My mother has zero hearing without hearing aids. She has the Oticon bte and she can hear so well that even the audiologist is amazed. At times I feel she hears better than me and I have loss too.
I recently acquired the Oticon More IMNRT 1 minirite model hearing aids and they are incredible! By far and way, the BEST sounding hearing technology I’ve ever heard. The Bluetooth capabilities are fantastic too. I get mine from the great people at Lambton Audilogy Associates in Sarnia, Canada. They changed my life.
Thank you for the information in this great video! Currently wearing Phonak Naida V (vee) SP. These are almost 6yrs old and definitely need replacing. Have severe-to-profound, mixed type, bilateral loss so reliable hearing aids with quality sound processing are important. The hardest part is finding an audiologist that is savvy enough to understand and keep up with all the new technology. Also, in regard to your video, it is great, but please cut down on the sound effects. They are much louder than the voice portion and can be startling (and quite annoying).
Hey Marshall, thanks for the positive feedback! If youre based in the US check out Dr Cliff's recommended providers as they should have the knowledge to be able to recommend the most appropriate tech for you! I'll look into the sound effect volume. Thank you for the feedback, Matthew
I used to joke (though I'm somewhat serious) that TV commercials for hearing aids have always contained muffled dialogue, just to trick you into thinking you have poor hearing.
Everything I have tried will NOT work if listening to live piano Have you any experience with this? You say musicians are tough to make happy any of them pianists? Enjoyed your comprehensive remarks
Hey Michael, it all really depends on how your audiologist has set up the hearing aids, not just the hearing aids themselves. There are simply too many factors for me to be able to help in the comments on YT. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, Matthew
@@HearingTracker Thanks so much for the reply From your excellent videos I have come to appreciate that many audiologists -really in my case hearing aid fitters don't know enough to help people beyond the basics In my case no real in ear measurements or effort to adjust With a few hours searching I have more awareness of my particular needs than they do So most important next time around is to find a caring up to date audiologist then make a HA choice Thanks again for your informative videos keep up the great educational work
Hi, I am in the process of getting my first hearing aids and I am extremely confused. I first went to a hearing aid center and the specialist recommended a Oticon More One. I went to an actual audiologist and he recommends Resound One. I also went to Costco since they are often cheaper and the specialist there said that it did not make that much difference which hearing aid I got so long as it is in the premium class. All 3 gave me extensive hearing tests and the audiometry results are pretty similar for all 3 tests. So what the hell do I do? LOL
Hey Dario That's a great question and it looks like you're doing the right thing by doing your research first! Its hard to advise further without knowing your audiological profile, but worth trialing a couple of different hearing aids. Be careful of falling into the trap of ending up in a practice that only deals with one manufacturer and being led by that. Thanks for watching, Matthew
This video while very informative confused me in many ways. I am partial to videos that do a comparison of all the hearing aids and place them in order of best to worst for the price. I would also like to hear what the audiologist thinks is his most popular in terms of what he sells the most of to his clients. Also...Which hearing aid do his clients gravitate to and which ones do they gravitate away from after the trial period.I would love to see a comparison between a Phonak life and the Oticon more 1.
Hi Joey, thanks for taking the time to comment. I'll look at this for future videos. I believe that Cliff Olson has recently done a More Vs Paradise video so would recommend checking that out. Thanks for watching, Matthew
Excellent information. I just did a trial of the Phonak Audeo Liveable, but sadly gave them back because without a Telecoil, these were a deal breaker. I need the expanded fitting range of the Naidia, but I want the waterproof shell. When will this model be available?
Hey Cheri, thank you for sharing your experiences. As far as I'm aware there's nothing in the pipeline at present, however we'll keep you updated through the Hearing Tracker channel. Thanks for watching, Matthew
They have " Phonaks waterproof Audio Paradise rechargeable Life hearing Aides and connect to Bluetooth and Roger 🎤 and t.v. and portable Roger Speaker and audio Roger pen . You can shower and bath and swim in the pools and walking and running in snow storm and thunder storms and you can sweat 💦 as much as possible in the heat wave .It has noise Cancelling device and surround sound system upgrade . You can reprogram any setting on cellphone computer or regular computer to adjust whatever sounds you like and set sounds you don't like " Like your own mother-in-law's voice canceling device ," LOL 😂😂 and you can cancel out your own nextdoor neighbor snoring . LOL 😂😆😂
I went with Orka , and I’m amazed by the sound quality, not to forget the have great app to adjust sound , Bluetooth connectivity and they are rechargeable, best purchase I ever made, very affordable, incredible aftermarket service and customer service,
I recently switched to the phonak lyric 4+ months ago. I've had some success with it but they need to enhance db range loss down to 0db to 5db. I wish the monthly subscription cost was cheaper as well I was victim of a hate crime and had my ear drums blown out by 3 co-workers of a different race after being invited out to a bar then a home as they locked me in a basement for 20 minutes while 150 decibel music was blasted.
Somewhat misleading regarding Bluetooth. Those that claim Android compatibility are only compatible with SOME Android phones. They need to be ASHA compatible. Even Phonak needs to be compatible with BT 4.2. Phone/hearing aid compatibility continues to be an issue as is clear on the Hearing Tracker forum.
