06-15-2018, 07:45 AM
(06-13-2018, 09:06 AM)activedirt_imp Wrote: The one thing I would say for certain is to be sure to go to Costco and consider what they have to offer. Their prices are so low compared to an Audiologist. They have something like a six month return policy. They provide free 'parts'. Like free ear wax traps, free rubber ear-molds. The ear exam that I received at the Costco in Charlottesville Va (two hour drive) was more comprehensive than the one at the local audio center.
Their current model is the Kirkland Signature 8. I think the latest version supports a streamlined manner for connecting to your phone. Two of them cost about $1,600.00. Costco contracts with well known hearing aid manufactures to produce these products. They really have a good think going with this.
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For me the biggest downside to hearing aids is that they slow me down. One more thing the needs batteries, one more thing to take off and put on. However, in the end life is just better when I use them consistently. I even sleep better on days that I wear them all day long! Go figure.
(06-13-2018, 05:46 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: Between the tinnitus from not protecting my ears younger in life and just normal age related hearing loss, I'm thinking about getting hearing aids. I no longer hear a lot of what is said in a TV show, or movie, always asking my wife 'What did they say?" and asking my wife and grand kids to look me in the face when they talk, and noisy restaurants are nearly impossible for me to hear in. It's beginning to detract from my joy of life.
the sad realization of life is, one of these days I'm going to have to get some.
Couple of questions:
Can you ride with them in?
Do they make putting on a helmet an issue?
Do they work as ear protection while riding?
If not, I guess you need to remove them to put in ear plugs?
Would they amplify wind and road noise as well as voices and other necessary to hear sounds.
Are they comfortable to wear?
Mick,
I am functionally deaf without hearing aids. The damage to my ears is the result of gun fire starting at age 10. I started wearing ear protection when I got older but on hunts where I needed to hear I couldn't. Now I'm paying the price. +1 on the advice above IF Costco has a model that will work for you which is 95% of the time. I can't wear my hearing aids while riding as my helmet rips them off when I put it on. But your life will be better. Costco does not have the type of aids I need and they cost $6000. Even with them I can not understand TV or movie voices but I can understand most speech. Good hearing aids will have several settings. They will diminish background noise and amplify speech in one, become directional in another, and amplify the whole spectrum in a music setting so songs sound normal. Go to Costco and the $1500 you spend will improve the quality of your life and you can take that to the bank.
Chip