference! She told me she cannot change the sound of the streaming. Thus, I am going to trial the Phonak aids next. Let me know if you get it figured and are able to improve the streaming sound.
Hi, I ended up going with the Oticon Real 1's and the streaming quality is pretty good. They will never rival AirPods, but they are noticeably better than the ReSounds Nexia 9's - night and day, actually.
The Reals also have larger domes, so I wonder if that helps hold some of the lower frequencies in? (just a guess).
I also found the Nexia 9's to be very susceptible to wind noise where it's a non-issue with the Reals.
I don't like the Oticon app as much as the ReSound app (seems a bit clunky), but you do have a separate equalizer for when you're streaming and that makes quite a difference too.
Best of luck to you!
@@triciacarroll3265
DR. Cliff, Question, Im a current user of the Resound Linx 9 and was wondering has Resound made any improvements on the newest models of 2024 in terms of Bluetooth range ..im a truck driver and use the Bluetooth to stream music and if I leave my phone in the truck and goto open my doors on the trailer the bluetooth cuts out and stops playing the music. Is there a typical range to the bluetooth aspect that has been updated in terms of range? Thank You for all your informative videos!!
30 feet for Bluetooth from your phone. Less if you have obstructions.
Although, i am not in the market for a new pair of hearing aids this year , the continuing technology upgrades are always an eye opener. I am not a techo geek so some of the extra features on the higher technology devices aren’t something I would miss. There are game changers and dealbreakers on any brand. Telecoil availability was the biggest dealbreaker for me. Second feature that i struggled with was rechargeable versus disposable batteries and the fact at the time that if I chose rechargeable that Oticon was the only rechargeable where the device did not have to be returned to the manufacturer for replacement. It was not easy to narrow down the other features and perceived sound quality. The Phonak Bluetooth capabilities was the factor that made selection a lot easier. I do not know how i survived before Bluetooth hearing aids. I’m also wondering how much better I could be with a table mic. I guess my next upgrade will be when Auracast becomes widely available . Now, if manufacturers could do something about the style and color, bright colors would definitely make me consider buying another pair now. I am hoping someone is working on making devices more attractive. Even though color does not improve functionality, it would improve my overall satisfaction immensely.
I'm a provider that works with both Starkey and Oticon and the fact the Oticon battery can be serviced in office is bar none one of the biggest things they do right. You are spot on with that feature being major.
What's the maximum dB the Resound Nexia?
Which one should I buy?
Thank you for this thorough quick rundown. Increasing the speed by double cuts down on playback time, but also destroys my comprehension. I might find the model of new hearing aid that I want on the open market of internet for thousands$ less than through the audiologist, but my audiologist won’t touch it. Why is this? How can I get the service that I need?
Becasue if everyone bought cheap hearing aids online, instead of a local provider, ZERO people could get high quality care because everyone would be out of business. Support Local Business.
Great info as always. Thanks. However... WHY is it that several hearing aid manufacturers use "Made for iPhone" Bluetooth, and ignore Android. Don't they realize that Android has a larger market share than iPhone (worldwide)? Lack of Android support is a deal breaker for me, and I suspect others.
I have serious tinnitus. What do you suggest?
Gotta love how hearing specialists never mention prices. Every other industry does. They give price ranges when it’s uncertain. It causes mistrust.
If I could give accurate pricing, I would. Fortunately, the hearing aid industry isn't a cartel that price fixes that would make everything cost the same. The negative is that pricing is literally different no matter where you go.
Why are there no HearingUp providers in Philadelphia, PA?
MSRP on the different models? I'm investigating for my 86yo technofobe grandma, she's also got arthritic fingers so a pair that is easy to put on would be great.
I have high frequency loss with tinnitus in both ears. Local audiologist recommended, Widex Moment Sheer sRIC 440, which I am getting fitted this-coming week. I'm sad to not see it in your Top 5. From what I've read and what the audiologist said, it seemed to be a good choice for me, however, now I'm wondering if it will be.
