Consumer Reports on Hearing Aids
Tuesday, June 9th, 2009Consumer Reports is a trusted source for unbiased, honest reviews of products. And in their July issue, they’re publishing a report on hearing aids. This is the first comprehensive report on hearing aids that they’ve done since 1992. This report is meant to be a comprehensive guide to buying and owning a hearing aid.
Making this report on hearing aids involved following a dozen hearing-impaired patients over a period of six months. Consumer Reports noted how they shopped for and used hearing aids, they also lab-tested 44 hearing aids’ features. Furthermore, 1,100 people all over the nation who had bought a hearing aid in the last three years were a part of a survey given by the Consumer Reports National Research Center.
Consumer Reports found that two-thirds of 48 total hearing aids purchased had been amplified too little or too much, so the user was not experiencing the right fit. Still, 73% of people who took part in the national survey said that they were “highly satisfied” with their hearing aids. That could mean that people using hearing aids might be so pleased with their improved hearing that they don’t actually seek assistance to improve their fit and fine-tune the hearing aids. This means that these people could be missing out on even better results.
To read the full report, see the July issue of Consumer Reports in print or online.
Hearing Aids at Hearing Aid Express
At Hearing Aid Express, we’re proud to say that we offer affordable, well-priced hearing aids from a variety of brands like Starkey, Unitron and ReSound. We know how important it is to make sure your hearing aids fit right so that you can hear sounds clearly and loudly and be comfortable. Stop by one of our convenient locations in Houston, Austin or Dallas today, or give us a call (800-348-2018), and we’ll be happy to provide you with exceptional customer service.
