I just love your channel. I was just diagnosed with mild hearing loss and was really upset about it until I found your channel. Thank you so much. You really helped me. And I just love how you smile when you are talking!
Hi Kathleen! Yes, it is totally normal to feel upset. The emotions will continue through your journey but yes, informing yourself and seeking answers were help. Thank you for letting me know I've helped you. That makes my efforts worth it. I make these videos for you and others like you!
Nice job Emily. Thanks for the review. As a Costco Hearing Aid employee and user I can totally relate. One minor correction. You stated the Costco return policy was “AFTER 180 days” this is incorrect. It’s WITHIN 180 days and it’s from the date of delivery, that’s when you get your HA’s…I know this may be nitpicking but we want to be as accurate as possible. Thanks again for the review. Best wishes! Celebrating 30 years with Costco this year!!!!
Good review! 👍My dispenser at Costco was a Licensed Hearing Aid Specialist (LHAS), not an audiologist. The LHAS can perform hearing tests and fit hearing aids, but as you noted they cannot diagnose medical conditions like an audiologist. My hearing loss isn't complicated, so an LHAS was sufficient. Costco isn't currently offering a Kirkland Signature brand hearing aid, but they do have models from Philips, Rexton and Jabra, and it's easy to research them on the web to learn about their features. Costco is a good starting point for people looking for affordable hearing aids 👍👍
I love your enthusiasm to inform hearing impaired people like me of the benefits to hear better than 50%. My new Costco Bi-Core Hearing aids are coming in next week. This new technology seems like a giant step up fro my older Costco Rexton. Keep up the great work!
I’ve been hearing only 50% speech for over 10 years with my older 8 year old Costco Rexton hearing aid. I hope that this new bi-core technology will make me hear at least 70% of speech. The sample model I tried on made me hear way better and I hope this continues in real life situations. 🤞🤞🤞🙏🙏🙏. Keep up the good work! I enjoy watching your videos and can relate to deafness with hearing aids.
The nice thing about Costco is that they are all trained in real ear measurements which give you the best chance to hear well with them. I have worn hearing aids from audiologists most of my life and recently went to try a new one at Costco and has been the best hearing aid I have had and has changed my life. It was a interesting video though!
Yay! That is great news! I did not know they are all trained in real ear measurements! Thank you for sharing! What hearing aid do you have now that you love?
If I were in business and had a product to sell, I would hire Emily to get the job done. She has such an enthusiastic, charming presentation that she could sell refrigerators to the Eskimos ! (BTW: I love the Philips 9030 HA's I purchased at Costco. Your presentations gave me the groundwork I needed in order to make intelligent decisions. My only regret is that I did not do it sooner.) You rock, Emily ! Blessings to you and yours.
WAHOOOOO!!! This makes me so happy to hear you got the information you needed and felt confident enough to make a choice! Congratulations! Now that video provided you with valuable information, what other videos should I make??
*I love this videos. I'm going for my test tomorrow. I went two yrs ago to a ENT, but couldn't spend almost $7,000. Place wouldn't let me try less expensive, so they don't care about the ppl. I'll go deaf before supporting a place that's only about $$$. Thank you for this Great Video. 😇😇😇* Sharon in SC
I just found your channel and recently received my hearing aids. I didn’t know I needed them. I thought it was everyone else that were mumbling. I have KS 10s. They are great. Going soon for my Bluetooth to be set up. Thank you such a great video
Yet another great video! I hate the fact that deaf people in America have to pay to hear! It's good you have places where you can save money on hearing aids! But here in the UK if you need hearing aids you get them for free! They are loaned to until you die,plus you get free batteries & tubing! We may not get the top of the range ones but when your deaf your happy to hear something! Plus we have qualified audiologists that test & fit them! Perhaps with a new president some deaf person high up in your country could lobby for free hearing aids for those that cannot afford them! Nobody in this day & age should live in a near silent world when they could be helped! On a lighter note I love it when you tie your hair back Emily & you show off your white hearing aids & your molds,I love the silver looking hook bit that goes over your ears! The fact that you love your hearing aids is a bonus as you show them off! And I think more people will wear their hearing aids when they see yours! Your doing an amazing job! Maybe have a word with these hearing aid companies who may sponsor your video's & you get to test drive new products?? 💖💖💖
I went back to Costco and they explain to me the problem and showed me how to fix the next time. Problem was at the tip there is a very small white cap they gave me new caps and explained how to change them. The worker a lady was extremely polite. I sure do appreciate expertise.
