No but my audiologist told me they are the same as Signia IX hearing aids which will become available to everyone at TruHearing by the middle to the end of May.
TruHearing is a resource you should check out for any hearing aid. They can tell you if there is an audiologist in your area that works with them.
I hope this helps because for the top of the line Horizon IX hearing aid you are looking at probably $7,000 plus for the pair.
I spoke with a hear.com representative on the phone who quoted $4,250 for a pair of Horizon IX hearing aids.
They said that the Horizon IX is the only hearing aid that has dual background noise and speech recognition technology (that all other hearing aids have only one or the other).
I have both issues and am looking for hearing aids that work for me. I have used three brands which have only helped with amplifying sound.
I am skeptical and wonder why Horizon IX hasn't become well known by word of mouth, if they truly do improve both issues.
I spoke with a hear.com representative on the phone who quoted $4,250 for a pair of Horizon IX hearing aids.
They said that the Horizon IX is the only hearing aid that has dual background noise and speech recognition technology (that all other hearing aids have only one or the other).
I have both issues and am looking for hearing aids that work for me. I have used three brands which have only helped with amplifying sound.
I am skeptical and wonder why Horizon IX hasn't become well known by word of mouth, if they truly do improve both issues.
Check with your audiologist. She assured me that the new Signia IX platform is the same as Horizon IX. Signia makes the TruHearing hearing aids. I would talk with TruHearing and get a clarification from them.
Good luck.
Thanks for the suggestion to contact TruHearing, and I plan to follow up. I contacted another audiologist that sells Signa IX and was given the sales price of $7490.00 for a set of Sigina IX Hearing Aids. Interesting, strange why there is such a big difference in price between Horizon IX and Signia IX, if they are identical. I can only guess that they simply choose to market them with different prices for each brand.
Price is certainly a factor for me, but just finding aids that actually work for me to hear normal conversation is difficult. After one of my original pair of aids went out, I tried Oticon and Phonak which were no better for me than my one old one. I have spoken to people that I didn't know wore hearing aids and they seemed to have normal hearing. I feel like I'm the only person with my type of hearing loss. I need all features, volume, speech recognition/clarity and background noise. Horizon IX said they have all the features which has led me down the path to research them.
Also they stopped working and I called Hear.com and they told me I needed my charger to get them to work. I don’t carry my charger with me. Also I called Heat.com and stayed on the phone for 10 minutes and they told me they would call me back which they never did
My Signia IX hearing aids sometimes do the same thing. You can buy a charger with a dryer for home. They came with a charger but I exercise a lot outside and it is nice to dry them out when I recharge them.
I would also recommend a portable charger that you can take with you on trips. It will cost you another $200 but it is well worth it for peace of mind.
I'm a brand new member looking for my first pair of hearing aids. Very difficult to navigate this new health issue. Tinnitus is my biggest problem. So many brands and conflicting statements. I'm trying to find reliable information for my issue.
I'm a brand new member looking for my first pair of hearing aids. Very difficult to navigate this new health issue. Tinnitus is my biggest problem. So many brands and conflicting statements. I'm trying to find reliable information for my issue.
Have you been tested by a real audiologist? It's a confusing field because people who fit and sell hearing aids vary in educational backgrounds. An audiologist with AuD behind their name has a doctorate level degree in the field. Others have different initials and may only have served an apprenticeship somewhere. They are 'hearing instrument specialists' HIS. They don't have to have a degree to become licensed if they can pass the state's licensure exam in most states.
Please be sure to get tested by a provider who is an AuD. Once you learn your level of hearing loss and get a copy of your audiogram, you can 'shop' for a hearing aid elsewhere if that is your choice.
Also be sure when you test a hearing aid, regardless of where you buy it or what brand it is, that you have a trial period of at least 30 days to try it in as many situations as possible. Return it if you are not satisfied. Do understand, though, that that trial period may vary and it will be enforced. If you return it after the date agreed upon they do not have to take it back.
Hearing is complex. Proper fitting of a hearing aid is very important. But you are the judge of how much it is helping you in the real world. Good luck!
The provider you choose for hearing aids is key. Some know how to adjust and program them well for your hearing loss, and some don’t. Ask around for referrals before you blindly choose a provider.
