Eargo Plus Online Invisible Hearing Aid Review - 7 Pros and Cons
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- Опубликовано: 12 дек 2017
- Dr. Clifford Olson from Applied Hearing Solutions in Anthem Arizona, discusses the Pros and Cons of Eargo Plus Online Invisible Hearing Aids in this Pro Review.
Website: www.DrCliffAuD.com
Clinic Website: www.AppliedHearingAZ.com
I saw this video and it was educational. I had hearing problems, so I went to a Audiologist. I was tested and prescribed hearing aids. I have Unitrons with bluetooth for use with my Android. I have had them now for 10 months. They cost a bit, but being a Vetran, I only had to pay for one and Medicare paid for the other. I can get new ones or update each 3 years. The warranty is three years on the item complete. I saw the Audiologist in the first three months weekly for adjusting and answering any questions. My three year warranty covers anything with them, repairs and complete replacement parts, in batteries batteries. Now I see the Dr. Every six months for follow-up. He said call him anytime I need help of accessories. He even have me His cell # to call him anytime. This is the way to go in my opinion as you so well stated. Excellent videos, as I watched them all and I know now I did right. Thanks for educating the public.
Thanks for the comment Joseph. Just one question for you: Medicare doesn't cover hearing aids. Are you sure it was Medicare?
@@DrCliffAuD Most medicare advantage plans provide the benefit. Aetna...my plan...$500.00 per ear ...$1000.00 per year
I am researching the purchase of my first pair of hearing aids. Fun fun fun. The audiologist says I am at the edge of really needing them. I have the loss in the high frequency range, the loss that comes with age. I appreciated the maintenance and repair comments. Your battery charger will probably fail before the hearing aid battery, so you will be buying a $400 charger. We are all test subjects as this industry grows and gets better. Because of it's infancy, the products may have growing pains. Eargo should know this and have excellent customer service because there will be problems.The ability to return the devices after 45 days (less fee) adds trust. I want Eargo to work. I want something easy and simple for the first pair. Your review confirmed what I have been reading. Eargo is novel, less expensive, corrects in the most common frequency ranges, and will reply to your phone call or email.
On another note, I was told it was a 6-8 week wait to see the audiologist at the big discount membership store. To hell with that! It makes me wonder how many weeks for a service appt.
As an Eargo customer, I know for a fact that you can buy one device as a replacement for $ 295.00 a piece .
This is the kind of review that I like to see (for just about anything). Most of it is pretty objective facts, and helps me decide about something. Kudos, and thanks for taking the trouble to do the homework and make the video.
Thanks Bill
Dr. Olson, thanks for the very informative Eargo evaluation, I am presently working with my local hospital audiologist to see what he can offer for something comparable to Eargo, time will tell the outcome.
Richard
Excellent review and brought up extensive issues that we don't really consider long term. Thank you so much for your presentation.
Super helpful. Thank you. I friend has them and I was considering a purchase. I do have a larger deficit in my left ear aid have moderate to severe high-frequency loss. Put it this way, if I'm not wearing my hearing aids a flock of birds can land at my feet and I would not hear them. I've owned Recon, Oticon and now Kirkland. The main reasons for me not to purchase, no adjustment for different loss in each ear, and no follow up, I get adjustments yearly... You might mention they are not Bluetooth nor do the offer telecoil
It would be great if you could evaluate the new Eargo Neo. They’ll be available at the end of Jan 2019. They claim to address several of the issues that you brought up in this review. Thanks for all your help to make us more informed consumers; it’s really appreciated.
I agree. I just asked Dr above to do a test and evaluation on the Neo. Also, check out their website. You can compare a few items such as their warranty.
Well done Dr. Olson. This was a well balanced, scientifically based review. I found it very helpful!
Thanks John.
Doctor Cliff AuD is a great resource that would be even more helpful if it also covered discussion of other parameters of the reviewed items, such as:
-How natural sounding they are on a scale of 1-10,
- How prone they are to cause “hearing fatigue” due to artifacts introduced in D/A conversion (such as jitter) on a scale 1-10,
- DAC chip specs of the reviewed model (bit length, sampling rate, S/N ratio, frequency range, etc.).
