uncledj Posted January 31, 2019 Share #1 Posted January 31, 2019 (edited) I've been going through Dad's stuff, planning on donating most of it, but I came across his hearing aids, and I think these things can be pretty expensive. They were originally provided from the VA, so they should be top of the line.... Anyway, I figured that with all the old fogies that've spent a lot of time around loud motors and such on this site, maybe someone would want them. If not, I'll see if the VA wants them back, but gubment doesn't usually work that way. Edited January 31, 2019 by uncledj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted January 31, 2019 Share #2 Posted January 31, 2019 Eileen has tried for years to talk me into getting some. I would like to try them but I would guess that they are custom molded to each person's ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted January 31, 2019 Share #3 Posted January 31, 2019 Eileen has tried for years to talk me into getting some. I would like to try them but I would guess that they are custom molded to each person's ears. Going through this with my mother some years ago, I at first was led to believe that to be the case, but from her description of the process led me to wonder. I think they find something that is close and say it's custom made,,, but,,, I could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmarshall Posted January 31, 2019 Share #4 Posted January 31, 2019 Costco is a great place to get hearing aids. the testing is free, and the price is much less that a hearing store. Been wearing one in my left ear for a year and a half. The boss was getting tire of my asking "what did you say". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecdoo Posted January 31, 2019 Share #5 Posted January 31, 2019 In our area the local "Lions" club will take eye glasses, hearing aids, and canes, walkers and crutches. you mite want to give them a call. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted January 31, 2019 Share #6 Posted January 31, 2019 I just got new H/A's $5900 for the pair ! Thank god that workmans comp pay's for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorcycle Mike Posted January 31, 2019 Share #7 Posted January 31, 2019 I just got new H/A's $5900 for the pair ! Thank god that workmans comp pay's for them. WOW!! $2000 for my pair at Sams club a couple of years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorcycle Mike Posted January 31, 2019 Share #8 Posted January 31, 2019 Eileen has tried for years to talk me into getting some. I would like to try them but I would guess that they are custom molded to each person's ears. Mine are tuned to my personal hearing loss. I don't know how buying used would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leo3wheel Posted January 31, 2019 Share #9 Posted January 31, 2019 Costco info https://www.costco.com/hearing-aid-styles.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonK Posted February 1, 2019 Share #10 Posted February 1, 2019 -- Any new to you hearing aids would have to be adjusted by an audiologist for your needs. As to the VA taking back old hearing aids, no, they won't. The ones shown in the first photos look to be pretty old. I have been wearing some from VA for ten years or so and they have progressed to where I've had three models in that time. -- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted February 1, 2019 Share #11 Posted February 1, 2019 Mine are tuned to my personal hearing loss. I don't know how buying used would work.Most audiologist won't tune aids they didn't sell. I've asked. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayceesfolly Posted February 2, 2019 Share #12 Posted February 2, 2019 John: The VA may take them back and use them for temporary units when a veterans' units need to be repaired. The VA usually sends the units to a Denver company that repairs all of the HA's now being used by the VA. Those units are now obsolete and have been replaced with more modern units. I have a new set of units and they are connected to each other wirelessly so the volume can be changed on both units at the same time. Also they can be connected to an iPhone with the proper app. They are also rechargeable, so no batteries to change every day. First pic is HA unit and second is installed in charger base. Also, each set of HA's are set by computer for each person's range of hearing loss. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayceesfolly Posted February 2, 2019 Share #13 Posted February 2, 2019 John: There is a VA clinic in Mansfield, OH and their phone number is 419-529-4602. Give them a call and ask for the hearing aid (Audiology) dept. and ask them if they would take them. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted February 2, 2019 Share #14 Posted February 2, 2019 Those look like the same ones I just got. Download the Phonak remote app it has some useful features. Mine still need some program tweaking. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayceesfolly Posted February 3, 2019 Share #15 Posted February 3, 2019 Jay: The new ones have auto level control that controls the volume based on the background noise around you. If you go from a noisy restaurant and sit in your car the volume will go down because of the quieter area inside the vehicle and vice versa when going from a quiet area to a noisy environment. Also, there is a television wireless connection for watching TV, but I don't know the details. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted February 3, 2019 Share #16 Posted February 3, 2019 Jay: The new ones have auto level control that controls the volume based on the background noise around you. If you go from a noisy restaurant and sit in your car the volume will go down because of the quieter area inside the vehicle and vice versa when going from a quiet area to a noisy environment. Also, there is a television wireless connection for watching TV, but I don't know the details. JimI experienced that last night when we went into a noisy bar for dinner, they did not work as well as the old ones did when having a conversation in that environment. Next appointment I'll address these issues with my Audiologist. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videoarizona Posted February 3, 2019 Share #17 Posted February 3, 2019 I got mine from Costco. $1600. Free fitting and adjustments. Also love the free phone app that lets me change programs, adjust parameters, etc. Good stuff.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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