Thank you, Dr. Cliff and a Happy New Year! Wish you to remain as healthy and active as you are now, and all the best to your family. Sometimes less is more.

It's always good to keep up with the current hearing aid technology When I went in three audiologists last summer it's videos like this that gave me a basic understanding on how to talk to your audiologist

Thanks so much for doing these GREAT videos Dr. Cliff!

Dr. Cliff, Thank you again for this great information! I am a regular viewer of your very informative channel. This one is so timely for me as I am preparing to get my upgrade in March of 2024! I am an Oticon More 1 hearing aids user and I am truly happy with them! I am also very happy with the tv adapter! I am afraid, I am not so happy with the new Companion app. I find myself turning my phone on and off as the application does not work most of the time… connecting one side only and the program selection not accessible! I basically rely on the main control, in settings , of my phone…I have iPhone 14. Again , thank you so much for all your insightful posts!🙏🏽👂🏽✅

Love the format and info of your videos. Also the fact that you are transparent about sponsorship and possible biases. thanks!

What a great service, thank you

Thank you so much for all your information. A hug.

Thank you so much for all these useful information!

Thanks for the info Dr Cliff 👍

This fall I upgraded my hearing aids to the Phonak L70-R from the Phonak M50-R. I have severe hearing loss at higher frequencies in both of my ears. I love these hearing aids! In particular, I love that I can stream hours of audio and they still last all day (even when up at 7AM, streaming for ~4 hours I only start to run out of battery around 12AM). The ability to stay connected to multiple devices is great too as I bounce between using them on my phone and PC. They are very comfortable, even with glasses. I opted for custom silicon ear molds. I also got the partner mic, which has been very handy when I'm out and about in busy places. I thankfully had insurance to cover the cost, but they were about $5500 total. Still dreaming of them making more fun color options! Thank you for the video as I felt even better about my choice, haha.

Great and will informed video 👍🏼 , i have 3 suggestions to add on ur next video . 1- the best battery/Long lasting hearing aid (rechargeable) 2- the appro prices of those hearing aids that u provide in ur clincs only . 3- maybe consider abit more elaboration on the Connectivity especially for people who use android, also which hearing aid is the recommended for (old or young / indoor or outdoor performance / easy to fix / easy application / High tech or easy technology ( for ppl who doesn't like lot of stuff on app ) . maybe also best hearing aid for ppl who work out / jogg alot and sweat. (for mr oticon was alot better than resound on this part) . Thank alot drcliff😊

I was just fitted with Oticon real as my first hearing aid for high frequency hearing loss - so it's really good to know that I have good tech.

Hello, thank you for sharing your video. I have reverse hearing loss and I was wondering which hearing aid you would recommend? Thank you!

Hey Dr. Cliff. Thank you so much for sharing! It's the first time I've watched a video about hearing aids in English. I can hear you with my headphones, haha! If I save money this year, I should be able to buy some of the best, high-quality hearing aids. but I live in Thailand. It's not easy though. My recent test results showed profound hearing loss in my right ear and severe hearing loss in my left. Yes, it's really difficult at 23 years old. I started losing my hearing around 5 years old. When I was 3-4 years old, I fell often. This likely affected my whole life - including a fall down the stairs. I think I want to get some great hearing aids. I need to play guitar and learn new languages as much as possible! For now, I can still do both. I can play some songs and even wrote one of my own!

Great video! I am a music fan and love my Starkey Genesis AI mRIC. Those were recommended by my hearing card professional for that reason.

Hats off to you ❤

This helped me a lot in understanding the features. For this wondering about prices, here in Wisconsin the Oticon 1 runs from $2500 to $5600 per pair. I just tried them.

Great information. I'm ready to upgrade from Unitron moxi fit and leaning toward the vivante platform.

Great video, Cliff! 😁👍

thanking you sir

Hello, Thank you very much for the information. I have hearing loss at high frequencies. I can hear low frequencies better. I am 40 years old. In the country I live in, the new version of the Starkey evolv al-i2400 model is not yet available for sale in our country. Would you recommend this model of starkey or should I wait? Or should I buy another brand? can you help me please?

Tons of information! Very confusing when one knows absolutely nothing about hearing aids. There's a lot to learn. One important thing is finding a trustworthy professional!

