Hearing Aid advice

[milkman]

Had my test done at Costco last week and it was way more involved than any others I've had. The other places I've had testing done only used the beeps in each ear, Costco did the beeps, but also recorded voice in each ear and me repeating the sentences along with turning up the different sounds till it became uncomfortable. I have an appointment to pick them up this Saturday, like a kid waiting for Christmas.

 

[txdon]

Had my test done at Costco last week and it was way more involved than any others I've had. The other places I've had testing done only used the beeps in each ear, Costco did the beeps, but also recorded voice in each ear and me repeating the sentences along with turning up the different sounds till it became uncomfortable. I have an appointment to pick them up this Saturday, like a kid waiting for Christmas.

Ha, my wife was with me when they did the repeating words, she giggled a lot and was almost sent out.
Make sure they put in the program for hearing while driving, that is the one that is most valuable to me.

 

[jlgurr]

Had my test done at Costco last week and it was way more involved than any others I've had. The other places I've had testing done only used the beeps in each ear, Costco did the beeps, but also recorded voice in each ear and me repeating the sentences along with turning up the different sounds till it became uncomfortable. I have an appointment to pick them up this Saturday, like a kid waiting for Christmas.

I have Trax from Costco, since February. Like you I couldn't wait to get MY pair. Thinking its time for a check up as it seems like they are not as effective as they were in February. Regardless, the worst part about them is I have to take them off and they can't stay on me all the time.

 

[PILOON]

Couple years ago I needed to ask a fellow to repeat something and he rudely told me to get hearing aids.
Kinda bruised my ego.
Yesterday his wife confirmed that his hearing was going downhill and he won't admit to it so I related his earlier comments to me.
Gotta say I am glad that I won't be present when she confronts him.

LOL, my wife always claims I slur and that the dishwasher is too noisy, my fault not her hearing, LOL.
Ain't golden years great?
But then you do enjoy 'Senior discounts' if you can remember which day and which store.*
Hey, we need a APP for that!

* sorry sir, the senior disc does not apply on those products. (like pills that I need, only on perfume and candy)

 

[txdon]

Don't forget to ask for extra hearing aid filters at Costco. If your aids start sounding dull replace that tiny filter and its clearer.

 

[jlgurr]

Don't forget to ask for extra hearing aid filters at Costco. If your aids start sounding dull replace that tiny filter and its clearer.

Thanks! I didn't know that. I'm calling Costco to set up an appt. first thing tomorrow.

 

[milkman]

txdon, that is one of the programs that I think I'd like, also the one for crowded restaurants, noisy places are where I notice I have the hardest time sorting out the words. I ordered the Kirkland Signature 6.0 and I'm interested in the phone through the hearing aids. The tech didn't seem to know what that would entail so will have to pin that down on Sat. I think there is a difference in using an I Phone and an Android, I have the Galaxy S5 so hoping I can get that working. I'll ask about the filters also. Thanks

 

[txdon]

The filters (white end) come in an eight pac with applicator (black stick). Here is a pic. You remove the old filter with the empty male side and then snap in the new small white filter.


I have the vehicle and the crowed restaurant program. The first time I use the crowed restaurant program was at a birthday party in a garage with 50 people. I could understand the lady across the table talking to me even with all the crowd noise, it was nice. I was told the difference between the programs is in the vehicle program it filters and and allows multidirectional hearing input - if someone on the seat beside you or back seat is talking you do not have to turn your head. The restaurant program directional input is set directly in front of you.

 

[gsganzer]

Fortunately I don't need hearing aids, yet. (according to me, my wife's opinion might differ) But when I see the prices of them, they're stupidly expensive. Why is it that every other electronic device we use has gotten smaller, with more features and the prices continues to drop, EXCEPT, hearing aids? I think the price of hearing aids continues to increase. I know I can buy a set of noise cancelling/amplifying earplugs for a fraction of the price of a hearing aid. Is the technology between the two that different? I bet it isn't. Not only that, I would think they sell a bajillion more hearing aids, then they do earplugs, so the economy of scale should have also helped drop their prices. What gives? Because it's a medical device, they can charge whatever they want?

 

[jcummins]

I know I can buy a set of noise cancelling/amplifying earplugs for a fraction of the price of a hearing aid. Is the technology between the two that different?..........Yes it is.

BUT I agree they are terribly expensive. Costco is 30-40% the cost of aids...near same aids...as other store front hearing stores. And why I bought from them.