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As an online retailer and as a hearing professional for over 32 years, I feel it my obligation to point out a few very important items when searching for a hearing aid. I am one who tells it like it is, so please pay close attention to the following hearing aid comparison items as you review the list of major manufacturers instruments and the associated pricing below. In this hearing aid comparison you will find pricing and features for brand names such as Phonak, Siemens, Rexton, ReSound, Beltone, Miracle Ear, Micro Tech and others.

   1. As pointed out in my free report, almost all digital hearing aid microchips are manufactured by only two manufacturers world wide. So, the names and models end up being insignificant other than the major brands have generally made a good name for themselves and the unit construction may vary in quality and appearance.

   2. As pointed out in my latest free report about whether or not multiple channels matter... the bottom line is yes, but clinical studies point out that nothing over 4 channels has proved to be of significant value to the wearer. There are exceptions to this, however the scientific findings are clear.

   3. Note that all of the prices of the listed instruments are provided by other online retailers. The prices at your local specialist's office may be higher. Higher prices are generally for more channels, and none of the listed models are less than $1299. Remember that price is per hearing aid and never is a programmer ever included, so the cheapest price you'll get is $2598 for a pair, and they only have the most basic of features. However, most if not all of the models listed are priced with 2 or more years warranty.

   4. All of our hearing aids provide premium 12 channel, 4 memory high end circuitry that sports the "same 100% digital chips" as in most of the high priced premium instruments listed. Each of our instruments also come with the Virtual Technician software and programmer included in the price to enable you to make adjustments for yourself without having to have repeat visits to a local dealer. All of this with our 30 day money back guarantee, 1 year warranty (upgradable @ $100 per aid per year) and unlimited service adjustments during your warranty period via the internet, if required. Now that is a great comparison!

D.i.Y. A+ Series Hearing Aids $995 each

Virtual Technician Programmer is Free With a Pair Of A+ Series Hearing Aids 

Premium Level Hearing Aids - The following hearing aids are considered as the most technologically advanced hearing aids on the market. All of these hearing aids are equipped with Noise Reduction, Feedback Cancellation and Datalogging Capabilities. Prices shown are per aid and reflect Spring 2011 prices.
Hearing Aid
Suggested Retail Price
 Market Price
Repair
Warranty
Programmable
Memories
Noise Reduction
Bands/
Channels
MicroTech HearLens
$6,395
$3,199
2 year
1
Premium
16 & 16
MicroTech Axio ST
$5,395
$2,549
2 year
4
Premium
16 & 16
MicroTech Axio
$5,195
$2,399
2 year
4
Advanced
16 & 16
Oticon Agil Pro Custom
$4,599
$2,799
2 year
4
Premium
10 &10
Phonak Exelia Art
$3,699
$2,649
2 year
5
Advanced
20 & 20
Phonak Naida IX
$3,899
$2,749
2 year
5
Advanced
20 & 20
Phonak Audeo IX
$3,899
$2,749
2 year
5
Advanced
20 & 20
ReSound Live 9
$4,195
$2,599
3 year
4
Advanced
9 & 9
ReSound Dot 30 Squared
$4,899
$2,599
3 year
4
Advanced
9 & 9
ReSound Be 9
$3,600
$2,549
3 year
1
Advanced
9 & 9
Siemens Motion 700 / 701
$3,899
$2,299
2 year
5
Advanced
16 & 16
Siemens Pure 700 / 701
$3,599
$2,299
2 year
5
Advanced
16 & 16
Siemens Life 700 / 701
$3,899
$2,299
2 year
5
Advanced
16 & 16
Sonic Innovations Touch 24
$3,299
$2,249
3 year
5
Advanced
9 & 24
Sonic Innovations Velocity 24
$3,549
$2,299
3 year
4
Advanced
9 & 24
Sonic Innovations Ion 400
$3,599
$2,249
3 year
4
Advanced
9 & 9
Starkey OtoLens
$6,195
$3,199
2 year
1
Premium
16 & 16
Starkey S Series 11 IQ
$5,395
$2,549
2 year
4
Premium
16 & 16
Starkey S Series 11
$5,195
$2,399
2 year
4
Advanced
16 & 16
Unitron Passport WL
$3,249
$2,549
2 year
4
Advanced
20 & 20
Widex Mind 440
$4,500
$2,899
2 year
4
Advanced
15 & 15
 