Hi Mark, thanks for taking the time to comment. The ones outlined are compatible with Android and IOS devices. Yes I would recommend checking out each manufacturers individual compatibility checker on their websites. Thanks for watching, Matthew
Hey Shane, thanks for watching. It's hard to say without knowing your hearing test results and daily challenges. I'd recommend finding a decent audiologist and trialling both if you're interested in them. Tune in for more videos, Matthew.
Your review is so comprehensive that it makes it impossible for me to choose which one I should try as they all seem to be terrific and some have more useful features (to me) than others. I am currently trying the Oticon More with a power 85 molded dome and am finding them significantly better than my three year old Oticon Opn aids. But your info suggests that I may find the Phonak model better. Is it?
Hey Philip It's so hard to say without knowing your audiological profile. I'd recommend getting to a decent audiology practice where you can demo both. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, Matthew
Hi, I have a mild loss hearing but moderate to severe tinnitus, if budget wouldn't be a problem which device would you recommend? I have seen all your videos but I would like your responses on this one. Im 45 years. I tried the EARGO Neo fi, but I returned because it make me feel anxiety due to the lack of further adjustment, I was hearing a lot and couldn't control the amount of noise going into my ears.
Hey AR, there are so many factors that I would take into account when recommending hearing aids, so it's hard to know without running through a full assessment. This video covers my current top hearing aids, so I would head to an audiologist and see which they recommend for you. Thanks for watching, Matthew
Hey Danny Phonak use classic Bluetooth rather than MFI which allows for bidirectional bluetooth just like a set of airpods. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, Matthew
Hi Matthew, I do watch your videos and they are the best. Can you answer this question for me pretty please, is there a premium hearing aid eg Starkey Evovle AI 2400 that has Bluetooth and is rechargeable and custom fitted in the ear ? Rgds Shaun UK
Hi Shaun. Thank you for the great comment! That's a big ask with today's tech, and sadly something will have to give. The smallest in the ear hearing aid with bluetooth at present is Resound's Quattro CIC. However they aren't rechargeable. Starkey will have their Evolve CIC soon, for which they are currently awaiting approval to release the bluetooth version, but again it is a battery version only. I hope that this helps, Matthew
I have the phonak cros system. I also have an Android smartphone with Bluetooth installed. My phone will not pair with my hearing aids, the audiologist installed the app and tried. But it wouldn't work. I got so frustrated I uninstalled the app. I tried to make a phone call yesterday. It was a nightmare. I ended up taking my hearing aid out to use my phone. I also can't change the battery by myself. I am so scared I will break the battery door by force. I can't handle being able to hear people breathing and even eating. It's disgusting and over whelming. I do have a severe hearing loss, all I want is hearing aids so that I can hear. I do not need Bluetooth and other stuff I will struggle to use.i shouldn't need to have a computer science degree to use them. I'm not happy.
Hey Susan Im so sorry to hear your frustrations. These are all things that you should be able to discuss with your audiologist and they should find the best solution for your hearing profile and the phone that you have. The world of audiology used to be limited to a single manufacturer that had a CROS setup but now all of the manufacturers have one so there is 100% a solution out there for you! Stay strong, you'll find the right solution. Thanks for watching, Matthew
I have an appointment with my audiologist tomorrow. I don't want my hearing aids anymore. I can't even change the batteries by myself. I'm so terrified they are going to fall out of my ears and get lost, or I will break them by stepping on them. I wished I hadn't even started this journey. At least I can get a refund and pay my son back, he kindly paid for them for me
A solution has been found, these are too advanced for me. Some of the problem was also the audiologist too, I was made to feel like scum. She never explained anything. And she also acted as if she didn't know what she was doing. I was finally able to see my regular audiologist, she wasn't happy with the treatment I was given. I am now getting rechargeable aids with moulds. And they will be very similar to my old ones, phonak Naida. And I will also have a remote with them
I'm waiting for a manufacturer to release a range whereby the wearer has complete access to the software, after all, who better than the user to fine-tune the devices?
Hello Matthew i am from India i am small business my two ears (left 50 right 45db hearing loss) please surgeon what's best hearing aids in to the my problem. And i choos phonak audeo paradise are signia pure charge and go ax what's best hearing aid Please reply Matthew Thank you..
Hey Shiva, I hope that the video helped. I would recommend going to see a local audiologist and they should be able to advise you which will best suit your hearing loss and your needs. Thank you for watching, Matthew
There are only five manufacturer’s no wonder hearing aids are so expensive and out of range for most people who need them . They should be third of the price and could be and will be in the future when more manufacturers are approved by governments. It’s a closed shop that needs to be opened
Hey Barry, yes I agree and it certainly is heading that way. Have you check out our reviews on the tech that's around the corner, such as the facebook, Google, or the Bose SoundControl hearing aids? Thanks for watching, Matthew
The closed shop has been opened and you can thank Trump for forcing America’s FDA into looking at why consumer electronics firms cannot supply medical grade hearing aids. Hearing aids will be available in the future at similar prices as spectacles which also used to be a closed shop for greedy suppliers and manufacturers
Thanks for the feedback Trevor. That’s a great point and check out our individual reviews on each aid for that exact info on how they handle, and the feedback that I get from patients. Matthew
Matthew, thanks, just wondering if you have a suggestion for me-unable to leave anything in the ear canal without getting a horrible headache that lasts for days. Even House Ear Clinic in LA was unable to help, but that was several years ago. (They tried hearing aids with tiny holes in them.) I keep looking for something that would perhaps use bone conduction-any suggestions?