Someone mentioned a combination charger and dryer for Signia rechargeable aids. Can you post a link to such a charger? I have the latest model. Thanks.
Have you been tested by a real audiologist? It's a confusing field because people who fit and sell hearing aids vary in educational backgrounds. An audiologist with AuD behind their name has a doctorate level degree in the field. Others have different initials and may only have served an apprenticeship somewhere. They are 'hearing instrument specialists' HIS. They don't have to have a degree to become licensed if they can pass the state's licensure exam in most states.
Please be sure to get tested by a provider who is an AuD. Once you learn your level of hearing loss and get a copy of your audiogram, you can 'shop' for a hearing aid elsewhere if that is your choice.
Also be sure when you test a hearing aid, regardless of where you buy it or what brand it is, that you have a trial period of at least 30 days to try it in as many situations as possible. Return it if you are not satisfied. Do understand, though, that that trial period may vary and it will be enforced. If you return it after the date agreed upon they do not have to take it back.
Hearing is complex. Proper fitting of a hearing aid is very important. But you are the judge of how much it is helping you in the real world. Good luck!
Thank you, Julie @julieo4 for reminding our members to see a certified and licensed audiologist for their hearing aid evaluation. Some audiologists have the AuD degree which is a clinical practice doctorate in Audiology. Some may have a Ph.D. which is a scientist/practitioner degree.
Here is a good description from Mayo Clinic: https://college.mayo.edu/academics/explore-health-care-careers/careers-a-z/audiologist/
I see a certified (AuD, CCC-A) and licensed (licensed in the health professions in Michigan where I live) audiologist who works at an ENT practice. Traditional Medicare pays for my audiology evaluation. It does not pay for my hearing aids. Many Medicare Advantage plans cover the full or partial purchase of hearing aids.
Thanks for the suggestion to contact TruHearing, and I plan to follow up. I contacted another audiologist that sells Signa IX and was given the sales price of $7490.00 for a set of Sigina IX Hearing Aids. Interesting, strange why there is such a big difference in price between Horizon IX and Signia IX, if they are identical. I can only guess that they simply choose to market them with different prices for each brand.
Price is certainly a factor for me, but just finding aids that actually work for me to hear normal conversation is difficult. After one of my original pair of aids went out, I tried Oticon and Phonak which were no better for me than my one old one. I have spoken to people that I didn't know wore hearing aids and they seemed to have normal hearing. I feel like I'm the only person with my type of hearing loss. I need all features, volume, speech recognition/clarity and background noise. Horizon IX said they have all the features which has led me down the path to research them.
I'm a brand new member looking for my first pair of hearing aids. Very difficult to navigate this new health issue. Tinnitus is my biggest problem. So many brands and conflicting statements. I'm trying to find reliable information for my issue.
It's very helpful to talk to other people who use hearing aids about their experiences with providers AND products.
If there is a chapter of HLAA anywhere in your area, consider attending a meeting to get to know other people with the issues you share. http://www.hearingloss.org
Unfortunately, stigma prevents a lot of people from talking about it or even asking questions of others who are visibly using hearing aids. People who participate in HLAA share information and have their feelings and concerns validated. It helps a lot to learn you're not alone and that it's OK to talk about it. So many have had other people minimize their feelings about hearing loss that they don't feel comfortable talking about it. A typical example is someone saying "Aren't you glad it's not something worse?" when you mention the barriers that poor hearing creates.
Hearing aids are 'products' that vary greatly in cost, quality and capability. Being a wise consumer means asking questions.
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I spoke with a hear.com representative on the phone who quoted $4,250 for a pair of Horizon IX hearing aids.
They said that the Horizon IX is the only hearing aid that has dual background noise and speech recognition technology (that all other hearing aids have only one or the other).
I have both issues and am looking for hearing aids that work for me. I have used three brands which have only helped with amplifying sound.
I am skeptical and wonder why Horizon IX hasn't become well known by word of mouth, if they truly do improve both issues.
Check with your audiologist. She assured me that the new Signia IX platform is the same as Horizon IX. Signia makes the TruHearing hearing aids. I would talk with TruHearing and get a clarification from them.