The Phillips brand that Costco sells won’t connect to iPhone and iPad at the same time..which is a deal breaker for me. So if your hearing aids are connected to your iPad you would have to turn off Bluetooth on your iPad to use your iPhone and vis versa. This is Costco in Canada.
I am considering the Kirkland Signature hearing aids because my mom had to pay 3000 dollars for one hearing aid only to have issues with them on day one. I have a really weird hearing loss combo of high-frequency hearing loss, and a central auditory processing disorder. Sadly, it's all genetic, as my grandmother had bad hearing loss at just 40 and at 75 she's deaf. What sucks is the fact that most audiologists would refuse to re-service my grandpas hearing aids which are top of the line and cost around the same pair for two with insurance.
Dang. Yes, hearing aid cost and coverage is so inconsistent. Costco has a good, reliable return policy. If you think they're a good option for you, I highly recommend them.
So the latest Costco hearing aid the Kirkland ks10 is a Phonak Paradise P90 at $1399.99 for a pair and charger. That is an unbeatable price for a top of the line hearing aid.
I've had my Kirkland 10 Daddo hearing aids for two weeks absolutely love them they work great the service was fabulous went back one week later told him that crackling paper was extremely loud fix that in about 10 seconds and away I went the only thing you must remember they're so comfortable take them out before you take a shower
A cautious video at best, not negative but some reservations. Although the HA may not be cutting edge latest and greatest it still does the job it’s intended for. I’d rather buy it and enjoy hearing and use money saved for other essentials
Hearing aids are tech gadgets like everything else. Although from reading the ads for new ones they always make it seem like last year’s model is primitive junk, the reality is kind of like TVs or smartphones… it’s a mature category and there aren’t huge improvements from one year to the next. I just got new Rexton hearing aids at Costco, my previous ones were 4 year old KS 8.0s also from Costco. I don’t notice any big improvements in sound quality or hearing comprehension.
Thanks for the video. I've slight hearing loss. The Kaiser Permamente audiologist test seemed as comprehensive as the hearing aide technician's test at Costco. The results were the same. Price for hearing aides at Kaiser were sky high. Costco, not so much.
@@DefiniteHearing in the process of using some demo HA’s. Haven’t had HA’s for 3 yrs. Tried some Signia AX’s last week, now I’m rocking Phonak’s latest and greatest. Amazing how much more technology has come in 3 short years.
Thank you so, so much for making this amazing video! I am only 32 years old and just recently found out I have lost quite a bit of hearing in my right ear (as well as a little bit in my left), so I am going to Costco this Saturday for my appointment to get fitted for some hearing aids. I am extremely nervous, but also excited to be able to properly hear again! By the way, did Costco offer any financing options for your hearing aids?
It makes me so happy to hear you're going to get some hearing aids! They should be helpful! I didn't see any financing options but it wouldn't hurt to ask.
@@DefiniteHearing Thanks so much for the response! I'll definitely make sure to ask, as I would like to avoid using some of my emergency fund for these, but if that is my only option, I will just pay outright.
Thank you for this video. The Kirkland brand is actually manufactured by Phonak and not Coscto. Phonak makes these hearing aids and costco puts their brand on it.
Ordered the Kirkland 10.0 rechargable, my first hearing aids, waiting for them so I have no opinion of them yet. I read some good things about them, and for the price I consider it to be a reasonable gateway. A bit scary right now wondering how it will change things but it was time. My Costco also sold Phonek, Philips etc. and if I'm not mistaken Phonek makes the Kirklands.
I’ve been really happy with my KS 8s too and I’m also very happy with the people who work at their hearing aid center. I just upgraded to Rexton BiCores also from Costco. I liked them a bit better than the KS 10s because someplace I read they had better battery life, and I also liked that the charger was much smaller.
