Are Oticon Hearing Aids Any Good?

Doug5 · 06-25-2008, 11:04 PM

I have currently have a Beltone and have read some bad things about them. It was working good until tonight. Now its real weak. I tried replacing the battery but its still weak.

I am going to go back to the store and see what they say. It should still be under warranty. I hope I didnt get too ripped off by them. THe ha cost $1200.

Anyways, Oticon was the first ha Ive ever had and worked for over 10 years. I retired it for a stronger ha. Another thing that was nice about it was the stainless steel metal components. Im allergic to some metals. I dont seem to have any allergy to titanium or stainless steel.

My current ha irritates the back of my ear where it hangs. Theres a metal piece on the ha wear it touches my ear. Its irritating the skin.

Anyone got any suggestions of advice?

Bottesini · 06-25-2008, 11:09 PM

If you are keeping the irritating aid you have, Ear Gear are covers that come in several colors so only not irritating cloth touches your ear. If you are getting rid of it, then yes Oticon have very good reputation.

Doug5 · 06-25-2008, 11:17 PM

yeah, Im not a fan of the covers. For the money they charge you for ha, they should use stainless steel metal parts over the cheaper metal that corrodes easy.

THats what seems to be the factor whether or not Im allergic to the metal. Metals like gold and titanium that dont rust, dont bother my skin

AliciaM · 06-25-2008, 11:32 PM

why would u have metal touchng ur ear, should be plastic!?

Doug5 · 06-25-2008, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by lilitalia89

why would u have metal touchng ur ear, should be plastic!?

yeah, most of the hearing aid is plastic. Theres a part on it with a tiny piece of metal that touches my ear, irritating the skin

AliciaM · 06-25-2008, 11:39 PM

i have a phonak ha and my friend as well and there is no metal on it accept inside

hohDougRN · 06-26-2008, 01:39 AM

Oticons have been great for me. I have them fo 2 years now and good results + they make pleny of HA for severe/profound losses. Mine are Oticon Synchro Power. Also Sumo's are as bout as powerfull as HA get.

~♥~Pinky~♥~ · 06-26-2008, 01:49 AM

Come on. Just try wear a Gear for Ear. Hearing Aid Safety Device to Cover, Protect, & Prevent Loss of Children's Hearing Aids! . It will not touch your ear through metal when you're wear gear for ear. Trust me! It's protect from sweating. Check my post in your other thread of sweating.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug5

yeah, Im not a fan of the covers. For the money they charge you for ha, they should use stainless steel metal parts over the cheaper metal that corrodes easy.

THats what seems to be the factor whether or not Im allergic to the metal. Metals like gold and titanium that dont rust, dont bother my skin

NEWIDME · 06-26-2008, 09:39 AM

IMO Oticon is the best BTE you can buy.

Doug5 · 06-26-2008, 10:39 AM

ARE oticons expensive?

Bottesini · 06-26-2008, 10:47 AM

Yes Oticon are expensive.

faire_jour · 06-26-2008, 02:42 PM

My daughter wears Oticon Gaia. They are heavy duty. They were expensive though... around $5000 for 2.

hohDougRN · 06-26-2008, 02:48 PM

Yes, yes, must agree. They are expensive, but I cannot complain about quality, and power seems OK. my HA's 5800$- I had to sell my first born to buy them!

(j/k- never had child, but metaphor to explain

)

kimpossible · 06-26-2008, 04:14 PM

my oticon sumo DM is easily the best hearing aid I've ever had and i've been through several styles/types and brands. I'm looking at it right now and I don't notice any metal on the outside of it.

CrzyMeg · 06-26-2008, 04:17 PM

Mine is almost 2,000 dollars for two hearing aids.

Hear Again · 06-26-2008, 05:58 PM

I've always been a fan of Oticon HAs. Prior to receiving my CIs, I had a pair of Oticon 380P analog BTEs that continued to work perfectly from 1990 until the time I received my second CI in 2006. Well worth the money in terms of durability and performance.

