Ananlog (old technology) and digital (new technology) models of hearing aids inevitable come up in the discussion of hearing aids reviews.
With the progress made by digital styles of hearing aids, there's simply no comparison to be made as far as improving hearing.
Digital hearing aids, on the other hand, can be adjusted very precisely, via computer, by your Audiologist. Even better, this technology has become less expensive and thus more accessible to more people.
You can also pack a digital hearing aid with many more features than an analog model.
Here is a further breakdown of the hearing aids that are available on the market today:
1. The cheapest model is the Behind the Ear (BTE) modelm which is worn in the same fashoin as eyeglasses
2. In The Ear (ITE)- as the name implies, these fit in the ear, and are most common
3. Even less noticeable, the In the ear Canal (ITC) style draws less attention to itself
4. The least detectable of all the types, the Completely In Canal (CIC) models are mostly hidden. Although it can be more time consuming to fit and set these up, patients are generally very satisfied with their purchase.
Now that we're on the same page, hearing aid wise, we'll talk about the top producers of hearing aids, beginning with:
Beltone- this company is probably most widely recognized from their marketing campaigns. Their company offers what they call a Personalized Hearing Health Assessment to discover which of their hearing aids will be best for you. There is a range of 4 models with Beltone, naturally each increasing in price with features.
Next on our list of hearing aids reviews is Siemens, the company many are familiar with from their radiology and other medical equipment. Having been around for 125 years, Siemens knows what they're doing with regard to hearing aids. Like other companies, their hearing aids become more expensive as features are added, but they are made to very exacting standards no matter which model in the range you select. You also get a generous two year warranty with a Siemen's hearing aid.
Starkey hearing aids are made by Starkey Laboratories- they were the first company to offer a trial period as well as a warranty. Starkey is one of the foremost manufacturers of hearing assistive devices. Models come from bare bones utilitarian features to those equipped with Bluetooth, for example.
Finally, Phonak makes some of the best hearing aids on the market. Even their bottom level models are made to be of very high quality, with the typical price increase as more fully featured hearing aids are selected.
Hopefully, this article has helped you to make a more informed hearing aid decision. But an article is no substitute for a licensed Audiologist so be sure to either print this article or mention the points in it. Consider both type of device and which company you prefer while researching hearing aids reviews.
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