Hearing aids. Prescription VS Over the Counter.

The only thing that I can add to this is that my VA hearing aids I had an appointment with the audiologist, she did a hearing test and then she programmed my current hearing aids to compensate for the exact range of hearing loss that I have. I don't know if that's available with over the counter hearing aids.

If you're just putting amplifiers in your ears it's not going to do any more than just turning up the TV does.

I've said this before but the most noticeable advantage that I have with hearing aids is when I listen to music because I can play it right through my hearing aids and the sound quality is better than any stereo system I've ever owned
 
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Costco must be doing something right. I joined Costco specifically for the hearing aids. I joined in Feb. soonest appointment to get hearing aids is April. I hope the wait is worth it.
 
I don’t know about the others but Costco gave me a 3year loss replacement. Don’t you know a little over 2 years I lost mine. Our daughter came over the holidays and brought her cats. I took them out late at night and left them where I shouldn’t have. I looked all over the house to no avail. My wife called them and they ordered another set. But it did cost me the princely sum of 1 cent. Yes, $0.01. Shortly after ordering them we found the original set. In her cat carrier.
 
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Smoke said:
The only thing that I can add to this is that my VA hearing aids I had an appointment with the audiologist, she did a hearing test and then she programmed my current hearing aids to compensate for the exact range of hearing loss that I have. I don't know if that's available with over the counter hearing aids. ..
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I believe the OTC have various self-tests you can do. There's probably a fair bit of online info, reviews, etc. on this by now.From what I've read, they can be very useful for folks with mild to moderate loss.

As to streaming audio though HAs, you must have closed domes or custom moulds. The big problem with feeding all the audio through HAs is getting decent bass response, and this requires a really good seal, given the very tiny speaker and limited amplifier power. I thought of this but decided I wanted to be able to hear as much of the outside world as possible and only rely on the HAs for HF enhancement. When I want to listen really seriously to music, I just use my Grado GW100 Bluetooth headphones, or the GT200 in-ear ones. Oddly, I'm rarely aware of my hearing loss with either.
 
I have hearing loss that I could live with,, except for TV,, probably for over 20 years.

My solution was to add a high end stereo to the TV,, problem solved,,

EVERYONE enjoys listening to my TV,, hearing loss or not,,
I have a quality receiver that grabs the audio before the TV gets it.

The receiver feeds two "studio" quality speakers, a center speaker, and a sub woofer. There are also "rear" speakers.

The center speaker died, I simply substituted another studio quality speaker.

The surround (rear) speakers are boat speakers mounted in the ceiling,,

No hearing aids, and I enjoy that TV,, The room is 15X28,, the tv can be heard anywhere in the room.
 
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This ^^^ Some investigative journalist needs to go undercover - maybe find a disgruntled audiologist - and find out just how much of a scam HA's are. (Anyone remember Lesley Stahl's CBS 60 Minutes segment about 10 years ago on why eyeglasses are so expensive?) They are sophisticated devices, and providing service isn't free but if Costco can sell reputable, workable units for $1500, you have to question $3,000, and $5k or over must be a ripoff. $10k??? :eek::eek::eek: A lot of vets get HA's on the government's dime, so the high-end boys must be making out like bandits.

That being said, there was a local article about 3 years ago about a young woman (mid-30's) who worked as a live sound mixer and was losing her hearing, but not as a result of her work. She did a lot of research and ended up initially with Phonaks, then switched to Oticon. I bet she was into >$5-6k, but her requirements would be pretty stringent.
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Costco employees are paid as the other staff, hourly with benefits. Many hearing aid places are commission only.
 
I paid $5k for mine too, but they're worth it. They have a "wife voice" eliminating mode you can set them to.
 
I can't even get an appointment with the VA. Fill out the forms, send 'em a copy of the DD-214, my DA Form 2 (retired) and they send back a form letter that says I don't qualify. *** over?

Twenty some years of tank guns you'd think would be service connected. So OTC hearing aids that work, are of interest.
 
old tanker said:
I can't even get an appointment with the VA. Fill out the forms, send 'em a copy of the DD-214, my DA Form 2 (retired) and they send back a form letter that says I don't qualify. *** over?

Twenty some years of tank guns you'd think would be service connected. So OTC hearing aids that work, are of interest.
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Contact your local Federal Representative's office, Aide In Charge of Military Issues, and complain.
Also, call your Senator's office, same Aide, and complain there too.
Might as well have these elected officials work for you once in a while.
 
CalifEd said:
Contact your local Federal Representative's office, Aide In Charge of Military Issues, and complain.
Also, call your Senator's office, same Aide, and complain there too.
Might as well have these elected officials work for you once in a while.
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One thing I’ll mention is that with the Bluetooth is I can mute the TV but still listen through my aids
The volume on the TV is adjustable separately
 
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biku324 said:
I use Lexie Bose II and control for several variables using Bluetooth on an app on my cellphone. I couldn't be more satisfied with their performance.
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I just wanted to mention that Costco has these Bose Lexie B2 hearing aids on sale right now for less than $900.
The features list sounds pretty similar to my Jabra's
- smartphone app to do a self-administered hearing test & make adjustments to tailor them to your hearing loss
- streaming phone calls directly to the hearing aids from an iPhone and some Android phones
- technical support included
- wireless charging
- charging case has a built-in battery that will recharge the hearing aids 1 time without being plugged in (my Jabra case recharges mine 3-4 times)
- 1 year protection plan & care kit

Bose has a pretty good reputation in the audio world.
These sound like a real bargain to me for $879
I paid $1400 for my Jabra's less than 2 years ago.
 
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Go to Costco. If a aid stops, they will try to repair it. If they can't repair it, it will be replaced. 3 year warrantee.
 
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