Was fitted with the widex 440 and compared it to the oticon real. Previously I'd had a unitron that was 3 years old. I was wanting to upgrade and was keen to compare. I like music and I am a birdwatcher so sound quality and high frequency reproduction are my most important criteria. I preferred the sound quality on the widex. On the keyboard the f above middle c sounded "off" on the real. Also amplification of high pitches was better produced with the widex. I hope you are happy with the Widex. Here in UK the audiologist was selling the Widex cheaper by £500/pair (c$300)
Why did you not cover Phillips? I’ve Had 3 brands over the past 24 years and my Phillips is by far the best.
How about for tinnitus any earbuds? I work next to a meat saw all day .
Is there a hearing aid that’s more ideal for conductive hearing loss?
If you have 1 perfect ear and 1 completely deaf ear, when comparing cros hearing aids, do all those technologies help in any way? Like stereo zoom 2.0, speech sensor, speech enhancer, motion sensor hearing, dynamic noise controler ...
I have the same question as you. I have severe loss from SNHL in one ear and great hearing in the other. I am trialing the resound model right now, but do not like the way the speaker sounds when streaming. I am going to trial the Phonak next But would love to know whether the $3000 model will work for my situation or if I need the $5000 model for the best help?!
I am going to upgrade my hearing aids this year. A problem I have with my current ones is whenever I sweat, the hearing aids always cut out. Which of these will correct this issue. I have severe high frequency hearing loss. Thanks
I would go with the Phonak Audeo Life hearing aids.
I have the Oticon Real 3 but I’m returning them because the app totally sucks. They will not stay paired with the newest app update. Totally frustrating.
Curious about your thoughts on the Widex Moment 440's
Widex needs to upgrade their technology. It's hard to include them in the list when they haven't had any significant updates since 2020.
I spent a lot of money on Phonak 90 Paradise hearing aids and was super happy with them (for conversations) until the right hearing aid stopped charging. My hearing aid charger was replaced, free of charge. 2 months later, my right hearing aid started buzzing and then refused to charge. 3 weeks later, I had a new hearing aid. 1 week later, neither hearing aid would charge. There is power to the charger, but the charging lights when you flip open the case are dead. No lights. Nothing. So, I'm back to waiting for a replacement. I take real good care of my expensive hearing aids, cleaning them according to videos. They look brand new. I don't understand why my earbuds for $200 sound and work better when connected to my phone than my 7k hearing aids. There is much to be done in terms of hearing aids catching up to earbud technology and efficiency. I have mild hearing loss, but decided I want to hear well now. I'm now thinking of going with a different brand. I'm hoping there has been lots of improvement from 1 year ago. In the meantime, just be aware to know your warranties because you may receive a lemon device.
Don't give up on Phonak before trying the Lumity model. I upgraded from Paradise and it was a dramatic improvement. I now have my Paradise as backups but hope I don't ever have to use them again.
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Dr. Cliff - Reading this fellow viewer's post, I am struck by the fact that these are virtually the identical problems, from the same manufacturer, Sonoma/Phonak that you reported occurring for Costco's virtually identical KS10s, and yet when you issued that video you blamed all those defects on Costco, as if they were the manufacturer rather than Sonoma/Phonak! I was quite offended by that video, and with your pose on the opening scene, wrinkling up your nose as if reacting to a bad odor! Wasn't placing the blame on Costco for those defects grossly misleading?
You might want to try resetting the hearing aids. This can be done by pressing and holding the lower button (the one you use for lowering volume) for about 15-20 seconds. It might look like nothing's happening, but put in into the charger afterwards and watch. You might see the lights go on.
@@auntpiegr8
You probably won't see this but I had the same problem, after going to my audiologist she said they had turned themselves off. I don't know what she did but 15 minutes later they were both working fine. I haven't had that problem again.