Just watched you video and it was very informative. In the process of helping my dad move, I came across a pair of Costco Kirkland signature premium digital hearing aides 5.0 that he was going to get rid of. I have a 30% loss of hearing so I asked him if I could have them. So, my question. I know they should be fitted and adjusted by an audiologist, but are they something I can set up to use temporarily? Thank you for your help.
I didn’t know that they have hearing aids until you mentioned them in your last video. Do they also do testing? My Costco is noisy. I’ll need to find out how many adjustments they give you. Need to also check if they have the one that works with the cochlear implant but then I like my audiologist and have a good relationship with her so I might not change but money talks. Your last video I didn’t realize that the place that only sells hearing aids, the distributor weren’t Drs at all so I would avoid that setting. I love my rechargeable hearing aids I don’t have to buy batteries. Thanks for that tip before using the new battery...that’s an inconvenience because I want to hear now I guess when it first starts beeping I should get it prepared. Another good and helpful video!!
I’m gotta complain....our state health team get on and talk about the virus....why can’t they pull down their masks?? Or wear the clear face shield mask???? I know some sign language but not enough to keep up with the conversation. I probably couldn’t lipread them because they keep looking down at their notes. I had to stop watching was getting toooo frustrated plus no closed captioning which the speed isn’t the same as the speech. Ok thanks for listening/reading. It’s not easy is it? Oh, my brother got me stickers that said I can’t lipread because of your mask. I wear that when I’m shopping.
I'm so glad this video helped! Yes, you're asking excellent questions. To my knowledge, Costco does not have the capacity to help with and program cochlear implants. Be wary of that but do conduct your research! I am such a fun of options and reliable information. Lucky you with that rechargeable hearing aid! How has the CI adjustment been?
It really isn't easy! I don't get that either - like why they or news people don't pull down their masks or wear clear face shields. Communication is critical to the end of this virus and masks have undoubtably made it more difficult. You're not alone. Your brother is kind! Do you find that they work?
@@DefiniteHearing lol I think that I need to put them where my mouth is because they didn’t look at my chest. Maybe, sometimes I don’t really know. That was a helpful answer now wasn’t it? The brain is still adjusting but it’s getting better. Go for another adjustment around the 23/25 and a word recognition test in March.
I am looking for new hearing aids now. I have profound hearing loss and have used phonak the last 3 times. My current hearing aids will be 10 years old next year. I am looking at the phonak from Costco, the Costco center recommended then over the Kirkland signature. My audiologist recommends the paradise which is $7900 That is a lot. I wish I could find more information on the Brio 5 and how they compare to my current hearing aids and how they compare to paradise.
$7900?? For Paradise?? What does that price include? That is quite expensive. I don't know anything about Brio 5. Keep calling around to hearing aid providers in your area to see if someone has a free trial of the Brio 5 you can try.
@@DefiniteHearing which do u prefer? I have a custom mold. They’re inside my ear. You can see them but they are not as thick on the outside. I was just curious why and if anyone knew what was preferable and the difference is?
The FDA recently approved over-the-counter hearing aids but they mostly aren’t available yet. But in a couple of years that should mean they will start becoming a lot cheaper! Be careful right now with cheap devices advertised as hearing aids, many of them aren’t really hearing aids at all, they just make everything louder and aren’t custom programmed.
I'm a bit confused. Sounds like you're very excited about the Costco Hearing Aid. But at the end, you state that if money is an issue, it's better to get Costco than have nothing. So, are the Costco Kirkland hearing aids good, or are they just ok until you can afford a real pair? I do agree that dealing with an Audiologist is much better, but that's just one way Costco keeps the price down. Costco can pay a lower salary to their techs than a higher salary for a highly educated individual. That being said, is the Kirkland Signature brand as good as the 6k hearing Aids my Audiologist wants to sell me, or am I getting what I pay for? An entry level, no frills, basic hearing aid that will get me by until I save up six thousand dollars? Thanks.
