Buying a hearing aid can be a little confusing for the first time buyer. With so many options available, you can get overwhelmed and confused by all of them. What I will try to do here is give you a snapshot of what you can expect to get and pay with the different types of hearing aids.
If you are budget minded or just trying to keep your costs down, a conventional hearing aid is your best bet. There are not many in this category that will cost you over $1,000 and if you really want to save money, using a disposable hearing aid is a legitimate option. They are available for well under $200 and if they are taken care of, you may actually be able to extend the life and save some money over the long run.
The next step up would be a programmable analog device. They are usually a little better quality that the conventional ones, but the main feature is that they can be programmed for several different settings that will allow you to hear properly without having to adjust your levels manually. You can use a remote control to change the setting to one of the programs and you will be good to go.
When you want the best and most technologically advanced product on the market, the digital hearing aid should be your choice. The sound quality is second to none and it used digital coding to clean up the noise, but you pay for the ability to use this device. If you want to get a good digital hearing aid, you can expect to pay between $1,500-$2,000.
As you can see, you have many different types of hearing aids to choose from. You can choose to go with something basic and even disposable, or you can invest a little more money and get something that will give you a much truer sound. Do some shopping on the internet and with some intelligent price comparisons, you will find the device that will work best for you and your wallet.
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