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It's more than likely the choice for which hearing instrument is appropriate for you has to do with your lifestyle. Depending on your experiences, your lifestyle characteristics and your hearing needs, YOUR aid will fit YOUR needs.

Generally, less expensive models are appropriate for less active individuals that seek hearing improvement in one primary listening situation (e.g. around the house). More expensive models with multiple memories and advanced features are appropriate for individuals that require hearing improvement in varied listening situations such as work, social situations, home and on the telephone.

On The Run
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  » You frequently attend plays, concerts, restaurants, etc.
  » You generally engage in activities in the outdoors
  » You generally are involved in group meetings; both social and business
  » Your career requires critical listening environments
  » You are retired, but still find yourself as active as ever
  » You would like to "upgrade" your current hearing instruments
  » You feel you need the best possible option when it comes to your hearing

The Leisure Life
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  » Occasionally you are in group settings
  » Your job might not demand constant group meetings, but hearing well is still essential
  » You enjoy watching television at home
  » Time spend with family and friends is a key component in your life
  » You are retired and active, but just not "on the run" as others might be
  » You want the majority of features found in the higher-tier hearing instruments

Value/Functional
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  » Your're living on a set budget
  » Your lifestyle might fit into one of the two categories above, but the cost of those aids might be just out of reach


ON THE RUN
Manufacturer/Model # Channels HHA Price
Phonak Savia 20 Channels $2,395
Unitron Yuu 20 Channels $2,595
Unitron Yuu OPEN 20 Channels $2,595 & up
Phonak Savia Art 20 Channels $2,695
Phonak Audeo IX 20 Channels
$2,795
Phonak Exelia 20 Channels $2,995

The hearing instruments listed above have a number of advanced features, including some that are controlled by a remote control when worn, that address the most demanding lifestyles and hearing needs. Here are a few feature highlights common to premium hearing aids:

  • Data-Logging and Self-Learning ¬ While wearing your hearing instruments, the devices will record and analyze how you are using the various features and customize volume adjustments on it's own. This allows for more precise custom programming, and also diminishes the need to come in for adjustments.
  • Whistle Block ¬ A new benchmark feedback cancellation; no more annoying whistle.
  • Less Backgound Noise ¬ your hearing instruments extracts speech out of background noise and the system selectively amplifies the sounds you want to hear and eliminates the ones that are disturbing.
  • Bluetooth Supported ¬ Some premium hearing instruments support bluetooth connectivity to mobile phones, mp3 players and other electronic devices. This connectivity usually requires the purchase of additional devices to provide a link between the electronic device and the hearing instrument.

To read about even more features, click on the recommended hearing aids above.

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THE LEISURE LIFE
Manufacturer/Model # Channels HHA Price
Unitron Element 8 8 Channels $1,595
Unitron Element 8 OPEN 8 Channels $1,595 & up
Unitron Element 16 16 Channels $1,895
Unitron Element 16 OPEN 16 Channels $1,895 & up
Siemens Nitro 16 Channels
$1,945
Unitron Indigo 16 Channels
$2,195
Unitron Indigo OPEN 16 Channels $2,195 & up
Phonak Audeo V 20 Channels $2,295
Phonak Eleva 16 Channels $2,295
Phonak Eleva OPEN 16 Channels $2,295

The hearing instruments listed above have the majority of advanced features found with the "On The Run" set. The features found below are common with the instruments above and should provide the benefit you are looking for:

  • Automatic Volume and Listening Programs ¬ This feature allows the hearing aids to detect your listening environment and make subtle changes to make listening more comfortable.
  • Focus On Speech ¬ Speech enhancement provides even greater connections to your conversations by identifying and highlighting speech without making background noises louder.

To read about even more features, click on the recommended hearing aids above.

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VALUE/FUNCTION
Manufacturer/Model # Channels HHA Price
Various/Conventional Analog   $595
Phonak Solo T 1 Channel $795
Unitron Unison Essential 1 Channel $895 & up
Siemens Intuis Life OPEN 4 Channels $1,195
Phonak Una 4 Channels
$1,295
Unitron Element 4 4 Channels
$1,395
Unitron Element 4 OPEN 4 Channels $1,395 & up
Phonak eXtra 6 Channels $1,595
Phonak eXtra OPEN 6 Channels $1,595

With our value priced hearing instruments, the features found on the majority of these are similar to the features found a couple of years ago on hearing instruments which cost thousands of dollars. With the introduction of OPEN EAR Technology, some of these instruments provide a more clear, crisp and natural sound than traditional hearing instruments.

Something else to consider when it comes to the affordability of these hearing instruments... we can provide financing. Call or email for details.

To read about even more features, click on the recommended hearing aids above.

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