High Level Products - These have highly advanced hearing aid technology, generally these were the premium level hearing aids from the prior year. All high level products are equipped with Noise Reduction and Feedback Cancellation systems. Prices shown are per aid and reflect Spring 2011 prices.
Hearing Aid
Suggested Retail Price
Market
Price
Repair
Warranty
Programmable
Memories
Noise Reduction
Bands/
Channels
MicroTech Axio 24 ST
$4,895
$2,349
2 year
4
Advanced
12 & 12
MicroTech Vector iM24
$4,895
$2,199
2 year
4
Very Good
12 & 12
MicroTech Curve m7
$3,595
$2,299
3 year
4
Very Good
12 & 8
Microtech Radius 16
$4,195
$2,399
2 year
4
Very Good
12 & 8
Oticon Agil
$3,199
$2,349
2 year
4
Advanced
10 &10
Oticon Dual XW
$3,899
$2,799
2 year
4
Very Good
10 &10
Oticon Dual m9
$3,199
$2,499
2 year
4
Very Good
Up to 8
Oticon Safran
$3,099
$2,299
2 year
3
Good
7 & 7
Phonak Versata Art
$3,049
$2,199
2 year
4
Very Good
12 &12
Phonak Nios V
$3,100
$2,199
2 year
4
Very Good
16 & 16
Phonak Naida V
$2,900
$2,149
2 year
4
Very Good
16 & 16
Phonak Audeo V
$3,199
$2,199
2 year
4 w/remote
Very Good
16 &16
ReSound Live 7
$3,299
$1,999
2 year
4
Very Good
7 & 7
ReSound Dot 20 Squared
$3,495
$1,999
2 year
4
Very Good
7 & 7
ReSound Dot 30
$3,449
$2,499
3 year
1
Very Good
9 & 9
Resound Azure
$3,600
$2,499
3 year
4
Very Good
9 & 9
Siemens Motion 500 / 501
$3,099
$1,999
2 year
5
Very Good
8 & 8
Siemens Life 500 / 501
$3,000
$1,999
2 year
5 w/remote
Very Good
12 &12
Siemens Pure 500 / 501
$3,099
$1,999
2 year
5
Very Good
8 & 8
Siemens Nitro 16
$3,600
$2,299
2 years
3
Very Good
16 & 8
Sonic Innovations Touch 12
$2,899
$2,049
2 year
3
Very Good
9 & 9
Sonic Innovations Velocity 12
$2,899
$2,099
2 year
3
Very Good
9 & 9
Starkey S Series 9 IQ
$4,895
$2,349
2 year
4
Advanced
12 & 12
Starkey S Series 9
$4,895
$2,199
2 year
4
Good
12 & 12
Starkey Zon .7
$3,595
$2,299
3 year
4
Very Good
12 & 8
Starkey Destiny 1600
$4,195
$2,399
1 year
4
Very Good
12 & 8
Unitron Latitude 16
$3,495
$2,049
2 year
4
Very Good
16 & 16
Unitron Next 16
$3,099
$1,949
2 year
4
Very Good
16 & 16
Unitron Yuu
$3,499
$2,299
2 year
4
Very Good
20 & 20
Widex Mind 330
$4,195
$2,599
2 year
4
Very Good
10 & 10
Widex Inteo
$3,800
$2,699
2 year
3 to 5
Very Good
15 & 15
Widex Passion 115
$3,900
$2,899
2 year
1
Very Good
15 &15
Unitron Passport
$3,500
$2,399
2 year
4
Very Good
20 & 20
 
Mid-High Level Products - This is the technology level used by the largest percentage of hearing users. All of these hearing aids are equipped with Feedback Cancellation and Noise Reduction Systems. Prices shown are per aid and reflect Spring 2011 prices.
Hearing Aid
Suggested Retail Price
Market
Price
Repair
Warranty
Programmable
Memories
Noise Reduction
Bands/
Channels
MicroTech Axio 16 ST
$4,695
$2,199
2 year
4
Very Good
8 & 8
MicroTech Vector 16
$4,695
$1,949
2 year
4
Very Good
8 & 8
MicroTech Curve m5
$3,195
$1,999
3 year
4
Very Good
10 & 8
Microtech Radius 1200
$3,595
$2,199
1 year
4
Very Good
12 & 8
Oticon Dual W
$3,349
$2,199
2 year
4
Very Good
15 & 8
Oticon Epoq W
$3,799
$2,599
2 year
4
Very Good
15 & 8
Oticon Delta 8000
$3,349
$2,399
2 year
1
Good
Up to 8
Oticon Epoq XW
$3,999
$2,799
2 year
4
Very Good
15 & 8
ReSound Xplore
$3,100
$1,999
2 year
3
Very Good
7 & 7
ReSound Be 7
$2,999
$2,149
2 year
1
Very Good
7 & 7
ReSound Dot 20
$3,000
$1,899
2 year
1
Good
7 & 7
Rexton Insite
$3,500
$1,999
2 year
4
Good
16 & 8
Rexton Cobalt 16
$3,299
$2,099
2 year
5
Good
16 &8
Sonic Innovations ION 200
$3,399
$1,949
1 year
4
Good
9 & 9
Starkey S Series 7 IQ
$4,695
$2,099
2 year
4
Very Good
8 & 8
Starkey S Series 7
$4,695
$1,949
2 year
4
Good
8 & 8
Starkey Zon .5
$3,195
$1,999
3 year
4
Good
10 & 8
Starkey Destiny 1200
$3,595
$2,199
1 year
4
Good
12 & 8
Unitron Latitude 8
$2,899
$1,749
2 year
4
Good
8 & 8
Unitron Next 8
$2,799
$1,749
2 year
4
Good
8 & 8
Unitron 360 +
$2,599