It’s so helpful video I am a musician and suffering from hearing for the past 15yrs and using resound - but it’s just ok could you pls suggest me best hearing aid for musician ?? Thanks

WOW.. So much great information and very well presented. After trying Eargo and some over the counter and even a signia one I got on line, I went to the audiologist. She gave me 7 options of Resound the highest being the OMNIA 9.. Is that like Resound you showed (cuz yours has a dif name? She only showed me ReSound.. is that cuz she may have a better deal with them or works with only a few brands. The audiologist should not be attached to a brand, or they could be.. She is in an ENT's office. It is better to go to an independent audiologist or can I buy something different and she should be able to help me with whatever hearing aid I decide to go with. Programming etc.. Do Audiologist only work with special brands ? THanks so much for your quality info..

Is there a place you can go to try out a few to see which on you like the best? My mother is in dire need of a new pair but they are so expensive... why isn't it easier to have a try before you buy?

Although, i am not in the market for a new pair of hearing aids this year , the continuing technology upgrades are always an eye opener. I am not a techo geek so some of the extra features on the higher technology devices aren’t something I would miss. There are game changers and dealbreakers on any brand. Telecoil availability was the biggest dealbreaker for me. Second feature that i struggled with was rechargeable versus disposable batteries and the fact at the time that if I chose rechargeable that Oticon was the only rechargeable where the device did not have to be returned to the manufacturer for replacement. It was not easy to narrow down the other features and perceived sound quality. The Phonak Bluetooth capabilities was the factor that made selection a lot easier. I do not know how i survived before Bluetooth hearing aids. I’m also wondering how much better I could be with a table mic. I guess my next upgrade will be when Auracast becomes widely available . Now, if manufacturers could do something about the style and color, bright colors would definitely make me consider buying another pair now. I am hoping someone is working on making devices more attractive. Even though color does not improve functionality, it would improve my overall satisfaction immensely.

Hello, I have SSD and was wondering should I go for Phonak hearing aids or signia hearing aids. Could you please help me to understand which one would be better?

Hello doctor, this Is Dr.Natnael T. Abebe (ENT), currently working in Bosaso,Puntland, is there a chance we can get hearing aids from your company?

Thank you for these great videos! Do you know whether LE Audio Bluetooth is compatible with current iPhones? Thank you.

Would the Lumity be the best choice for someone having higher loss for high ftequency sounds? I am currently trying out a pair Lumity L90 and I feel like overall I was doing better with with my pair of Marvel L30 both in audio streaming as well as everyday life situation. Also what is the difference between the Naida Lumity and the Audeo Lumity? When is one more reccomended than the other?

Please consider videos for HOH and blind users new to hearing aids; settings to include traffic sounds necessary for mobility and hearing aid care when blind.

Great info as always. Thanks. However... WHY is it that several hearing aid manufacturers use "Made for iPhone" Bluetooth, and ignore Android. Don't they realize that Android has a larger market share than iPhone (worldwide)? Lack of Android support is a deal breaker for me, and I suspect others.

Gotta love how hearing specialists never mention prices. Every other industry does. They give price ranges when it’s uncertain. It causes mistrust.

Please post a video about best Power BTE 2023 for profound hearing loss

DR. PHIL you did not review the Rexton for the profound hearing loss, doe this mean you do not there best tor me ?Let me know I’m Steve c Monterey ca.

I was looking up the Phonak hearing aid, and as I recall, Costoc did sell them. It says Costco has discontinued selling them and "Sonova to End Sales of Phonak Hearing Aids at Costco as it Eyes Future of Brand." I am very disappointed. Are there any similar hearing devices?

Hi what's i need to do if i want to try one of the hearing aids ?

do you have videos of this implanted by audioogolist and last 2-3 months and nthen reinstalled by audioologist?

Thank you for this thorough quick rundown. Increasing the speed by double cuts down on playback time, but also destroys my comprehension. I might find the model of new hearing aid that I want on the open market of internet for thousands$ less than through the audiologist, but my audiologist won’t touch it. Why is this? How can I get the service that I need?

Hi Dr, will you be doing a video for cic / iic hearing aids for 2024 including whether any of the major manufacturers are bringing out new product lines for this style of hearing aid in the coming year? I'm looking to buy a new iic pair this coming year and the oticon own seem good but would like to know if they're likely to be quickly superseded as they're already over a year old. Thanks.

hey doctor cliff, will you be doing a video for invisible in the canal HAs? thanks very mcuh!

Hey Dr. C! Great stuff! First time HA user with tinnitus - I'm 30 days into a 45 day trial with the Nexia 9's. So far so good, but I've gotta say I'm pretty disappointed with the streaming quality - sounds like bad AM radio (open domes, I know). Would I be better off looking at Phonak with the ActiveVent receiver? Other thoughts? Love the videos - learning so much so fast!

