PHONAK audeo SMART III with colour screen remote control
PHONAK audeo SMART III with colour screen remote control |
PHONAK NAIDA
PHONAK NAIDA |
OTICON DELTA 8000
OTICON DELTA 8000 |
Widex MIND 440 cb
Widex MIND 440 cb |
No.1 Choice - and our unrivalled care is included
Phonak Audeo Mini III £945 £1890 for a pair. All hearing aids include our exceptional aftercare service (unless marked*)
OUR MONTHLY OFFERS with massive discounts!
UNITRON LATITUDE 8 FUSE £295 8 channel completely in the ear, with free ultrasonic remote control. SAVE 70%
SIEMENS MOTION 100 open ear type £345 Lowest ever price, unbeatable value with FREE RECHARGER
PHONAK MILO Plus £495 6 channel all formats (not available as recr. in ear) GUARANTEED LOWEST UK PRICE
UNITRON INDIGO Moxi £795 Lowest ever price for a 16 channel high definition hearing aid. £1200 off RRP!
PHONAK AUDEO SMART III £845 single / £1395 pair with MyPilot remote control worth £299* - SPECIAL INTERNET PRICE due to high demand, for those willing to travel over 50 miles to our branch Amazing Savings!
PHONAK AUDEO YES IX £995 Extremely low price, 20 channel, bluetooth, MyPilot compatible.
UNITRON PASSPORT SHIFT £995 20 channel, with free ultrasonic remote control. Superb value for money.
STARKEY E3 RECEIVER IN EAR £595 with t-coil
STARKEY SERIES 11 IQ MINI BTE £995 WITH UNIQUE SWEEP TECHNOLOGY. £500 OFF!
Latest Releases WE PROVE THE BENEFIT FIRST with our FREE TRIAL
PHONAK AUDEO SMART IX £1995 20 channel, ultra small receiver in the ear, with bluetooth
PHONAK AUDEO MINI IX £1895 20 channel, smallest ever receiver in the ear, incredibly light
PHONAK AUDEO MINI V £1495 16 channel, receiver in the ear Recommended High Performance Aid
PHONAK AUDEO SMART III £1095 6 channel, ultra small receiver in the ear, with bluetooth
PHONAK AUDEO MINI III £945 6 channel, smallest ever receiver in the ear, incredibly light
OTICON AGIL Pro £2295 or K220, 10 channel, binaural communicating, Bluetooth - Connectline compatible
OTICON DUAL XW CONNECT £2295 or Plus M480, 10 channel, binaural communicating, Connectline compatible
SIEMENS BESTSOUND / IMPACT £1695
STARKEY OtoLens £1795 Deep fitting ultra miniature high def. processor! Requires highly skilled impression taking.
Trial fee £95 on this product.
Popular Requests WE VISIT YOU 3 TIMES IN THE MONEY- BACK PERIOD
PHONAK EXELIA ART £1695 20 channel, binaural communicating, bluetooth, multi-fit options
PHONAK VERSATA ART £1345 16 channel, binaural communicating, bluetooth, multi-fit options
PHONAK CERTENA ART £995 6 channel, binaural communicating, bluetooth, multi-fit options
WIDEX PASSION 105 with anti-bacterial nano coating and titanium microphone shield. Get a low price quote now.
WIDEX MIND (CLEAR440) 440-cb technologically stunning aid with many innovative features. Get a quote now.
AUDIMED TINNITUS MASKER: £295
Our recommendations for those with severe mixed / conductive or profound hearing loss:
PHONAK NAIDA III UP / SP £1295
PHONAK NAIDA IX UP / SP £1695
PHONAK SUPERFRONT ANALOGUE: £995, Swiss built
PHONAK PPCLP ANALOGUE: £795, Swiss built
We supply EVERY current hearing aid, however unlike other Discount Websites, we only list those THAT WE RECOMMEND and supply on a regular basis. We will provide any hearing aid not on our list on the market at your request on a free 30 day trial (if you feel a certain product is worth trying then we will let you - after all, it's in our best interests to find out if we missed out a good hearing aid!)
Our prices include a very high level of aftercare PLEASE SCROLL DOWN, however you can enhance this even more:
- High dependency home visit package over 4 years: Cost from £200 to £505 dependent on distance from branch - multiple rehabilitation and counselling visits / tinnitus counselling - up to 8 per year.
- All inclusive care package: warranty increased from 2 to 4 years, and includes all consumables and all batteries: add £299.
- Distance / Rural home visit charge: £250 (eg. this will apply to outlying villages in North Yorks, for instance Threshfield, Gargrave, Skelton on Ure, Goldsborough. Does not apply to Skipton or Harrogate). Please enquire.