$1,849
2 year
4
Good
16 &16
Widex Passion 110
$3,700
$2,599
2 year
1
Good
4 & 4
Widex Aikia
$3,700
$1,899
2 year
3
Good
4 & 4
 
Mid Level Products - These hearing aids are equipped with Noise Reduction and Feedback Cancellation systems. Prices shown are per aid and reflect Spring 2011 prices.
Hearing Aid
Suggested Retail Price
Market Price
Repair Warranty
Programmable
Memories
Noise Reduction
Bands/ Channels
MicroTech Vector iM12
$3,495
$1,699
2 year
4
Good
6 & 6
Microtech Radius 800
$3,395
$1,999
1 year
4
Good
10 & 8
Oticon Dual V
$2,599
$2,199
2 year
4
Good
8 & 6
Oticon Dual m7
$2,799
$2,099
2 year
1
Good
Up to 7
Oticon Epoq V
$3,199
$2,149
2 year
4
Good
8 & 8
Oticon VigoPro
$2,949
$1,899
2 year
4
Good
8 & 8
Oticon Delta 6000
$2,999
$1,799
2 year
1
Good
Up to 7
Phonak Audeo III
$2,895
$1,749
2 year
4
Good
6 & 6
Phonak Naida III
$2,900
$1,799
2 year
4
Good
7 & 7
Phonak Nios III
$2,599
$1,749
2 year
2
Good
6 & 6
Phonak Certena
$2,399
$1,699
2 year
2
Good
6 & 6
ReSound Live 5
$3,299
$1,699
1 year
4
Good
7 & 7
ReSound Dot 10 Squared
$3,495
$1,699
1 year
4
Good
7 & 7
Rexton Bridge 12
$2,899
$1,749
2 year
4
Good
12 & 8
Rexton Cobalt 12
$2,899
$1,949
2 year
5
Good
12 & 8
Rexton Gem 12
$3,199
$1,949
2 year
4
Good
12 & 8
Siemens Motion 300 / 301
$2,999
$1,699
2 year
4
Good
8 & 4
Siemens Life 300 / 301
$2,599
$1,699
2 year
3
Good
8 & 8
Siemens Nitro
$2,900
$1,699
2 year
3
Good
6 & 3
Sonic Innovations Touch 6
$3,349
$1,799
2 year
3
Good
6 & 6
Sonic Innovations Velocity 6
$2,800
$1,799
2 year
3
Good
6 & 6
Sonic Innovations Ion
$2,999
$1,649
2 year
3
Good
9 & 16
Starkey Destiny 800
$3,395
$1,999
1 year
4
OK
10 & 8
Starkey S Series 5
$3,495
$1,699
2 year
4
OK
6 & 6
Unitron Latitude 4
$3,495
$1,649
2 year
4
Good
8 & 4
Unitron Next 4
$2,299
$1,599
2 year
4
Good
8 & 4
Widex Passion 105
$3,100
$1,999
2 year
1
Good
4 & 4
Widex Flash
$2,800
$1,699
1 year
3
Good
4 & 4
Entry Level Products - These hearing aid are generally suitable for patients that do no have complex lifestyles or simply want a lesser expensive hearing aid. Prices shown are per aid and reflect Spring 2011 prices. 
Hearing Aid
Suggested Retail Price
Market Price
Repair
Warranty
Programmable
Memories
Noise Reduction
Bands/
Channels
MicroTech Vector 8
$4,095
$1,499
1 year
4
Basic
4 & 4
MicroTech m3
$2,999
$1,799
2 year
4
Basic
8 & 4
Microtech Radius 400
$3,195
$1,799
1 year
4
Basic
8 & 4
Microtech Radius 200
$2,495
$1,599
1 year
4
Basic
8 & 2
Oticon Dual m5
$2,699
$1,899
2 year
1
Basic
Up to 5
Oticon Vigo
$2,799
$1,699
2 year
4
Basic
6 & 6
Oticon Delta 4000
$2,799
$1,599
2 year
1
Basic
5 & 5
Oticon Hit Pro
$2,499
$1,699
2 year
4
Basic
6 & 6
Oticon Hit
$1,899
$1,499
2 year
4
Basic
4 & 4
Phonak Milo Plus
$1,899
$1,299
2 year
4
Basic
8 & 4
GN ReSound Dot 10
$2,800
$1,599
1 year
1
Basic
7 & 7
GN ReSound Ziga
$2,650
$1,699
2 year
3
Basic
7 & 7
GN ReSound Sparx
$2,700
$1,599
1 year
3
Basic
6 & 6
GNResound Pulse
$2,950
$1,999
1 year
1
Basic
7 & 3
ReSound Essence
$1,949
$1,399
1 year
2
Basic
6 & 6
Rexton Bridge 8
$2,599
$1,549
2 year
4
Basic
8 & 6
Rexton Gem 8
$2,799
$1,749
2 year
4
Basic
8 & 6
Rexton Targa Plus
$2,100
$1,399
2 year
3
Basic
4 & 4
Siemens Motion 100/ 101
$1,899
$1,499
2 year
4
Basic
6 & 4
Siemens Intuis
$2,200
$1,349
2 year
4
Basic
4 & 4
Sonic Innovations Velocity 4
$1,949
$1,399
2 year
2
Basic
4 & 4
Starkey Zon .3
$2,999
$1,799
2 year
4
Basic
8 & 4
Starkey Destiny 400
$3,195
$1,799
1 year
4
Basic
8 & 4
Starkey E Series 3
$4,095
$1,499
1 year
4
Basic
4 & 4
Starkey Destiny 200
$2,495
$1,599
1 year
4
Basic
8 & 2
Unitron Next E
$1,899
$1,399
1 year
2
Basic
8 & 4
Unitron 360 E
$2,199
$1,549
2 year
4
Basic
8 & 4
Widex Real
$1,649
$1,599
1 year
4
Basic
4 & 4
Widex Bravissimo
$2,600
$1,599
1 year
3
Basic
3 & 3

