[AT] Hearing aids

[charlie hill]

Bruce,  I agree with you that Costco is about the best deal going on hearing 
aids
but that didn't seem to be and option for Don.

As far as programing hearing aids on your own, I'm sure it can be done at 
least by
some folks.  The question is how difficult it is and how much it would cost. 
I would
think that there is some way to interface the hearing aids with a graphic 
equalizer
on a computer.  In fact I know there is because that is how the audiologist 
does it.
The question is how hard and expensive is it to do so.  It's probably not an 
option for
the average guy.  I just mentioned it because there are online sites where 
you can buy
your own hearing aids.  Obviously the folks that buy them are programing 
them someway.

Charlie

-----Original Message----- 
From: Bruce Fallon
Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 10:07 AM
To: 'Antique tractor email discussion group'
Subject: Re: [AT] Hearing aids

I did a stupid thing and really knocked out the hearing in my right ear. 
After going to the MD and ear specialist it became apparent it was not 
coming back.  I went to a local Audiologist for a free screening after a 
test he fitted me with a pair for a trial of 2 weeks I was not expecting 
this when I went in. What world of difference.  When I went back I got the 
bad news $5000  I gave them back and said thanks but I could not afford 
that.  Talking to friends who have them they had purchased from Costco. Wife 
and I went in for screening and testing. Very thorough same as Audiologist. 
We both ended up with them.  $1800 each pair. Excellent warranties free 
service as needed.
As for someone setting up their own aids I don't see how that is possible 
after the service and setup we went through. They actually measure the sound 
in your ear canal with the aids in.  The aids have different bands like an 
equalizer which are adjusted up and down depending on your frequency loss. 
These are not just sound amplifiers.

Bruce Fallon
Langley, WA 98260


-----Original Message-----
From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com 
[mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of deanvp
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2015 6:32 PM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Subject: Re: [AT] Hearing aids



Try Costco!



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-------- Original message --------
From: Don <don.bowen at earthlink.net>
Date: 04/27/2015  6:14 PM  (GMT-08:00)
To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Subject: [AT] Hearing aids

I know this list is filled with FATG who have played with loud engines
and tools and have hearing problems.  I am one of those and am now
looking for a new set of hearing aids, my current ones are over five
years old and one has failed.  I am looking for recommendations brands
and models, what should I look for in a new set?.

-- 
Don Bowen       --AD0NB--

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