Hi, I just discovered this forum today and that brings me to seeking advice here.
I had an appointment with my audiologist yesterday to replace my 6 year old Starkey Muse rechargeable hearing aids. While my Audiogram hasn’t changed significantly, my hearing is starting to sound muffled and I’m constantly fiddling with the volume and sound mode (via the buttons). The HA’s are clean and there is no wax in my ears. I’m attaching my Audiogram as suggested by another member.
I’ve been watching YouTube video reviews looking at Phonak and Oticon based on recommendations by friends/family. The Phonak sounds like the Bluetooth and accompanying app would work best with my Android phone (Samsung S23). If you want to know why I went with Starkey in the first place, I had planned to look at the other two manufacturers 6 years ago but my Audiologist was offering a pretty decent discount on the Starkeys so I went with that. Now I’m more than ready to get Bluetooth hearing aids since I spend so much time streaming instructional videos on my laptop and using Jabra earbuds for phone calls or for listening to podcasts. I have read that the Phonak line supposedly works well with Android while Oticon works best with iPhone which is why I decided on Phonak. My sister also got the Phonak Lumity Audeo Life earlier this year and she’s been very pleased with them. I decided against the Life and went for the Regular rechargeable ones after I saw how much thicker they are than my current hearing aids, and I also wear glasses.
My question: In joining this forum today I came across a thread that said Phonak will be bringing out new models, possibly including the Lumity line in late Summer or this Fall? Do you think I should wait to see what Phonak coes out with since the Phonak hearing aids we ordered yesterday have already been out a full year and there might be something new coming out that would suit me better or improved technology (including charger)? The Audiologist Office just ordered them yesterday, I don’t have any problem cancelling the order and waiting a few more months if that might be the wise thing to do.