CARRY ON SCROLLING DOWN FOR SOME COMMON SENSE CONSUMER INFO
> Our latest letters of thanks....
"Thank you for the excellent service and for taking so much time to make sure I chose the most appropriate hearing aid" Mr. M. Stevenson, London
"I would like to thank you, most sincerely for the time and trouble you have taken, in providing hearing aids for me to try….may I add that I was most impressed with the level of service you have provided, and I would have no hesitation in recommending you to my friends and colleagues* Ms. C. Lees, Notts.
"I appreciate your attention to detail...and that you have made so many visits to make sure I'm happy with my new hearing aids. I can't thank you enough." Mr. F. Earnshaw, Hebden Bridge
"...to thank you for the patience and courtesy you have shown me since purchasing my new hearing aids. It's lovely to be able to able to hear things I haven't heard for ages.." Mrs. E Parker, Bramley, Leeds
(the above are unsolicited letters - we did not ask for them!)
If you don't see your hearing aid listed above >>>
1. that's because it is discontinued or a soon to be obsolete item, now replaced by a newer product
2. it is a budget hearing aid of lower technology than current NHS aids - we Do supply these on request for £395 to £790 for a PAIR
3. a renamed hearing aid, or a rebranded product to confuse you . We advocate consumers to make LIKE FOR LIKE comparisons
4. in our opinion, is too quirky to be practical
5. it achieves very poor UK sales
Our Advice for the wise hearing aid consumer: In our experience, satisfactory hearing aid results generally occur when
- you choose prescription hearing aids over those sent in the post.
- your hearing loss is recent and of uncomplicated pathology,
- you communicate well with your hearing aid dispenser,
- your motivation is high
- and there are no current distracting health issues,
- the new aids are physically fitted well
- and lastly, you test your hearing aids thoroughly over a 60 day trial period.
It is not necessary to spend a fortune on a typical hearing loss JUST CHOOSE A GOOD MIDDLE OF THE ROAD HEARING AID and try it on FREE TRIAL
However If your hearing loss is of complicated pathology or very long term; if you have experienced problems with hearing aids in the past or you have always found concentrating in the presence of background noise difficult…then your patience is the main factor. A quick solution is less likely. It may be that you need to try 2 or 3 different models to ascertain which will best suit you...with 6 or so visits in the first two months.
We care: All our new clients benefit from a guaranteed and quantified aftercare as follows:
- 60 day no catch 100% money back guarantee. You can thoroughly and safely test out your new system!
- Our unique structured rehabilitation appointment program (1 week, 3 weeks, 6 weeks) - & more if required.
- Multiple branch OR home visits in the first 3 months.
- 3 monthly courtesy call. We know you need ongoing encouragement to ensure your continued successful hearing.
- 6 monthly recalibration and hearing check. Most digital hearing aids will need software upgrades to stay up to date.
- Up to 4 home visits per year after the first 3 months.
- Unique proactive repair strategy (we act on component failure before it happens) at 2 and 4 years.
- Ongoing for 4 years, so you know exactly what you are entitled to.
WHAT YOU’D LIKE TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO ANY FURTHER
Why do Hearing aids cost so much?
The main reasons for this are
- You pay for the accelerating rate of innovations through research and development costs incurred by the 6 big hearing aid manufacturers. If you want the latest technology, you'll have to pay a higher price.
- Poor economy of scale. The existence of both a poorly funded NHS AND an under-regulated private sector means that not enough private aids are sold, therefore the price is higher. This is changing rapidly. This year and next, You will see hearing aid centres springing up everywhere...
- Hearing Aids can only be dispensed by professionally registered hearing aid dispensers / audiologists and NHS ENT/audiology staff with the correct qualifications. This closed shop, as with opticians causes the pricing to be higher.
- We (the registered staff) are required to price up-front for a potentially high level of aftercare. In our case, this is a 1, 3 and 6 week visit followed by 3 monthly calls / 6 monthly check ups over a period of 4 years and within that, your option for multiple additional visits in that time.
- Hearing aid returns and cancellations are notoriously high. New hearing aid wearers often reject new hearing aids because they receive a less than perfect follow up service. So manufacturers build this into the price. However at Hearing Check Today we have a structured and quantified follow up service and reassuringly our returns are almost non-existent. But you will be able to return your products at no cost and no embarrassment in the first 60 days.
- The no.1 reason in the UK is quite simply - excessive profit making AND poor business models of hearing aid companies (the top-heavy manager structures, etc).
Which first - NHS or private hearing aids?
