Steps To Better Hearing
Steps To Better Hearing
Steps To Better Hearing
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aging
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excessive noise
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Having trouble hearing womens and childrens voices Having trouble hearing over the telephone Feeling more irritable or depressed Avoiding social situations that were once enjoyable Having difficulty following a fast-moving conversation Missing important information in meetings If you experience any of the above, it's time to schedule a FREE Hearing Consultation. Call your Hearing-Aid.com hearing care coordinator at 1-888-454-3319 TODAY! We'll schedule a consultation at one of our thousands of professional hearing care locations across the U.S. It's quick and painless. The professionals in the office can help you make the important decisions about the product and technology that is right for you, your lifestyle and your budget. Why wait another moment? Get the most enjoyment out of your life and the relationships with people around you. Take this first, easy step today!
infections
(otitis media)
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ACOUSTIC SOUNDS
DIGITAL MICROPHONE
DIGITAL SOUND
Someone says hello A microphone picks up the sound and converts it into electrical signal An amplifier increases the strength of the signal
A receiver/speaker converts it back into sound and sends it to the inner ear
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Millions of people around the world have improved their quality of life by wearing hearing aids. Yet many people become confused by the wide choice of hearing aids and providers available today. Please dont rely on anecdotal information or hearsay. Weve assembled some of the most frequently asked questions and straightforward answers right here!
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Q: Can you help me find the right solution? A: Yes! At Hearing-Aid.com we have one goal:
to provide you all the information you need to make a smart buying decision. Because we have invested so much time and energy into providing you the best information about hearing loss and hearing aids, we have also come to know those hearing professionals who meet our very high standards for patient service and product quality. We would be very happy to direct you to one of these independent hearing care professionals in your area. We are confident that this select group of providers will give you the best hearing solution at a fair price plus the expert care and respect you deserve. Can you tell me more about "what's new" in hearing aid technology?
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worthwhile and important investment in your overall health, well-being and quality of life. Prices vary among hearing aid styles, models and technology. Thats why its so important to schedule a visit with a hearing professional who can help you determine the best solution for your specific situation. noisy places like restaurants, or let me talk on the phone comfortably?
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Today's best hearing aids feature advanced technology specifically designed to maintain speech understanding in loud environments, virtually eliminate buzzing and whistling, plus let you talk on the phone.
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Invisible-in-the-Canal (IIC)
This custom-fitted style is inserted farther into the ear canal than other styles, so its completely invisible when worn. IIC hearing aids are designed to be removed daily to promote good ear health.
Completely-in-Canal (CIC)
CIC hearing instruments are custom-made to fit completely in the ear canal. Only the tip of a small plastic handle shows outside the canal, which is used to insert and remove the instrument.
Receiver-in-Canal (RIC)
Barely visible when worn, the RIC style is an instrument in which the receiver, or speaker, is inside the ear canal. Thin electrical wires are used instead of a plastic acoustical tube, reducing distortion. RIC hearing aids provide a comfortable, open fit.
Behind-the-Ear (BTE)
The hearing technology is housed in a casing that rests behind the ear. A clear plastic acoustical tube directs amplified sound into an earbud or a customized earmold that is fitted inside the ear canal. Some manufacturers also offer a mini BTE or a Power BTE.
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adults over age 60 have hearing loss. 80% haven't been diagnosed or treated.
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Heres what you can expect from Hearing-Aid.com hearing professionals: 1. Our professional hearing partners have:
3 Professional qualifications 3 Up-to-date knowledge about hearing
technology in the latest hearing aid technology and will review: well as their features and benefits
3 A physical examination of your ear canal 3 A determination if your hearing loss is best
alleviated with hearing aids or if a referral to a physician is a better course of action for you
will help make you feel comfortable with your investment in hearing aids by:
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Channels on hearing aids allow a hearing professional to create different settings for different sound frequency ranges. People who visit a wide variety of noisy environments will need more channels than others with quiet lifestyles. Some digital hearing aids have a noise reduction system that operates fast enough to reduce noise levels during pauses in speech. Wireless hearing aids can create a direct wireless connection to media sources like your television, stereo, computer or phone. There are several wireless formats to choose from: N ear-eld magnetic induction (NFMI) systems stream audio to a device you must wear around your neck.
