Hearing Aids & Cost Models

The brain processes sound from both ears for improved clarity, meaning, balance and localization. Being able to hear with both ears is just as important as being able to see with both eyes. If you closed one eye, your depth perception would be distorted. If you close off one ear, your understanding is affected. A recent Swedish study showed an 18% improvement in speech recognition in noisy environments with 2 hearing aids rather than one and a Dutch study showed that 93% preferred 2 aids rather than one.

Custom hearing aids provide the highest level of care that you can get, but that level of care can come with a price tag that can exceed $4000 per ear! If price is no object, then we recommends you pursue a custom hearing aid. However, for most people, custom hearing aid costs are a significant barrier to better hearing. That’s why our team of audiologists evaluated thousands of hearing tests before developing the amplification profiles built into each Otofonix aid. Advanced digital technologies plus the convenient volume switch and program selection buttons give you a hearing device experience that rivals the most expensive hearing aids for a mere fraction of the cost.

Because the hearing aid is so comfortable to wear, it is not uncommon for us to hear that it was accidentally worn into the shower or in the rain. Should this happen the devise is not necessarily damaged beyond repair.

 The following are helpful tips in case you should get your aid wet.
- Remove the battery and leave the compartment door wide open.
- Wipe the shell with a soft dry cloth.
- Dry the aid using a fan or hairdryer on the “cool” setting NOT “hot”.
- Place the unit in a sealed plastic baggie filled with uncooked rice Leave it overnight.
- The rice acts as a dehumidifier and soaks up the water.- Insert a new battery.

Yes, each Otofonix device comes with an English written user manual that clearly explains all features. We also have a Resource Center with many resources and tools.