-Sound quality compared to a reference or SOTA model.
Dr. Olson, thank you for a very thorough review. I am a retired biomedical scientist so I appreciated your approach to the review and the data you provided. My initial interactions with the company are consistent with what you described and I believe that their devices would provide me with some benefit. What I found particularly helpful, though, was your comparison of the eargo device with prescription in-ear hearing aids. I had a hearing test last week and have mild to moderate high frequency hearing loss, so potentially in the sweet spot for eargo. However, the data you showed makes me think that, if I'm ready to take the plunge for hearing aids, I should at least research what my experience would be with prescription devices. Since there is such a big price difference, in the end I may go with eargo even if they aren't perfect for me. Alternatively, in the short term, I may just turn the TV up a little more and pretend I don't hear my wife's complaints! :-)
Hi Stephen. Glad you appreciated the video. As long as you are aware of the pros and cons of online vs. custom programmed hearing aids, make the best decision for your circumstances.
@@DrCliffAuD thank you so much for your extremely informative videos. A couple weeks ago both front airbags in my jeep liberty deployed for no reason, now i suffer from mild to severe hearing loss for mid to high frequencies. Are there any prescription hearing aids that are responsibly priced?
Excellent review, thanks.
Excellent presentation that changed my mind how to approach getting my hearing aids.
Glad to help Joseph!
You Rock Doctor. Great review of over the counter aid that have been on the market for years. Always Best to been seen by a Hearing Care Professional Before Purchasing any Device. Never know if there is a Medical problem that need Addressed.
Thank you for all the pro and con info you provided in this video. As a person considering having her ears checked out for beginning hearing loss, your video has helped me understand the importance of an exam and has helped me understand the next
first steps to take.
Extremely helpful and well done as I navigate the new world of hearing devices. Kudos
Thanks Andre!
I found this review very helpful. I have been considering a hearing aid for a few years now, but am only now getting serious about the research. I know I have a certain amount of high frequency hearing loss roughly equivalent in both ears which I think is quite typical for someone of my years (75). My reluctance has been the expense. While I appreciate the skill and training of a licensed ENT professional I can't get my insurance company to cover the expense in spite of the fact that I have been paying my premiums regularly for decades.
The other factor is that I can't seem to find a device with all of the features that I think should be possible given the technology available today. Specifically I'm looking for a device that combines the most desirable features of both high fidelity earbuds with hearing aid quality amplification including :
- Bluetooth compatibility with a smartphone app with a diagnostic setup and an auto adjust feature.
- Bluetooth link to a smart TV to allow for silent listening through the device.
- Noise cancellation with adjustment to gradually adjust the input of the ambient sound.
- Rechargeable batteries that last at least 12 hours on a given charge.
- They should also be as small and inconspicuous as possible.
From my research so far, I guess I'm looking for a menage a trois between the latest Nearheara IQ Buds Max with Boost ($499) in the form of the Eargo Plus ($2500), and the professional quality of a $6k professional hearing aid like a Starkey or Oticon.
A lifetime guarantee or at least reasonable insurance fees that would cover malfunction or loss (at least the first time). I know I'm dreaming but the manufacturer of such a device would become for hearing aids what Apple and Samsung are to Smartphones, IMHO.
Very good review. My understanding is that the rechargeable battery in the Eargo has a service life of about 2.7 years and they are not replaceable. If that is the case, then one is looking at an expenditure of ~ $2000 every two and a half years. That to me is a big con which should be in your pros and cons list.
That is on-par with replacement costs of standard hearing aids.
This has happened to me. The charger failed to charge on one side-at 2.8 years and one of the aids also failed to charge. So…. Looking for new ones at Kirkland.
In Eargo's information they state a number of recharge cycles for which the non-replaceable batteries are rated. Running the math, I found that, assuming a daily recharge, the cycle count and the warranty come out pretty close to equal. Thus I concluded with heavy daily usage, I would indeed be "on my own" after the warranty period. Your Real Ear Measurment crush the value of this product to most of us out there seeking hearing help. Thank you for your thorough performance review.
