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Does the Linx2 61 have FM capabilities?
Unfortunately, the Linx2 561, 761, and 961 do not have FM capabilities.
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When will direct audio streaming from Android be available for the LiNX Quattro hearing aids?
Currently, it is slated for 2019 but no firm date has been set yet.The first phone thought to have the
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What rechargeable hearing aids last the longest? I am outdoorsy and not always near an outlet.
Any of the lithium ion instruments last 16-24 hours on a charge but also several come with a charging
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Does Costco sell rechargeable hearing aids? If so, what models are available?
Here are your options as of October 2019:
Philips HearLink miniRITE T R - $1,249.99 each
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I have mild to moderate hearing loss and tinnitus, and want a rechargeable hearing aid. What would be a good hearing aid for me?
chargeSignia Carat Non-Inductive Rechargeable RIC Style Can use disposable or rechargeable batteries 16
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What's the difference between Oticon Opn and Oticon Opn S?
it's processing speed { rated at 56,000 times per second per MFG ratings} where the OPN does not process
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Which company makes the best rechargeable hearing aids?
We've got an answer for you: Our rechargeable hearing devices hold a full charge for up to 16 hours of
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Are there any rechargeable hearing aids that fit right in the ear?
If you have a hearing test, you can scan and email it for review.Eargo Plus comes with a small charging
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What's the difference between Livio AI and Livio Edge AI from Starkey?
Starkey’s “Livio” tech comes in 2 flavors...with AI and without AI.
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Is there a cost to replacing the lithium-ion battery that comes in a rechargeable hearing aid or is the battery replacement free?
The hearing aid companies that I work with encourage this, and are happy to replace the battery for you
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I 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'm late to this answer (as usual), so will have to compensate with a lot of detail.
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Is Phonak's Sound Recover 2 much better than the original Sound Recover? I am considering upgrading but I am not convinced. Have your patients seen an improvement in their hearing with the new version?
So far, average word recognition scores improved from 44% with the old instruments to 56% with the new
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What are the pros and cons of Phonak's ComPilot, ComPilot II and ComPilot Air II?
The ComPilot is the previous generation of the ComPilot II.
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I currently wear Phonak Audeo Q aids and need to purchase a new cell phone. Current phone (4s) has EasyCall attachment; inconsistent connection with EZCall. Audeo Q does not work well at all with the iPhones I've tried (6, 6s). Suggestions?
My suggestion is and has always been to use the compilot or compilot air, these give great signal and
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What iPhone apps are good for people with hearing loss? What are you recommending to your patients?
aid manufacturers have hearing aids that are directly or indirectly (requires an intermediate device) compatible
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I have sloping hearing loss that is moderate to severe at high frequencies. I am 47, male. My low frequencies are fairly ok. Am I a candidate for IICs? If so which make/model would you recommend? I prefer wireless features.
There may be compromises to the amount of benefit gained with an iic aid compared to an open fit RITE
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Does Phonak make a hearing aid with Bluetooth, telecoil, and rechargeable batteries?
The B-R does not have a telecoil, and to my knowledge it is not directly compatible with smarphones like
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Is Starkey going to go out of business? My doctor recommended Starkey aids to me, but I'm worried after reading about the fraud lawsuit.
The fraud case is brought by Starkey against former employees of the company who are charged with stealing
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I'm considering a MED-EL cochlear implant. What is best hearing aid to wear with it?
While the MED-EL cochlear implant is a good product, it does not currently have a partner hearing aid company
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I read that MDHearingAid has the best hearing aids. Is that true?
What company would say they had anything other than the best?
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I have severe to profound loss. Hearing aid companies are boasting about advances in feedback cancellation. Is a dome fit an option for me now?
A great feedback manager will never compensate for a poor fit.
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What analog hearing aids are currently available? I have severe hearing loss and digital aids aren't working for me.
This is commonly due to the fact that many providers will have a "crazy" amount of compression programmed
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Where are hearing aids manufactured?
Hearing aids use DSP chips which all most entirely come from Asia; in the case of hearing aids a lot
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What's the difference between Oticon Opn and Oticon Opn S?
The OPN and OPN S are the same programming and processing platform; however the OPN comes in a disposable
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What can cause a hearing aid, such as the Phonak Virto v90, to raise and lower volume randomly while watching TV?
Two things come to my mind.1.