Wireless Capability
9 00 MHz Radio-Frequency (RF) systems stream audio from a small device plugged into your TV. 2 .4 GHz Radio-Frequency (RF) systems function similarly to 900 MHz, but may encounter interference from common household devices like computer networks, garage door openers and phones.
Water- and oil-resistant hearing aids are designed for active adults, with a nano-coating to protect hearing aid components from sweat, moisture and, in some cases, earwax. Older hearing aids may buzz and/or whistle at certain times (called feedback). Most of todays digital hearing aids incorporate feedback management as a standard feature, which virtually eliminates that issue. Standard on most of todays hearing aids, telephone compatibility can help you hear better on the phone.
Audibel
Hearing Aid Options
Model Anthem XT Platimum Anthem XT Gold Anthem XT Silver Audibel A2 Platinum Audibel A2 Gold Audibel A2 Silver Range Platinum Range Gold Range Silver Audibel A2 Platinum Wireless Audibel A2 Gold Wireless Audibel A2 Silver Wireless START 8 START 7 START Wireless 8 START Wireless 7 START 6 START 5 START Wireless 6 START Wireless 5 Channels 16 12 8 16 12 8 16 12 8 16 12 8 6 4 6 4 6 4 6 4 Fast Acting Noise Reduction Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Wireless Capability N N N N N N 900 900 900 900 900 900 N N 900 900 N N 900 900 Protective Coating Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil MFG Origin USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA Price Per Aid $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,799 - $2,699 $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,799 - $2,699 $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,799 - $2,699 $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,199 - $1,799 $1,199 - $1,799 $1,199 - $1,799 $1,199 - $1,799 $1,199 - $1,799 $1,199 - $1,799 $1,199 - $1,799 $1,199 - $1,799
AudioSync
Hearing Aid Options
Model Now Plus 325 Now Plus 245 Now Plus 165 Debut 325 Channels 16 12 8 16 Fast Acting Noise Reduction Y Y Y Y Wireless Capability N N N N Protective Coating Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil MFG Origin USA USA USA USA Price Per Aid $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,799 - $2,699 $2,499 - $2,999
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AudioSync, Cont...
Hearing Aid Options
Model Debut 245 Debut 165 iStream 325 iStream 245 iStream 165 Debut 325w Debut 245w Debut 165w Source 95w Source 85w Source 75w Source 55w Source 95 Source 85 Source 75 Source 55 Channels 12 8 16 12 8 16 12 8 6 4 6 4 6 4 6 4 Fast Acting Noise Reduction Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Wireless Capability N N 900 900 900 900 900 900 900 900 900 900 N N N N Protective Coating Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil MFG Origin USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA Price Per Aid $1,799 - $2,699 $1,799 - $2,699 $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,799 - $2,699 $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,199 - $1,799 $1,199 - $1,799 $1,199 - $1,799 $1,199 - $1,799 $1,199 - $1,799 $1,199 - $1,799 $1,199 - $1,799 $1,199 - $1,799
MicroTech
Hearing Aid Options
Model Focus 50 Focus 40 Focus 30 Propel 50 Propel 40 Propel 30 Mobility 50 Mobility 40 Channels 16 12 8 16 12 8 16 12 Fast Acting Noise Reduction Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Wireless Capability N N N N N N 900 900 Protective Coating Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil MFG Origin USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA Price Per Aid $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,799 - $2,699 $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,799 - $2,699 $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699
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MicroTech, Cont...
