Quick Look At The JABRA Enhance Pro 20 Micro RIE Hearing Aids From COSTCO
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- Опубліковано 21 вер 2024
- A couple months back I decided it was definitely time to replace my old hearing aids so off to Costco for testing. The day I was tested Costco received the new JABRA 20 hearing aids to try and they were a good fit for my loss with power to spare for future adjustments. So I ordered a set. With severe hearing loss in both ears I also needed custom molds with encased high power receivers. Well after 2 months of using them I decided to make a quick video about them. For detailed specs check out your Costco hearing center. With no insurance Costco has been the most affordable option for current technology for me.
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Good for you upgrading to some new technology. The hearing aid technology surely must grow by leaps and bounds every single year. Glad you got a good deal and saved some serious money.
Thanks. They definitely have come a long way the last couple years. I had been putting off new. ones because our senator Schumer promised he would get them covered by Medicare before the last election. Well, he didn’t even try. Never trust a politician up for election. Hope you are doing well and have some time for gardening this season. Next week I will be starting the tomatoes and peppers. Thanks for watching
No cataracts, new hearing aids, you are a new man!
You know where I can find bionic legs and a replacement mind 🤔. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for an in depth review of the hearing aids and the controlling phone software. Very useful and informative. Great job.
I love them. Took a while for my brain to adjust to them and now I have awesome word recognition. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the review. I just ordered mine yesterday and look forward to getting them fitted.
I love mine. Took a couple weeks for my brain to adjust and everything sounds great now. The streaming from my phone sounds amazing. Even with profound loss and high power receivers I still have 2 bars of poewr left after 16 hours wearing them. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for this video. I'm 61yo & have severe hearing loss. I have been using OTC hearing aids ($500) but I think I'm ready to go with Jabra Pro 20 from Costco. I didn't know they make ear molds for customer's custom fitting. So this might be a good solution for me. $1600/pair won't be so bad.
I love mine but your best to get tested and have them recommend which brand is best for your loss. They have a trial period during which they can be returned for a refund if they don't work for you. Thanks for watching.
@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 Ya gotta love Costco's return policy!
I’m a 32 year member of Costco, I have always been pleased with their offerings. In the rare occasion that you have an issue they stand behind you. I also believe there is a 180 day trial and they will refund your money.
Yes they offer trial periods and even will replace them for 2 years if you loose them or a dog eats one. They constantly update to the highest levels of technology and recommend the proper aids for your hearing loss. Only problem is it now takes 3 months to get an appointment because of a shortage of licensed fitters. Thanks for watching.
Yep, returning mine this week. Total junk. Cant pair to app, left aid stops working for no reason. Multiple receivers replaced with a fee months. App is a total failure. Returning this week. Avoid
I have purchased 3 hearing aids from Costco in the last 10 years. Every 36 months, my insurance gives $1400.00 reimbursement for hearing aids. Costco is an outstanding option for hearing aids. An maintenance & adjustment are free. My has a $65. Copay to her hearing aid specialist.
You are lucky to have insurance coverage. Thanks for watching.
@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 yes I am. We have a Medicare advantage plan. I shop plans every October and change when needed. It's a shame that health insurance is tied to employment. I enjoy your videos.
Ty so much for this! Been scouring the internet for a hands-on review and a good look at the device! I'll be a first time HA user, so this is helpful! I tried widex moment via my Healthcare. $5,800 for the top tier! $1,800 for their entry level model. My only concern is that the jabras seem so flat like they don't follow the natural curve of the ear and they may not be ideal for musicians wanting the most natural sound. Anyhow, I really appreciate your very thorough video!
Best for you to get tested and have them recommend the best solution for your needs. I think you will probably be tied into higher end aids Costco doesn't offer with more features and adjustments if you're a musician. I have basically zero hi frequency hearing and them shifting those frequencies into my range has made a big difference to me and now everything has a more accurate natural sound in my mind but remember it's not the same as the real natural sound being amplified. Thanks for watching.
Nice review, thanks.
Not really a review but so far I love them. Hopefully it will get others with issues hearing and understanding out to be tested. Current technology is amazing at shifting frequency so everything can be heard and understood. Thanks for watching.
Great review and thank you!!!
So far I am enjoying them and my brain has adjusted making them sound great. Thanks for watching.
Great video review. I wear hearing aids as well. Mine are Resound brand and were very expensive. The app I use is identical to the one I use just renamed to Resound. I hope we get a Costco here as I’ve heard nothing but good about the Jabra brand. I love the rechargeable type, as mine are still the 312 batteries. Mine work flawlessly with the iPhone like yours do
These are actually Resound aids. I think the Nexia version minus some advanced functions. Jabra is the Costco name that allows the lower prices. With my severe hearing loss I am surprised these tiny aids can go 16 to 17 hours with 2 bars of batteries left. I need to switch to I phone to take advantage of tapping an aid to answer the phone and using the aid microphone instead of talking into the phone. Cannot wait for the auracast to be fully implemented. So far these have been amazing and the fitting software was dead on. Today we have 40 mph winds and the wind noise reduction is amazing when I go out to grab some firewood. Costco is the only store we use anymore because all other stores have tripled pricing lately. Definitely starting to encounter long lines at Costco now due to that. Thanks for watching.