Anyone happen to know whether there is a way to quantify the noise reduction of *combining* ear plugs with ear muffs? I don't think it's linear ( -33db ear plugs *used with* -25db ear muffs = -58db sound reduction). Or is it?

DR. Cliff, Question, Im a current user of the Resound Linx 9 and was wondering has Resound made any improvements on the newest models of 2024 in terms of Bluetooth range ..im a truck driver and use the Bluetooth to stream music and if I leave my phone in the truck and goto open my doors on the trailer the bluetooth cuts out and stops playing the music. Is there a typical range to the bluetooth aspect that has been updated in terms of range? Thank You for all your informative videos!!

Why did you not cover Phillips? I’ve Had 3 brands over the past 24 years and my Phillips is by far the best.

I spent a lot of money on Phonak 90 Paradise hearing aids and was super happy with them (for conversations) until the right hearing aid stopped charging. My hearing aid charger was replaced, free of charge. 2 months later, my right hearing aid started buzzing and then refused to charge. 3 weeks later, I had a new hearing aid. 1 week later, neither hearing aid would charge. There is power to the charger, but the charging lights when you flip open the case are dead. No lights. Nothing. So, I'm back to waiting for a replacement. I take real good care of my expensive hearing aids, cleaning them according to videos. They look brand new. I don't understand why my earbuds for $200 sound and work better when connected to my phone than my 7k hearing aids. There is much to be done in terms of hearing aids catching up to earbud technology and efficiency. I have mild hearing loss, but decided I want to hear well now. I'm now thinking of going with a different brand. I'm hoping there has been lots of improvement from 1 year ago. In the meantime, just be aware to know your warranties because you may receive a lemon device.

I have low frequency loss from Otosclerosis. I have an Oticon Real 1 (which I only wear on my left ear), but I always struggle in restaurants and louder areas. Sounds also seem very muffled and plugged up, especially when I talk in a loud environment. @DrCliffAuD do you recommend any particular hearing aid from the list for low frequency loss/ someone with Otosclerosis?

Why are there no HearingUp providers in Philadelphia, PA?

What's the maximum dB the Resound Nexia?

Which one should I buy?

MSRP on the different models? I'm investigating for my 86yo technofobe grandma, she's also got arthritic fingers so a pair that is easy to put on would be great.

I have serious tinnitus. What do you suggest?

How about for tinnitus any earbuds? I work next to a meat saw all day .

If you have 1 perfect ear and 1 completely deaf ear, when comparing cros hearing aids, do all those technologies help in any way? Like stereo zoom 2.0, speech sensor, speech enhancer, motion sensor hearing, dynamic noise controler ...

I have the Oticon Real 3 but I’m returning them because the app totally sucks. They will not stay paired with the newest app update. Totally frustrating.

I have high frequency loss with tinnitus in both ears. Local audiologist recommended, Widex Moment Sheer sRIC 440, which I am getting fitted this-coming week. I'm sad to not see it in your Top 5. From what I've read and what the audiologist said, it seemed to be a good choice for me, however, now I'm wondering if it will be.

I am going to upgrade my hearing aids this year. A problem I have with my current ones is whenever I sweat, the hearing aids always cut out. Which of these will correct this issue. I have severe high frequency hearing loss. Thanks

What about Earlens? Also, what do you think is best for a cookie bite hearing loss?

Is there a hearing aid that’s more ideal for conductive hearing loss?

As a first time hearing aid buyer and an Android user, I was all set to get the Resound Nexia 9, but I'm really concerned about the issues with Android 14 OS and the devices dropping connection. Can anyone comment on this?

Yay Phonak! 🎉

What are your thoughts on the Audibel by Starkey?

Dr Cliff, any reason that widex is not in this list? Thank you!

Curious about your thoughts on the Widex Moment 440's

I’m a musician, I have Kirkland hearing aids. The problem I experience is when I’m playing with a band the volume drops. I’m ready for a new set of hearing aids what would you suggest. I will be moving to Florida in the next couple months to just north of Daytona are there any best care hearing professionals close.

I wonder if phonak custom ear works with the marvel series or if those are too outdated. As a musician the streaming quality on these isn't the best. My hearing loss is progressing to the point where mass market earphones are going to not cut it for too many more years

I will say the Oticon Real 1 not being able to connect to my laptop which has LE Audio is a big disappointment, I need to remove the hearing aids and put on earbuds to do zoom calls. Any possibility they will add it with a firmware update like some of the others have done or is there a physical device limitation?

