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> I don’t personally need hearing aids (yet) but I know people that do, and dear god are they expensive pieces of equipment. They aren't as bad as they used to

> I don’t personally need hearing aids (yet) but I know people that do, and dear god are they expensive pieces of equipment. They aren't as bad as they used to be. You can get over-the-counter hearing aids in the $200-500 range nowadays. Even so, at $250, AirPods Pro are in a pretty good spot. The main drawback I see is that the earbuds don't have all-day battery life; users will need to recharge them in the case periodically.

BOOSTERHIDROGEN 2y ago
any recommendations ?
- thebigman433 2y ago
  You should go to Costco and try a bunch if you have one near you. Its hard to recommend specific hearing aids to people without knowing what they need. If you dont have a Costco, go to any reputable hearing aid store near you and try from their stock
- Nursie 2y ago
  Just to echo what the other poster said - Costco seem to have very good prices and will give you a free hearing test with an audiologist (in Australia anyway) Their range is fairly limited, but not necessarily in a bad way. Compared to what other audiologists recommend/prescribe, Costco's stuff was about half the price. OTC hearing aids - no idea.
Nursie 2y ago
I guess the big question there is, which market segment will the airpods be comparable to - OTC or prescription? Because the 'good' hearing aids cost thousands of dollars, and a lot of their added value is in various forms of sound processing. I can see apple doing quite well at that. > The main drawback I see is that the earbuds don't have all-day battery life; users will need to recharge them in the case periodically. Yeah definitely, though if we are comparing them to 'good' hearing aids then at that price you could buy two pairs and rotate them through the charging case and still come out ahead.
lotsofpulp 2y ago
I’ve seen Costco sell AirPod Pros for $170 or $180 a couple times a year.

BOOSTERHIDROGEN 2y ago

any recommendations ?

thebigman433 2y ago
You should go to Costco and try a bunch if you have one near you. Its hard to recommend specific hearing aids to people without knowing what they need. If you dont have a Costco, go to any reputable hearing aid store near you and try from their stock
Nursie 2y ago
Just to echo what the other poster said - Costco seem to have very good prices and will give you a free hearing test with an audiologist (in Australia anyway) Their range is fairly limited, but not necessarily in a bad way. Compared to what other audiologists recommend/prescribe, Costco's stuff was about half the price. OTC hearing aids - no idea.

Nursie 2y ago

I guess the big question there is, which market segment will the airpods be comparable to - OTC or prescription? Because the 'good' hearing aids cost thousands of dollars, and a lot of their added value is in various forms of sound processing. I can see apple doing quite well at that. > The main drawback I see is that the earbuds don't have all-day battery life; users will need to recharge them in the case periodically. Yeah definitely, though if we are comparing them to 'good' hearing aids then at that price you could buy two pairs and rotate them through the charging case and still come out ahead.

lotsofpulp 2y ago

I’ve seen Costco sell AirPod Pros for $170 or $180 a couple times a year.