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ZPower Hearing Aid Batteries Compared to Alternative Technologies Article update.New ZPower Rechargeable Hearing Aid Batteries ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE.The manufacturer is no longer in business. INTRODUCTIONDesign engineers are continuing to innovate in the consumer electronics and medical device markets; developing smaller, yet more powerful devices. A primary challenge the designers face…
We are frequently asked, "What are the best hearing aids on the market?" First we'll start out with a little background on the hearing aid industry in general. Basically, there are only four or five primary hearing aid manufacturers in the world today producing products under many different brand names. There are…
Widex is one of the world’s largest hearing aid manufacturers. Widex works intimately with international audiology specialists and researchers. Widex has developed a wide array of advanced digital hearing aid solutions. In 1995, they developed the world's first commercially available 100% digital in-the-ear hearing aid. Widex is a Danish company…
HearSource provides a complete suite of affordable hearing aids, accessories, and repair services.Being able to hear is a basic function that allows us to find our place in the world. From holding conversations to enjoying entertainment. When un-cared for, hearing loss can disassociate us from our friends, family, and the social activities of…
Environments that Could Benefit From Assistive Listening DevicesOver the last few decades, excellent progress has been made in the world of hearing aids. Modern devices make it easier to hear despite various degrees of hearing loss. At the same time, there are some scenarios where you may need just a little…
Widex TV Play DIRECT TV STREAMING TO WIDEX HEARING AIDS WIDEX TV PLAY is a new accessory that lets you enjoy TV sound like never before. Available from HearSource at $379 ea. Widex TV PLAY features outstanding sound performance, discreet design and is easy to set up. Widex announced the…
Online Hearing Aid Sales The online hearing aids or internet hearing aids sales business model as compared to the more traditional "Medical Practice" hearing aids sales business model is shaking up the hearing aid world. There are good things and there can be bad things about buying your hearing aids via an…
Local clinically purchased hearing aids can cost more than $2,000 - $3,000 each. The high cost of hearing aids is a barrier to many accessing hearing corrective help. A recent study supports legislation passed by Congress which allows the FDA to set regulations for less expensive "Over the Counter" hearing products and…
Widex EVOKE hearing aid sound settings evolve in real time as you wear them and keep getting better and better. The EVOKE learns from your hearing choices in the moment and over time. With just a few simple A or B choices (which sounds better?) on your smartphone, you choose…
One of the major impediments to the purchasing of hearing aids for many is cost. Recognizing this impediment to the hearing aid consumer, the Food and Drug Administration has announced changes to the laws, rules and regulations governing the dispensing of hearing aids in the United States.Purchasing hearing aids by mail,…