Kirkland Signature

Costco may have made its name as a bulk-buy goods retailer, but since the company introduced its Kirkland hearing aids range in 1992, it has also become a leader in the hearing aid market.

Costco has taken its knowledge and experience of serving customers and created hearing aid centers and hearing aid products and accessory ranges that combine improved hearing with affordability.

Kirkland hearing aid reviews

Although the devices do offer a range of features and accessories that you would expect from a quality hearing aid brand, it does lack many popular features you would find in higher-end hearing aid models. Despite this, Kirkland hearing aids have become a popular brand within Costco’s hearing centers, thanks in part to the device’s price tag. Kirkland hearing aids generally have a much lower starting price compared to other hearing aids, while still offering free hearing tests at Costco hearing centers, follow-up appointments, check-ups, and hearing aid cleanings.

Kirkland Signature hearing aids

Costco Kirkland hearing aids have previously been manufactured by renowned hearing aid brands, Rexton and GN ReSound. However, the company’s latest Kirkland Signature 9.0 hearing aid range that has been developed by Sonova International, the parent company of leading hearing aid manufacturer Phonak. The devices have been built off of the Sonova Sword chip, creating a range of hearing aids that are Bluetooth compatible, so wearers can stream audio wirelessly from most Bluetooth-enabled devices directly to their ears.

The Kirkland Signature 9.0 is a reliable receiver-in-ear (RIE) hearing aid that builds on the Kirkland Signature 8.0 hearing aid technology. The range offers first-class technology combined with a modern, sleek style and powerful performance. Delivering a discreet, natural, and comfortable listening experience, the hearing aids are customizable based on your hearing evaluation results to ensure they deliver the best hearing to suit your specific hearing needs.

Features and Accessories

Kirkland Signature hearing aids contain several features and accessories designed to not only improve your hearing but your overall hearing aid experience. Supported by the Kirkland hearing aid app, the Kirkland Signature Choice for iPhone, you can take control of your hearing aids and personalize the device’s settings to best suit your hearing needs and personal preferences.

Features

  • 4 receiver power levels
  • 20 fine-tuning channels, 9 automatic programs, 3 manual programs
  • Binaural signal processing and binaural beamforming
  • Direct connectivity to a Bluetooth-enabled smartphone with audio streaming to both hearing aids
  • Hands-free phone calls with built-in microphones
  • Premium-level classification of environmental sounds and streamed media
  • Third-generation enhanced automatic operating system

Accessories

  • TV Connector streams TV audio directly to both hearing aids
  • PartnerMic is a wireless microphone that clips onto the speakers clothing to enhance their voice, even from a distance
  • Remote control featuring large, easy-to-use buttons to adjust hearing aid settings

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

  • Easy to use
  • Lower price than other comparable brands
  • Wireless Bluetooth connectivity and streaming
  • Hands-free calls in stereo sound
  • Adjust hearing aid settings from your smartphone
  • Features My Voice own voice processing technology

Disadvantages

  • Not rechargeable
  • No remote programming options
  • No tinnitus (ringing in ears) features
  • It can take several months, even years, for the latest hearing aid features and technology to reach Costco models
  • Devices may be locked and only adjustable by one specific hearing aid clinic
  • May not be suitable for complex hearing issues such as asymmetrical or unilateral hearing loss

If you are concerned about your hearing or are interested in finding out more about the Kirkland Signature hearing aid range and whether it would suit your hearing needs, schedule a consultation with your hearing care professional.

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