It’s a very good idea to get your first hearing aids from the NHS - IF you are patient and you have identified your hearing loss early and you are not too bothered about their appearance. Or if you have had ear operations, certain ear disorders (especially chronic suppurating middle ear infections) or you have multiple health issues. The NHS is certainly the preferred option if you have long term profound congenital hearing loss and/or you are under 40 years of age. If you are planning to emigrate within the next year, it is best to take advantage of the NHS hearing aids before you move. If a person of under 18 years is experiencing hearing loss, it is extremely important to seek medical advice, immediately.
It is fair to say that in Yorkshire there are waiting lists and that the hearing aids provided are of limited choice and quality. The models offered are mostly Siemens Prisma Pro 2 and Oticon Spirit 3 (Both these models suffered from poor sales worldwide and in relation to 2009, they represent redundant technology. But they are FREE). These are beige behind the ear aids of obvious proportions, made more noticeable by the thick tubing and full ear moulds fitted to them. There is limited availability of thin tubes for open fittings, but this is not receiver in ear.
The Private option will likely be more suitable if you have a very mild loss, a high frequency loss, if you prefer more attention from your professional or if you have had many problems with hearing aids in the past. If you get on well with your private dispenser and you value the time they can spend on fine tuning your hearing aids, then private may be the best option. Also, an independent dispenser such as Hearing Check Today can supply from the whole of the UK market. Home visits are included in your service plan, so private hearing aids will certainly suit you if you are less able to get around. Private dispensers of hearing aids will generally respond quicker to service requests and in the case of a new fitting, waiting times are between 1 and 9 days only. Private hearing aids are certainly neater, lighter, smaller, more comfortable and mostly, far more advanced technologically. But you will need to pay (Sovereign Health, Wakefield Hospital Fund and Leeds Hospital Fund will contribute towards the costs).
Buying hearing aids 'on the internet'
This is just not an issue so long as you deal with a Registered hearing aid dispenser and only try PRESCRIPTION HEARING AIDS. It is advisable to use a qualified hearing aid dispenser registered with the Health Professions Council. You should always endeavour to try prescription hearing hearing aids rather than those sold through the post. WHY? because NHS hearing aids are free AND they are prescription fitted. 'Prescription' means a trained and qualified person must physically meet you, examine your ear canals, measure your hearing correctly, ascertain the existence of any medical conditions that would prevent the dispensing of hearing aids and if present, inform your GP; follow the very highest standards of ethical conduct and only prescribe where justified, etc. More importantly, perform a feedback test that is quite specific to YOUR ears. Do not buy hearing aids through the post UNLESS YOU HAVE COMPLETELY EXHAUSTED THE NHS ROUTE and you cannot afford custom made prescription hearing aids (£395+).
The Risks of buying
There needn’t be any risk at all so long as you follow the consumer’s golden rules
· Shop around – make sure you avoid over-paying by getting 2 or 3 like for like quotes.
· Always consult fully with your close family and friends.
· Don’t buy on emotional reactions. Be logical and assess the real improvements you will get from any new hearing aids.
· Get a cast-iron guaranteed escape clause for as long as possible (this should be at least 60 days). We provide a no cost return period of 60 days even if you post your products back to us.
Why are there so many products out there?
Hearing aid manufacturers need to offer a whole range no matter what they happen to have invented that year, so often ranges will be filled out with lots of duplicated hearing aids with funny names. We provide you with a whole of market price list BUT we also recommend our outstanding monthly offers – the choice is simplified for you.
Why do MOST Hearing aid companies NOT show a FULL PRICE LIST online?
Quite simply, this is bound to be because their prices are too high to be competitive and don't bear any scrutiny at all!
Why do some companies not even have a customer price list?
Again, it would cause them commercial harm to have their higher prices placed under any comparison.
Why are some companies hiding the exact make and model numbers of hearing aids?
To confuse you, the consumer?
Everybody says they are Independent. Why are we Independent?
I have been analytical and opinionated about hearing aid technology for 16 years.
In the first few years of this century I adored WIDEX products and dispensed them in large numbers. From 2003 to 2006, I dispensed an incredibly large number of OTICON hearing aids. In 2007, GN Resound. 2008 Unitron. 2009 Phonak. The point is, I select the best and I then offer them to you.
Will I get fleeced for EXTRAS after I buy?
Unlike many other practices, we sell consumables and batteries worldwide. Our parts prices are amongst the lowest in the UK. Our packages often include these items in any case.