Hey JW, thank you for your feedback. It all depends on your hearing loss so it's hard to say without assessing you. I'm sure with the tech out there, there will be a solution. Thanks for watching, Matthew
Hey Lou, for me they're a great alternative to surgery, and the soundarc is a slightly less invasive setup vs the softband. The challenging thing is the cost of them. Thanks for watching, Matthew
Why is there no mention of Earlens? Is it because it's poor quality & doesn't merit a place on the list, despite using very advanced technology? Many thanks for any clarification...
@@HearingTracker Many thanks for the super-useful info re Earlens :-) Most interesting; however, I think the Earlens would not be suitable for me for 2 reasons - 1) its high cost; and 2) I probably am ineligible for it anyway, seeing that (many years ago) I had surgery for a perforated eardrum...
@@HearingTracker having normal hearing, and being a HCP. I've tried on and listened to all the brands top models. and they all sound like you are on a mic and speaker system, however the AX's easily sounded the most "natural" least amount of mic and speaker sounding, and that was without even running the Own Voice Processor, which with many of my patients over the last year, have said the OVP has made a tremendous difference to them. Maybe with normal hearing it is hard for me to tell any improvement with OVP. *for reference i programmed every hearing aid the same with with a 30db Flat loss. and the same tulip/vented tips were used on each hearing aid (not each brands version of a vented tip.)
Is there a particular brand, style, or technology that is generally recommended for a fairly mild case of hearing loss ? My profile is fairly flat at about 15-25 dB up thru about 1.250KHz at which point both ears drop off to 75 dB at 8k (left), or 60 db at 8K (rt). Plus I'm a musician (choir director). 1) is pursuing a higher number of channels over kill in this situation and 2) is a receiver in the ear type not appropriate probably? thanks -- great videos sir...
Hey John, great question and thank you for reaching out. In my opinion, the more channels the better with a steeply sloping high frequency loss and yes I agree a receiver in canal would be the best option. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching, Matthew
You can adjust the speed in UA-cam. Tap three dots upper right corner on the video. Drop down menu offer speed. Adjust to .75 or .50 for the video to slow down. A great help understanding.
Honestly, I think this is a misleading title. No where do you evaluate one vs, the other to determine best. Nowhere do you create a criteria for what is the best. Disappointing. You just read the ads about what is new in each product and smile that big "UA-cam audiologist" smile. Which one is best? Who knows? Not me.
Feeling Tired of Resound HA.... Resound ( India ) perhaps does not care about the problems faced by its customers & does not have faith in their feedback. My son has used many HA since 30 years. This is first time that he is using Resound HA - Quattro 7 RIC but feeling frustrated on response of Resound. Left Quattro 7 HA having multiple problems - has been sent for repairs to their Mumbai office 4 timed in last 3 months but issues falling on deaf ears.Delay in service is acceptable but not casual response of company like Resound. No body from their Social Media team seems to be worried / concerned about the problems being faced.
Hi Satish, you're right that sounds terrible! It needs taking up with your audiologist ideally as they are the route to Resound. Thanks for watching, Matthew
Hey May Be, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. It really depends on your hearing loss and daily challenges. Have you seen an audiologist? Thanks for watching, Matthew
@@HearingTracker I have profound hearing loss and though I am uaseing Oticon S1s the volume is there but not the clarity. It is a real struggle. I went with what I felt was the best. Tried the new updated model you reviewed but could see no real advantage. Every day is a struggle and meetings and social functions are very difficult. Have you found any Brand where the clarity is any better?
@@HearingTracker With rechargeables when they start to get lower on charge, later in the day, they tend to loose connection with my Apple devises such as iPhone, iPad which is very annoying and of course are more to deal with if you are away from home over night or on a long trip.
Hey Tom, thanks for the feedback. I’ll continue to make content covering all the elements that people ask me about with hearing aid features. Based on the time viewers spent watching the video they seem pretty happy with it. Check out my shorts if you prefer shorter content 👍 Matthew
@@jameslester6785 you must have paid too much for yours . They are about to come down big time in next couple of years and if you do the research you will know why.
@@barryhailstone7845 If you are speaking about over the counter HAs then, yes they will be cheap. You get what you pay for because HAs without programing are garbage. Do some research, you'll find out why.
@@jameslester6785 TRUMP ordered a review of the HEARING AID industry because there are 5.5 million Americans who can’t afford them. There are four manufactures most based in Italy ! Funny that!
"The Auditech Stealth Pro Hearing Aids, which I recently procured, have completely exceeded my expectations with their extraordinary sound quality. These are undoubtedly the best hearing aids I've ever worn, and the added Bluetooth feature is incredibly useful. I'd also like to highlight their stellar customer support and the 45-day money-back guarantee, making them risk-free to try. I can't recommend them enough. If you Google Auditech Hearing Stealth Pro, you'll find plenty of useful info."
