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How Much do Hearing Aids Cost?

It seems like such a simple question, yet the answer is complex and often frustrating! 

Hearing aids are regulated by the FDA as medical devices and are only available from licensed providers.  According to Hearing Tracker, the average price paid for a pair of hearing aids in 2019 was $4,672.  Hearing Aids should not be confused with Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAPs) which are over-the-counter, non-programmable wearable electronic devices that are designed to simply amplify all sounds to improve listening in certain environments and can be purchased without a hearing evaluation. Quite simply, if you can buy the device without needed a hearing test, it’s an amplifier, not a hearing aid.

The cost of hearing aids depends more on where you buy than any other factor. 

There are equally high-performance hearing aids available at on-line retailers, like EmbraceHearing.com, as there are from local audiologists. An online provider will sell aids at a 50% discount versus a retail audiologist. 

Why are hearing aids so much more expensive at a local Audiologist? 

The cost that you pay at a local hearing aid retailer reflects their costs.  A local audiologist has fewer customers but leases retail space and needs to keep staff on hand, no matter how busy they are.  These costs are all included in the mark-ups on the aids – few customers means high mark ups.  Online retailers have far more customers and do not need to have these expensive retail operations and typically offer a limited product line purchased with high volume discounts.  These cost savings are passed onto their customers and result in much lower prices.

How do I compare hearing aids?

All the worlds premium hearing aids are built by one of the world’s 5 leading hearing aid companies (Sonova, Sivantos, William Demant, GN ReSound or Starkey) and are custom programmed to meet each individual patient’s hearing challenge as determined by a hearing test completed by a licensed professional, in sound proof room with licensed and calibrated equipment.  

To compare Embrace Hearing aids to other brands, please see our Hearing Aid Comparator Tool. 

Ask each hearing aid provider to explain the following features to you as you shop for your aids:

  • Will the aids be custom programmed for your hearing test? The hearing aid market is changing and not every provider will custom-program hearing aids to your specific hearing profile.

  • Will the hearing aids adjust automatically to meet changing your hearing needs?  The best hearing aids self-adjust automatically over-time and to the environment around you. For example, if you move from a quiet car into a noisy restaurant the hearing aids will detect the change in background noise and adjust for it automatically - without the need to change programs. You can still do this manually, but you shouldn’t have to.

  • How many programmable bands or channels? A processing channel is a band that covers a range of sound frequencies. The amplification within each channel is set by the audiologist to meet the specific needs defined by the user’s hearing test. A lower end model might have four to eight channels while higher end models will have 16 - 20. Beware - some budget hearing aids claim to offer 40 or even 120 channels but data shows that beyond 20 channels your brain can’t tell the difference - and audiologists will only program up to 24 channels.  

  • What other features do the aids have? Check for Dual Directional Microphones, “Receiver-in-canal”, wind-blocking software, BlueTooth capability and battery options.

  • Service and Adjustments: No matter where you buy your aids, you should ensure that the you will get excellent customer support. If possible, check reviews of both the manufacturer and the hearing aid provider. Many online retailers offer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week customer service with no appointment needed.  At local audiologists this service will be available nearby, but you will have to book appointments several days in advance.

  • Trial Period, Warranty and Return Fees: Make sure that you understand the details of the sale. How long is the trial period and the warranty?  What fees will you be charged if you choose to return the aids or require adjustments. Some companies like embracehearing.com give you 100% of your money back. Others will charge you $400 or more if you return.

Once you have this information, it should be easier to compare all your options and find the best hearing aids for your needs.  You want to select the best device for your comfort, lifestyle and budget.

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The X-Series Models

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  • ? This is the number of frequency bands we use to program your hearing aids to the results of your hearing test. The hearing aid then uses these bands to re-build sound to meet the needs of your hearing loss. The greater the number of bands, the better the sound quality delivered to you.
    Programable bands/channels

  • ? Our comprehensive warranty covers any manufacturer defects including free replacement of rechargeable batteries and receivers as well as half price one-time loss and irreparable damage replacement. In addition, during the warranty, there is no charge for reprogramming or adjustments.
    Warranty (and Loss Insurance)

  • ? Connects directly to your smartphone (or other Android or Apple device). Two way streaming enables completely hands free calls. Add our TV Connector for direct streaming from your TV so you can adjust your TV volume without affecting the sound for others.
    Bluetooth for completeley hands-free calls