I have been using Eargo devices since July of 2018 and as a promo, received $ off and an extra year warranty, which was important since I have returned one already and the second is showing similar problems with volume control. The one big pro for me is them being invisible and fairly comfortable. I did like that they sent out non-working samples to test the fit. Since I had never worn hearing aids before, I was able to determine in advance of purchase if I could tolerate them. They do provide some help with my hearing loss in left ear, how much is uncertain. Since I only have loss in one ear, I use them interchangeably. They are the same device, just one is stamped L and one stamped R. The one con I see is durability, but not sure if professionally fitted and programmed ones have similar durability issues. I appreciated the video showing the pros and cons of Eargo's, as they are not for everybody!
Great,Great video and info, I just asked for a sample of Eargo, but now back to Costco for Kirkland 8.
Thanks Olino. Glad you liked the video!
Very nicely done Dr. Olson. Your review was well balanced and truly aided me in my hearing aid search. Thank you!!!
Your review is very helpful and has an objectivity that I've found elusive around hearing aids. I now have four year old Phonak Brios from Costco but I'd like to have the features of the Eargo approach. Eargo's in the ear means that the ear can funnel the sound to the microphone, which I imagine would improve directional focus (Phonak's microphones are outside and in back of the ear which is distressing when someone starts talking directly in back of me). I also like the rechargeable batteries.
The whole concept just seems more advanced than what Costco offers, and my experience is that most hearing purveyors (audiologists) rely on the excessive pricing to give them a good income. They pretend to be providing an objective service but the pricing model shows them to be no more than highly compensated commissioned salespeople. Costco is much friendlier and more consultative in its approach. Unfortunately, Costco doesn't offer Eargo and they reflect an assessment by Costco that Eargo is not yet up to Costco standards.
I did order the demo set but I never received it. Moreover, registering to receive the Eargo demo resulted in my quickly getting a phone call from a salesman looking for a quick sale. I mentioned that I had an appointment in a month with a audiologist (AuD) but even so, the salesman tried to using pricing -- act now or pay more -- to force a quick sale. That combined with the failure to send the demo makes me think that the company has moved from its beginnings with integrity toward something else.
Like others on this website, I'd really like an expert review like yours on the new Neo. Supposedly, they can be programmed to map to an audiologist's test, but in light of the company's unwillingness to wait for the test results, that may be more vaporware than reality. For now, I'm highly skeptical that this would work for me, but I'd love to have my mind changed since I love the design and concept of retaining the natural sound funneling capability of my God-given ears.
Thanks for taking the time to put this review together. If you were nearer, or if I could work with you remotely, I'd love to pay a fee to have unbiased objective advice not conditioned by device price mark ups or brand commitments (as is, for instance, the case with HearUSA). Thanks.
Wow good job dr Clifford thanks for the review.
This was really helpful. Thanks a bunch.
masha Allah a fact-filled review, thank you brother, taught me a lot about hearing aids :-)
Thank you for this video ! It was bery helpful😊
Thank you so much when I watch your video I planned to by this ear aide
Great review thanks for all the information
My pleasure Donna.
Excellent Review !, there is alot of echo when you use telephone handset, you can't talk as echo is very high. Other than that, it seems to be good pair. 2nd thing is when you charge them you don't see if the charging is really charging it,. I found it next morning that it was not charged. other time, i found that after 3 hours, one side battery was dead.
Yes, those are some additional drawbacks as well. Need to make sure your battery contacts are cleaned off regularly as well.
thank you doc
I went to Eargo after an Audiologist examined me. I have very typical age-related hearing loss, and she wanted $3800 for one aid that was external and the size of my thumb. My insurance would pay $2500. Eargo gave me 2 plus the charger, invisible, totally covered by my insurance. So far, I feel like I have a good deal - they are comfortable, and I can hear better.
Shower stickers! That’s brilliant!