@@DefiniteHearing The hearing aids the Audiologist recommended were the Widex Moment. I did purchase the Costco Kirkland brand. Personally, I don't hear anything different. The person I'm dealing with tells me the reason for not hearing a big difference is that I have a mild hearing loss. Same thing the audiologist said. So why is everyone pushing me to wear hearing aids? Glad I didn't spend 6k. I doubt they would have been any different. Thank you very much for responding.
I’ve been thinking about posting a video about my hearing aids but I never post about stuff like hearing aids but I’ll see and I’ll tell you if I post one if you would love me to see it I’m new with these and I’ve noticed my parents don’t have to talk louder because I can’t her them and they said when I was born I failed a hearing test but they never made an appointment so that got put off and when I was in the first grade they said the schools hearing test equipment Was from the 50s but they were wrong and finally in the 7th grade I have them and there cool .
I got the Rexton BiCore C R-Li hearing aids at Costco a couple of weeks ago (I think they are basically the same as Signia Pure Charge&Go models). Before that I’d used the Kirkland KS 8 hearing aids which were two or three years old. The main reasons I upgraded were to get telecoil, and a rechargeable battery. I know the slightly cheaper Kirkland 10.0s also have those features, but I selected Rexton because reviews said they had the best battery life, and the charger was much smaller (also I’m pretty sure that the company that made the KS 8s was the same company that makes the Rextons - but I think a different company makes the newer KS 10s). So far I have not really noticed any significant differences in sound quality or hearing comprehension compared to my old hearing aids, but I was mostly going for the extra features rather than hoping for improved sound - that was already fine and still is. The Rexton app for my iPhone is fairly easy to use though I wish it could do more fine adjustments independently for each ear. And the charger works well but I had to contact Rexton support to figure out how make it work when unplugged (the instructions suck). Support was responsive and helpful. They do pair with my iPhone and iPad through Accessibility settings, but switching between the two is often glitchy. I contacted Rexton and Apple and from the responses I got (and from what I recall with my old hearing aids) I am pretty sure this is mostly Apple’s fault, and will hopefully be improved in a future iOS update.
@@DefiniteHearing You’re welcome! Aside from the battery life and smaller charger helping me decide, I’m pretty sure the Kirkland KS 8s I had before were also made by the same company that makes the Rextons - and I figured since the KS 8s were good, the Rextons probably would be good too.
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I just love your channel. I was just diagnosed with mild hearing loss and was really upset about it until I found your channel. Thank you so much. You really helped me. And I just love how you smile when you are talking!
Hi Kathleen! Yes, it is totally normal to feel upset. The emotions will continue through your journey but yes, informing yourself and seeking answers were help. Thank you for letting me know I've helped you. That makes my efforts worth it. I make these videos for you and others like you!
Nice job Emily. Thanks for the review. As a Costco Hearing Aid employee and user I can totally relate. One minor correction. You stated the Costco return policy was “AFTER 180 days” this is incorrect. It’s WITHIN 180 days and it’s from the date of delivery, that’s when you get your HA’s…I know this may be nitpicking but we want to be as accurate as possible. Thanks again for the review. Best wishes! Celebrating 30 years with Costco this year!!!!
THANK YOU for catching that! That is very important to distinguish!
Good review! 👍My dispenser at Costco was a Licensed Hearing Aid Specialist (LHAS), not an audiologist. The LHAS can perform hearing tests and fit hearing aids, but as you noted they cannot diagnose medical conditions like an audiologist. My hearing loss isn't complicated, so an LHAS was sufficient. Costco isn't currently offering a Kirkland Signature brand hearing aid, but they do have models from Philips, Rexton and Jabra, and it's easy to research them on the web to learn about their features. Costco is a good starting point for people looking for affordable hearing aids 👍👍
Thanks for sharing!
I love your enthusiasm to inform hearing impaired people like me of the benefits to hear better than 50%. My new Costco Bi-Core Hearing aids are coming in next week. This new technology seems like a giant step up fro my older Costco Rexton. Keep up the great work!
Thank you! I hope you enjoy your new hearing aids. Technology is AMAZING!!
