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Just lost my costco hearing aids from 2012 and need to get a new pair. The new one are rechargeable with non replaceable battery. my old one would take rechargeable or reg battery.
I wondering what ever body thinks of the new ones, pro and cons etc.

Thank you
Larry

WAT ?

I dont know what you saying S E G

WHAT ?

Rechargeable is the ONLY way to go now. I have Resounds. They come with a charging dock that you just drop the aids into at night. A full charge is good for two days, and the charger itself has a battery in it that's good for up to two full charges of the aids. In theory, you could take the charger along on a trip and not need to plug it in for a week.

The aids are sealed, too. Which means they're much more resistant to an inadvertent wetting like a rain shower.

I got the rechargeables this spring. I paid extra to get the battery pack that fits on the charger. It will hold enough juice to recharge them 5 times. Without that, you need to find a power source to recharge them. The charger only runs on 120v but the power pack will recharge from USB.
They're nice for hands free talking on the phone. The only problem I've had is that I won't answer calls when I don't know the caller. So, I still have to look at my phone to see who's calling. I guess I need to put everyone on my contact list on a different ring tone.

You can download a remote app to use your phone to adjust the aids. It's just as easy to use the buttons on the left ear piece.

can you get away with a decent pair at costco for less than 4 grand? seems to be the magic number all the ear sheisters have settled on around here. i'm not sure which is the bigger rip-off, eyeglasses or hearing aids.

I can't help you with prices; mine are VA.

I just got the rechargeable set from Costco with the Bluetooth feature and the charging dock earlier this week. So far they are much better than my old devices and only cost $1399 out the door. My old set was over $5k so I’m tickled to death with the new ones so far.

Costco has a very good pair for $1500. What you need, though, depends on your ears.

do they do all the exams, etc there too? never been to costco. closest one is a drive but if they hearing aids are good, i'd join.

Yes they do a hearing test/diagnostic appointment before the sell you the aids.

I highly recommend Costco. So does my wife, and she was a teacher of the deaf. She says their exams and analysis are top notch.

I retired from a Costco HA center over three years ago and keep in touch with folks from different offices. The new, non-replaceable, battery models have proven to be quite reliable.

Your old aids are at least six generations old. You will be amazed at the difference the new technology makes!

Interesting. They’re Oticon brand and work well.
I’m about three years into a set that cost $6500. I suppose these are good for another year, maybe two, then ill likely go to Costco.

I just got some hearing aids though not from Costco. There is not one close by. Mine also have a charging station and Bluetooth. It makes phone conversation much easier. The charge lasts about 30+ hours. Not half bad.

Wife and I got Costco hearing aids in June. Phillips brand. $1,799.00 per pair. Comes with battery charger. I won't say they are perfect (doubt any hearing aid is) but we are pleased with these hearing aids with respect to being able to hear much better than we could without them.

I was there yesterday to price them and make an appointment (first open spot was Oct 28th)...Three price points from memory $1500, $1800, and $2400. My last pair ten years ago $5500.00 out of pocket and need to be replaced after getting them wet from sweat so often. They were purchased from a small local shop...never again, no way that technology costs that much.My current pair are non rechargeable but from what I've read I will opt for the rechargeable pair this time around.

My Medicare Advantge pays some for hearing aids but even without insurance Costco was $500 cheaper plus they have lifetime service and repairs.

Yup, but I need anti tinnitus tech to come out.