I've had two set of Receiver-in-Canal hearing now and neither the Phonak or the Oticon have been satisfactory. Going into a noisy environment is a nightmare. I've thought about getting an in-the-canal type next time. It seems to me that they should be better overall. The Receiver-in-Canal type of hearing aids pretty much negates the anatomy of the ear and the in the in-the-canal would seem (to me) to utilize the antatomy of the ear or at least not "override" it. Thoughts?

I tried the Oticon one. Hearing in noisy environment (restaurants etc) NO improvement. Speech clarity a little bit better.. but not enough to spend that kind of money. Nothing else was improved. Oh and I thought the App was very limited'; there are better ones out there

Is the Resound Nexia compatible with a Cochlear Nucleus 8?

When do you think Oticon will add LE audio bluetooth

I have humana which pays for them which is best ric is best for severe hearing loss

Well I hope that with all of the money I have invested in my Phonack accessories ie: tv adapter, partner mic and Roger on that my provider doesn't want me to change providers

Which rechargeable has the longest lasting battery??

Hi Doctor: A week ago I was at the audiologist office and after a number of tests, she prescribed me a pair of hearing aids with a quote of $4800, which will be fitted on me a week later. Later at home, I Googled and found the online price of exactly the same hearing aids to be $3200. Is this normal, or am I getting scammed? Is the $1600 difference quite customary and necessary to cover the service to be provided by the audiologist in the weeks/months afterwards?

Doctor Cliff should do a better job highlighting that those hearing aids that depend upon the Android ASHA protocol are not sufficient for hands-free phone use (unlike the iPhone protocol). This is a big deal to me as an Android user who will not move to iPhones. Consequently, my choices reduce to hearing aids that accommodate hands free with Android phones - which are only Phonak and the new Orka OTC hearing aids.

Is there anything for hearing loss (70%) with bad case of tinnitus?

I'm currently testing the Starkey Genesis Ai. I'm not impressed so far, as I believe I'm hearing the "Starkey Hiss". It sounds like a faint rubbing of a stick on an empty gift wrap tube. I hear it when my TV is on, and even now sitting in a quiet room. If I clear my throat, or the fridge motor kicks off, that sounds increases for a few seconds. Hearing a soft spoken person in a quiet room is still a problem, and I don't experience much background noise reduction at all. The HA's seem to still amplify everything. I can honestly say I've never been so aware of my shoes crunching the carpet under my feet. Next week, I change to The Resound Nexia's. Starting to think the Phonak Lumity's might be another option.

We need a video on LE bluetooth. With actual results not claims but actual usage. I ask this because the way Bluetooth right works right now is pitiful. Yet the manufacturers claim it works great. It's the one area with my resound ones that I feel burned. Tnx, always enjoy your vids

what is the cheapest hearing aid that works

Can somebody please tell me is there hairing aid for profound hairing loss

Hi do hearing aids go to Apple Watch without a iPhone nearby?

According with the video, I have a profound hearing impaired in the high frequencies, mi discrimation voice is very low, the best hearing aid in my case will be the oticon real sound due to its best performance in the high frequencies. Did you agree?

What is the cheapest hearing aid on the market that will work for moderate hearing loss on high frequencies. I currently have Phonak P90 and I feel they are junk. I have domes on my IRCs. I have had numerous times but I have never been happy with the quality of the sound. So, I have sworn off high priced hearing aids. I may even abandon hearing aids all together for a Pocketalker 2.0. It may not be what I need but it it helps a little it will be better than paying $6k for something that doesn't work.

What causes dysacusis?

My Lumity life was perfect until the Firmware update a few months ago. Now, 50% of my phone calls the other people cant understand me. The last update a few weeks ago did not fix the problem. My HA are paired with Iphone 14 pro max. So far, everyone is at a loss as to what is the issue. My fix while on calls is to simply switch over to the Iphone phone speaker. Then I sound perfect! But thats not why I selected these!!

I have not heard anyone talking about those individuals that cannot use a hearing aid with Bluetooth. I bought my first set off hearing aids with Bluetooth a year ago but found out the hard way that they were not allowed in my work area so I work without them. I work in an area that does not allow Bluetooth devices due to security reasons. I need to find a good non-Bluetooth hearing aid that can help me and has noise cancellation. T

I recently got the Phonak L90. I am not unhappy with them. Much better than my previous Resound. TV adapter is kinda neat but can be annoying. Works great if you don't want to wake up the house, but annoying if you're having a conversation while watching tv. Bluetooth connectivity is glitchy. Seems to randomly cut-out, and then needs to be re-paired, which may or may not work. And the MyPhonak app is weird on my older Android. Doesn't seem to want to connect. But then, sometimes it does. I can't complain to bad, these were provided by the VA.