 
The following comparisons are known as "franchise hearing aid companies". The hearing aids are made by major manufacturers, but are sold under different label names. The following list are the franchise names along with the comparable product equivalent from the manufacturer who makes them.

Beltone Hearing Aids is a division of GN Resound Corp.
Beltone Hearing Aids GNResound Equivalent
   
Reach Live 9
Touch BE
Identity Ziga
Marq Dot
One Azure
Corus Metrix
Edge Pulse
Linq Pixel
Access Plus 5
Mira Canta 2
Arca New Tone
 
Beltone does not publish all information regarding their products
Comparisons are made based on available information
 


Miracle Ear - Miracle Ear Hearing Aids is a division of Siemens A.G.
Miracle Ear Hearing Aid Siemens Equivalent
   
ME 1000 Pure / Motion
ME 950RIC Centra Active
ME 950 Centra Life
ME-1 Centra
ME-2 Artis
ME-3 Intuis
ME-4 Infiniti Pro
 
 
Miracle Ear does not publish all information regarding their products.
Comparisons are made based on information available.


Audibel & NuEar Hearing Aids are made by Starkey Laboratories, Inc.
Audibel Hearing Aid NuEar Hearing Aid Starkey Equivalent
     
Anthem Imagine Starkey S Series
LX VOZ Zon
Virtue 16 Rhapsody 1600 Destiny 1600
Virtue 12 Rhapsody 1200 Destiny 1200
Virtue 8 Rhapsody 800 Destiny 800
Virtue 4 Rhapsody 400 Destiny 400
Virtue 2 Rhapsody 200 Destiny 200
 
Neither Audibel nor NuEar publish all information regarding their products.
Comparisons are made based on information available.


Avada Hearing Aids are made by Oticon A/S LLC.
Avada  Oticon

EARQ, HEARX, SONUS, AMPLIFON, & AUDIGY all sell hearing aids made by major manufacturers but, they are private labeled for each company.                                                                                                 

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