Good luck.
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2 ReactionsThanks for the suggestion to contact TruHearing, and I plan to follow up. I contacted another audiologist that sells Signa IX and was given the sales price of $7490.00 for a set of Sigina IX Hearing Aids. Interesting, strange why there is such a big difference in price between Horizon IX and Signia IX, if they are identical. I can only guess that they simply choose to market them with different prices for each brand.
Price is certainly a factor for me, but just finding aids that actually work for me to hear normal conversation is difficult. After one of my original pair of aids went out, I tried Oticon and Phonak which were no better for me than my one old one. I have spoken to people that I didn't know wore hearing aids and they seemed to have normal hearing. I feel like I'm the only person with my type of hearing loss. I need all features, volume, speech recognition/clarity and background noise. Horizon IX said they have all the features which has led me down the path to research them.
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1 ReactionMy Signia IX hearing aids sometimes do the same thing. You can buy a charger with a dryer for home. They came with a charger but I exercise a lot outside and it is nice to dry them out when I recharge them.
I would also recommend a portable charger that you can take with you on trips. It will cost you another $200 but it is well worth it for peace of mind.
I'm a brand new member looking for my first pair of hearing aids. Very difficult to navigate this new health issue. Tinnitus is my biggest problem. So many brands and conflicting statements. I'm trying to find reliable information for my issue.
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1 ReactionHave you been tested by a real audiologist? It's a confusing field because people who fit and sell hearing aids vary in educational backgrounds. An audiologist with AuD behind their name has a doctorate level degree in the field. Others have different initials and may only have served an apprenticeship somewhere. They are 'hearing instrument specialists' HIS. They don't have to have a degree to become licensed if they can pass the state's licensure exam in most states.
Please be sure to get tested by a provider who is an AuD. Once you learn your level of hearing loss and get a copy of your audiogram, you can 'shop' for a hearing aid elsewhere if that is your choice.
Also be sure when you test a hearing aid, regardless of where you buy it or what brand it is, that you have a trial period of at least 30 days to try it in as many situations as possible. Return it if you are not satisfied. Do understand, though, that that trial period may vary and it will be enforced. If you return it after the date agreed upon they do not have to take it back.
Hearing is complex. Proper fitting of a hearing aid is very important. But you are the judge of how much it is helping you in the real world. Good luck!
The provider you choose for hearing aids is key. Some know how to adjust and program them well for your hearing loss, and some don’t. Ask around for referrals before you blindly choose a provider.
Someone mentioned a combination charger and dryer for Signia rechargeable aids. Can you post a link to such a charger? I have the latest model. Thanks.
Thank you, Julie @julieo4 for reminding our members to see a certified and licensed audiologist for their hearing aid evaluation. Some audiologists have the AuD degree which is a clinical practice doctorate in Audiology. Some may have a Ph.D. which is a scientist/practitioner degree.
Here is a good description from Mayo Clinic:
https://college.mayo.edu/academics/explore-health-care-careers/careers-a-z/audiologist/
I see a certified (AuD, CCC-A) and licensed (licensed in the health professions in Michigan where I live) audiologist who works at an ENT practice. Traditional Medicare pays for my audiology evaluation. It does not pay for my hearing aids. Many Medicare Advantage plans cover the full or partial purchase of hearing aids.
Please be assured you are not the only one who has difficulty processing the speech sounds you hear!
It's very helpful to talk to other people who use hearing aids about their experiences with providers AND products.
If there is a chapter of HLAA anywhere in your area, consider attending a meeting to get to know other people with the issues you share. http://www.hearingloss.org
Unfortunately, stigma prevents a lot of people from talking about it or even asking questions of others who are visibly using hearing aids. People who participate in HLAA share information and have their feelings and concerns validated. It helps a lot to learn you're not alone and that it's OK to talk about it. So many have had other people minimize their feelings about hearing loss that they don't feel comfortable talking about it. A typical example is someone saying "Aren't you glad it's not something worse?" when you mention the barriers that poor hearing creates.
Hearing aids are 'products' that vary greatly in cost, quality and capability. Being a wise consumer means asking questions.