I will say the Oticon Real 1 not being able to connect to my laptop which has LE Audio is a big disappointment, I need to remove the hearing aids and put on earbuds to do zoom calls. Any possibility they will add it with a firmware update like some of the others have done or is there a physical device limitation?
Not going to be possible. You would need a ConnectClip as the intermediary device to stream from your laptop to your Reals.
@@DrCliffAuD thanks, yes I have a clip but I just wanted a direct connection to my devices.
Have you tried using headphones over your HAs? I also have Oticon Real 1. I love them for everything except their connectivity with windows and Android devices. That said, my Bluetooth Sony XM4 headphones work fine over my ears and HAs.
But I totally agree that this limited connectivity is a major drawback for Oticon. I'm never switching to the iPhone environment.
Yay Phonak! 🎉
What about Earlens? Also, what do you think is best for a cookie bite hearing loss?
Good when it comes to reaching the high frequencies, however, it is expensive and a logistical hassle when getting Earlens treatment and follow up.
What are your thoughts on the Audibel by Starkey?
I was wondering about these, too. I know another one of his videos said that the audible aids were locked. But, an audiologist office that I talked to said they didn’t have a problem with unlocking them, but you would still need to go to an office that has audible software if you had any issues with them. I do like the fact that Starkey is the only hearing aid company where they are manufactured in the United States.
I wonder if phonak custom ear works with the marvel series or if those are too outdated. As a musician the streaming quality on these isn't the best. My hearing loss is progressing to the point where mass market earphones are going to not cut it for too many more years
They will work with the Marvel line. The issue with streamed music is the acoustic properties of domes vs earmolds with venting. You need to trap the low frequencies when streaming to trap bass, otherwise it leaks out of your ears and music will sound flat. For example, music streaming sounds much better when you plug your fingers in your ears. Unfortunately most hearing aids need to be set up to prioritize speech not music streaming.
Dr Cliff, any reason that widex is not in this list? Thank you!
Personally not a huge fan of Widex and they are not advancing their technology at the same rate at other manufacturers. Just didn't see a reason to include them in this list because of it.
As a first time hearing aid buyer and an Android user, I was all set to get the Resound Nexia 9, but I'm really concerned about the issues with Android 14 OS and the devices dropping connection. Can anyone comment on this?
I have Samsung 22+ and have had BT connection issues while streaming music and phone calls. Works fine in both ears then suddenly only hearing in right ear. I recently went and had Real Ear Measurement however they discovered a problem with left HA and sent it off for repair but they did do Real Ear Measurement on right HA. After left HA was returned, Real Ear Measurement was done on left HA. Left and later I started getting alot of feedback noise in left HA. Went back and they reduced volume and discovered right HA was not up to date. Made adjustments and now can't get right HA to stream. Waiting to hear back from Audiologist but getting very frustrated. Good luck
I’m a musician, I have Kirkland hearing aids. The problem I experience is when I’m playing with a band the volume drops. I’m ready for a new set of hearing aids what would you suggest. I will be moving to Florida in the next couple months to just north of Daytona are there any best care hearing professionals close.
If you really want to hear your best, I would recommend that you either drive down the coast to Melbourne to see Dr. Liz White hearingup.com/providers/liz-white, or drive to Clermont to see Dr. Laura Pratesi hearingup.com/providers/laura-bradley-pratesi-aud
@@DrCliffAuD 🙏 Thank you
I've had two set of Receiver-in-Canal hearing now and neither the Phonak or the Oticon have been satisfactory. Going into a noisy environment is a nightmare. I've thought about getting an in-the-canal type next time. It seems to me that they should be better overall. The Receiver-in-Canal type of hearing aids pretty much negates the anatomy of the ear and the in the in-the-canal would seem (to me) to utilize the antatomy of the ear or at least not "override" it. Thoughts?
Not really. This has more to do with your SNR Loss score and how well you are meeting your hearing loss Prescription targets verified with Real Ear Measurement. However, your hearing aids may meet your targets more accurately with a custom earmold on your RIC Hearing Aid or a custom ITE device.
