Affordable hearing aids

It’s a well-known fact that hearing aids can improve the quality of your life. It's true that hearing aids can be a significant investment, but this isn’t to say that the lower-cost hearing aids won't perform as well.

However, it’s important to be sensible when searching for the best hearing aid that will suit your needs. Finding the right balance between affordability and function, when searching for the lowest-cost hearing aid solution, is the most sensible way to ensure that you get the perfect product for you.

We're here to advise you on the best solution and affordable or cheap hearing aids, without compromising the functionality of each product.

The first question to ask is: what makes for a good hearing aid?

A hearing aid should be tailored to your individual needs. The best deal is one where you pay the best price for the best function: this is dependent on your lifestyle, health and budget.

If you find your days are active, with a job that requires a lot of communication or multiple hearing situations, then a high-end product will be the best option for you.

If you find your day has less communication activity, you can settle for a mid-range hearing aid.

Whether you spend the majority of your day indoors or outdoors is also an important consideration. Hearing aids vary in quality and some will be better protected against outside elements.

It’s important to talk to health care professionals to decide the best option for you and your lifestyle.

The average price of hearing aids depends on the options contained within the hearing aid, where you live and what style or model of hearing aid you choose. Usually, the price is dependent on the manufacturer and/or what options the hearing aid contains. These can be technological features which can prove handy if they meet your lifestyle needs. This is the crux: the more technologically advanced the hearing aid, the more it will cost.

A lot of companies offer hearing aids on finance, which makes purchasing easier and more spread out over time. It’s important to remember that the overall cost of hearing aids isn’t the actual device itself: consultation costs, hearing aid tests, fitting adjustments and warranty are only some of the costs included. It’s important to keep this in mind.

These are just some features which can increase the price of hearing aids:

• Telecoils – this is a small sensor that picks up magnetic signals which allows for audio or telephone calls to come through
• Remote controls – to control volume
• Bluetooth/Streaming – music, calls or other wireless technology can be accessed through your hearing aid. for an additional fee.
• Noise reduction – prevents background noise from coming through
• feedback suppression – this prevents loud feedback from ringing through the aid
• Rechargeable batteries
• Wireless connectivity
• Direct audio input

Much like any product you may purchase, extra features mean extra cost. It’s important to weigh what your hearing needs require in a hearing aid and measure whether the price is worth it.

• Make sure to check out your coverage/insurance provider, if it’s applicable to you. Many insurances offer discounted rates which can help massively with choosing the right option for you
• Buy what you need – there are only so many features which may be applicable to your needs. Weigh up the pros and cons of each added feature
• Negotiate
• Discuss the possibility of financing.