Thank you @Ram 
Perhaps @Neville or @Um_bongo might give there professional opinions, as to what they might recommend? Good Luck with your eventual choice…Cheers Kev 
1 Like
Thank you for your prompt response @kevels55 . I would appreciate it if people could suggest something within a couple of days. @Neville , @Um_bongo
1 Like
Post your audogram so we could offer some advice, I’d try Costco before committing if possible, only you can be sure which is suitable after trialing, just about any HAs are suitable for most people, really comes down to which you prefer after using.
It’s posted. He has a Severe to Profound loss.
2 Likes
Widex, Oticon, and Phonak are all solid manufacturers, so I would not lose any sleep over that aspect. Does number of channels matter? Short answer yes, as that allows for finer gain adjustments. Long answer, more channels does not necessarily mean more benefit, particularly when you are looking at premium level technology versus advanced i.e. “one step down” technology. That being said, the models you have mentioned are the basic technology levels of those manufacturers. However, I tend to be pretty optimistic about basic technology so long as the fitting is right. That being said, just considering software, the Widex Moment 110 has six fitting bands, Oticon Zircon 2 has twelve, and the Phonak Lumity L30 has twelve.
Phonak’s Naida devices, available as L30, are their power behind-the-ear devices.
The rechargeable PR or size 13-battery SP should suffice. The fitting range of the SP skews more severe than the PR, so I might steer that way.
3 Likes
Try the Phonak Naida L30 SP it uses size 13 battery, and is a bit smaler than Naida L30 UP which uses bigger size 675 battery.
Phonak have universal bluetooth and connect seamles with every available bluetooth devices, whereas Oticon , Signa, Widex , ReSound and others are only connecting to certain High-end Android smartphones, and Linux via ASHA,
or via MFI on Apple iphone/iPad/ and newer Apple Mcbooks.
4 Likes
Thanks I missed it, I was looking for it by his username.
2 Likes
RAM: you have pretty severe to profound loss. I’m not an audiologist. However, I’d suggest a Behind the Ear aid over a RIC aid. Let’s define terms here, as I wear RIC aids and always thought they were Behind The Ear aids. Not so, apparently! BTE aids seem capable of providing more power to aids for more profound loss. And then, you clearly need Ultra Power receivers; so called UP receivers. More accomplished audis may correct me on some or all of this.
Any major brand that can provide the above parameters will well for you. The next steps are getting the aids adjusted correctly. This isn’t like getting a new pair of glasses, where the lenses will immediately work. No. adjustments to the aids, after you get them, will make a world of difference in terms of how they perform. It takes a bit of patience.
And then, finally: what type of loss do you have, Conductive or Sensironeural? Your audi will know this. With Conductive loss, another type of aid can make a huge difference: a Bone Assisted Hearing Aid.
3 Likes
Based on the suggestions provided by folks in this forum and my budget constraints, I am planning to choose one of the following hearing aids:
- Phonak Naida L PR/UP 30/50
- Oticon Xceed BTE Super Power / Oticon Xceed BTE Ultra Power 2 UP
- Widex Moment 110/220
Please let me know if you think I should consider a different option or if you have a preference among these. @jeffrey, @tenkan , @Zebras , @kevels55 , @firenzel , @Heyjo
1 Like
I like Widex, but given that loss I’d probably steer towards the Naida L SP or the Xceed SP first.
4 Likes
I have severe hearing loss and have worn Phonak, Widex and Oticon in that order over the last 15 years. In general I found Widex and Oticon better for voice clarity. I prefer Oticon because the sound is natural whereas Widex is very loud, but not ac clear for speech in noise.
2 Likes
This is exactly how I feel. Somehow, I was inclined towards Widex because its voice is a bit louder (I heard the voice with that much clarity after 2/3 years), but I also feel that the Oticon voice is a bit softer and clearer compared to Widex. Thank you for sharing your experience and suggestion, @joesan
1 Like
I’ve got both Phonak Naida P70 UP and Oticon Xceed 1 UP.
Oticon sounds way more natural to me and I don’t feel separated from the hearing world as I can hear more with my Oticon.
4 Likes
My loss is less severe than Ram’s and Zebras, so I can’t really give any advice. I’m lucky that my left ear still has pretty good function.
I’d guess that Ram has sensorineural loss, but who knows? This is a good thing to know for us folks who suffer from hearing loss. what type of loss do I have? Again, folks with profound or medium conductive loss can explore BAHA style aids–they can be very good!!
2 Likes
I much prefer Phonak @Ram, IMO Oticon Xceed is “old hat”, it’s been approximately 5 years since Oticon released an ultra power, or indeed a super power aid, so basically, again IMO, if you have a severe/profound loss, Phonak Naida Lumity is the only game in town, yes Xceeds will probably work for you, likewise a lot of other manufacturers, but if you want all the bells and whistles, in conjunction with the best Bluetooth connectivity, Phonak Naida Lumity is my preferred choice… Over the years, I have only ever knowingly used 2 hearing aid brands, Phonak & Oticon, both are excellent hearing aid manufacturers, but I just prefer Phonak, it’s my personal preference, they work well for me, as do Oticon work well for there many users, only you can decide your best option, or it might obviously come down to financial constraints, but the cheapest option, is not always the best option… Good luck in your choice… Cheers Kev
1 Like
Looking at your audiogram you have one frequency dipping into profound. The rest are moderate or severe.
The SP aids should do you well. Preferably the Phonak Nadia SP with the 13 battery. It will be much more comfortable that the much larger UP aids.
1 Like
@Ram - Oticon Xceed is old technology but quite suitable for severe/profound hearing loss. Price is reasonable for old technology. Phonak Naida Lumity is the only game in town (@kevels55). More expensive. Not sure of the pricing in India. Check it out and let us know and then we look at the option. If you are a 1st time user, suggest seeing the audiologist for fine tuning (3- 6 times per year).
Good Luck!
2 Likes
Would the ReSound Nexia High Power BTE 88 be appropriate as well? They are less than a year old. To bad there is no Costco in India, there are the Jabra variants there now as well.
1 Like
Hello Dan, I believe India 
are major manufacturers for Phonak, but I haven’t read up about it, so please don’t quote me 
I have seen a few sellers from India on eBay, far cheaper than we pay, in the west, so I am assuming the Naida Lumity is much cheaper there? Especially the 30 or 50 versions… I am acutely aware, the incomes in India are generally much lower, it takes me, around 2 years to save up for my new aids, but I am quite happy to do this, it gets me the latest technology every 2 or 3 years, apart from Battery & Power woodworking tools, hearing aids are my only major indulgence, I like to hear the best, I can… As soon as I buy a new set of aids, I start saving for the next set, I am on a fixed income (retired) All my Roger Assistive Listening Devices, are second hand, I would not be able to afford them otherwise, some of which, when new, would cost more than a new set of hearing aids, for instance, the twin Table Mic 2! Mind you, some of my power tools, would cost more than a new set of Naida 90 Lumity’s, but again, I buy a lot of these second hand, it’s an obsession!!! Cheers Kev