I currently have Philips 9050 that I am not completely satisfied with. Higher sounds like women’s voices, brass instruments etc, tend to sound like a kazoo or bad speaker. Audiologist can’t seem to adjust this. Do others have this problem? I have been wearing them for around 4 months. I am wondering if I might be happier with a Phonak. Any input is appreciated. Also any ballpark estimate as to cost of a Phonak?
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I think you would be happier if your 9050 hearing aids where adjusted correctly. If your are up trying DIY, then that’s what I would recommend, along with posting your audiogram.
You don’t state with model of Phonak you want to buy. The Zip hearing aid web site can give yoiu a ball park figure for the model of Phonak you want to buy.
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If you are interested in the Spheres, check out the ZipHearing web site. Their current price for a pair of Infinio Sphere 90s is about $3800. That includes fitting and adjustments from a local audiologist for one year plus the normal manufacture’s three year warranty and loss insurance and a 45 day return period. I have used them and was happy with all aspects of the sale. Other audiologists will usually charge in the $6000 to $7000 range.
I have the Oticon equivalent to the 9050. I’ve been self programming them for a year. I can’t get used to the highs no matter how they’re adjusted. I have an amazing audiologist and she can’t get them any better. We’ve had Oticon help desk in the phone 3 times for advice, and that has helped some. I keep trying different settings but ultimately I don’t like them. Custom molds helped the most, but I mostly just wear my Phonak Lumity’s now.
My loss is a high frequency ski slope loss.
My brain just prefers the Phonaks.
Thanks for the input. I tried the oticon but the audiologist never could get them adjusted so they worked for me. She suggested I try phonak. I am a newbie to HA. Several people have suggested self adjustments but i don’t think I know enough about HA to try it.
Thanks for the feedback. I will look into zip hearing.
It’s not really how much you know, but rather do you have enough time and or interest. There is a section of this forum devoted to people who do self programing. Here is a YouTube video which shows how programing is done. This is for a specific make (Philips from Costco) but most hearing aid adjusting is similiar. You might take an hour and watch it just to see how easy it is.
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Thanks for posting this. I will watch it and possibly give it a try. Really appreciate your input. I see audi this pm and I am hoping she can adjust them so they work better for me. It seems like they have gradually gotten worse.
I have a pair of Philips 9050 hearing aids from Costco and experienced a similar problem initially. Higher-pitched voices sounded like they came from a small speaker or “robotic.” I mentioned this issue during a follow-up appointment, and they resolved it. Not sure what setting they changed, but I hope your audiologist can fix it for you!
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Me too! Going in this pm to try for a better fitting. I had the program with high sounds at first but they adjusted and it was better but it seems to be back now worse than ever and i also notice the problem with lower sounds now. Another question, how do yours work with a car radio and tv?
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My car has Apple Car Play, and the phone automatically switches to the car from my aids. It was the same way with my previous KS9, too.
I thought it was costly, but I bought a TV connector. The sound quality is excellent that way. I like it much better than my previous KS9 with a Phonak TV connector.
Please update us on how your appointment went today!
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