I am probably most excited about (and in no particular order) the Resound, Signia and Oticon hearing aids. Widex is probably 4th on the list as it doesn't really seem as impressive as the other. Phonak and Starkey are last, with Phonak making the worst of the lot to me. As a reminder, I am probably interested in all 3 of my top selections equally. 1. Resoud, in all honesty, makes me nervous. The reason behind this, I currently own Resound, although they were paid for by the state about 4 years ago due to low income at the time. My choices were limited to Oticon or Resound. I was able to test them both before deciding Resound helped me more. Thinking back on it, I probably should have gone with Oticon as Resound went bad quickly. Despite constant visits to the audiologist for adjustments, my Resounds would just keep randomly generating feedback, or the settings would stop working as they were supposed to. I have basically been ready for new hearing aids for a while. That being said, I am still a bit excited about the Resound one, specifically the M&RIE part. I had someone tell me that it likely wouldn't be powerful enough for me since I have a profound hearing loss. I don't know how true this is because I haven't been able to find anyone who knows enough about the M&RIE and have a proper discussion about it. 2. Oticon. Despite what I said about the previous Oticon I tried, I am interested in the Oticon More. The DNN and Moresound Intelligence, of which I found more on in a previous video of yours, sounds attractive. The question is, who determines what sounds I may or may not be interested in hearing? The idea is great, but the application? Who knows? 3. Signia. I have done research on some Signia hearing aids and I probably find them to be the most attractive, in terms of usefulness. The rechargeable battery doesn't really matter to me either way, but the AX is looking nice. I had looked into the Pure 13 Nx and 312 Nx before I saw the AX. They look like something that would benefit me. If you added M&RIE to the Signia, they would probably be on the top of my list. I actually have an appointment soon and I had already decided to talk about these 3 brands. 4. Widex. I was interested in Widex when I first saw them, but the more I read, the less I am interested. I wouldn't rule them out though, as they do seem impressive enough. 5. Starkey. I have 2 major issues with Starkey. The first is that their website makes it hard to find and TRUE useful information about the hearing aids. Can I use them? Who knows? They don't provide information on hearing types. The second issue is that the website is directed only at older people. There was a questionnaire/survey on their website to allow me to try to determine what hearing aids would be best for me. Every question was something about seeing just how old and fragile I am. Can I push small buttons? What kind of floors do I slip on? etc. Seriously? Not even 40 yet and I've worn hearing aids my entire life, but you can't even consider people like me? 6. Phonak. Last on the list is Phonak, and that is because they never work as well as they claim. Noise reduction tends to be in the form of cutting off all sound to "protect" my hearing. Really? A little wind isn't going to make me deaf. I mean, I'm already there dude! The Nadia that I am testing out gives a lot of robotic sounds and the bluetooth will randomly connect to devices I have connected to before. I've had too many issues with Phonak that I will probably never go back to them again.
Thanks for the great review! As always! I can't decide between the Widex Moment 440 and the Oticon More 1. I can get the Widex for $2,900 and the Oticon for $3,700. I'm not sure I would get $800 of betterment with the More 1?
Hey Greg, there are so many contributing factors that you'd be better sitting down with an audiologist and have them explain. Thanks for watching, Matthew
_What are your favourite hearing aids?_
GN Resound one 961 M&RIE FTW
@@eardoctor I am also interested in the M&RIE, but the question is, will it work for profound hearing loss?
@@Ricky-kb9ey No. These are mainly for a mild to moderately severe loss.
@@eardoctor Figures.
My mother has zero hearing without hearing aids. She has the Oticon bte and she can hear so well that even the audiologist is amazed. At times I feel she hears better than me and I have loss too.
I recently acquired the Oticon More IMNRT 1 minirite model hearing aids and they are incredible! By far and way, the BEST sounding hearing technology I’ve ever heard. The Bluetooth capabilities are fantastic too. I get mine from the great people at Lambton Audilogy Associates in Sarnia, Canada. They changed my life.
Thank you for the information in this great video! Currently wearing Phonak Naida V (vee) SP. These are almost 6yrs old and definitely need replacing. Have severe-to-profound, mixed type, bilateral loss so reliable hearing aids with quality sound processing are important. The hardest part is finding an audiologist that is savvy enough to understand and keep up with all the new technology.
Also, in regard to your video, it is great, but please cut down on the sound effects. They are much louder than the voice portion and can be startling (and quite annoying).
Hey Marshall, thanks for the positive feedback! If youre based in the US check out Dr Cliff's recommended providers as they should have the knowledge to be able to recommend the most appropriate tech for you! I'll look into the sound effect volume. Thank you for the feedback, Matthew
I used to joke (though I'm somewhat serious) that TV commercials for hearing aids have always contained muffled dialogue, just to trick you into thinking you have poor hearing.
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Everything I have tried will NOT work if listening to live piano
Have you any experience with this? You say musicians are tough to make happy any of them pianists?
Enjoyed your comprehensive remarks
Hey Michael, it all really depends on how your audiologist has set up the hearing aids, not just the hearing aids themselves. There are simply too many factors for me to be able to help in the comments on YT. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, Matthew
@@HearingTracker
Thanks so much for the reply
From your excellent videos I have come to appreciate that many audiologists -really in my case hearing aid fitters don't know enough to help people beyond the basics
In my case no real in ear measurements or effort to adjust
With a few hours searching I have more awareness of my particular needs than they do
So most important next time around is to find a caring up to date audiologist then make a HA choice
Thanks again for your informative videos keep up the great educational work
Thank you Matthew for a comprehensive video that provides a lot of information, very well-presented. Much appreciated.