I’ve been hearing only 50% speech for over 10 years with my older 8 year old Costco Rexton hearing aid. I hope that this new bi-core technology will make me hear at least 70% of speech. The sample model I tried on made me hear way better and I hope this continues in real life situations. 🤞🤞🤞🙏🙏🙏. Keep up the good work! I enjoy watching your videos and can relate to deafness with hearing aids.
The nice thing about Costco is that they are all trained in real ear measurements which give you the best chance to hear well with them. I have worn hearing aids from audiologists most of my life and recently went to try a new one at Costco and has been the best hearing aid I have had and has changed my life. It was a interesting video though!
Yay! That is great news! I did not know they are all trained in real ear measurements! Thank you for sharing! What hearing aid do you have now that you love?
If I were in business and had a product to sell, I would hire Emily to get the job done. She has such an enthusiastic, charming presentation that she could sell refrigerators to the Eskimos ! (BTW: I love the Philips 9030 HA's I purchased at Costco. Your presentations gave me the groundwork I needed in order to make intelligent decisions. My only regret is that I did not do it sooner.) You rock, Emily ! Blessings to you and yours.
WAHOOOOO!!! This makes me so happy to hear you got the information you needed and felt confident enough to make a choice! Congratulations!
Now that video provided you with valuable information, what other videos should I make??
How do you like the Philips? Trying to decide between them and KS10?
*I love this videos. I'm going for my test tomorrow. I went two yrs ago to a ENT, but couldn't spend almost $7,000. Place wouldn't let me try less expensive, so they don't care about the ppl. I'll go deaf before supporting a place that's only about $$$. Thank you for this Great Video. 😇😇😇* Sharon in SC
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
This lady rocks. You are a winner, Emily. Pennsylvania sends its regards. (PS - I worked on the railroad for 46 years. HUH... What did you say ??? ☺ )
Thank you!! Wow!! That's quite the record! Way to go!
I just found your channel and recently received my hearing aids. I didn’t know I needed them. I thought it was everyone else that were mumbling. I have KS 10s. They are great. Going soon for my Bluetooth to be set up. Thank you such a great video
Thank you for sharing your experience! I love hearing that you've loved the KS 10T!
Yes with my hearing aids on, everyone mumbles much less, funny about that!
Yet another great video! I hate the fact that deaf people in America have to pay to hear! It's good you have places where you can save money on hearing aids! But here in the UK if you need hearing aids you get them for free! They are loaned to until you die,plus you get free batteries & tubing! We may not get the top of the range ones but when your deaf your happy to hear something! Plus we have qualified audiologists that test & fit them! Perhaps with a new president some deaf person high up in your country could lobby for free hearing aids for those that cannot afford them! Nobody in this day & age should live in a near silent world when they could be helped! On a lighter note I love it when you tie your hair back Emily & you show off your white hearing aids & your molds,I love the silver looking hook bit that goes over your ears! The fact that you love your hearing aids is a bonus as you show them off! And I think more people will wear their hearing aids when they see yours! Your doing an amazing job! Maybe have a word with these hearing aid companies who may sponsor your video's & you get to test drive new products?? 💖💖💖
Haha Barry, Thank you! I would love to test drive new aids! (Hint hint @phonak, @hearinglikeme ;)
Thanks. Mine are rechargeable Phillips they work good.
Lately my left ear unit won’t work. I will ask for a new one since they have a great warranty.
Yes check out the warranty!
I went back to Costco and they explain to me the problem and showed me how to fix the next time. Problem was at the tip there is a very small white cap they gave me new caps and explained how to change them. The worker a lady was extremely polite.
I sure do appreciate expertise.
The Phillips brand that Costco sells won’t connect to iPhone and iPad at the same time..which is a deal breaker for me. So if your hearing aids are connected to your iPad you would have to turn off Bluetooth on your iPad to use your iPhone and vis versa. This is Costco in Canada.
Thank you for that information.
