Hearing Aids

All around the world we have seen that about 95% of adults experience ‘sensorineural’ hearing loss or what is commonly referred to as ‘nerve damage’. With this type of hearing loss, words sound muffled and there is also a general loss of voice clarity. Sensorineural hearing loss is usually gradual and is rarely helped by medical intervention. Hearing aids are almost always the only solution at providing relief for the hearing problems associated with this loss. For this usually a hearing test will tell you what type of hearing loss you actually face.

What is the Best Hearing Aid?

You can find many hearing aids available in the market. Today’s hearing aid technology has become successful at satisfying people’s needs and even some manufacturer’s report shows patient satisfaction and try to improve more in order to provide total satisfaction. Many people ask this question, “Tell us, what the best hearing aid is?” It’s difficult to answer.

There are many manufacturers present in the market that provide quality products and they have all comparable advance technology in their hearing aids. The question you need to ask is, “What is the best hearing aid for me?” To know this answer, it is important to discover not only the degree of hearing loss you may have, but also the kind of lifestyle you live and communication situations you must frequently encounter. This is crucial step in the process of finding the right hearing aid. At Hearing Planet, you will also get hearing consultant, who will help you to get the best hearing aid suitable to your problem.

Hearing Planet Audiologists and Personal Hearing Consultants will provide guidance, service and support and also provides sales and service of major digital hearing aid brands such as Phonak, ReSound, Siemens, Unitron, Sonic Innovations and others.

How much does a hearing aid test cost?

My hearing has been going down for years and I want to be tested and purchase two hearing aids. Of course, they vary in price quite a bit.

How much would the test(s) cost for a hearing aid? I imagine an audiogram is one of the tests performed. A rough estimate is fine. Most audiologists won’t give me a straight answer when I ask…I guess they want to surprise me with a huge bill, lol.

Answer
Most hearing test are around $2-300. there is a new hearing device that is called Lyric. Check it out before getting a cumbersome and expensive hearing aid. Have your ears cleaned out when you go to the audiologists for a test.