Hearing Aid Options
Model Mobility 30 Propel w50 Propel w40 Propel w30 Triumph 20 Triumph 10 Triumph w20 Triumph w10 Avail 20 Avail 10 Avail w10 Avail w20 Channels 8 16 12 8 6 4 6 4 6 4 4 6 Fast Acting Noise Reduction Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Wireless Capability 900 900 900 900 N N 900 900 N N 900 900 Protective Coating Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil MFG Origin USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA Price Per Aid $1,799 - $2,699 $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,199 - $1,799 $1,199 - $1,799 $1,199 - $1,799 $1,199 - $1,799 $1,199 - $1,799 $1,199 - $1,799 $1,199 - $1,799 $1,199 - $1,799
NuEar
Hearing Aid Options
Model Imagine 2 Premier Imagine 2 Pro Imagine 2 Prestige NuEar SDS Premier NuEar SDS Pro NuEar SDS Prestige Look Premium Look Pro Look Prestige NuEar SDS Premier Wireless NuEar SDS Pro Wireless NuEar SDS Prestige Wireless Channels 16 12 8 16 12 8 16 12 8 16 12 8 Fast Acting Noise Reduction Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Wireless Capability N N N N N N 900 900 900 900 900 900 Protective Coating Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil MFG Origin USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA Price Per Aid $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,799 - $2,699 $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,799 - $2,699 $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,799 - $2,699 $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,799 - $2,699
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NuEar, Cont...
Hearing Aid Options
Model Intro 5 Intro 4 Intro Wireless 5 Intro Wireless 4 Intro 3 Intro 2 Intro Wireless 3 Intro Wireless 2 Channels 6 4 6 4 6 4 6 4 Fast Acting Noise Reduction Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Wireless Capability N N 900 900 N N 900 900 Protective Coating Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil MFG Origin USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA Price Per Aid $1,199 - $1,799 $1,199 - $1,799 $1,199 - $1,799 $1,199 - $1,799 $1,199 - $1,799 $1,199 - $1,799 $1,199 - $1,799 $1,199 - $1,799
Starkey
Hearing Aid Options
Model Wi Series i110 Wi Series i90 Wi Series i70 3 Series i110 3 Series i90 3 Series i70 X Series 110 X Series 90 X Series 70 3 Series 110 3 Series 90 3 Series 70 Tour 30 Tour 20 Tour i30 Tour i20 Channels 16 12 8 16 12 8 16 12 8 16 12 8 6 4 6 4 Fast Acting Noise Reduction Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Wireless Capability 900 900 900 900 900 900 N N N N N N N N 900 900 Protective Coating Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil MFG Origin USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA Price Per Aid $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,799 - $2,699 $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,799 - $2,699 $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,799 - $2,699 $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,199 - $1,799 $1,199 - $1,799 $1,199 - $1,799 $1,199 - $1,799
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Starkey, Cont...
Hearing Aid Options
Model Ignite 30 Ignite 20 Ignite i30 Ignite i20 Channels 6 4 6 4 Fast Acting Noise Reduction Y Y Y Y Wireless Capability N N 900 900 Protective Coating Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil Water & Oil MFG Origin USA USA USA USA Price Per Aid $1,199 - $1,799 $1,199 - $1,799 $1,199 - $1,799 $1,199 - $1,799
Oticon
Hearing Aid Options
Model Intiga 10 Intiga 8 Intiga 6 Agil Pro Agil Acto Pro Acto Chili SP5 Chili SP7 Chili SP9 Ino Pro Ino Channels 10 8 6 10 10 8 6 6 8 9 6 4 Fast Acting Noise Reduction N N N N N N N N N N N N Wireless Capability Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic N Protective Coating Water Water Water Water Water Water Water Water Water Water Water Water MFG Origin EU EU EU EU EU EU EU EU EU EU EU EU Price Per Aid $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,799 - $2,699 $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,199 - $1,799 $1,799 - $2,699 $2,499 - $2,999 $1,199 - $1,799 $1,199 - $1,799
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Oticon, Cont...
