We could definitely fit him with this product. One thing we can’t be sure of in your Father’s case with this loss, is whether he has cochlear dead regions or not. If he does, then our Bernafon Acriva or Rexton Quintra would be better, as it has a frequency shifting feature, where the KS 5 does not. Hope this helps!
Not to assume, but are the Bernafon Acriva or Rexton Quintra the same $1899 price?
Actually, those products are 1399.99 each.
I investigated this also, the outcome of which is that prudent buying of the standard air-zinc batteries was overall a better way to go.
I bought a ‘mystery-pack’ from an online supplier, with a packet from each of a cross section of manufacturers. I recorded the life of each brand, from expensive to cheap Chinese, and to my happy surprise, found very little difference in longevity. Some lasted 9 days, some 8 days.
To avoid them going flat in the middle of work, I resolved to change them every Monday morning regardless, and given that the cheap ones were only about 40 cents each, I doubt I could think of anything that costs me less than a dollar a week to run. And no re-charging.
The price of the batteries varies wildly, with some places charging over a dollar for the same thing, so scout around on the net and you will find good battery prices.
To keep the answer on the same scale, meaning $2799.98 for a pair.
I bought my Rexton Quintras at Costco for $2800 and I am very happy with them. I also buy the batteries there at $8 or $9 for 40. I don’t want a recharger since it would be more money than just buying disposable batteries. I, too, change my batteries every Monday morning for convenience. So far, they always last me through the week.
:):):)Depending on where you live (in CA they cost $100 a pop more) Quintras or Acrivas can be purchased for $1299 apiece, $2598 a pair. KS 5.0s run 1899 a pair. Technology is there. They will run with instruments at double (or more) head to head and do just fine. Will they make your hearing as good as you remember? Probably not. Will it make it better? Hell, yes. Yes, I am a Costco Audiologist and proud of it. i am a hearing aid’s worst critic and proud of that, too as I have used them for 5 years and dispensed for over 30. Costco does not endorse what I say or compensate me in any way. That being said, I would think that it might be a bit foolish to go elsewhere without checking the place out. I work for them because I get to help people hear better ( why I spent thousands on the friggin’ degrees) and save them money, too. Find the provider you click with and go for it. All we want to do is hear batter, regardless of what we spend. You’ll never hear like you were 10 again. That’s only a memory, just like the rest of them.
Ditto Sunday mornings for me. It takes a few seconds. No fiddling. And I’m going on 78 yrs old and can change my batteries without even putting my glasses on! Love my KS5s! The only thing that takes time is following the Costco guy’s advice to let the new batteries open to the air for 60 seconds after pulling off the tab before putting them in. My last audi never told me that with my 5 yr old Phonaks even though I paid six grand for the privilege of buying and wearing them. (Other than that I liked him too.)
Regards, Nate 
I don’t want anyone to rely on what I said I paid for my Quintras. I don’t handle money at home, haven’t for 27 years, so I don’t really remember how much I paid. I figured my co-pay (I have good insurance) was less than $400 more than the Kirklands and I went with the Quintras based on the fitter’s recommendation. I am very happy with Costco. I had Rextons before, the previous model, also through Costco. Not affiliated etc…
I went to my ENT and she sent me to her audiologist in her office. They only offered the Opticon to me and they only dispensed 1 for $1,700. Everything I have read says you should have 2 HAs and not one as it is better on your brain. I saw the KS 5.0 at Costco with a price of 2 for $1,899 plus remote. It looks pretty good. I need some response from someone with more experience in this. I am a newbee. Since I am still in my trial period for the Opticon and the KS 5 units have many more features, I am thinking about returning my Opticon and getting the KS 5 units. Any advice? Is this a smart move?
What are your audiogram values? Perhaps your audi felt that your other ear doesn’t require amplification, or wouldn’t benefit from it, and that’s why only one hearing aid was dispensed.
Not totally sure how to answer your question. I am a rookie at this.
250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k
L 10 15 50 60 60 45
R 10 10 15 20 25 40
Middle Ear Function
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Compliance 3.0 0.9
Pressure 20 25
Your right ear is still considered normal for all the important frequencies. I don’t think you need a hearing aid in that ear.
Thanks. Without two aids, I don’t have any control. It takes two aids or a remote to change the volume or change programs. My one aid doesn’t have any features I can use. Everything I read says you should have 2 HAs as it is easier for your brain to adapt. Is that not a concern? Also, the HA from Costco has bluetooth and the Opticon doesn’t. Isn’t that something I should want?
Exactly which Oticon (not Opticon) did you get? What does it say on the battery door? You can get a different model with buttons which can be used to adjust volume or change programs. You don’t need a remote control or pair to do that. Maybe the Oticon you have has wireless, depends on the model.
Oticon Nera Pro. I was told this unit has an up and down volume, but the right unit (which I don’t have) would give me an increase in volume and the left would give me the decrease. Without the second unit, I don’t have control.
The miniRITE only has one button, but you can get the RITE which has a rocker-type switch that can adjust volume. And you might as well downgrade to the cheaper non-Pro version of the Nera and see if your audi will give you a discount. The additional features in the Pro are only useful if you have a pair. The miniRITE and RITE both have Bluetooth support via the Streamer.
Thank you for the advice. I will take this into account. I just tried the Costco Kirkland 5.0 models and I like them. I can get a pair for the price I am paying for the Oticon Pro. I think this is a much better investment and it gets good reviews.
Am not sure if I am posting this in the right spot, but…
As a first-time HA shopper I recently wore KS5s for a half hour at Costco. The first adjustment the HIS made was to make my voice sound closer to what I’m used to hearing. We did not quite get to equivalency before I went into the store to try them out. My question is, should the adjustment reach a point where my voice sounds the same to me with the HAs in and out? It is hard to know when to accept something as part of the new world of wearing HAs and something you will get used to versus persisting in trying to get another adjustment. I supposed it boils down to how much it bothers a person. BTW, this HIS is very high on the KS5s and did not really discuss options among the other available brands. Based on feedback I read on this forum and the generally positive experience I had, I will probably buy KS5s on my return trip this week.
thank you for information 
I have a question ( I am going to make an app in Costco this months) I am interested in K5
The question is about programs, I am reading through the posts… In my verite I have 4 programs ; adaptive, phone, restaurant and tv or music… Does K5 have adaptive program? and what is the proper name of the programs?