@@DrCliffAuD Thank you!
@@DrCliffAuDhi doc, writing this from Romania. My story hurts a bit more. We aren't able to test anything custom without paying the full price first. I do test now the Audeo Life but NO custom year molds so the quality of the sound is so bad and they are useless for me...don't know what to do
i live in portugal and have the same issue. I also was not impressed with the quality of audiologists in my city. I am considering going to another country like London where they have Real Ear Measurement.
Is the Resound Nexia compatible with a Cochlear Nucleus 8?
Yes
@@DrCliffAuD Thank you so much.
I have humana which pays for them which is best ric is best for severe hearing loss
Whicever one is fit by a hearing care professional who follows Best Practices. Chances are, your Humana plan will not have many, or any, Best Practice providers in thier network.
Which rechargeable has the longest lasting battery??
Starkey Genesis Ai
what is the cheapest hearing aid that works
When do you think Oticon will add LE audio bluetooth
Crossing my fingers for this year.
According with the video, I have a profound hearing impaired in the high frequencies, mi discrimation voice is very low, the best hearing aid in my case will be the oticon real sound due to its best performance in the high frequencies. Did you agree?
Yes, possibly. However, how bad is your discrimination score? If it is too low, you may need a Cochlear Implant evaluation instead.
@@DrCliffAuDI don't have a discrimination score. I have clear that I have very low discrimination score due to my experiencie. Anyway, I will look for a discrimmination exam before. Thank you for your answer.
@ sorry, do you have a WRS % on your audiogram?
Yes Dr. @@DrCliffAuD. I don't know if I have percentage value for WRS. The only thing I have in my Audiology exam, is some kind of values in a table. Let me to try to print here in some time.
Hi Dr. Here are my tables of the evaluation of the WRS measured under noise situations. But I don't understand completely:
DP Gram 65 dB Right Ear
f1 f2 DP L1 L2 DP Level Noise Level Measured Rejected
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819 HZ 1000 Hz 638 Hz 66 dB 55 dB -1 dB 6 dB 22 66%
1639 Hz 2000 Hz 1278 Hz 65 dB 54 dB -5 dB -1 dB 76 8%
3278 HZ 4000 Hz 2556 Hz 65 dB 55 dB -15 dB -14 dB 66 0%
4918 Hz 6000 Hz 3836 Hz 65 dB 55 dB -16 dB -17 dB 72 0%
S/N Stop criteria Rejection Level Stimulus Tolerance Test Time
7 dB 20 dB ±3 dB 1 min. 0 sec.
DP Gram 65 dB Left Ear
f1 f2 DP L1 L2 DP Level Noise Level Measured Rejected
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819 Hz 1000 Hz 638 Hz 65 dB 56 dB 5 dB 0 dB 42 28%
1639 Hz 2000 Hz 1278 Hz 65 dB 55 dB -12 dB -6 dB 80 6%
3278 Hz 4000 Hz 2556 HZ 65 dB 55 dB -8 dB -12 dB 76 0%
4918 Hz 6000 HZ 3836 Hz 65 dB 55 dB -19 dB -20 dB 85 0%
S/N Stop Criteria Rejection Level Stimulus Tolerance test time
7 dB 20 dB ± 3 dB 1 min. O sec.
I don't know if it is understandable. Also, take into account despite this is my last evaluation it was about 13 years ago. Thank you again for your recomendation.
Well I hope that with all of the money I have invested in my Phonack accessories ie: tv adapter, partner mic and Roger on that my provider doesn't want me to change providers
Don't know what that has to do with this video.
Hi Doctor: A week ago I was at the audiologist office and after a number of tests, she prescribed me a pair of hearing aids with a quote of $4800, which will be fitted on me a week later. Later at home, I Googled and found the online price of exactly the same hearing aids to be $3200. Is this normal, or am I getting scammed?