Hi 👋, URHC , thanks for sharing,
Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the video. I'm thinking of getting these from Costco. I'm in restaurants and bars a lot and the background noise really affects my ability to hear what the person is saying, even when they are pretty close to me. Would you say these might work in the environment to block out the background noise so I can actually hear what the person is saying? These environments are much loader than say a restaurant. Thanks!
I will say a lot of that will be controlled by the person doing the fitting and programming. Mine handle directional sound good but fast changes like everyone laughing around you can cause overcompensation of the background suppression. For situations like that I find the clip on mic to be best. You can turn up the level of that and reduce everything else to a point where it is really just background noise. I had the background noise suppression turned down at the follow up to get more natural sound that doesn't have fast muting of things like the fridge starting up. I think you should get tested and see what they recommend for your requirements. I think the Jabras would work but there could be other options available. Test them in the store walking around will give you a idea of how they work. I put on the front focus and could hear my wife 20 feet away even with all the crowd sounds and big blower noise. I was able to understand a woman 50 feet away in the checkout line talking to her child. Everyone has different losses and there is not a perfect for everyone aide yet. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for your response.
Hey! You do good reviews!
Thanks, hopefully they are convincing enough to get others with hearing loss and no insurance started at looking for an affordable solution. Thanks for watching.
Might be a better option than 5k for a pair
Definitely is an option if you don't have insurance. Costco has several different aids that are all new technology for under 2k. If you don't need features like tinnitus cancelation I think their selection will cover most losses. Thanks for watching.
Great video! How well do they work in noisy bars/restaurants?
I don’t do bars anymore so have no idea. So far work good in crowds and if you want to focus on one person that mic works great. The app really helps fine tune them because each situation is different. I had them allow more background noise for more natural sound and use the app to focus and balance them. I really love the streaming sound quality. Thanks for watching.
Since the Multi-Mic allows an input can it be used to connect to the output of the TV or Stereo instead of a separate $300 BT Media Streaming device?
The mic has a 3mm standard stereo jack input that could be used if the tv has an output. I am waiting for the streamer to be released because of the high quality sound that can be shared with everyone watching. Most new wireless ear buds will hook up to the auracast. It's not the old Bluetooth, it's the le audio version. Thanks for watching.
@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 I just discovered you can stream to all HA's with BT with the Roku App
But that is lower quality and uses higher power Bluetooth.
@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 True! But for anyone that cannot afford a $200-$400 TV Streamer it's an option. I prefer the TV Streamer using BT LE
What kind of phone do u have? I have android and was interested in the Jabari enhanced pro 20s but don’t know if the Bluetooth le audio will work well to answer the phone… I’m using the ks9s currentlywith classic Bluetooth but need new ones.
Older Samsung Android phone. Not LE audio from it but still sounds great and connection never fails. Have to push the phone button to answer. I love them so far. Still waiting for the LE tv streamer to be available from Costco to see the difference LE makes. Thanks for watching.
@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 thats good to know, thanks. I have a Motorola though which wasnt on the list thats compatible with jabra, and it seems from what i read that Bluetooth le audio for android and hearing aids is more glitchy than aids with classic Bluetooth.
Do you have to use the mult mic to access bluetooth to your phone?@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023
No, that is connected to the hearing aids directly, no phone needed. It also has a 3mm audio plug to work with older devices without Bluetooth. You should really make an appointment to demo them and possibly other devices if they don't work for your needs.
Did they give u a cleaning cloth and brush with them?
Yes all aids come with a cleaning kit. Thanks for watching.
What they don’t tell you is that the Bluetooth is so weak that drops calls and is useless when streaming music. Not worth the price.
I find the opposite. I am always connected to Bluetooth and only loose it if I set the phone on the counter then walk away. About 30 feet from the phone it drops and turn around to go back for the phone it instantly reconnects at about 30 feet. Really solid connection and awesome streaming so far. You may be in a location with electrical interference causing your issues or have a non compatible phone. I love mine, have Costco look at your problem. Thanks for watching.
@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 I have a Samsung S20 FE which is not on Jabra's compatibility list, but the S20 is as is he S21 FE. Was your android on the list?
@@ronmarzy3219 Mine is an obsolete A53 and wasn't on the list when I bought them. I think it just means you use Bluetooth and not LE Audio.
@@ronmarzy3219the S20fe is on their compatibility list. It's that Jabra screwed the pooch with the last update and bricked the app
Total junk. Cant pair to app, left aid stops working for no reason. Multiple receivers replaced with a fee months. App is a total failure. Returning this week. Avoid
I love mine. They have been connected to my phone everyday since I got them without any problems. App works great on my old Samsung phone. I bet its something to do with your phone compatibility or fitting settings. I had a similar issue with my old Rextons that took 3 pairs to get straightened out. Thanks for watching.
@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 I wish. These worked fine till the last update. It's a common issue, every update, could be phone, app, tmobil, Samsung, every update screws something up and if it doesn't, then the next one will. These aids are shit. I don't have the patience you do and would never put up with 3 returns just be try to be lucky with the 4th. These are medical devices not some bt headphones. No excuse at all. Glad you're happy but they suck for me