I am considering the Kirkland Signature hearing aids because my mom had to pay 3000 dollars for one hearing aid only to have issues with them on day one. I have a really weird hearing loss combo of high-frequency hearing loss, and a central auditory processing disorder. Sadly, it's all genetic, as my grandmother had bad hearing loss at just 40 and at 75 she's deaf. What sucks is the fact that most audiologists would refuse to re-service my grandpas hearing aids which are top of the line and cost around the same pair for two with insurance.
Dang. Yes, hearing aid cost and coverage is so inconsistent. Costco has a good, reliable return policy. If you think they're a good option for you, I highly recommend them.
Love your channel!!
Thank you!!
So the latest Costco hearing aid the Kirkland ks10 is a Phonak Paradise P90 at $1399.99 for a pair and charger. That is an unbeatable price for a top of the line hearing aid.
YESSSSSS!!! That is what I like to hear!!! Go COSTCO!!
Great video 😊
Thanks! 😊
I've had my Kirkland 10 Daddo hearing aids for two weeks absolutely love them they work great the service was fabulous went back one week later told him that crackling paper was extremely loud fix that in about 10 seconds and away I went the only thing you must remember they're so comfortable take them out before you take a shower
Yay! I'm so glad you've loved them. Way to go back and get help when they didn't sound right. Yes! I've taken mine in to the shower before, oops!
A cautious video at best, not negative but some reservations. Although the HA may not be cutting edge latest and greatest it still does the job it’s intended for. I’d rather buy it and enjoy hearing and use money saved for other essentials
Hearing aids are cutting edge latest and greatest in my opinion.
Hearing aids are tech gadgets like everything else. Although from reading the ads for new ones they always make it seem like last year’s model is primitive junk, the reality is kind of like TVs or smartphones… it’s a mature category and there aren’t huge improvements from one year to the next. I just got new Rexton hearing aids at Costco, my previous ones were 4 year old KS 8.0s also from Costco. I don’t notice any big improvements in sound quality or hearing comprehension.
Thanks , very helpful
Thank YOU for watching!
Thanks for the video. I've slight hearing loss. The Kaiser Permamente audiologist test seemed as comprehensive as the hearing aide technician's test at Costco. The results were the same. Price for hearing aides at Kaiser were sky high. Costco, not so much.
Yep! Way to shop around!!
Totally like that I stumbled across your channel Emily. Liked & Sub’d.
Thanks, Kurt! Welcome to my channel! I am glad you're here!
@@DefiniteHearing in the process of using some demo HA’s. Haven’t had HA’s for 3 yrs. Tried some Signia AX’s last week, now I’m rocking Phonak’s latest and greatest. Amazing how much more technology has come in 3 short years.
Thank you so, so much for making this amazing video! I am only 32 years old and just recently found out I have lost quite a bit of hearing in my right ear (as well as a little bit in my left), so I am going to Costco this Saturday for my appointment to get fitted for some hearing aids. I am extremely nervous, but also excited to be able to properly hear again! By the way, did Costco offer any financing options for your hearing aids?
It makes me so happy to hear you're going to get some hearing aids! They should be helpful! I didn't see any financing options but it wouldn't hurt to ask.
@@DefiniteHearing Thanks so much for the response! I'll definitely make sure to ask, as I would like to avoid using some of my emergency fund for these, but if that is my only option, I will just pay outright.
Hearing direct has batteries in bulk, the have phonak brand and va some other ones as well
Wahoo! Yay! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for this video. The Kirkland brand is actually manufactured by Phonak and not Coscto. Phonak makes these hearing aids and costco puts their brand on it.
Ah! That is great to know! Thanks for sharing! I just asked a friend that also verified that. That is SO cool!
Ordered the Kirkland 10.0 rechargable, my first hearing aids, waiting for them so I have no opinion of them yet. I read some good things about them, and for the price I consider it to be a reasonable gateway. A bit scary right now wondering how it will change things but it was time. My Costco also sold Phonek, Philips etc. and if I'm not mistaken Phonek makes the Kirklands.
I've heard Phonak makes Kirklands, too.
Maybe I just got lucky. I felt like the hearing aid techs at my local Costco were very good. I also love my KS 8.0 aids.
A good rep makes a big difference! Congratulations! That makes me happy to hear!