Is the $1600 difference quite customary and necessary to cover the service to be provided by the audiologist in the weeks/months afterwards?
In my opinion, you got a steal at $4,800 considering it is impossible to get hearing aids online and have them programmed correctly. I approve of your choice to purchase locally. You'll have much better success in the short and long term. 👍
A little less than 8k for the Genius 24. Regardless of the price, the service after the sale is what matters.
Also an independent audiologist, locally owned is your best bet, they seem to be more flexible on everything. Do your research.
Thanks for the replies!
Hi do hearing aids go to Apple Watch without a iPhone nearby?
No they unfortunately do not.
@@DrCliffAuDif resound did the firmware update to allow the watch and all there hearing aids to go to the Apple Watch without a iPhone near by they would hold the market on sales world wide !!!6:21
@@handyparts unfortunately, need to talk to Apple about that one. 😞
Should be working as per link
@@DrCliffAuDsent you a message about the watch as the link was removed by CZcams
Can somebody please tell me is there hairing aid for profound hairing loss
I have profound hearing loss, I have Phillips 9040's from Costco and they work really well. Some times too well, LOL
Yes, you have a lot of options. All of the ones I listed in this video can be used to successfully treat a Severe to Profound Hearing Loss by using the appropriate receivers.
We need a video on LE bluetooth. With actual results not claims but actual usage. I ask this because the way Bluetooth right works right now is pitiful. Yet the manufacturers claim it works great. It's the one area with my resound ones that I feel burned. Tnx, always enjoy your vids
Coming soon!
I tried the Oticon one. Hearing in noisy environment (restaurants etc) NO improvement. Speech clarity a little bit better.. but not enough to spend that kind of money. Nothing else was improved. Oh and I thought the App was very limited'; there are better ones out there
What causes dysacusis?
Is there anything for hearing loss (70%) with bad case of tinnitus?
Yep, all of the options I just mentioned.
@@DrCliffAuD
What is the cheapest hearing aid on the market that will work for moderate hearing loss on high frequencies. I currently have Phonak P90 and I feel they are junk. I have domes on my IRCs. I have had numerous times but I have never been happy with the quality of the sound. So, I have sworn off high priced hearing aids. I may even abandon hearing aids all together for a Pocketalker 2.0. It may not be what I need but it it helps a little it will be better than paying $6k for something that doesn't work.
Dude! If P90s don't sound good, you need to find a better hearing care provider. Why are you using domes if your looking for better sound quality? You would probably to better with custom earmolds. Send me your audiogram. Drcliff@drcliffaud.com
@@DrCliffAuD I will see if I can get it and let you know when I do.
I'm currently testing the Starkey Genesis Ai. I'm not impressed so far, as I believe I'm hearing the "Starkey Hiss". It sounds like a faint rubbing of a stick on an empty gift wrap tube. I hear it when my TV is on, and even now sitting in a quiet room. If I clear my throat, or the fridge motor kicks off, that sounds increases for a few seconds. Hearing a soft spoken person in a quiet room is still a problem, and I don't experience much background noise reduction at all. The HA's seem to still amplify everything. I can honestly say I've never been so aware of my shoes crunching the carpet under my feet. Next week, I change to The Resound Nexia's. Starting to think the Phonak Lumity's might be another option.
The Hiss may be a programming issue. Was your provider not able to get rid of it with adjustments?
I tried the Starkey Genesis earlier this year and found them very disappointing. Purchased Phonak Lumity Life and have been very happy.
It wasn't there when she programmed them. As I'm only testing them for a week, I didn't call her-they're going back tomorrow. Next I'm trying ReSounds (Nexia)@@DrCliffAuD
I commented about this on your other hissing video...the hissing generated is in a quiet environment AFTER a louder noise, such as my saying something, or after the fridge compressor shuts off. the hissing starts, gets loud, then subsides until the next noise.
