[Bridget Staunton]

Costco for sure. My hubby lost his and Costco replaced them after almost 2 years. You are allowed 1 claim within 2 years. Very reasonable too & great service

[Grill Meister]

Originally Posted by Joe V.

I am not being snarky here but if you search google for comparisons of hearing aids you will get a ton of information that will prove helpful.

Hearing Specialist
Paige Alberson Holt, AuD
1501 US 441 N, Suite 1402 (across from The Villages Hospital)
(352) 753-8448
Doctor Holt is a doctor of audiology, she is not a hearing aid salesperson. Her objective is to assist her patients in better hearing, not selling hearing aids. She is very thorough in her examination, explains your situation in terms that are understandable and recommends appropriate solutions with trial periods. Dr. Paige seeks the solution best for your hearing problems so that you can enjoy communicating with your friends and loved-ones, enjoy music again, understand what the sermons are all about and just get back to enjoying life again.

[Mikee1]

Originally Posted by Kgcetm

Costco. Hands down. Price, service, quality of equipment. Lutz Fl location has a great hearing center. Appointment only. Their service is great.

I agree with the Lutz, FL location comment. Far better than the one near Orlando.

[Merrills]

Originally Posted by rjn5656

Need hearing aids? Any recommendations on what ones, businesses that sell them, etc.
Any recommendation on who or what to stay away from?

Go to a Dr of Audiology. They will set you up with what is best for you. Hearing aid stores are in business to sell you what they have, not necessarily what you need

[Roger Goodman]

Originally Posted by rjn5656

Need hearing aids? Any recommendations on what ones, businesses that sell them, etc.
Any recommendation on who or what to stay away from?

I recommend Digital Hearing Aids in Colonial Village. I found John Hayden to be the most honest of six hearing aid dealers I contacted prior to buying mine

[Finnman]

As a long time hearing aid user I have tried out numerous hearing aids. For all ranges of hearing loss, Phonak has a suitable hearing aid which I highly recommend. I'm currently using a Resound Quattro hearing aid and a Cochlear Implant, both of which are excellent. I highly recommend Davis Family Hearing who recently opened an office near The Villages at 809 Hwy 466, Bld: 102, davisfamilyhearing.com. For people with profound hearing loss, Davis Family Hearing can evaluate your hearing loss to determine if you qualify for a Cochlear Implant under Medicare.

[ronl911]

Originally Posted by ureout

i've worn HA's for 10 years and gone to 3 different places ... the last 4years I've gone to Express Hearing Care, 541 Fieldcrest Dr, The Villages... it's just off 466 near citizens 1st bank... they take the time and care to help you find the right type of HA for you.. it all depends on your hearing loss as to what you may need... most places SHOULD have a 30 day FREE trial and you may have to try a few different brands to see what works best for you... what is also important is follow up care and adjustments (if needed) of your HA's once you have tested and bought them...

I agree. Great place to get your hearing aids. They sell all types and will fit your budget with very competitive prices. Their service is spectacular. You can walk-in at any time, 5 days a week. While I have heard good things about Costco, I decided not to buy there for 2 reasons. First, they don't have the top end technology. That's a part of the reason their prices are VERY competitive. And most importantly, I didn't want to drive over one hour each way to deal with any issues that might arise. And if I had to set an appointment for some future date, that would be even worse! I like to walk-in any time I want to a store that is 10 minutes from my house.

[Villages Kahuna]

I couldn’t recommend the audiologists at The Villages Health offices more highly. My wife and I have been patients for several years. They have complete audiology labs at several TVH offices. We have had appointments at the new Brownwood Specialty Center (fantastic brand new facilities and equipment), as well as audiology offices at Santa Barbara, Pinellas and Colony Cottage. Dr. Al Turri is our audiologist—terrific, friendly care. No pressure to buy whatsoever.

What many people don’t know is that you do not have to be a patient of a Villages Health primary care physician to be an audiology patient. Just call or walk in to make an appointment.

[rogerz]

Originally Posted by rjn5656

Need hearing aids? Any recommendations on what ones, businesses that sell them, etc.
Any recommendation on who or what to stay away from?

The Villages Health in Brownwood. Dr Albert Turri .... excellent, and you can lease them.

[neelie]

I have Phonak which I got at VILLAGE EAR My sister got hers at Costco and it is very difficult hearing her A lot of static. No problem hearing other people with aids but since she got the Costco aids it is has been very trying

[hobart]

Dr. Costanza - Audiologist at the Villages Health in the Mulberry office. She is excellent. Don't fool around with the box stores. They can not diagnose correctly. Used them for many years from Sams Club the one in Mulberry & others. Never satisfied. Decided I needed and audiologist. She read things in my tests I was never told before. 352-205-4032

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I have hearing aids through the VA sadly I don’t use them .How many guys are happy with them or did you buy private . I think my ego stops me from wearing and I don’t mind close captioning

[Nanah]

I have worn HA since I was 40, have been to many HA businesses over the years, having lived in 3 different cities in FL. My experience has been that I stay away from large corporate businesses, their technicians are employees and do not give the service they can and should....I’ve found the best HA businesses are privately owned by a highly trained, licensed HA specialist. Express Hearing off 466 has been my hearing aid person, owner DON SMITH, is an extremely knowledgeable and caring person. He’s owned the business over 25 years. I just purchased my 3rd set of aids from him, REXTON, Bluetooth to my iphone, to the TV and I can adjust the volume on my phone very easily for all the different features. 4 year warranty, 45 day trial period (FL only requires 30 day trial). His employee came to the house to hook up and fine turn the HA adapter to our TV. Alll check ups, cleanings, adjustments have been free during my 6 years of going to Express Hearing. Price has always been more reasonable than many, only 4000 for this set, and I have profound hearing loss, so these are the latest technology available. You can’t beat his service and price!

[ccrider]

To "Two Bills" - You mentioned a good audiologist. I have looked for one, but have drawn blanks. Do you know of one or two in TV?

[jblum315]

Villages Ear