Which Aid is Right For Me?

Hearing aids come in a range of models – from economy through to premium devices. Use the chart below to get an understanding of the different performance levels you can expect from each.

Individual specifications may vary depending on each manufacturer’s technology and devices. The table is only a guide. Use it as the basis of any conversation with your audiologist or hearing specialist.

	BUDGET 4-6 Channels $1,800-$2,000	ECONOMY 8-10 Channels $2,200-$2,700	ADVANCED 12-16 Channels $3,000-$3,600	PREMIUM 16-20 Channels $4,000-$4,700
Quiet Listening	✓	✓	✓	✓
Watching TV	✓	✓	✓	✓
Small groups 2-3 people	✓	✓	✓	✓
Medium groups 5-7 people			✓	✓
Larger groups 7-10 people				✓
Outdoor environments			✓	✓
Restaurant/Cafe			✓	✓
Social gatherings			✓	✓
Tinnitus masker *	✓	✓	✓	✓
Adaptive feedback cancellation	✓	✓	✓	✓
Automatic microphones	✓	✓	✓	✓
Adaptive microphone		✓	✓	✓
Binaural Synchronisation			✓	✓
Ear-to-ear signal processing				✓
Automatic telephone	✓	✓	✓	✓
Conversations in Car			✓	✓
Tele-coil compatible	✓	✓	✓	✓
Binaural telephone streaming			✓	✓
Wireless device accessory option (eg TV, mobile phone, home phone)		✓	✓	✓

Which Aid is Right For Me?

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ECONOMY

ADVANCED

PREMIUM

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