Enjoyed what struck me as an honest and straightforward a review with commentary on the Eargo...and thanks for that. As a 'late boomer' (67 and climbing) who suffers more from 'spoken word intelligibility' (The ' snooze flea file I miz dis fly' sort of thing), especially in restaurants and high background noise and ambience situations that the Eargo's may not be a solution in my case. This, confounded by tinnitus that if I pay attention to it is part of my 'daily soundtrack'. That being said, I noticed during your examples of the 'in-ear' response curves of the various levels and etc. that I could distinguish 'differences' even in the 'over the web' audio. I can chalk that up (perhaps) to being an audio buff who has rather unusual monitors and tweaked settings on the desktop 'puter...and ancient ears trained to hear such. Still, I've spoken to my GP/MD about a referral to a local audiologist to see (well, hear....*L*) what could be done to improve and protect what I've left. Please keep up your efforts to educate the consumer on the new products that are available now and soon to be available; it's always great to have an advocate in our corner. Thanks for any and all you're doing.
Thanks Jerry. I have no intention of stopping!
Thank you for this video
Your information was extremely helpful.
Thank for very objective reviews!!!1
Excellent review!
Great technical explanation....TY, Causing me to re-evaluate my choices
Thanks Gilbert. Let me know if you have any questions.
As a person with moderate to more than moderate hearing loss - I have tried the expensive audiologist referred ones. I had the starkeys for almost 3 years. Yes, I know I need more than just amplification. The customizable ones never really came out right for me, and every time I had an office visit it was another $65. Which would be ok if it really made a difference. I never had the chart like yours with the different colors and how close are we getting to repairing? My hearing loss.
These did not have any sort of trial period, once you drive it off the lot,its yours- good bad or ugly. They probably had a standard 1 yr warranty....but if anything major happens, you get to pay the full cost of replacing them.
I am going to try the new eargo neos and see if they are remotely functional.
While I found the video extremely helpful and unbiased- I do not think it is accurate for a person with normal hearing to try them and decide if they are good or not....
I'm curious what the 'assymetrical' test was. Mine is currently 50% in the left and 35% loss in the right; they knew this when I asked if it was even an option...
Only Sam's has ever been deterred by the disparity.
If they don't work, I haven't lost anything.
All valid points K9. Thanks for sharing!
Excellent video....
I bought these and wore them for about 30 days before asking how to return them. I agree that Eargo's customer service is excellent. Through several phone calls they worked with me to try to make the devices suit me, but without success. 1) I could never get the right one to slip into my ear canal far enough without its hurting. 2) The flexifibers made my ears itch maddeningly. 3) They didn't improve my hearing significantly.
Great video. As a 36 year old who’s worn my Costco “ears” for 4 years, I’m very tempted to get something that’s more invisible. I have a genetic mid range hearing loss - I have to ask my husband “what?” all the time if I don’t have my “ears” in. I would just love to have something that’s less noticeable but still helps me hear! (Maybe I’m vain!) :)
I highly suggest either checking out the Phonak Titanium custom, or Signia Silk Nx insant fit invisible hearing aids.
Very good review of this product. As a Ph.D clinical and research audiologist (retired) I have a few comments. I think that you are confusing noise reduction with overall hearing aid gain and compression. I only saw somewhat linear gain compression on your real-ear measurements which is not the same as noise reduction and has been around for decades. Digital processed noise reduction attempts to decrease non-speech input while trying to maintain amplification for speech input. This type of real noise reduction may improve speech understanding in noisy situations. Secondly, the lack of being able to program the hearing aid to me is its greatest con. I am sure that it will provide some benefit to some wearers, but any benefit will likely be sub optimal and the user will not know that. Other than being "invisible", there are many such non-programmable hearing aids available at perhaps a quarter of the price of the Eargo and rechargeable hearing aids have been around for at least 15 yrs. Thirdly, there was no mention of what happens when the rechargeable battery goes bad. Is it user replaceable or built in like the iphone which needs major surgery to replace. I conclude, albiet from the limited information that I have about this device, that it is overly expensive for the unimpressive technology it offers.
I'm surprised that Dr. Cliff did not reply to your insightful comments, so I will.