We supply:
Oticon Agil XW, Pro, Oticon Dual Connect, Oticon Dual M, Oticon Epoq XW W V, Oticon Delta, Oticon Hit, Oticon Hit Pro, Oticon Vigo Pro, Oticon Vigo, Oticon Sumo, Phonak Exelia, Phonak Exelia Art, Phonak Versata art, Phonak Certena art, Phonak Milo Plus, Phonak Naida, Phonak Nios, Phonak Audeo Yes, Phonak Audeo Mini, Phonak Audeo Smart, Widex Clear440, Mind 220, Mind 330, Widex Mind 440, Widex Clearband440, Widex Mind clearband, Widex Real, Widex Passion 440, Widex Passion, Widex Bravissimo, Widex Inteo, Widex Aikia, Widex Flash, Siemens Vibe, Siemens Life, Siemens Motion, Siemens Pure, Siemens Centra, Siemens Nitro, GN Resound Live, Azure, GN Resound Xplore, GN Resound Ziga, GN Resound Dot 2, GN Resound Be, GN Resound Essence, GN Resound Sparx, Starkey S IQ series, Starkey E series, Starkey Zon, Starkey Destiny, Starkey Da Vinci, Unitron Passport, Unitron Shift, Unitron Latitude, Unitron Fuse, Unitron Next, Unitron 360, Bernafon Icos, Veras, Verite, Bernafon Prio, Bernafon Win, Bernafon Brite, Bernafon Xtreme, Avanti, Neo
Older models you may want to know about:
Widex Diva, Senso, Senso+, Vita, Bravo, Bravissimo. Oticon Adapto, Tego, Tego Pro, Atlas, Gaia, Go, Delta, Ergo, Swift, Phonak Savia Art, Perseo, microPower, Eleva, microEleva, Valeo, Claro, Una, Maxx, PowerMaxx, Phonak Supero, Astro, PICS2, E-prom, MicroZoom, Piconet, SonoForte, PowerZoom, NovoForte, Classica, PicoForte, SuperFront, Extra, Versata, Certena, Siemens Cielo, Intuis, Prisma, Prisma2 pro, Artis, GN Resound Metrix, Pulse, Plus5, Pixel, Starkey Axent, Cierra, Mesa, Aspect, Genesis, Sonic Innovations Natura, Balance, Applause, Tribute. Unitron Yuu, Indigo ..... REMEMBER we can repair just about anything.
Our service is currently available in:
Leeds, Yeadon, Horsforth, Guiseley, Garforth, Rothwell, Bramhope, Pudsey, Bramley, Farsley, Garforth, Shadwell, Thorner, Adel, Roundhay...
Bradford, Bingley, Shipley, Otley, Ilkley, Burley in Wharfdale, Skipton, Settle, Threshfields, Addingham, Oakworth, Haworth, Steeton, Silsden, Dewsbury, Wakefield, Ossett, Horbury, Hemsworth, Normanton, Elland, Halifax, Elland, Riddlesden, Huddersfield, Honley, Holmfirth, Kirkburton, Hebden Bridge, Todmorden, Sowerby Bridge, Ripponden, Mytholmroyd, Brighouse, Birstall, Batley, Heckmondwike, Mirfield, Morley, Clifton, Gomersal,Hull, Beverley, Selby, Goole, Scunthorpe, Castleford, Pontefract, Knottingley, Kippax, Wetherby, Harrogate, Spofforth, Knaresborough, Northallerton, Ripon, Thirsk, York, Pickering, Malton, Driffield, Pocklington, Scarborough, Whitby, Bridlington, Filey, Blackburn, Accrington, Burnley, Clitheroe, Bolton, Farnworth, Bury, Prestwich, Oldham, Heywood, Rochdale, Littleborough, Ormskirk, Skelmersdale, Liverpool, Formby, Birkenhead, St. Helens, Wigan, Chorley
Our hearing aids include:
- Our discount price: Save 20 to 60% v. companies that do not state their prices up front and we offer a guaranteed aftercare service that is quite specific (that's 3 visits after fitting in the first 2 months. + we call you EVERY 3 MONTHS) AND the most generous trial period (1 week FREE TRIAL followed by 60 day 100% money back period)...You will get 3 FOLLOW UP visits in the first month.
- NO ANNUAL / MONTHLY aftercare charges, NO RIP-OFF REPAIR CHARGES - our out-of-warranty major component repair cost is only £59 and NO EXPENSIVE BATTERIES - with 3 brands to choose from, ours cost £1.29 to £1.99 per 6.
- All aftercare is included for 4 years*. This hearing aid above will suit virtually any hearing loss at all. It is well built, ultra small and light (1 gram). We think it's amazing. But, If you wish, you can read about other hearing aids we think are worth a look.
