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Which hearing aids are we testing next?

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October 14, 2018

We will be trying out the OTICON OPN CUSTOM in November 2018,

We’ll also get hold of the PHONAK MARVEL too.

With the merger of Widex and Sivantos, there might be something more interesting coming our way from them quite soon.


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Consumer

How is your after care delivered?

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October 13, 2018

If I am right that the greater part of getting good value from your hearing aid purchase is the AFTER CARE element, then before you decide, you should check your new supplier for some indicators:

– Are you being offered a free trial before you have to pay anything?


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Consumer

What’s the difference between NHS and private?

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October 10, 2018

So, you should try NHS first -it’s free and you are British.
How and What you get does vary from region to region.

From what I can determine, the main differences are:
TECHNICAL: Thin tube hearing aids are widely distributed via the NHS, whereas thin wire (RIC) aids are often smaller and…


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Audiology Consumer

What is a private hearing aid dispenser?

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October 10, 2018

We are all registered by the HCPC. The licence required allows us to prescribe and sell hearing aids in the UK. It’s extremely straight-forward to program hearing aids. Be aware of anyone suggesting that they have additional qualifications.
A related BSc or MSc is of value. As is a doctorate,…


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Consumer

Archive

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April 4, 2018

www.hearingaidreview.org.uk has been compiled by me, Robert Donnan, with a little help from our 4 main contributors (who are all patients of mine) and several other testers. Hopefully, we can help debunk some over-marketing of hearing aids, and give you, the potential hearing aid consumer a better insight into…


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Audiology Consumer Internet of things Technology

Audiologist consultations via instant video messaging

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April 5, 2016

Fine-tuning adjustments and rehabilitation advice being delivered by app are now a reality.

The Starkey Livio AI & Resound LiNX Quattro – cloud based request sent to audiologist.

The PHONAK MARVEL (or M) – offers real-time video consultations.

 

Ask your audiologist. This will be the way forward for those that value the…


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Consumer Internet of things

More end-user control and influence

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April 5, 2016

Consumer demand for greater influence over fine tuning and rehabilitation will in the short term, lead to greater app functionality.
In 2-4 years, more hearing aids than ever before will be programmable by the user and not the audiologist…..


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Consumer

A 20% drop in prices over the course of 2019

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April 5, 2016

Increased competition in the private market will cause further price erosion this year. Start by viewing Specsavers prices as they introduce more manufacturers and lines. Other large providers have some offers, such as Amplifon with the Resound LiNX. Which? magazine suggest visiting a local Independent.
The message is: Do shop…


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As amplification technology plateaus, will there be more apps?!

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April 3, 2016

We already have hearing aids controlled directly via smartphones: The market-leading Phonak Audeo Marvel, the commercially successful and well publicised GN RESOUND LiNX QUATTRO, the BRAND NEW to market OTICON OPN S 1 – the most sophisticated hearing aid ever, the Sivantos Signia, Widex Evoke and the Starkey Livio…

HEARING AID REVIEW
West Yorkshire

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.

Phonak Audeo Marvel

Unique Features: Interactive remote audiologist programming, Hands-free answering and ending of calls

Oticon Opn S 1

The superior quality ‘made for iPhone’ hearing aid.

Resound LiNX Quattro

Best remote control app. ‘Made for iPhone’ with remote audiologist programming app.