1) The “cocktail party problem” you described has been addressed by researchers at Ohio State University in Columbus. They have tested versions of a digital filter that not only amplifies sound but can also isolate speech from the background noise and automatically adjust the volumes of each separately in real time. One of their partners to commercialize it is Starkey Hearing Technologies.
2) It is true there are cheaper non-programmable hearing aids available, and rechargeable hearing aids have been around for quite some time, but for many users being invisible is paramount. This is the first invisible rechargeable aid I've seen.
3) Repairs-as written below, since Dr. Cliff's video was made in 2017, Eargo now offers post-warranty repairs for a fee.
I had them. For a couple years. They were very uncomfortable. And finally one of them failed. They were not replaced by ear go and now I’m on the hunt for new ones.
Cliff, I heard your review of the eargo nero just once! and cant find it any more. did you tube take it off ? I thought it was honest, informative and very unbiased because you said alot of good positive things about the nero!, as well as what you disliked! Im making this comment in 2019 Janurary!
Thank you so much for this review! I was on the fence about getting Eargo since it was far cheaper than the Phonak Vitro B Titanium, but after your review I think I made the right decision. I was blown away by the side by side comparison.
Hi Yousaf. I'm glad you found the video helpful!
I've seen quite a few of your informative videos. You tell it like it is. I'm so impressed with the way you present the subject (With no BS). If you were selling cars, I'd be the first one at your desk. Please tell me where I can get those Shower Stickers. My shower sucked the life out of my last pair. Also, my hearing aid, Sarkey Livio Edge AI 2400 ITC, operations manual describes a Custom Microphone Cover to keep out wax and debris. Beleive it's an option. Can you tell me more about this.
You did great and I really really appreciate this video and the time you took to study them and make the video...the person commenting on you teeth was stupid...your teeth look great! Ignore idiots and please keep up the great work!
I have equal loss in both ears big, would it help to suggest a solution.
Yes please that would be great
Haven't tried them yet, although I'd like to for trail purposes.
Thank you for making these videos. They are really helping me make an informed decision on my first pair of hearing aids.
You're welcome!
Prof. What shall we use for hear losing of my daughter 16 months old (she doesn't have outear and canal " the canal is totally damage closed".
Excellent video. Thank you. My questions, not addressed, are about feedback which I find frustrating with my current aids. Do the Eargo aids eliminate this feedback? Also, I still can't hear well even with programmable aids and miss a lot of conversation. I have to use Closed Captioning on TV or I'd miss most of what is being said even with hearing aids! My concern with in the Eargo ear aids is a feeling of blocked ears.
I have significant hearing loss ("cookie bite" in the mid-range). I tried them, but they did not have nearly enough amplification to help me. They were more like ear plugs than hearing aids. I called them and asked if there was any way to program them for more volume and they said no. I returned them and in less than a week they returned my money.
Hi John. Thanks for this. Not all options will work for everyone. Cookie bite hearing losses are one of the most difficult hearing losses to fit well. Make sure you find a really good audiologist.
I have suffered through Unitron Quantum M BTE hearing aids for 4 yr. They assist for my hearing TV or movies at the theater, but are not very helpful in noisy environments like the mall. Also, as a musician, I don't like them at all. My own voice drowns out my instrument. I never wear them when performing and rely instead upon stage monitors being turned up (I play mostly acoustic string instruments) and rely on my unassisted hearing.
I tried the Eargos to see if they would be better for music, they were not. My Unitrons spend most of the time stored in their case. I am almost 70 and I simply tell anyone that I'm talking to, that I have a hearing impediment and they must speak clearly and louder than usual for me to understand them. That seems to be the most reasonable alternative to hearing aids and usually works.
I use a Pocket Talker at home for TV and sometimes when we have guests. The sound quality is far better than my Unitrons. Based upon your review of the Bose Hearphones, I've ordered them on line. Perhaps they will be better than my Pocket Talker.
Thank you for the reviews and information you provide.
Thank you Cliff for such wonderful demonstration
Thank you for your review, so interesting. I recently lost a hearing aid (Unitron OPN 3). I had It for six weeks and lost $2,500 while it was on trial. I wasn’t particularly happy with it. I’m wondering would the invisible hearing aid type be more secure in the ear then one that sits behind the ear?