Thanks Bill. The 2023 version is coming soon. Thanks for watching, Matthew
I have severe hearing loss. I want to use BTE hearing aid. Which brand do you suggest
Depends on so many factors. You’d need to chat to your aud for a full evaluation. Matthew
Hi, I am in the process of getting my first hearing aids and I am extremely confused. I first went to a hearing aid center and the specialist recommended a Oticon More One. I went to an actual audiologist and he recommends Resound One. I also went to Costco since they are often cheaper and the specialist there said that it did not make that much difference which hearing aid I got so long as it is in the premium class. All 3 gave me extensive hearing tests and the audiometry results are pretty similar for all 3 tests. So what the hell do I do? LOL
Hey Dario
That's a great question and it looks like you're doing the right thing by doing your research first! Its hard to advise further without knowing your audiological profile, but worth trialing a couple of different hearing aids. Be careful of falling into the trap of ending up in a practice that only deals with one manufacturer and being led by that. Thanks for watching, Matthew
Put it off for a year or so because new suppliers are breaking into the hearing aid “cartel “market .
@@barryhailstone7845 there’s always going to be the next “greatest thing”. Why let that govern hearing better, or not?
Try to contact Orka, they have good quality hearing aids for affordable prices, I got mine now for about 6 months, totally satisfied,
This video while very informative confused me in many ways. I am partial to videos that do a comparison of all the hearing aids and place them in order of best to worst for the price. I would also like to hear what the audiologist thinks is his most popular in terms of what he sells the most of to his clients. Also...Which hearing aid do his clients gravitate to and which ones do they gravitate away from after the trial period.I would love to see a comparison between a Phonak life and the Oticon more 1.
Hi Joey, thanks for taking the time to comment. I'll look at this for future videos. I believe that Cliff Olson has recently done a More Vs Paradise video so would recommend checking that out. Thanks for watching, Matthew
Excellent information. I just did a trial of the Phonak Audeo Liveable, but sadly gave them back because without a Telecoil, these were a deal breaker. I need the expanded fitting range of the Naidia, but I want the waterproof shell. When will this model be available?
Hey Cheri, thank you for sharing your experiences. As far as I'm aware there's nothing in the pipeline at present, however we'll keep you updated through the Hearing Tracker channel. Thanks for watching, Matthew
What about the Phonak Dynamic hearing aids??
They have " Phonaks waterproof Audio Paradise rechargeable Life hearing Aides and connect to Bluetooth and Roger 🎤 and t.v. and portable Roger Speaker and audio Roger pen . You can shower and bath and swim in the pools and walking and running in snow storm and thunder storms and you can sweat 💦 as much as possible in the heat wave .It has noise Cancelling device and surround sound system upgrade . You can reprogram any setting on cellphone computer or regular computer to adjust whatever sounds you like and set sounds you don't like " Like your own mother-in-law's voice canceling device ," LOL 😂😂 and you can cancel out your own nextdoor neighbor snoring . LOL 😂😆😂
Another amazing video Matthew. Super useful😊
Hey Carla! Thank you for the feedback! Tune in later for more 😁
I went with Orka , and I’m amazed by the sound quality, not to forget the have great app to adjust sound , Bluetooth connectivity and they are rechargeable, best purchase I ever made, very affordable, incredible aftermarket service and customer service,
Where can you get them I can’t find a hearing aid that is good…have tried phonak and signia and their apps are not good 🙁
Thanks for sharing, do you have a link? Thanks for watching, Matthew
I recently switched to the phonak lyric 4+ months ago. I've had some success with it but they need to enhance db range loss down to 0db to 5db. I wish the monthly subscription cost was cheaper as well
I was victim of a hate crime and had my ear drums blown out by 3 co-workers of a different race after being invited out to a bar then a home as they locked me in a basement for 20 minutes while 150 decibel music was blasted.
Hey again Dan :) Thanks for watching, Matthew
Somewhat misleading regarding Bluetooth. Those that claim Android compatibility are only compatible with SOME Android phones. They need to be ASHA compatible. Even Phonak needs to be compatible with BT 4.2. Phone/hearing aid compatibility continues to be an issue as is clear on the Hearing Tracker forum.
Hi Mark, thanks for taking the time to comment. The ones outlined are compatible with Android and IOS devices. Yes I would recommend checking out each manufacturers individual compatibility checker on their websites. Thanks for watching, Matthew
First time hearing aid user I like my Phonak Paridise Rechargeable's.
Hey Tony! Thanks for taking the time to comment. I’m glad that you’re getting on well. Stay tuned on the channel for updates. Matthew
What aid would you prefer out of phonak Virto M ITC or Signia Insio AX ITC.
Thank you
Hey Shane, thanks for watching. It's hard to say without knowing your hearing test results and daily challenges. I'd recommend finding a decent audiologist and trialling both if you're interested in them. Tune in for more videos, Matthew.
Your review is so comprehensive that it makes it impossible for me to choose which one I should try as they all seem to be terrific and some have more useful features (to me) than others. I am currently trying the Oticon More with a power 85 molded dome and am finding them significantly better than my three year old Oticon Opn aids. But your info suggests that I may find the Phonak model better. Is it?
Hey Philip
It's so hard to say without knowing your audiological profile. I'd recommend getting to a decent audiology practice where you can demo both. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, Matthew
Hi, I have a mild loss hearing but moderate to severe tinnitus, if budget wouldn't be a problem which device would you recommend? I have seen all your videos but I would like your responses on this one. Im 45 years. I tried the EARGO Neo fi, but I returned because it make me feel anxiety due to the lack of further adjustment, I was hearing a lot and couldn't control the amount of noise going into my ears.
