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A very interesting product that may somewhat lift interest in Starkey products in Europe:
Here is a summary of what this hearing aid offers:
Thrive virtual assistant – an app you can ask questions about your hearing aids (similar to Google assistant / Amazon Echo).
On-board Translation assistant: Choose from 27 available…
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From ND:
The Phonak Marvel M90 312 (battery version) battery warning sounded after 6 days. Then every half hour for 2 hours at which point the battery died completely…
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The main thing to establish is whether or not you audiologist is likely to deliver good quality after care for years to come.
As two-thirds of the price of hearing aids is for this service provision, this is very important.
It is relatively easy to identify providers that are likely to…
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The relative worldwide success of each of the ‘big 6’ companies involved in hearing aid manufacture cannot be ignored. This does not happen by mistake.
From hearingreview.com
So we tend to pay attention to what Phonak and Oticon are doing. I’m of the opinion that GN are sitting in 3rd place…
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JANUARY 2019
Best Overall Hearing Aid
Oticon Opn S1
Best 5 Professional Hearing Aids
Oticon Opn S1
Phonak Audeo M90-R
Widex Evoke Fusion 440
Phonak Audeo B90-10
Resound LiNX Quattro 961
Best Mainstream Hearing Aids
Phonak Audeo M50-R
Resound LiNX Quattro 561
Phonak Audeo M30-R
Phonak Audeo B50-10
Oticon Opn S 3
Best…
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Here’s my list of perfectly good hearing aids that may be in stock in some outlets, especially independents.
If they are, there may be a good discount available!
PHONAK AUDEO B-DIRECT in all versions
A quite revolutionary hearing aid on its launch (late 2017), being the first to enable hands-free mobile calls….
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‘I have tinnitus noise in my head / ear / ears’
The advice you are given is of paramount importance. Try to select an audiologist with tinnitus therapy / tinnitus management / tinnitus matching skills. They will often mention / advertise this in their literature. Generally speaking, most forms of…
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Scenarios:
‘I have bought privately before and am very wary’
You need to explore your options very carefully. A FREE TRIAL is what you need.
‘I think private hearing aids and batteries cost a fortune?’
Not necessarily. Have a look at the audiology companies online that list complete product price lists.
For batteries etc,…
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The latest insider opinion on 2019 hearing aid systems:
If you have decided to do something about your hearing problem… and maybe you’ve already had a consultation and quote, then read this now before you decide…
This Blog expresses the latest opinion of a senior Audiologist, R J Donnan, and of…
These hearing aid reviews has been compiled by me, Robert Donnan, with a little help from our 4 main contributors (who are all patients of mine). I’m an independent private ‘hearing aid dispenser’ (HCPC registered). Hopefully, we can help debunk some over-marketing of hearing aids, and give you, the potential hearing aid consumer a better insight into the hearing aid market.