I have a pair of Kirkland KS6s purchased in 2015. About a year ago, I got replacement bulbs that were apparently different than what I had previously used. I know that because for the first time, I had great difficulty changing bulbs. In fact, I learned you needed a special tool to put them on.
Recently, I began having a lot of noise with one HA. I finally went to Costco and the tech said I had feedback and the bulb in my right ear was too small, and was causing the feedback. He gave me larger bulbs for that ear, and I am now hearing much better now with no feedback.
I was seriously considering replacing my HAs due to my recent hearing challenges, but the tech does not think I need to get new HAs unless I just want to.
I was tested and fitted in 2015 by an audiologist who still works there. She obviously understood my need. I feel like Costco should have known what I needed from my records or by looking at the bulbs when I got replacements. When they switched bulbs on me, I vaguely recall the tech (a different person) saying I had the wrong bulbs. Hence, the switch.
This has caused me to wonder if I would be better served by an audiologist at a different practice. My first HA was done by a doctor of audiology at an ENT practice. I feel like my Costco experience, aside from this last issue, has been better than the ENT. The challenge would be finding a good one, because they are not all equal.
I really like Costco’s prices, but am willing to pay more to get the best HAs for me from a really good audiologist.
Your advice and thoughts.
Thanks