Hey AR, there are so many factors that I would take into account when recommending hearing aids, so it's hard to know without running through a full assessment. This video covers my current top hearing aids, so I would head to an audiologist and see which they recommend for you. Thanks for watching, Matthew
@@HearingTracker thanks for your reply. I have already an appointment with an audiologist.
I hv my own as a hearing amplifier because no one can afford 800.00 an ear. It works well. And on tinnitus.
Hey Dawn, I'm glad you've found something that works for you. Thanks for watching, Matthew
How does the Phonak hearing aid support bidirectional audio with an iOS device, they do not participate in the MFi Program?
Hey Danny
Phonak use classic Bluetooth rather than MFI which allows for bidirectional bluetooth just like a set of airpods. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, Matthew
Hi Matthew, I do watch your videos and they are the best. Can you answer this question for me pretty please, is there a premium hearing aid eg Starkey Evovle AI 2400 that has Bluetooth and is rechargeable and custom fitted in the ear ?
Rgds
Shaun UK
Hi Shaun. Thank you for the great comment!
That's a big ask with today's tech, and sadly something will have to give. The smallest in the ear hearing aid with bluetooth at present is Resound's Quattro CIC. However they aren't rechargeable. Starkey will have their Evolve CIC soon, for which they are currently awaiting approval to release the bluetooth version, but again it is a battery version only. I hope that this helps, Matthew
Thanks for the response Matthew 👍 😀 keep up the excellent work please.
Hi. I have Starkey AI's 2400 in the ear in Black rechargeable. they are very very good the iPhone app is also good BUT they should be at 3-Grand 🥃
Hey Hobo1uk! Thanks for taking the time to comment. YES they should. Thanks for watching, Matthew
I have the phonak cros system. I also have an Android smartphone with Bluetooth installed. My phone will not pair with my hearing aids, the audiologist installed the app and tried. But it wouldn't work. I got so frustrated I uninstalled the app. I tried to make a phone call yesterday. It was a nightmare. I ended up taking my hearing aid out to use my phone. I also can't change the battery by myself. I am so scared I will break the battery door by force. I can't handle being able to hear people breathing and even eating. It's disgusting and over whelming. I do have a severe hearing loss, all I want is hearing aids so that I can hear. I do not need Bluetooth and other stuff I will struggle to use.i shouldn't need to have a computer science degree to use them. I'm not happy.
Hey Susan
Im so sorry to hear your frustrations. These are all things that you should be able to discuss with your audiologist and they should find the best solution for your hearing profile and the phone that you have. The world of audiology used to be limited to a single manufacturer that had a CROS setup but now all of the manufacturers have one so there is 100% a solution out there for you! Stay strong, you'll find the right solution. Thanks for watching, Matthew
I have an appointment with my audiologist tomorrow. I don't want my hearing aids anymore. I can't even change the batteries by myself. I'm so terrified they are going to fall out of my ears and get lost, or I will break them by stepping on them. I wished I hadn't even started this journey. At least I can get a refund and pay my son back, he kindly paid for them for me
A solution has been found, these are too advanced for me. Some of the problem was also the audiologist too, I was made to feel like scum. She never explained anything. And she also acted as if she didn't know what she was doing.
I was finally able to see my regular audiologist, she wasn't happy with the treatment I was given. I am now getting rechargeable aids with moulds. And they will be very similar to my old ones, phonak Naida. And I will also have a remote with them
Hi, I had similar issues for Oricon opn. I found iPhone better to connect to them.
I'm waiting for a manufacturer to release a range whereby the wearer has complete access to the software, after all, who better than the user to fine-tune the devices?
Hey DC, it’s true and I can see that there would be demand. However that’s one thing that I wouldn’t be voting for. Matthew
Hello Matthew i am from India i am small business my two ears (left 50 right 45db hearing loss) please surgeon what's best hearing aids in to the my problem. And i choos phonak audeo paradise are signia pure charge and go ax what's best hearing aid
Please reply Matthew
Thank you..
Hey Shiva, I hope that the video helped. I would recommend going to see a local audiologist and they should be able to advise you which will best suit your hearing loss and your needs. Thank you for watching, Matthew
There are only five manufacturer’s no wonder hearing aids are so expensive and out of range for most people who need them . They should be third of the price and could be and will be in the future when more manufacturers are approved by governments. It’s a closed shop that needs to be opened
Hey Barry, yes I agree and it certainly is heading that way. Have you check out our reviews on the tech that's around the corner, such as the facebook, Google, or the Bose SoundControl hearing aids? Thanks for watching, Matthew
The closed shop has been opened and you can thank Trump for forcing America’s FDA into looking at why consumer electronics firms cannot supply medical grade hearing aids. Hearing aids will be available in the future at similar prices as spectacles which also used to be a closed shop for greedy suppliers and manufacturers
@@HearingTracker Is the Bose sound control available in UK?
What do you think about Oticon More vs Zircon?
Hey CoreGaming, The More range is the advanced range vs Zircon which are Oticon's budget hearing aids.
Has anyone ever got specsavers own brand hearing aids and if so are they good .
You did not mention Lumity, the most recent hearing aid introduced by Phonax.
Hey Irfan, thanks for the feedback. Lumity was only just released and the video ways made at the beginning of the year. Thanks for watching, Matthew
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It would be nice to know the best hearing aids using your opinion of them, saying what the manufacturer says is not very informative. 🤷🏼
Thanks for the feedback Trevor. That’s a great point and check out our individual reviews on each aid for that exact info on how they handle, and the feedback that I get from patients. Matthew
Matthew, thanks, just wondering if you have a suggestion for me-unable to leave anything in the ear canal without getting a horrible headache that lasts for days. Even House Ear Clinic in LA was unable to help, but that was several years ago. (They tried hearing aids with tiny holes in them.) I keep looking for something that would perhaps use bone conduction-any suggestions?