I’ve been really happy with my KS 8s too and I’m also very happy with the people who work at their hearing aid center. I just upgraded to Rexton BiCores also from Costco. I liked them a bit better than the KS 10s because someplace I read they had better battery life, and I also liked that the charger was much smaller.
Just watched you video and it was very informative. In the process of helping my dad move, I came across a pair of Costco Kirkland signature premium digital hearing aides 5.0 that he was going to get rid of. I have a 30% loss of hearing so I asked him if I could have them. So, my question. I know they should be fitted and adjusted by an audiologist, but are they something I can set up to use temporarily? Thank you for your help.
I don't recommend using them until they've been re-adjusted to your ears. If they're too loud you run the risk of losing hearing you have.
I didn’t know that they have hearing aids until you mentioned them in your last video. Do they also do testing? My Costco is noisy. I’ll need to find out how many adjustments they give you. Need to also check if they have the one that works with the cochlear implant but then I like my audiologist and have a good relationship with her so I might not change but money talks.
Your last video I didn’t realize that the place that only sells hearing aids, the distributor weren’t Drs at all so I would avoid that setting. I love my rechargeable hearing aids I don’t have to buy batteries. Thanks for that tip before using the new battery...that’s an inconvenience because I want to hear now I guess when it first starts beeping I should get it prepared. Another good and helpful video!!
I’m gotta complain....our state health team get on and talk about the virus....why can’t they pull down their masks?? Or wear the clear face shield mask???? I know some sign language but not enough to keep up with the conversation. I probably couldn’t lipread them because they keep looking down at their notes. I had to stop watching was getting toooo frustrated plus no closed captioning which the speed isn’t the same as the speech. Ok thanks for listening/reading. It’s not easy is it?
Oh, my brother got me stickers that said I can’t lipread because of your mask. I wear that when I’m shopping.
I'm so glad this video helped! Yes, you're asking excellent questions. To my knowledge, Costco does not have the capacity to help with and program cochlear implants. Be wary of that but do conduct your research! I am such a fun of options and reliable information.
Lucky you with that rechargeable hearing aid! How has the CI adjustment been?
It really isn't easy! I don't get that either - like why they or news people don't pull down their masks or wear clear face shields. Communication is critical to the end of this virus and masks have undoubtably made it more difficult. You're not alone.
Your brother is kind! Do you find that they work?
@@DefiniteHearing lol I think that I need to put them where my mouth is because they didn’t look at my chest. Maybe, sometimes I don’t really know. That was a helpful answer now wasn’t it? The brain is still adjusting but it’s getting better. Go for another adjustment around the 23/25 and a word recognition test in March.
I am looking for new hearing aids now. I have profound hearing loss and have used phonak the last 3 times. My current hearing aids will be 10 years old next year. I am looking at the phonak from Costco, the Costco center recommended then over the Kirkland signature. My audiologist recommends the paradise which is $7900 That is a lot. I wish I could find more information on the Brio 5 and how they compare to my current hearing aids and how they compare to paradise.
$7900?? For Paradise?? What does that price include? That is quite expensive. I don't know anything about Brio 5. Keep calling around to hearing aid providers in your area to see if someone has a free trial of the Brio 5 you can try.
i just upgrade to hearing aids wireless bluetooth
It’s pretty cool right?
👍👍♥️♥️
Thanks
What kind of mold do you have in your ear? Have you always had this mold?
I have a custom skeleton silicone mold. No, I haven’t always had this style.
@@DefiniteHearing which do u prefer? I have a custom mold. They’re inside my ear. You can see them but they are not as thick on the outside. I was just curious why and if anyone knew what was preferable and the difference is?
Anyone have feedback on the Philips HA compare to the KS10? How good are they?
Yes, anyone have thoughts on those models. I haven't tried them.
Thanks, the info I needed! Did you try Sam’s Club as well?
Not yet! That's a great idea, though! Thanks!
I heard Sam’s was getting out of that market
Wouldn't it be nice if insurance actually covered hearing aids. People on Medicare Cannot afford the ridiculous prices.
It'd be super nice.