In your opinion which hearing aid device is best, the one that sits behind the ear or in the ear? Love to hear what you think. Thank you
@@bumbles3304 ANY OVER THE EAR AID CAN HOOK ON TO A MASK OR EYEGLASS AND FALL OFF.
I would like to try eargo's hearing devices, there seems to be alot of good credits.
Tell me what specific rules i must deal with in order to obtain Eargo's hearing supplements. And, thanks again for all the top views and doctor Clifford.
Excellent presentation, I really appreciate your videos. Please review the Eargo Neo when you get a chance. Thanks
In the middle of my Neo Review now.
@@DrCliffAuD any update on when we might be able to expect the Neo review? Thanks so much!
Very informative and objective. Have small ear canals and have been told I'm not eligible for "invisibles". Need to check out actual metric sizing. Plus one ear is about 80%, other ear is 30%. Will go back to my AuD and see if generic programming will help. Many thanks.
I'm not sure what you mean by 80% and 30%. If you have anything more severe than a mild to moderate high frequency hearing loss, then a generic product likely isn't right for you.
@@DrCliffAuD Thanks for the quick response.... 80% hearing in left ear and 30% in right, with right ear losing high frequency in that range. Tried custom three years ago and took them back. Guess I'm ready for them now. Your clip motivated me to see my ear Doc again. Thanks.
i would like your opinion on MD hearing aids and Hearing Assist .
Hello Dr. Cliff, Thank you for sharing your learnings in this review on Eargo 7. It is incredibly helpful. When I look for a custom programable CIC hearing aid, can you recommend a brand or brands I might try? Five years ago, I tried several brands and struggled with the lack of natural sound. Hearing my voice amplified constantly didn't work for me. I value any thoughts you might share. Gratefully, Greg McDonald
Have you tested the IHEAR hearing devices ? They have a hearing test kit that boasts of custom program to fit individual needs . I would like to see your review on this online product . Thank you .
Have you had a chance to evaluate the new Ear lens product?
I had these a few years back one lasted 2 day’s and they sent a replacement. The other one lasted 3 weeks I sent them back. You didn’t mention how to adjust the volume. That should have been a drawback unless they have changed that. I didn’t like or feel comfortable tapping the side of my ear to adjust the volume. You do get looks
Yes I hated that tapping too! Looks!
When I had my welcome phone call, they actually did specifically ask me to send them my full test results from the ENT
Excellent!
@@DrCliffAuD
Yeah... I have my hearing aid eval with the ENT on Wednesday morning, I'll be getting my free non-working trial Eargo in the mail soon. Unfortunately a lot of my decision may come down to cost. We've got to wake insurance companies up to the importance of better coverage for this. I just can't justify over a grand for only one device!
Depending on the severity & configuration of your hearing loss, the Eargo may work for you. You get no customization from the Eargo, but some people report that they get benefit out of it. Insurance companies already cover hearing aids. Some cover them 100%. You just have to ask for those benefits and pay the higher premiums.
@@DrCliffAuD Mine covers a flat $600 towards them which is better than what I've heard from others.
@@amybrodar7130 I'm lucky I guess...my insurance covers up to a max amount of $2500 therefore I opted for the Eargo Neo which I'll be receiving shortly! I can't wait and am glad there's a 45-day trial period.
What if I took the results of my professional audiology test to different hearing aid companies? Would they require another test or would they look at these results and then recommend options. As I am considered to be quite bad at hearing in both ears, I am thinking about asking my ENT if implanted devices would be better. Your thoughts
This morning, the left side of the charger had 4 red lights showing. Why and what does that mean?
Video had test ENT right ear-mild to moderate-severe SNHL left ear moderately-severe flat SNHL poor word recognition will I have good results ? Thanks Stuart
If you have poor Word Recognition, you are unlikely to receive a significant amount of benefit from hearing aids. I highly suggest you consider having a cochlear implant evaluation.
