Phonak Audeo 9 PRICING?

Hearing Aids
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I’m a newbie … I’m demo-ing Phonak Audeo 9. I’ve been quoted 8K … STEEP

Does anyone have experience or know about pricing?

  1. Is it negotiable?

  2. buy online?

  3. OR is it a price fixed?

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Depending on your area that seems very high to me I was quoted $5600 for the new Phonak s 9’s. That seems to be in the right ball park. I would definetly do some checking. But hey this is only my second post, what do I know? Good luck, Were both still learning!

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Zuggie,
Seems high I was quoted $5,800 in May of this year and I live in the Bay Area. Everything is negotiable, even hearing aids. Make your Audi an offer that you think is fair and see where it goes.

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I see you are in Indiana…I’m in Los Angeles… I appreciate so much your response

Yeah I guess EVERYTHING is more $$$$$$ in CA

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Thank you for responding … Since you’re in the Bay Area I’ve got encouragement now.

OMG 8K vs. 5,500 … Who did you consult … I’ll call

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Zuggie,
It was though Kaiser HA center.

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Kaiser does not overcharge for their hearing aids. I have trusted their services for many years.

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Google: West Coast Audiology in San Diego, the prices are posted on their website, which is very uncommon. A pair of Smart S IX is $3950 with the fitting verified using the latest REM/speech mapping equipment. The only catch: the price includes one year follow up programming, after the year is up you pay about $25 per visit. And actually, if they can’t get the fitting right within the 45 day trial period, you should return the hearing aids for a full refund anyway.

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Modsevere,
I didn’t say Kaiser overcharges for their HA. They do mark them up and are actually a private contractor that works in the Kaiser system. I was told this by a few Kaiser Doctors that I know.

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Phonak charges extremely high prices for their intruments, especially for those of us who don’t do a large volume with them. The 9s can cost up to $2000 per unit to the dispenser. Ouch. Then add on the cost of accessories, ear molds, batteries and service and you have yourself a pretty painful price tag.

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I’ve had mine for a year, the local dispenser had them for $6000, I drove 45 minutes and got them for $4800.

You should not pay over $6,000.

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I am very surprised by the pricing you mentioned above.
For Washington and Oregon state, Kaiser price is $5400.00 MAX fitting included.
Yes, they do mark up like all medical institutions I am aware of.

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I live in France. I trialled a pair of Smart S IX for 10 weeks - nothing but trouble!!
The price quoted was 2500 euros the pair. I have seen them cheaper in the UK.
The prices are not fixed they tend to charge what the market will bear.