Invisible Hearing Aid Options
Model Intigai 10 Intigai 8 Channels 10 8 Digital Technology Y Y Custom Fit Y Y Acoustic Telephone Program N N Protective Coating Water Water MFG Origin EU EU Price Per Aid $2,699 - $3,499 $2,499 - $2,799
Phonak
Hearing Aid Options
Model Ambra Ambra Petite Audeo S Mini III Audeo S Mini IX Audeo S Mini V Audeo S Smart III Audeo S Smart IX Audeo S Smart V Audeo S Yes III Audeo S Yes IX Audeo S Yes V Cassia Naida S III Naida S IX Naida S V Solana Channels 20 20 6 20 16 6 20 16 6 20 16 6 6 20 16 16 Fast Acting Noise Reduction Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Wireless Capability Magnetic N N N N Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic Protective Coating Water Water Water Water Water Water Water Water Water Water Water Water Water Water Water Water MFG Origin EU EU EU EU EU EU EU EU EU EU EU EU EU EU EU EU Price Per Aid $2,499 - $2,999 $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699 $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,799 - $2,699 $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,799 - $2,699 $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,199 - $1,799 $1,799 - $2,699 $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,799 - $2,699
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ReSound
Hearing Aid Options
Model Alera 9 Alera 9 TS Alera 7 Alera 7 TS Alera 5 Alera 5 TS Channels 9 9 7 7 6 6 Fast Acting Noise Reduction Y Y Y Y Y Y Wireless Capability 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 Protective Coating Water Water Water Water Water Water MFG Origin EU EU EU EU EU EU Price Per Aid $2,499 - $2,999 $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,799 - $2,699
Siemens
Hearing Aid Options
Model Aquaris 701 Aquaris 501 Life 301 Life 501 Life 701 Motion 301 Motion 501 Motion 701 Nitro 301 Nitro 701 Pure 301 Pure 501 Pure 701 Pure Carat 301 Pure Carat 501 Pure Carat 701 Pure SE 501 Pure SE 701 Channels 16 12 8 12 16 8 12 16 8 16 8 12 16 8 12 16 12 16 Fast Acting Noise Reduction Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Wireless Capability Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic N N Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic Protective Coating Water Water Water Water Water Water Water Water Water Water Water Water Water Water Water Water Water Water MFG Origin EU EU EU EU EU EU EU EU EU EU EU EU EU EU EU EU EU EU Price Per Aid $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,799 - $2,699 $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,799 - $2,699 $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699 $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,799 - $2,699 $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,799 - $2,699 $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699 $2,499 - $2,999
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Sonic Innovations
Hearing Aid Options
Model Flip100 Flip Flip
80 60
Channels 10 9 9 9 9 6 9 6 9 9 9 10 9
Protective Coating Water Water Water Water Water Water Water Water Water Water Water Water Water
MFG Origin USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA
Price Per Aid $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,199 - $1,799 $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,199 - $1,799 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,199 - $1,799 $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,199 - $1,799 $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699
Velocity 24 Velocity 12 Velocity 6 Endura 12 Endura 6 ion 400 ion 200 ion Varicom 9 Varicom 5
Unitron
Hearing Aid Options
Model Moxi Pro CRT Moxi 20 CRT Moxi 12 CRT Moxi 6 CRT Quantum Pro Quantum 20 Quantum 12 Quantum 6 Passport Latitude 16 Latitude 8 Latitude 4 Channels 20 20 12 6 20 20 12 6 20 16 8 4 Fast Acting Noise Reduction Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Wireless Capability Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic Protective Coating Water Water Water Water Water Water Water Water Water Water Water Water MFG Origin Canada Canada Canada Canada Canada Canada Canada Canada Canada Canada Canada Canada Price Per Aid $2,499 - $2,999 $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,199 - $1,799 $2,499 - $2,999 $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,199 - $1,799 $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,199 - $1,799
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Unitron, Cont...
Invisible Hearing Aid Options
Model Latitude 16 Fuse Latitude 8 Fuse Quantum 20 Micro CIC Quantum 12 Micro CIC Quantrum 6 Micro CIC Channels 16 8 20 12 6 Digital Technology Y Y Y Y Y Custom Fit N N Y Y Y Acoustic Telephone Program N N N N N Protective Coating Water Water Water Water Water MFG Origin Canada Canada Canada Canada Canada Price Per Aid $2,499 - $2,799 $2,499 - $2,799 $2,699 - $3,499 $2,499 - $2,799 $2,199 - $2,699
Widex
Hearing Aid Options
Model Clear 440 Clear 330 Clear 220 Passion 440 Mind 440 Mind 330 Mind 220 Channels 15 10 4 15 15 4 4 Fast Acting Noise Reduction Y Y N Y Y N N Wireless Capability Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic N N N N Protective Coating Water Water Water Water Water Water Water MFG Origin EU EU EU EU EU EU EU Price Per Aid $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,199 - $1,799 $2,499 - $2,999 $2,499 - $2,999 $1,799 - $2,699 $1,199 - $1,799
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