OT....OTC Hearing Aids

[karlchilders.sixpack]

Thoughts, Info, Advice?

$400 and under?

(Its getting to that time)

 

[theoriginalSALTYdog]

Thoughts, Info, Advice?

$400 and under?

(Its getting to that time)

Only advice I have is to make sure you get a set with a good money back guarantee. Had to go thru a set or two before we found some that worked good for my Mother. That's been a few years ago so I can't remember the brand.

 

[ETK99]

Thoughts, Info, Advice?

$400 and under?

(Its getting to that time)

Are you in MS?

 

[karlchilders.sixpack]

Are you in MS?

Yes

 

[Dawgbite]

Try the Apple Ibuds with the hearing enhancement. They don’t really claim to be hearing aids but they do help. I’ve tried several OTC aids and I like the Ibuds as well as any. Relatively cheap, I think I got mine for $200 on sale, and if they don’t work for aids at least you have a good set of ear buds. My only complaint is that they don’t have a volume control for ambient noise. Sometimes the filtering and sound enhancements aren’t enough and I wish I could just turn the volume up a little.Actually they do claim a hearing aid function. I just looked them up on Amazon, $199.

 

[wrapit]

Elehear

 

[Pilgrimdawg]

$400 won’t get you much. Those are mostly just sound magnified aids. A quality pair of hearing aids can be paired to your phone and can be adjusted to your specific needs, with multiple options. I use one setting when in a loud restaurant for example and a different setting when talk in to my grandkids. They aren’t perfect but they do help a lot. You can adjust the bass, treble, and various noise filters at a moments notice depending your current needs. Expect to spend between $2K and $6K for them. Mine are from Re-Sound and were $4K about 5 years ago. For you younger folks, always wear hearing protection when shooting and don’t even consider going to Davis Wade stadium without ear plugs. You will find later in life that it’s not worth it. . Don’t waste your money on that cheap stuff. Go ahead and go to a good hearing doctor and do it right the first time.

 

[horshack.sixpack]

Thoughts, Info, Advice?

$400 and under?

(Its getting to that time)

AirPods have hearing aid mode. Not sure how far that might carry you before needing real hearing aids...

 

[karlchilders.sixpack]

Try the Apple Ibuds with the hearing enhancement. They don’t really claim to be hearing aids but they do help. I’ve tried several OTC aids and I like the Ibuds as well as any. Relatively cheap, I think I got mine for $200 on sale, and if they don’t work for aids at least you have a good set of ear buds. My only complaint is that they don’t have a volume control for ambient noise. Sometimes the filtering and sound enhancements aren’t enough and I wish I could just turn the volume up a little.Actually they do claim a hearing aid function. I just looked them up on Amazon, $199.

Does it pair with Android? I don't have an iPhone.

 

[Bulldog Bruce]

My wife has been going through hearing loss for years. We tried a few of the lower cost hearing aids and never could find something she was happy with. This year we went to Costco for a real hearing aid that has adjustable setups for different environments. The app is on her phone and Costco setup 3 base environments and each of those can be modified a bit on the app. They put you through the tests and find the best fit for the person. They help with adjustments over the first year. It was about $1,800 and with the club joining fees. She has been very happy with them.

 

[Maroon Eagle]

…and don’t even consider going to Davis Wade stadium without ear plugs.

My tinnitus has been permanent since I attended the 2010 State-Bama game at Bryant-Denny…

 

[RBcoach]

Years of cowbells taking a toll.

 

[karlchilders.sixpack]

Years of cowbells taking a toll.

That, and loud music.

 

[ETK99]

Yes

Check with Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) - Got mine free through them.

 

[Dawgbite]

Does it pair with Android? I don't have an iPhone.

No idea, I have an iPhone.

 

[Dawgbite]

No idea, I have an iPhone.

According to Google, yes, most everything will work on an Android phone.