Hey JW, thank you for your feedback. It all depends on your hearing loss so it's hard to say without assessing you. I'm sure with the tech out there, there will be a solution. Thanks for watching, Matthew
Great video
Thanks Ear Doctor, Matthew
please cic hearing aid bluetooth support oneplus mobile list
I went from aids without own voice to aids with own voice. Game changer. I assume all brands now have this tech.
Hey guy, Thanks for watching. What do you mean by own voice?
Hello can i send you some questions ?
Hey Fawaz, ask away. Thanks for watching, Matthew
What do you think of the BAHA soundarc? They’re non surgical option.
Hey Lou, for me they're a great alternative to surgery, and the soundarc is a slightly less invasive setup vs the softband. The challenging thing is the cost of them. Thanks for watching, Matthew
Is Widex available worldwide??
Hi Mary, Absolutely! Thanks for watching, Matthew
@@HearingTracker thanks so much for the response
Why is there no mention of Earlens? Is it because it's poor quality & doesn't merit a place on the list, despite using very advanced technology? Many thanks for any clarification...
Earlens is a great product for the right person. See our write up here: www.hearingtracker.com/hearing-aids/earlens-hearing-system
@@HearingTracker Many thanks for the super-useful info re Earlens :-) Most interesting; however, I think the Earlens would not be suitable for me for 2 reasons - 1) its high cost; and 2) I probably am ineligible for it anyway, seeing that (many years ago) I had surgery for a perforated eardrum...
Signia Ax are easily the best hearing aids out right now and since release date. the other brands need to catch up
Hey Michael, thank you for taking the time to comment. I'd love to hear why you think they're the best tech out there? Thanks for watching, Matthew
@@HearingTracker having normal hearing, and being a HCP. I've tried on and listened to all the brands top models. and they all sound like you are on a mic and speaker system, however the AX's easily sounded the most "natural" least amount of mic and speaker sounding, and that was without even running the Own Voice Processor, which with many of my patients over the last year, have said the OVP has made a tremendous difference to them. Maybe with normal hearing it is hard for me to tell any improvement with OVP.
*for reference i programmed every hearing aid the same with with a 30db Flat loss. and the same tulip/vented tips were used on each hearing aid (not each brands version of a vented tip.)
Is there a particular brand, style, or technology that is generally recommended for a fairly mild case of hearing loss ? My profile is fairly flat at about 15-25 dB up thru about 1.250KHz at which point both ears drop off to 75 dB at 8k (left), or 60 db at 8K (rt). Plus I'm a musician (choir director). 1) is pursuing a higher number of channels over kill in this situation and 2) is a receiver in the ear type not appropriate probably? thanks -- great videos sir...
Hey John, great question and thank you for reaching out. In my opinion, the more channels the better with a steeply sloping high frequency loss and yes I agree a receiver in canal would be the best option. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching, Matthew
eh what if ur device can lowbattery how can u hear it
Hey Dolores, the hearing aids should warn you. Thanks for watching, Matthew
The info was very good. The twitching presentation was distracting.
Thanks for watching, Roger. I believe they're jump cuts.
This guy talks too fast for someone dealing with hearing impaired people - even the subtitles are too fast - SLOW DOWN
Thanks for the Feedback David, I'll look at my pace for future videos. Thanks for watching!
You can adjust the speed in UA-cam. Tap three dots upper right corner on the video. Drop down menu offer speed. Adjust to .75 or .50 for the video to slow down. A great help understanding.
Honestly, I think this is a misleading title. No where do you evaluate one vs, the other to determine best. Nowhere do you create a criteria for what is the best. Disappointing.
You just read the ads about what is new in each product and smile that big "UA-cam audiologist" smile.
Which one is best? Who knows? Not me.
Feeling Tired of Resound HA.... Resound ( India ) perhaps does not care about the problems faced by its customers & does not have faith in their feedback. My son has used many HA since 30 years. This is first time that he is using Resound HA - Quattro 7 RIC but feeling frustrated on response of Resound. Left Quattro 7 HA having multiple problems - has been sent for repairs to their Mumbai office 4 timed in last 3 months but issues falling on deaf ears.Delay in service is acceptable but not casual response of company like Resound.
No body from their Social Media team seems to be worried / concerned about the problems being faced.
Hi Satish, you're right that sounds terrible! It needs taking up with your audiologist ideally as they are the route to Resound. Thanks for watching, Matthew
I am confused in Widex or Signia C&G AX 24 channels
I have got only ear
Please guide
Hey May Be, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. It really depends on your hearing loss and daily challenges. Have you seen an audiologist? Thanks for watching, Matthew
Tried the More for 2 weeks could see no difference
Hey John, thanks for taking the time to comment. What couldn’t you see a difference with? Thank you, Matthew
The clarity was perceived as being no better.
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Pulled.
sorry I think I have the best aids More recharagable microshell molds in black
Excellent! They made the list! Thanks for watching, Matthew
All I can see from all these commercials are commercials. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Hey K Michael P, wheres that then? Thanks for watching, Matthew
Rechargeable are convent but still have draw backs.
