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Who has the best tech in hearing aids?

by thats_delicious on 8/6/23, 7:54 PM with 2 comments

I have been wearing hearing aids for about 10 years now and have always bought the Kirkland model for affordability. Since that has now been discontinued, I am broadening my search.

Does anyone know who has the best chips in hearing aids right now? I am looking at prescription only and by best I mean clarity, sound discrimination etc. With the advances in ML and semi-conductors the last several years I am wondering if anyone is out in front.

If anyone knows of any technical discussions they could point to it would also be appreciated.

  • by barbe on 8/6/23, 9:48 PM

    Costco is the largest distributor of hearing aids in the U.S., there are good terms on checkups and adjustments and replacements. Their prices are significantly below going to an audiologist--a coupleof years ago, their house brand cost $1500 for a pair of hearing aids.

  • by helph67 on 8/6/23, 9:12 PM

    Suggest you check on Costco's offerings. A TV review some years ago showed they were cheaper than other providers with a complete patient fitting.