 

[The Peeper]

I've had tinnitus and the ringing from it since I was probably 12 years old or more (over 50 years ago). I can say I've almost gotten accustomed to it since I've had it that long. Now though, hearing in restaurants is so hard, so many sounds with voices, music, plates and utensils banging, chairs sliding, etc etc etc. I could definitely use something but I just haven't looked into it

 

[Mr. Echols]

I went through this about a year ago and, unless you are on Medicaid, there is no insurance that pays for hearing aids that I know of. For real hearing aids, that is, hearing aids that are programed for your hearing actual deficiencies, you really have two options. One is to go to Costco and, I think, Sam's is getting into the hearing aid business and get your hearing checked and buy from them. That's about $1800, or go to an Audiologist and have them check your hearing and buy form them and that's about $3200. I did the latter but would do Costco if I had it to do all over again. I did the hearing aids that hang on your ears and are "hidden" behind your ears because they have Bluetooth and can connect with your phone. The ones that go in your ear canal, don't have bluetooth. I'm 64 so I don't care if people see my hearing aids, if you are younger, you might be a little more self consious.

 

[was21]

Only advice I have is to make sure you get a set with a good money back guarantee. Had to go thru a set or two before we found some that worked good for my Mother. That's been a few years ago so I can't remember the brand.

I ordered Eargo hearing aids that did not require an audiologist review. As a result they were totally useless since they were strictly for low to moderate hearing loss. I then had my hearing tested by an audiologist and it was determined that I actually have moderate to severe hearing loss. She recommended hearing aids after asking me questions related to my lifestyle which is essentially an introvert with little social interaction. The ones I have now dramatically improved my hearing.

 

[was21]

$400 won’t get you much. Those are mostly just sound magnified aids. A quality pair of hearing aids can be paired to your phone and can be adjusted to your specific needs, with multiple options. I use one setting when in a loud restaurant for example and a different setting when talk in to my grandkids. They aren’t perfect but they do help a lot. You can adjust the bass, treble, and various noise filters at a moments notice depending your current needs. Expect to spend between $2K and $6K for them. Mine are from Re-Sound and were $4K about 5 years ago. For you younger folks, always wear hearing protection when shooting and don’t even consider going to Davis Wade stadium without ear plugs. You will find later in life that it’s not worth it. . Don’t waste your money on that cheap stuff. Go ahead and go to a good hearing doctor and do it right the first time.

Good advice. Mine cost less than $2,500 but nothing out of pocket because of my health insurance that pays up to that amount. There's a phone app that does what you describe. Mine are Starkey. They're not perfect but certainly adequate for the money. I have an android phone.

 

[Hotdiggydawg]

If you are employed you can get them free through the Department of Rehab in most cases. I think you may have to reimburse them some if you do not stay employed for two years after.

Also get the rechargeable aids as the new child proof batteries are almost impossible to open

 

[Pilgrimdawg]

I went through this about a year ago and, unless you are on Medicaid, there is no insurance that pays for hearing aids that I know of. For real hearing aids, that is, hearing aids that are programed for your hearing actual deficiencies, you really have two options. One is to go to Costco and, I think, Sam's is getting into the hearing aid business and get your hearing checked and buy from them. That's about $1800, or go to an Audiologist and have them check your hearing and buy form them and that's about $3200. I did the latter but would do Costco if I had it to do all over again. I did the hearing aids that hang on your ears and are "hidden" behind your ears because they have Bluetooth and can connect with your phone. The ones that go in your ear canal, don't have bluetooth. I'm 64 so I don't care if people see my hearing aids, if you are younger, you might be a little more self consious.

If you served in the military, the VA might cover the cost if you go through them. They covered them for my Dad about 30 years ago. I don’t have any idea on current rules regarding coverage from them.

 

[aTotal360]

 

[thedoubledeuce]

I've had tinnitus and the ringing from it since I was probably 12 years old or more (over 50 years ago). I can say I've almost gotten accustomed to it since I've had it that long. Now though, hearing in restaurants is so hard, so many sounds with voices, music, plates and utensils banging, chairs sliding, etc etc etc. I could definitely use something but I just haven't looked into it

Seriously, the next time in a noisy restaurant try put a piece of paper napkin in each ear. If your hearing is like mine and you have trouble with background noise, this little trick has done wonders for me. It helps muffle the background noise so much it's almost like the people's voices at your table are amplified.

 

[Del B Vista]

We took a tour earlier this summer with a bunch of folks we didn't know, and a bunch of them said they loved the Costco hearing aids.