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Looking for new hearing aid any recommendations of were to go first?

  • 07-10-2020 11:38pm
    #1
    biggebruv
    Registered Users Posts: 1,437 ✭✭✭


    Spec savers or hidden hearing? Etc
    Iv only ever had one from the hearing department through my medical card so this is the first one I’m going to have to buy myself there’s so many options though


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  • #2
    the_syco
    Registered Users Posts: 37,295 ✭✭✭✭the_syco


    Wouldn't touch Hidden Hearing; have heard nothing good about them.

    Specsavers; haven't heard anything much either way about them. Them may be good.

    Have used Bonavox myself, and others have spoken praise about DeafHear (now Chime).

    If you work/have worked in the past, check out if you qualify for the disability grant; "The Department pays half the cost of a hearing aid subject to a fixed maximum of €500 for each hearing aid once every fourth calendar year". More info at https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/disability_and_illness/treatment_benefit_scheme.html


  • #3
    Garlinge
    Registered Users Posts: 591 ✭✭✭Garlinge


    I had good experience with Specsavers 6 yrs ago but not so lately. I think the expertise of the staff is key. Prices vary hugely but at least better value with Specsavers. In the end the higher prices include fancy extra features such as rechargeable battery, bluetooth and app for adjusting. I think the audio experience of a basic model is good enough.


  • #4
    joanmul
    Registered Users Posts: 182 ✭✭joanmul


    I went to Connect Hearing in Stillorgan SC. Fantastic place for customer service was


  • #5
    biggebruv
    Registered Users Posts: 1,437 ✭✭✭biggebruv


    the_syco wrote: »
    Wouldn't touch Hidden Hearing; have heard nothing good about them.

    Specsavers; haven't heard anything much either way about them. Them may be good.

    Have used Bonavox myself, and others have spoken praise about DeafHear (now Chime).

    If you work/have worked in the past, check out if you qualify for the disability grant; "The Department pays half the cost of a hearing aid subject to a fixed maximum of €500 for each hearing aid once every fourth calendar year". More info at https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/disability_and_illness/treatment_benefit_scheme.html

    Cool I will try bonavox they are quite close


  • #6
    Zebrag
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 158 ✭✭Zebrag


    I got my hearing aids in Specsavers. Currently on the 90 day probation. I plan on keeping them. No issues so far both home life and in work. Couple of adjustments here and there but overal best 2,900 I've spent on two hearing aids. I used my PRSI as well


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  • #7
    penny piper
    Registered Users Posts: 524 ✭✭✭penny piper


    the_syco wrote: »
    Wouldn't touch Hidden Hearing; have heard nothing good about them.

    Specsavers; haven't heard anything much either way about them. Them may be good.

    Have used Bonavox myself, and others have spoken praise about DeafHear (now Chime).

    If you work/have worked in the past, check out if you qualify for the disability grant; "The Department pays half the cost of a hearing aid subject to a fixed maximum of €500 for each hearing aid once every fourth calendar year". More info at


    I couldn't agree more on Hidden Hearing....I bought my two hearing aids from them...they are a most annoying company...


  • #8
    looksee
    Registered Users Posts: 28,012 ✭✭✭✭looksee


    +1 on Hidden Hearings annoyingness, I have no idea whether they are any good for supplying aids, but I don't intend to find out.

    Not impressed by one experience/appointment with Specsavers for hearing aids, though I get glasses from them no problem.

    Had aids from Bonovox, first aid was very good. It took me a long time to get used to it, they persevered with me though. Cheaper second pair of aids less so, but still ok.


  • #9
    joanmul
    Registered Users Posts: 182 ✭✭joanmul


    looksee wrote: »
    +1 on Hidden Hearings annoyingness, I have no idea whether they are any good for supplying aids, but I don't intend to find out.

    Not impressed by one experience/appointment with Specsavers for hearing aids, though I get glasses from them no problem.

    Had aids from Bonovox, first aid was very good. It took me a long time to get used to it, they persevered with me though. Cheaper second pair of aids less so, but still ok.

    I got mine from Connect Hearing in Stillorgan. Couldn’t praise them highly enough.


  • #10
    Terminator
    Registered Users Posts: 760 ✭✭✭Terminator


    I had a very bad experience with Hidden Hearing and would never recommend them.

    Specsavers have been good for me but it really depends on the technician, their familarity with your chosen brand and the complexity of your loss. Stick to their popular models and you should be fine.

    If you have a complex hearing loss or really want a particular brand of aid then go to an audiologist that specialises in them.

    This is a tricky time to buy an aid as everyone is wearing masks and pubs / restaurants are closed. So it's hard to road test a new aid now. Something to keep in mind.


  • #11
    josip
    Registered Users Posts: 13,621 ✭✭✭✭josip


    I'm with Diagnostic Audiology (Sandyford and Clontarf) and I'm happy with their service.
    Currently using Resound Linx (not happy, frequent failures), but previously was on Phonak Audeo (happy).


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