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new hearing aids

Ditch-RunnerDitch-Runner Member Posts: 25,382 ✭✭✭✭
edited March 2015 in General Discussion
since I have lost a lot of my hearing ( NO KIDDING )
I was looking into a pair of these any one else have them and how are they working out for you ?
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  • guntech59guntech59 Member Posts: 23,188 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    WHAT?
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  • cbxjeffcbxjeff Member Posts: 17,640 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    They look good on you D-R!
    It's too late for me, save yourself.
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  • Ditch-RunnerDitch-Runner Member Posts: 25,382 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    the new ones are carbon fiber , so less weight
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  • perry shooterperry shooter Member Posts: 17,105 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    were you ever in the military [?] if so depending on your DD214 history of where you served . You can get great MODERN types from the VA.
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  • grumpygygrumpygy Member Posts: 48,464 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    In the Old days I would have you holding the Rabbit ears for better TV reception.[8D]
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  • Ditch-RunnerDitch-Runner Member Posts: 25,382 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I was never in the military but thanks for the thought
    mine was construction work running jack hammers and around the heavy equipment , and I am sure shooting added to it [V]

    quote:Originally posted by perry shooter
    were you ever in the military [?] if so depending on your DD214 history of where you served . You can get great MODERN types from the VA.
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  • v35v35 Member Posts: 12,710 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    After losing one that used a battery per day I'm looking for a recommendation.
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  • 4627046270 Member Posts: 12,627
    edited November -1
    Ive got two set, the first were molded to my ear canal, they work great, the va gave me a new digital set.
    But real pain, the damn ring in my ears, tinnitus
    All those years with jet engines whining,
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  • anderskandersk Member Posts: 3,627 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have Phonak hearing aids and they work great, but they are not giving them away!
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  • bartman45bartman45 Member Posts: 3,008 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    The local newspaper has enough full page adds for many suppliers every day to indicate to me the markup in hearing aids must be tremendous.
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  • Smitty500magSmitty500mag Member Posts: 13,623 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You can get some pretty good buys on E-bay. This is the type I use.




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  • grdad45grdad45 Member Posts: 5,382 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I got some Starkey hearing aids last year. Total cost was $2495, and the batteries last for about 9 days. Very happy with them (as far as hearing aids go). They are the receiver-in-canal type, and cancel out loud noises. I can wear my electronic ear muffs while wearing them, too.
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  • Toolman286Toolman286 Member Posts: 3,253 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    5 years ago I bought a $4600 pair of Phonaks. The real problem is getting them programmed correctly. I don't regret buying them & my only mistake was not buying a pair 15 years earlier. My "new" pair was a gift from a veteran's widow. He received them a year ago from the VA without any specific duty. She tried to return them & they didn't want them back. I had them adjusted for me & they're much better than what I had. My "hearing guy" said they're worth close to $6000. Please, don't be vain. These are the behind the ear type & no one notices them. They are not the same as natural hearing, but we are not in our prime either. Do yourself a favor & consider getting a pair. Yes, they're expensive, but worth every penny & then some.
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  • montanajoemontanajoe Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 60,260 ******
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by andersk
    I have Phonak hearing aids and they work great, but they are not giving them away!
    what I have also,,
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  • ChrisInTempeChrisInTempe Member Posts: 15,562 ✭
    edited November -1
    When you get serious about your hearing ...

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  • popgunpopgun Member Posts: 670 ✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by ChrisInTempe
    When you get serious about your hearing ...

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    That's great! I wonder if it would help me?

    I lost about 80% of my hearing in '82 (right ear completely dead - except for roaring tinnitus) due to a brain tumor. Since then my hearing has been like a bad drive-in movie speaker (if you remember those.) Not the aid's fault, but just not much hearing ability left.

    I have an Oticon now, but have had Widex, Starkey, Phonak and others.

    All are good. Which one is "best" depends on your type and severity of hearing loss. My aids have always cost between $1,200 and $1,500, but my hearing is far inferior to someone who is losing it slowly to old age, so you "may" not need one that expensive. I would suggest you not buy one under about $600. Below that they are probably not very good.

    I would recommend finding a good Audiologist and getting a hearing test which will tell the hearing aid fitter exactly what you need. Then go from there.

    Good luck.
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  • v35v35 Member Posts: 12,710 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Wife insists I get proper hearing aid/s if I get good news from gastroenterologist scope job on Thursday.
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