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I found I had to ask people to repeat themselves frequently. While at my computer I did 3 different online hearing tests, I failed all 3. With that said a friend of mine who paid a substantial amount of money for his told me to try Costco since his brother had the almost identical pair purchased at Costco for $1399. I went to Costco failed the hearing test and decided to purchase their $1399 Kirkland 10s that are rechargeable. It's a great deal and you get a 6 month money back guarantee. They will also replace a lost hearing aid within that 6 month time frame. On the flip side Bose makes an over the counter hearing aid, another friend owns the Bose and is very happy with them. ($849) I didn't purchase the Bose because you need to replace the batteries and you cannot have your smart phone stream phone conversations, music or podcasts directly to the hearing aids.

From my understanding there are only 5 hearing aid manufacturers. The Costco Kirkland brand is made by Phonak one of the 5 manufacturers. Despite the link below reading Access Denied if you click on it, it will take you to the Costco site.

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[larrycrilley@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by patfla06

I deleted my original message because I’m confused.

I recently had 2 hearing tests, 1 saying I needed hearing aids (Villages Health Audiologist) and the 2nd one ( Costco) saying that I don’t.

I was just wondering and thinking of going for a 3rd test at a hearing center here to see what they think.

I have moderate loss at high frequency but think my hearing is still good.

Wondering why such opposite views.

Good luck in your choice. And research the many brands.

[Rodneysblue]

Say what?

[msilagy]

Beltone on 441 near Target is a well established hearing aide company. Tracy the audiologist will be honest.

[DaleDivine]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Are you having problems hearing others?

What???

[SusanStCatherine]

Hearing aids will not make other people annuciate more clearly, speak more slowly, nor project their voice better. If you can hear most words of most people I think that's good hearing.

If you frequently cannot hear various kinds of people when there is no background noise and you are facing them and still can't hear that may tell you something.

I cannot hear others speech well when there is background noise. I tried two different best brands for $8,000 and they didn't help me with that main problem and still missed others speech due to their speaking issues, not my hearing.

My millennial kids sometimes even ask, "what did he say?" while watching TV.

Hope that helps. Good luck!

[Joe C.]

RULE OF THUMB:

If your most used word is "what?", then you should have your hearing checked.

If not, then you're probably ok.

[Grill Meister]

First of all, if you have a hearing problem DO NOT go to a hearing aid sales operation. I went that route for several years of frustration. They only want to sell you something...anything...they don't give a rat about your hearing.

Go a DOCTOR OF AUDIOLOGY. I strong recommend:

• Paige Alberson Holt, AuD, Lake ENT Hearing Aid & Audiology Services. 352-753-5874. Audiologist. Doctor Holt is a doctor of audiology, not a hearing aid salesperson. Her objective is to assist her patients in better hearing. She is very thorough in her examination, explains your situation in terms that are understandable, and recommends appropriate solutions with trial periods. Located at 1501 US 441 N, Suite 1402 across from The Villages Hospital. Hearing Aid Services of Lake ENT - The Villages in The Villages, FL 32159

[AliJos]

I have Costco hearing aids (2nd pair) and worked at an outpatient Audiology Department. You will know if you are struggling to hear. My audiograms from both a Dr. of Audiology and a Costco technician were exactly the same. Kirkland's aids are made by Sonova, the same as Phonak and half the price. I love that my aids connect to my phone. If you're constantly saying "what" take it as a sign.

[Notsocrates]

Originally Posted by patfla06

I deleted my original message because I’m confused.

I recently had 2 hearing tests, 1 saying I needed hearing aids (Villages Health Audiologist) and the 2nd one ( Costco) saying that I don’t.

I was just wondering and thinking of going for a 3rd test at a hearing center here to see what they think.

I have moderate loss at high frequency but think my hearing is still good.

Wondering why such opposite views.

If your wife or husband thinks you need them, you do.

[Villages Kahuna]

My wife and I have been patients if Dr. Al Turri at The Villages Health Audiology. Their hearing tests are almost always administered by graduate Audiologists using the latest equipment. I would trust them more than someone at Costco who may not be as well trained, experienced or uses the latest equipment. I would simply ask the Audiologist at The Villages Health for an explanation. I’m certain they will provide an explanation.

The bottom line however is your hearing. I believe that TVH will fit you with hearing aids and let you use them for a few weeks. If you don’t think they improve your hearing, just return them. That’s the way Dr. Turri has always dealt with my wife and myself. Just ask TVH about the difference in diagnoses and the possibility of a hearing aid trial.

[Samcat13]

Second vote for Lake ENT Hearing Aid & Audiology Services. I go there 2 times a year for wax removal and once a year for testing. They never tried to sell me hearing aides. I do have hearing aides purchased for a different place. They gave me my test results so I could purchase them for whoever.

[meme5x]

Hearing aids are exactly that. You will never hear as you did before..just got 3rd pair. New Sharkey’s better than previous Phonak..went to Hearing Aids on 441 2 doors down from Francesco Italian restaurant.. Heather has been fabulous, very caring and always makes herself available when needed..

[MrFlorida]

Believe me, you will know when you need hearing aids, your wife will tell you .....

[kannon]

Can't say enough good things about Costco.
I have been wearing hearing aids for 60 yrs. Time has REALLY changed them.
I have the K9's bought a few years ago.
First up, audio folks at Costco are top notch. They do not work on commission.
Two - price - excellent for sure.
Third - best competitor to Costco is TruHearing (Hearing Aid Benefit Solutions | TruHearing).
Finally - Costco audio folks cannot treat medical issues that require an ENT, they will tell you this right upfront.
Suggest try Costco, good warranty and trial period. I use custom molds - extra (about $90) but very much improved quality. Next try TruHearing.
Only negative is appointments can be hard to get.
Good luck!