I have the Phonac Audéo P90s they are pretty good, but they frequently loose bluetooth connections and require repairing. Notifications shut them off and they don't come back on automatically. They don't automatically pair with my Mac Book, Ipad, just my iPhone. Evan connecting to my iphone is spotty. This is the only bluetooth device this happens with, not my car, ear buds, gps etc. My audiologist blames Apple, but I blame Phonac's programers.

Doctor Cliff : What’s the best hearing aid for low frequency hearing loss ?

Which hearing aid is best for musicians? So far , my research indicates that Widex makes the best one because it has no processing lag. You never mention that one. There are lots of musicians in the world, do we not count at your business? I play a lever harp. I would like to be able to hear more of the harmonics again. I don’t have the expertise to be able to interpret your reviews for my situation. Speech is not the ONLY consideration in choosing hearing aids. I tried going to two different audiologists but they don’t get it either. It is so depressing.

I Dr. Cliff: I am trying a pair of Rexton iic hearing aides from Costco which I heard were the same as the Signia X 7 and they work really well. They have the battery in them, I would prefer the rechargeable. Would you say these rechargeable ones work as well as the ones with the battery, I would much rather have the rechargeable version.

information overload

So, I'm going to totally SLAM Phonak in the hopes they read your site. While I really like my Lumity life there is one feature that absolutely sucks. And that's the double tap feature. Every time I sniffle the HA thinks its a double tap. If I brush my ear it's a double tap. I sat down in the car and it was a double tap. I have had Siri make phone calls to random people in my contacts because the HA thought some obscure face twitch was a double tap. Either their accelerometer just plain sucks or their algorithms sucks, or BOTH. I have had this problem with several versions of Lumity, so its not an isolated issue. I need to find out if I can access Siri without a double tap, if I can I will turn it off. Double tap gets an F!

Hello doctor , can you help me , i am from India 🇮🇳

Price range for each device will be helpful

To totally avoid the cost issue is really deceptive. You can provide a range. But you don't because you think it will scare people away from hearing aids. So, we are left guessing. My guess is $2000-$8000. What's yours?

I have to talk to myself . Oh God

Let me give my input if I may. I wear a hearing aid in each ear. My hearing loss is kind of unique. My right ear is worse than my left is. My right ear has significant hearing loss in the low frequencies so if you have a deep voice I can hardly understand what you’re saying at all. If you have a high pitch voice like Mickey Mouse I can much better understand you. My point here is this… It seems a lot of times people are trying to sell hearing aids or promoting certain brands and so on and the person doing this does not even have any hearing loss or has no experience wearing or using hearing aids as I do. I’ve tried several different kinds including a $5,000 pair which broke on me soon as I paid them off. Anyway back to my point… 98% of all hearing aids are no good for me and you know why? I’ll tell you why. Because they leave out the most important thing that I need in a hearing aid and that is an equalize to control and set my own frequency as I need it especially in my right ear. I “must” have this option in hearing aids or they do me no good. The user needs more control in hearing aids. I shouldn’t have to pay thousands to see an audiologist and have “him” set up my hearing aids on his personal computer. I can do this myself better than he can. I know what sounds clear to me and what doesn’t. I have a pair of earbuds and a music app which has an equalizer and I can set it where the music sounds completely “normal” to me. If I let someone else listen to it that has good hearing and no hearing loss they will say this sounds crazy. But to me it sounds perfect just like I never had an hearing loss at all because I can set what frequencies I need and how much or how little to make perfect sounding music. If they would only make this standard with all hearing aids it would be a dream for me. All you need is a descent app that comes with the pair of hearing aids and a 5 or 7 band equalizer to set for themselves. (PROBLEM SOLVED) Thanks

There was one thing you said that I strongly disagree with. Phonak custom mold are junk. There is a very good reason why Phonak can only guarantee their molds for three months. It would cost them too much to replace all that break in for months. Westone guarantees for a year. I had 3 Phonak Acrylic molds. They disintegrate. One lasted less than 2 months. The other 2 didn't make 7 months. The silicone ones I switched to tore in less than a year. Three of them. I have no problem with my Audeo m30s, but never a Phonak custom mold again. Ask them why they can't guarantee them for a year. I can now afford top of line models. I would consider a Phonak, but never a Phonak mold again, unless they have the confidence in their quality to guarantee their molds for 2 years. Given their track record, 1 year would not indicate any commitment to quality on their part..