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I've been researching the Phonak's as well. I need to travel an hour to get to a place that carries them, but it may be worth it.@@waynekosters1814
I Dr. Cliff: I am trying a pair of Rexton iic hearing aides from Costco which I heard were the same as the Signia X 7 and they work really well. They have the battery in them, I would prefer the rechargeable. Would you say these rechargeable ones work as well as the ones with the battery, I would much rather have the rechargeable version.
They are not the same as the Signia 7X, & yes, rechargeable is better if you prefer rechargeable.
Unfortunately the Signia 7X are now obsolete.
Doctor Cliff : What’s the best hearing aid for low frequency hearing loss ?
The one that is fit by a professional who knows how to treat a low frequency hearing loss very well.
I recently got the Phonak L90.
I am not unhappy with them. Much better than my previous Resound.
TV adapter is kinda neat but can be annoying.
Works great if you don't want to wake up the house, but annoying if you're having a conversation while watching tv.
Bluetooth connectivity is glitchy. Seems to randomly cut-out, and then needs to be re-paired, which may or may not work.
And the MyPhonak app is weird on my older Android. Doesn't seem to want to connect. But then, sometimes it does.
I can't complain to bad, these were provided by the VA.
Doctor Cliff should do a better job highlighting that those hearing aids that depend upon the Android ASHA protocol are not sufficient for hands-free phone use (unlike the iPhone protocol). This is a big deal to me as an Android user who will not move to iPhones. Consequently, my choices reduce to hearing aids that accommodate hands free with Android phones - which are only Phonak and the new Orka OTC hearing aids.
You are correct. The best options for you would be Phonak or Unitron hearing aids.
Thanks, Dr Cliff! It's cool to get a reply from you.@@DrCliffAuD
I wish Phonak had M&RIE and then we could get the best of both worlds, great Bluetooth and M&RIE! OR Resound be better compatible with Android! I have been holding off getting hearing aids because of this dilemma. My Aud. who is in Dr. Cliff's network recommended Resound M&RIE for me, but I keep hearing about the clunky Android compatibility... I have a Samsung Note 20 Ultra...
I have been demoing the Phonak L90 for some weeks now and I'm really pleased with them. They are super comfortable (the physical sensation of having something in/on my ears actually disappears), have excellent performance, and *automatically* switch the connection back and forth from my laptop and phone as needed. Lastly, they have excellent clarity for me and the person at the other end when used in hands-free mode.@@allenterry6906
My Lumity life was perfect until the Firmware update a few months ago. Now, 50% of my phone calls the other people cant understand me. The last update a few weeks ago did not fix the problem. My HA are paired with Iphone 14 pro max. So far, everyone is at a loss as to what is the issue. My fix while on calls is to simply switch over to the Iphone phone speaker. Then I sound perfect! But thats not why I selected these!!
Did you go back to your provider to fix the issue? That shouldn't be a problem at all.
I have the Phonac Audéo P90s they are pretty good, but they frequently loose bluetooth connections and require repairing. Notifications shut them off and they don't come back on automatically. They don't automatically pair with my Mac Book, Ipad, just my iPhone. Evan connecting to my iphone is spotty. This is the only bluetooth device this happens with, not my car, ear buds, gps etc. My audiologist blames Apple, but I blame Phonac's programers.
Your devices must be malfunctioning because that is not normal. Have your provider send them back to phonak for repair or replacement.
I have not heard anyone talking about those individuals that cannot use a hearing aid with Bluetooth. I bought my first set off hearing aids with Bluetooth a year ago but found out the hard way that they were not allowed in my work area so I work without them. I work in an area that does not allow Bluetooth devices due to security reasons. I need to find a good non-Bluetooth hearing aid that can help me and has noise cancellation. T
Not sure where you work but that is an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) violation to not allow someone with a disability to use a device for proper hearing capabilities and/or accommodations for ease of hearing.
