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The audiometric data provided does not include whether your hearing loss is sensorineural or conductive. I will presume it's sensorineural (and...
Upvote (21) Downvote (1) Go to answerHere is a blog that I wrote last month. There are photos as well. Hope this helps!
Upvote (9) Downvote Go to answerThere are not a lot of differences between hearing aids when it comes to understanding speech better in a one-on-one situation. Particularly in a...
Upvote (11) Downvote (2) Go to answerThe Veteran’s Administration has contracts in place with six major hearing aid manufacturers - GN ReSound, Oticon, Phonak, Siemens (Signia),...
Upvote (12) Downvote (3) Go to answerReal ear measurement is important because it verifies the gain provided by the hearing aids (how much volume they add) based on the pitch and...
Upvote (11) Downvote (3) Go to answerYes. At Costco, the brand that is has proprietary software is Kirkland, which is made by Resound. Other proprietary brands available elsewhere...
Upvote (7) Downvote Go to answerIt depends. If you can find a Costco with a good provider and you don't mind hearing aids that are mildly de-featured then Costco may be a good...
Upvote (5) Downvote Go to answerFirst and foremost it's important that you work with an audiologist to have a comprehensive hearing evaluation performed if you are experiencing...
Upvote (7) Downvote (2) Go to answerCurrently, the only company offering technology that can be upgraded is Unitron, a sister company to Phonak (both are owned by Sonova) which has...
Upvote (5) Downvote Go to answerLet me begin by giving you a reference point on me. I was a recording studio engineer for 10 years before I became an audiologist (for 29 years)...
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