When buying a hearing aid, if your main consideration is price, ReSound hearing aids may be a better option as they may be less expensive. However, they also offer less selection. If you want a greater variety from which to choose, Phonak may be the better choice.

Treatment options for high-frequency hearing loss Typically, the best type of hearing aid for high-frequency hearing loss is what’s known as a receiver in the ear (RITE) with a dome that sits in the ear canal. This style has an open fit so it doesn’t muffle the low-frequency sounds that you still hear naturally.

Summary of hearing aid costs On average, a set of hearing aids may cost anywhere from $1,000 to $5,000, or more. Hearing aids vary significantly in cost, but this doesn’t always reflect their overall effectiveness. Like most things that we want to fit to our bodies, what works for one person may not work for another.

The 6 Best Hearing Aids of 2019

• Signia Xperience — the first hearing aid to use motion detectors.
• ReSound LiNX Quattro — the first Made For Android hearing aid.
• Phonak Marvel — a hugely successful hearing aid globally.
• Starkey Livio AI — the first hearing aid with integrated sensors.

11 hearing aids

• Starkey Livio Edge AI. SHOP NOW AT Starkey. Price: $$$
• Phonak Lyric. SHOP NOW AT Phonak. Price: $$$
• MDHearingAid Pro. SHOP NOW AT MDHearingAid. Price: $
• Signia Cros Pure Charge&Go X. SHOP NOW AT Signia. Price: $$
• Miracle-EarEnergy. SHOP NOW AT Miracle-Ear. Price: $$

Costco hearing centers offer five brands of hearing aid: Rexton, ReSound, Kirkland Signature, Bernafon, and Phonak. Each brand is rated for different levels of hearing loss.

RIC and BTE hearing aids are often considered to be the most comfortable as they minimise any blocked sensation with their small sound transmitters being the only element resting in the ear. Our advancements in technology mean that even glasses wearers enjoy a comfortable fit.

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How Much Do Hearing Aids at Miracle-Ear Cost? Generally speaking, Miracle-Ear’s prices range from average to slightly higher than average. While specific prices vary based on your needs, Miracle-Ear’s website states that the cost of a hearing aid ranges from $1,000 to $4,000.

Hearing aids can last anywhere from three years to seven — for some people, even longer. Variables affecting this lifespan include how well the instrument is built, how well it’s maintained, and how much wear and tear it experiences being worn in your ear for many hours a day.

Before you buy

1. Get a checkup. See your doctor to rule out correctable causes of hearing loss, such as earwax or an infection.
2. Seek a referral to a reputable audiologist.
3. Ask about a trial period.
4. Think about future needs.
5. Check for a warranty.
6. Beware of misleading claims.
7. Plan for the expense.