Hi John, thanks for you feedback. What drawbacks do you experience? Thanks for watching, Matthew
@@HearingTracker I have profound hearing loss and though I am uaseing Oticon S1s the volume is there but not the clarity. It is a real struggle. I went with what I felt was the best. Tried the new updated model you reviewed but could see no real advantage. Every day is a struggle and meetings and social functions are very difficult. Have you found any Brand where the clarity is any better?
@@HearingTracker With rechargeables when they start to get lower on charge, later in the day, they tend to loose connection with my Apple devises such as iPhone, iPad which is very annoying and of course are more to deal with if you are away from home over night or on a long trip.
Too much information in short time. Talk tooooo long !!!
Hey Tom, thanks for the feedback.
I’ll continue to make content covering all the elements that people ask me about with hearing aid features. Based on the time viewers spent watching the video they seem pretty happy with it. Check out my shorts if you prefer shorter content 👍 Matthew
Why are they so expensive.. .? Ask Donald Trump!
nahhhh
Dumb comment.
@@jameslester6785 you must have paid too much for yours . They are about to come down big time in next couple of years and if you do the research you will know why.
@@barryhailstone7845 If you are speaking about over the counter HAs then, yes they will be cheap. You get what you pay for because HAs without programing are garbage. Do some research, you'll find out why.
@@jameslester6785 TRUMP ordered a review of the HEARING AID industry because there are 5.5 million Americans who can’t afford them. There are four manufactures most based in Italy ! Funny that!
"The Auditech Stealth Pro Hearing Aids, which I recently procured, have completely exceeded my expectations with their extraordinary sound quality. These are undoubtedly the best hearing aids I've ever worn, and the added Bluetooth feature is incredibly useful. I'd also like to highlight their stellar customer support and the 45-day money-back guarantee, making them risk-free to try. I can't recommend them enough. If you Google Auditech Hearing Stealth Pro, you'll find plenty of useful info."
Hmmmm sounds like an ad to me! Matthew
I am probably most excited about (and in no particular order) the Resound, Signia and Oticon hearing aids. Widex is probably 4th on the list as it doesn't really seem as impressive as the other. Phonak and Starkey are last, with Phonak making the worst of the lot to me. As a reminder, I am probably interested in all 3 of my top selections equally.
1. Resoud, in all honesty, makes me nervous. The reason behind this, I currently own Resound, although they were paid for by the state about 4 years ago due to low income at the time. My choices were limited to Oticon or Resound. I was able to test them both before deciding Resound helped me more. Thinking back on it, I probably should have gone with Oticon as Resound went bad quickly. Despite constant visits to the audiologist for adjustments, my Resounds would just keep randomly generating feedback, or the settings would stop working as they were supposed to. I have basically been ready for new hearing aids for a while.
That being said, I am still a bit excited about the Resound one, specifically the M&RIE part. I had someone tell me that it likely wouldn't be powerful enough for me since I have a profound hearing loss. I don't know how true this is because I haven't been able to find anyone who knows enough about the M&RIE and have a proper discussion about it.
2. Oticon. Despite what I said about the previous Oticon I tried, I am interested in the Oticon More. The DNN and Moresound Intelligence, of which I found more on in a previous video of yours, sounds attractive. The question is, who determines what sounds I may or may not be interested in hearing? The idea is great, but the application? Who knows?
3. Signia. I have done research on some Signia hearing aids and I probably find them to be the most attractive, in terms of usefulness. The rechargeable battery doesn't really matter to me either way, but the AX is looking nice. I had looked into the Pure 13 Nx and 312 Nx before I saw the AX. They look like something that would benefit me. If you added M&RIE to the Signia, they would probably be on the top of my list.
I actually have an appointment soon and I had already decided to talk about these 3 brands.
4. Widex. I was interested in Widex when I first saw them, but the more I read, the less I am interested. I wouldn't rule them out though, as they do seem impressive enough.
5. Starkey. I have 2 major issues with Starkey. The first is that their website makes it hard to find and TRUE useful information about the hearing aids. Can I use them? Who knows? They don't provide information on hearing types. The second issue is that the website is directed only at older people. There was a questionnaire/survey on their website to allow me to try to determine what hearing aids would be best for me. Every question was something about seeing just how old and fragile I am. Can I push small buttons? What kind of floors do I slip on? etc. Seriously? Not even 40 yet and I've worn hearing aids my entire life, but you can't even consider people like me?
6. Phonak. Last on the list is Phonak, and that is because they never work as well as they claim. Noise reduction tends to be in the form of cutting off all sound to "protect" my hearing. Really? A little wind isn't going to make me deaf. I mean, I'm already there dude! The Nadia that I am testing out gives a lot of robotic sounds and the bluetooth will randomly connect to devices I have connected to before. I've had too many issues with Phonak that I will probably never go back to them again.
WOW! Thank you Ricky for adding a balanced view to the comments! Thanks for watching, stay tuned for more... Matthew
Thanks for the great review! As always! I can't decide between the Widex Moment 440 and the Oticon More 1. I can get the Widex for $2,900 and the Oticon for $3,700. I'm not sure I would get $800 of betterment with the More 1?
Hey Greg, there are so many contributing factors that you'd be better sitting down with an audiologist and have them explain. Thanks for watching, Matthew
@@HearingTracker Thanks so much for the reply!
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the best would be phonak b titanium a little bigger for 13 batteries instead of 10 batteries think man