Doctor Cliff, AuD explain poor word recognition. How bad will it effect my hearing
thanks dude but got two pairs hearing aids and both steam from android phone
through both left and right ears
I am hearing impaired in both ear and lives in Jamaica, how do I purchase a pair and how much per pair?
What is the best hearing aids for severe hearing loss with tinnits
Does it help with ringing in the ears? Masking?
Your presentation was excellent. Clear, succinct and hitting all the salient points. I do have a question about the trial period. Ergo says that if after 6 week they arent right for you you can return for full refund. What's your understanding? Do other companies give full refunds?
Almost every company in the hearing aid industry gives you some form of trial period with a money back guarantee.
Wow Dr. Cliff: You are great on Video and really helped me with my decision to try Eargo! Thanks for all the good advice and for the pros and cons! Think pro outrides con in my situation! Do you suggest any ear canal cleaning device for home use or should I visit a local ENT? Any suggests for hearing specialists in Harrisonburg/Rockingham, VA?
Hi Judy. Glad to help. I would recommend getting your ears professionally cleaned the first time to determine how "waxy" you are. After that, you may be able to self-clean your ears. Or perhaps you don't produce much wax anyway. I'm not familiar with any hearing care providers in VA. Sorry.
Doc you should make a video saying if airpods create a damage to your ears or anything else.
Really appreciate the great review Dr. Olson. I've previously used siemens nitro and silk 5x for moderate hearing loss (cic and iic). Both aids made my ear feel plugged in, so this design might make it more comfortable. I have similar loss in both ears but went ahead with a device for my better ear to keep the costs economical. I've noticed that I've had to strain myself in some situations to hear and wasn't very impressed with them and wouldn't use them unless I have important meetings, would having the second aid help significantly or should I hunt for other models? I'm also considering eargo but lack of customization might be a hindrance for me.
How do these differ from a Personal Sound Amplification Device?
In terms of quality, they are definitely better than a PSAP, but in general, they are basically a PSAP.
I had those eargo devices a while back. They were not strong enough for me. Also, I couldn’t rely on them to charge every time.
Sometimes I would plug them and the light would go on and off and I had to wiggle the wire to get them to stay charging. Sometimes I would come back and get them, only to
find they didn’t charge. ☹️
Hi, So do you have some recommendations in your opinion as to a good real in the canal hearing aide that can be programmed driven individual ?
Thank You.
Hi John. If I understand your question correctly, the two best Invisible-In-Canal (IIC) hearing aids out there, in my opinion, are the Phonak Titanium and Starkey SoundLens Synergy. Both can be customized to your prescription using Real Ear Measurement and provide you with significantly more features to maximize benefit.
Applied Hearing Solutions Thank You .
I am a retired Chicago Fireman, 34 yrs on .
Can you use only one? I have Meniere's in only one ear. Do they support noise cancellation and music through bluetooth?
Yes you can, but if you have Menieres disease, the frequency response from an Eargo will not be appropriate. No noise cancelation or Bluetooth.
My hearing loss from my last test is as follows: 50 decibels at 250 Hz, 55 decibels at 500 Hz, 55 decibels at 1000 Hz, 65 decibels at 2000 Hz, 60 decibels at 4000 Hz, and 70 decibels at 8000 Hz. Do you recommend any invisible hearing aids (other than Eargo) based on my hearing test results? Or is this out of range? I think you mentioned in this video that the higher frequency range wasn't as good for Eargo. That's for my left ear. My right ear is within the normal range.
Not your best option. You have a flat hearing loss and Eargo is not capable of amplifying low frequency. They would not be able to reach a high-frequency hearing loss prescription.
My hearing has since improved. On my 250, 500, 1k hz, it is normal. For 1.5k hz there is 35 db hearing loss. From 2k to 6k hz it is from around 55-60 db hearing loss. For 8k hz there is about 75 db hearing loss. Am I still a candidate?
The fact that this company does not support single-sided deafness is a dealbreaker for me! It's another form of cash grabbing in the industry! Still, I appreciate that as a long time bender in the business, you are starting to look at other options! There might be hope yet!
Are there any other custom fit in ear options that are rechargeable?
