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Stars that are used to rate hearing aids are often NOT REPRESENTING REVIEWS

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January 13, 2019

These are instead arbitrarily placed next to hearing aid models as an opinion by the author only. You can spot this straight away as older models / lower spec. models will be marked with less stars, and the most expensive models with 5 stars.

In the last four years or…


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Potential bargains out there?

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January 13, 2019

Here’s my list of perfectly good hearing aids that may be in stock in some outlets, especially independents.

If they are, there may be a good discount available!

 

PHONAK AUDEO B-DIRECT in all versions
A quite revolutionary hearing aid on its launch (late 2017), being the first to enable hands-free mobile calls….


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Are you sceptical about hearing aids?

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October 15, 2018

Scenarios:
‘I have bought privately before and am very wary’
You need to explore your options very carefully. A FREE TRIAL is what you need.

‘I think private hearing aids and batteries cost a fortune?’
Not necessarily. Have a look at the audiology companies online that list complete product price lists.
For batteries etc,…


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Why read our website

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October 15, 2018

The latest insider opinion on 2019 hearing aid systems:
If you have decided to do something about your hearing problem… and maybe you’ve already had a consultation and quote, then read this now before you decide…
This Blog expresses the latest opinion of a senior Audiologist, R J Donnan, and of…


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Which hearing aids are we testing next?

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October 14, 2018

We will be trying out the OTICON OPN CUSTOM in November 2018,

We’ll also get hold of the PHONAK MARVEL too.

With the merger of Widex and Sivantos, there might be something more interesting coming our way from them quite soon.


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How is your after care delivered?

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October 13, 2018

If I am right that the greater part of getting good value from your hearing aid purchase is the AFTER CARE element, then before you decide, you should check your new supplier for some indicators:

– Are you being offered a free trial before you have to pay anything?


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What’s the difference between NHS and private?

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October 10, 2018

So, you should try NHS first -it’s free and you are British.
How and What you get does vary from region to region.

From what I can determine, the main differences are:
TECHNICAL: Thin tube hearing aids are widely distributed via the NHS, whereas thin wire (RIC) aids are often smaller and…


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What is a private hearing aid dispenser?

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October 10, 2018

We are all registered by the HCPC. The licence required allows us to prescribe and sell hearing aids in the UK. It’s extremely straight-forward to program hearing aids. Be aware of anyone suggesting that they have additional qualifications.
A related BSc or MSc is of value. As is a doctorate,…


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Archive

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April 4, 2018

www.hearingaidreview.org.uk has been compiled by me, Robert Donnan, with a little help from our 4 main contributors (who are all patients of mine) and several other testers. Hopefully, we can help debunk some over-marketing of hearing aids, and give you, the potential hearing aid consumer a better insight into…


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Audiologist consultations via instant video messaging

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April 5, 2016

Fine-tuning adjustments and rehabilitation advice being delivered by app are now a reality.

The Starkey Livio AI & Resound LiNX Quattro – cloud based request sent to audiologist.

The PHONAK MARVEL (or M) – offers real-time video consultations.

 

Ask your audiologist. This will be the way forward for those that value the…

Phonak Audeo Marvel

Unique Features: Interactive remote audiologist programming, Hands-free answering and ending of calls

Oticon Opn S 1

The superior quality ‘made for iPhone’ hearing aid.

Resound LiNX Quattro

Best remote control app. ‘Made for iPhone’ with remote audiologist programming app.