  • ? Although the software on these hearings makes adjustments seldom necessary, it is possible to change the volume and some manual settings using either the free smartphone App or the buttons on the aids. An optional hand held remote is also available.
    Volume and Program Control

  • ? We offer a choice of disposable 312 battery or lithium ion rechargeable battery on some models. The rechargeable battery will perform for up to 24 hours after a 3 hour charge. The disposable batteries will last 3-7 days depending on hours of use, level of hearing loss and amount of Bluetooth streaming. A year’s supply of size 312 batteries currently costs about $30/year/aid.
    Power Source

  • ? The hearing aid's software automatically identifies and adjusts to changes in your sound environment (e.g. From a quiet car to a noisy restaurant) so no manual adjustments are needed.
    Automatically adjusts to your environment

  • ? This is the best technology for group situations. It provides optimal speech understanding from all directions by dynamically scanning your environment to focus on the active speaker in your immediate vicinity.
    LiveSpeechFocus

  • ? While most people find that the restoration of high frequency hearing through the use of properly programmed hearing aids significantly improves tinnitus symptoms, there is more we can do. All of our hearing aids come with a tinnitus management program. This is not a cure but it can further help alleviate tinnitus symptoms through the use of a self-adjustable 'white noise' sound in the background.
    Tinnitus Manager Program

  • ? BiCROS hearing aid progamming is for people who have unaidable hearing loss in one ear but have some level of hearing in the other. You would wear hearing aids on both ears. We program them so a microphone picks up sounds from the weak ear and transmits them to wirelessly to the ear with better hearing.
    BiCROS programming

  • ? REMOTE PROGRAMMING - With the X-550 and X-950 models, we can make adjustments to you hearing aids remotely. You would explain the issue to our Audiologists and the new program would be uploaded to your hearing aids automatically (via Bluetooth).
    Remote Programming

  • ? TELECOIL - The telecoil is also known as a T-coil, or T-switch. When activated, the telecoil permits the transmission of sound from a "Hearing Loop" sometimes found in public spaces and theaters. If you require this feature, please call us for details at (888) 929-9555.
    Telecoil

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The C-Series Models

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  • Our price per ear/pair:

  • ? This is the number of frequency bands we use to program your hearing aids to the results of your hearing test. The hearing aid then uses these bands to re-build sound to meet the needs of your hearing loss. The greater the number of bands, the more natural the sound and the better the performance in more challenging situations, like restaurants.
    Programable bands/channels

  • ? Our comprehensive warranty covers any manufacturer defects including free replacement of rechargeable batteries and receivers as well as half price one-time loss and irreparable damage replacement. In addition, during the warranty, there is no charge for reprogramming or adjustments.
    Warranty (and Loss Insurance)

  • ? Although the software on these hearings makes adjustments seldom necessary, it is possible to change the volume and some manual settings using the Android/Apple smartphone App or optional hand held remote.
    Volume and Program Control

  • ? The disposable size 10 batteries on these hearing aids will last about 4-6 days depending on hours of use and level of hearing loss. A year’s supply of size 10 batteries currently costs about $30/year/aid.
    Power Source

  • ? The hearing aid's software automatically identifies and adjusts to changes in your sound environment (e.g. From a quiet car to a noisy restaurant) so no manual adjustments are needed.
    Automatically adjusts to your environment

  • ? This is the best technology for group situations. It provides optimal speech understanding from all directions by dynamically scanning your environment to focus on the active speaker in your immediate vicinity.
    LiveSpeechFocus

  • ? While most people find that the restoration of high frequency hearing through the use of properly programmed hearing aids significantly improves tinnitus symptoms, there is more we can do. All of our hearing aids come with a tinnitus management program. This is not a cure but it can further help alleviate tinnitus symptoms through the use of a self-adjustable 'white noise' sound in the background.
    Tinnitus Manager Program

  • ? BiCROS hearing aids are designed for people who have unaidable hearing loss in one ear but have some level of hearing in the other. You would wear hearing aids on both ears. A microphone picks up sounds from the weak ear and transmits it to wirelessly to the ear with better hearing
    BiCROS programming

  • ? With the C-540 and C-940 models, we can make adjustments to you hearing aids remotely. You would explain the issue to our Audiologists and the new program would be uploaded to your hearing aids automatically.
    Remote programming and adjustments

  • Telecoil

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