The FDA recently approved over-the-counter hearing aids but they mostly aren’t available yet. But in a couple of years that should mean they will start becoming a lot cheaper! Be careful right now with cheap devices advertised as hearing aids, many of them aren’t really hearing aids at all, they just make everything louder and aren’t custom programmed.
I'm a bit confused. Sounds like you're very excited about the Costco Hearing Aid. But at the end, you state that if money is an issue, it's better to get Costco than have nothing. So, are the Costco Kirkland hearing aids good, or are they just ok until you can afford a real pair? I do agree that dealing with an Audiologist is much better, but that's just one way Costco keeps the price down. Costco can pay a lower salary to their techs than a higher salary for a highly educated individual. That being said, is the Kirkland Signature brand as good as the 6k hearing Aids my Audiologist wants to sell me, or am I getting what I pay for? An entry level, no frills, basic hearing aid that will get me by until I save up six thousand dollars? Thanks.
What brand are the 6k hearing aids the audiologist is recommending? Kirkland offers a mid-tier hearing aid.
@@DefiniteHearing The hearing aids the Audiologist recommended were the Widex Moment. I did purchase the Costco Kirkland brand. Personally, I don't hear anything different. The person I'm dealing with tells me the reason for not hearing a big difference is that I have a mild hearing loss. Same thing the audiologist said. So why is everyone pushing me to wear hearing aids? Glad I didn't spend 6k. I doubt they would have been any different. Thank you very much for responding.
How do I adjust the volume on the app
The same way you increase volume on your phone.
I have like unitron
Those are good!
I’ve been thinking about posting a video about my hearing aids but I never post about stuff like hearing aids but I’ll see and I’ll tell you if I post one if you would love me to see it I’m new with these and I’ve noticed my parents don’t have to talk louder because I can’t her them and they said when I was born I failed a hearing test but they never made an appointment so that got put off and when I was in the first grade they said the schools hearing test equipment Was from the 50s but they were wrong and finally in the 7th grade I have them and there cool .
Just discovered your channel! Great info here.
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How long are yours lasting?
My hearing aids last 3-5 years.
@@DefiniteHearing I’m just floored! $1000/ year roughly to be able to hear and insurance covers nothing.
Don't talk so fast.............
There should be a gear in the bottom right of your video screen that enables you to slow the video down.
You talk too fast.
I recommend changing the speed on the videos you watch. That may help. Also, I do my best to ensure accurate captions are available.
I got the Rexton BiCore C R-Li hearing aids at Costco a couple of weeks ago (I think they are basically the same as Signia Pure Charge&Go models). Before that I’d used the Kirkland KS 8 hearing aids which were two or three years old.
The main reasons I upgraded were to get telecoil, and a rechargeable battery. I know the slightly cheaper Kirkland 10.0s also have those features, but I selected Rexton because reviews said they had the best battery life, and the charger was much smaller (also I’m pretty sure that the company that made the KS 8s was the same company that makes the Rextons - but I think a different company makes the newer KS 10s).
So far I have not really noticed any significant differences in sound quality or hearing comprehension compared to my old hearing aids, but I was mostly going for the extra features rather than hoping for improved sound - that was already fine and still is.
The Rexton app for my iPhone is fairly easy to use though I wish it could do more fine adjustments independently for each ear. And the charger works well but I had to contact Rexton support to figure out how make it work when unplugged (the instructions suck). Support was responsive and helpful.
They do pair with my iPhone and iPad through Accessibility settings, but switching between the two is often glitchy. I contacted Rexton and Apple and from the responses I got (and from what I recall with my old hearing aids) I am pretty sure this is mostly Apple’s fault, and will hopefully be improved in a future iOS update.
Interesting! Thank you for sharing your review! That is the first I've heard for the Rexton!
@@DefiniteHearing You’re welcome! Aside from the battery life and smaller charger helping me decide, I’m pretty sure the Kirkland KS 8s I had before were also made by the same company that makes the Rextons - and I figured since the KS 8s were good, the Rextons probably would be good too.
@@Sashazur Nice! Yes, I heard Phonak makes the KS aids so it wouldn't surprise me if they make the Rextons too.