Not yet, but they are likely on the horizon in the near future.
I have couple. I actually was thinking about getting them. I don't have really bad hearing loss and yes I've actually been tested. First I just didn't have the money and wasn't sure about the product. One question is if you are truly unhappy with Eargo can you ask for refund? Two would be is there away for them to do a better job at customizing? I mean as you get older and older chances of the bad hearing loss could get worst and would these even help. My last question is my father has bad hearing, and my older brother, can bad hearing be like vision can it be inherited or passed on?
Yes, they have a 100% refund guarantee. They can't be customized other than just increasing the volume. Bad hearing can most definitely be genetically inherited. Best of luck!
@@DrCliffAuD thanks so much for taking time to get back
Have you tested Zvox voice buds with BT for $300 each or Otofonix off Amazon fir same price? I’m looking at these closely need advice! Thanks
No I have not tested the Zvox, although they look appealing since they have two microphones and access to a smartphone.
Hi, I'm stalking from Turkey.My question is do we have a chance to bring a valid turkey device for which country?I am writing from translate Can you help
Hi Evlad. Not sure I understand your question.
which better nunera iq buds 2 or eargo plus???
Thank you for your eargo aid review. I could be interisted in purchacing there new "NERO" model that came out in feb of this year. could you do a review of the nero? there co say the "techknology is much better.. I and manny others appreciate your advice! there have been quite a few negative feed backs about there other model aids and recharable containers not being that reliable where they have to keep sending them back for replacements... and the battery charges may not last for two years then the aids themselves need to be replaced. Id expect to get two or more years of use out of them. "Whats your opiniun?"
I believe it's called the Eargo Neo. I'm looking into them right now because my audiologist said nothing will help you but cargo said, "we may not be able to help but lets give it a try and see how things go. Wear them daily for a month and then if they aren't working...send them back. I'm glad he recommended the Eargo's I was a bit worried. The return policy, per my hearing helper at Eargo says I have to speak with him on the phone and then his manager above him to why I need to return them, but he has already marked, "they may not workin his ears due to past strokes but lets try and see if they help, if they do. Great, if they don't full refund in place. I'm still on the fences with the Eargo. We wll see. But I would like to see what he has to say about the NEO at Eargo because that's what I'll be getting if I go with their company.
this works
is it possible to buy this here in japan
My charger quit working and they said they couldn’t repair or replace it. Their only solution was to spend another $2,000 for their new models. I don’t think seniors should have to spend 2-3 thousand dollars every couple years for hearing aids.
Please help. Where I will contect
this kids to find for ****
Yes we all love the size but what we don't love is the whistling and no higher volume and most sounds need more bass* like Bose! I also believe low volume hearing aid should not be so expensive
That is the biggest issue with an open fit. However, a completely closed fit to get more bass can be bad as well due to occlusion. The best would be to have a custom vent size that could accommodate bass without feedback.
Dan Walsh
Review good but you missed outdoor issues. I purchased the NEO which has 4 programs. You change from one to another by 2 taps to each ear, which I didn’t really like. The real problem with it is wind, motorcycle going by, concert music and other loud noises change the programs! Also those nice customer service folks are not near as nice when you want to return them.
Dr.cliff regarding all the top brands premium hearing aids, when it comes to an Audioologist making the adjustments to match my hearing test results would any of the brands stand out to you as a preferred brand to making the adjustments? I.e. easier to get correct or keep the adjustments.
Thank you, Tom
Signia 7 charge and go's. I love programming them. So much control.
R they available in India
Bluetooth connectivity? Like to use my iphone as external mic
Nope. Not with the new Neo devices either.
How to turn the device on
I wish I could add Arabic subtitles, I was always watching
what will be the cost for each in indian curreny
Check Google for a conversion calculator.
The price is 1,10,000 rupees
Is it good for kids
your teeth are bloody amazing
Those are beautiful teeth. Great face and voice for presentation too.
Jennifer Rosellen Morgan
your teeth are bloody amazing
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hi J R M...
osmonds family has big teeth familys
Jennifer Rosellen Morgan they look fake tbh