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I am looking for a BiCros hearing aid. Currently on trial with Audibel A4i Platinum and trying to find the right hearing aid. What manufacturer is recommended? Any other suggestions?
Hi - as other's have already mentioned, both Widex and Phonak have excellent BiCROS devices you could try. Audibel is Starkey - so you are...
Upvote (2) Downvote Go to answerWhat is the quality of Blamey Saunders hearing aids?
I cannot personally vouch for Blamey Saunders products, but here's what I was able to dig up on the internet:"Australia Hears is now known as...
Upvote (2) Downvote Go to answerDoes Starkey plan to market a TV streamer for Halo 2
Currently there is no accessory/TV streamer option for the Halo 2. Starkey's accessories run off a 900MHz wireless technology, which work with all...
Upvote (2) Downvote Go to answerDoes Oticon Opn allow me to stream calls directly from an iPhone like the Linx or Halo aid?
Yes, Oticon Opn works with iPhone. You can stream phone calls and audio directly to the hearing aids from iPhone 5 and 6 devices. There is also an...
Upvote (2) Downvote Go to answerIs it true that some hearing aids are locked? I am considering purchasing hearing aids at Costco, but want to be sure I can have them adjusted elsewhere (in case I move, etc).
Yes. At Costco, the brand that is has proprietary software is Kirkland, which is made by Resound. Other proprietary brands available elsewhere...
Upvote (2) Downvote Go to answerHow long do the batteries last in the Halo 2 hearing aids?
It varies widely, based on how much streaming is done; and whether mercury-free or older, better non-mercury-free #13 cells (~240 mAh) are...
Upvote (2) Downvote Go to answerIs Phonak Audeo B a significant upgrade to Audeo V?
Audeo B has faster processing time and teh main difference would be the introduction of rechargable hearing aids in certain models.
Upvote (2) Downvote Go to answerDoes Phonak make a hearing aid with Bluetooth, telecoil, and rechargeable batteries?
We recently added the Phonak Audéo B-R to our hearing aid review database. We're excited to see what customers will report, especially with regard...
Upvote (2) Downvote Go to answerI have a 60% hearing loss in my left ear and no hearing in my right ear. What kind of hearing aid can help me? I also need one that will connect to my smartphone.
I would suggest trying a BICROS hearing device; a couple of different manufacturers carry these kind of hearing aids which are smartphone...
Upvote (2) Downvote Go to answerWhy does my hearing aid beep while I'm chewing food?
When you chew, you hearing canal actually changes shape. You can test this yourself by placing your pinky finger into your earcanal, then opening...
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