Cost of Digital Hearing Aids

People often ask why hearing aids are so expensive.  One reason is that manufacturers put a great deal of time and money into research and development of the digital products.  Another reason is that hearing aid industry is relatively small and a great majority of their products are custom made. 

Prices for digital units can run from a low end of $950 to a high end of $2500 each.  You also must realize that the price includes the services of a highly qualified audiologist who will program and service your hearing aid(s) for the life of the warranty and beyond.  What type of digital aid you need will be determined by your listening needs.  If you need to hear in crowds and in lots of demanding listening situations, the best noise reduction processor is what you may need.  However if you have a fairly quiet life style, then perhaps a less sophisticated processor might be all you’ll need to hear better.  Your audiologist will help determine which digital processor is best for you.