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Hello doctor , can you help me , i am from India 🇮🇳
Which hearing aid is best for musicians? So far , my research indicates that Widex makes the best one because it has no processing lag. You never mention that one. There are lots of musicians in the world, do we not count at your business? I play a lever harp. I would like to be able to hear more of the harmonics again. I don’t have the expertise to be able to interpret your reviews for my situation. Speech is not the ONLY consideration in choosing hearing aids. I tried going to two different audiologists but they don’t get it either. It is so depressing.
You answered your own question. Widex is best for musicians.
I successfully fit professional musicians, producers, and audiophiles with Oticon Hearing Aids. Everyone always says Widex,and while still good, they are not the only brand that can do this well.
@lovinLnCottage - I use Widex, and they’re amazing for musicians! Although I never tried Oticon, but have you ever tried Widex? I will say in my experience that Widex is what I have most luck with out of all the others but I feel like also that Widex is more specifically focused on musical aspects,.. no?
@@DrCliffAuDWhich would you usually choose as a first resort when fitting musicians?, more-so ones who sing
@@kaylasmusic I know I sound like a broken record when I say this, but whatever brand your provider has most experience with is probably the best route, assuming they are actually good at programming for music.
Price range for each device will be helpful
I know. It just isn't possible due to the variables I mentioned in the video.
So, I'm going to totally SLAM Phonak in the hopes they read your site. While I really like my Lumity life there is one feature that absolutely sucks. And that's the double tap feature. Every time I sniffle the HA thinks its a double tap. If I brush my ear it's a double tap. I sat down in the car and it was a double tap. I have had Siri make phone calls to random people in my contacts because the HA thought some obscure face twitch was a double tap. Either their accelerometer just plain sucks or their algorithms sucks, or BOTH. I have had this problem with several versions of Lumity, so its not an isolated issue. I need to find out if I can access Siri without a double tap, if I can I will turn it off. Double tap gets an F!
Every issue you mentioned should be easily resolved by a halfway decent Audiologist in the programming software.
To totally avoid the cost issue is really deceptive. You can provide a range. But you don't because you think it will scare people away from hearing aids. So, we are left guessing. My guess is $2000-$8000. What's yours?
Your $2,000-8,000 range is completely worthless and literally carries no value to anyone who reads it.
I have to talk to myself . Oh God
Let me give my input if I may. I wear a hearing aid in each ear. My hearing loss is kind of unique. My right ear is worse than my left is. My right ear has significant hearing loss in the low frequencies so if you have a deep voice I can hardly understand what you’re saying at all. If you have a high pitch voice like Mickey Mouse I can much better understand you. My point here is this… It seems a lot of times people are trying to sell hearing aids or promoting certain brands and so on and the person doing this does not even have any hearing loss or has no experience wearing or using hearing aids as I do. I’ve tried several different kinds including a $5,000 pair which broke on me soon as I paid them off. Anyway back to my point… 98% of all hearing aids are no good for me and you know why? I’ll tell you why. Because they leave out the most important thing that I need in a hearing aid and that is an equalize to control and set my own frequency as I need it especially in my right ear. I “must” have this option in hearing aids or they do me no good. The user needs more control in hearing aids. I shouldn’t have to pay thousands to see an audiologist and have “him” set up my hearing aids on his personal computer. I can do this myself better than he can. I know what sounds clear to me and what doesn’t. I have a pair of earbuds and a music app which has an equalizer and I can set it where the music sounds completely “normal” to me. If I let someone else listen to it that has good hearing and no hearing loss they will say this sounds crazy. But to me it sounds perfect just like I never had an hearing loss at all because I can set what frequencies I need and how much or how little to make perfect sounding music. If they would only make this standard with all hearing aids it would be a dream for me. All you need is a descent app that comes with the pair of hearing aids and a 5 or 7 band equalizer to set for themselves. (PROBLEM SOLVED) Thanks
I'm getting 27 hours without streaming on my Phonak audeo lumity l70 life.
14 hours with all day heavy streaming.
So my hearing aid has 3 hours of battery life then Phonak claimed lol