TechBill · 06-28-2008, 03:12 PM

I been using Oticon brand BTE since 1984 and it was the best BTE I ever had.

I had a pair Oticon from like 1984 to 1995 then got new set of more powerful Oticon in 1995 to when I got the CI about around 5 year ago.

I never had any problem with Oticon and it perform very well for me until I got older and my hearing got weaker so I went with CI.

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mx757 · 06-28-2008, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kimpossible

my oticon sumo DM is easily the best hearing aid I've ever had and i've been through several styles/types and brands. I'm looking at it right now and I don't notice any metal on the outside of it.

I have had the Oticon SUMO DM too..worked well... I liked them I have the Seimens digital Centra now very good like it much better than the SUMO DM sound quality is better etc. plus they come with two year warrentty instead of single year for the Oticon SUMO's. but I don't really care as my insurance pays 100% for hearing aids for each ear, every 12 months nice to have great insurance plan.

john57 · 06-29-2008, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mx757

I have had the Oticon SUMO DM too..worked well... I liked them I have the Seimens digital Centra now very good like it much better than the SUMO DM sound quality is better etc. plus they come with two year warrentty instead of single year for the Oticon SUMO's. but I don't really care as my insurance pays 100% for hearing aids for each ear, every 12 months nice to have great insurance plan.

That quite a fine to find a insurance plan that will pay for hearing aids every 12 months

hohDougRN · 06-29-2008, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by john57

That quite a fine to find a insurance plan that will pay for hearing aids every 12 months

No joke, sign me up! where is this a reality?

06-25-2008, 11:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Doug5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 225	Are Oticon Hearing Aids Any Good? I have currently have a Beltone and have read some bad things about them. It was working good until tonight. Now its real weak. I tried replacing the battery but its still weak. I am going to go back to the store and see what they say. It should still be under warranty. I hope I didnt get too ripped off by them. THe ha cost $1200. Anyways, Oticon was the first ha Ive ever had and worked for over 10 years. I retired it for a stronger ha. Another thing that was nice about it was the stainless steel metal components. Im allergic to some metals. I dont seem to have any allergy to titanium or stainless steel. My current ha irritates the back of my ear where it hangs. Theres a metal piece on the ha wear it touches my ear. Its irritating the skin. Anyone got any suggestions of advice?

06-25-2008, 11:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bottesini Dragon Slayer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Don't look back! Posts: 4,307 Blog Entries: 2	If you are keeping the irritating aid you have, Ear Gear are covers that come in several colors so only not irritating cloth touches your ear. If you are getting rid of it, then yes Oticon have very good reputation. __________________ I love AllDeaf all in my heart!

06-25-2008, 11:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
AliciaM Lil Italian/Jamaican Chic Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 822	why would u have metal touchng ur ear, should be plastic!? __________________ My Blog http://myhohlife.blogspot.com/ *Phonak Una* Never bend your head. Hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye. Helen Keller Alicia

06-25-2008, 11:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
AliciaM Lil Italian/Jamaican Chic Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 822	i have a phonak ha and my friend as well and there is no metal on it accept inside __________________ My Blog http://myhohlife.blogspot.com/ *Phonak Una* Never bend your head. Hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye. Helen Keller Alicia

06-26-2008, 01:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
hohDougRN GO UTAH JAZZ!! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: utah Posts: 1,483	Oticons have been great for me. I have them fo 2 years now and good results + they make pleny of HA for severe/profound losses. Mine are Oticon Synchro Power. Also Sumo's are as bout as powerfull as HA get. __________________ *Doug*

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06-25-2008, 11:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Doug5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 225	yeah, Im not a fan of the covers. For the money they charge you for ha, they should use stainless steel metal parts over the cheaper metal that corrodes easy. THats what seems to be the factor whether or not Im allergic to the metal. Metals like gold and titanium that dont rust, dont bother my skin

06-26-2008, 09:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
NEWIDME Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 388	IMO Oticon is the best BTE you can buy.

06-26-2008, 10:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
Doug5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 225	ARE oticons expensive?

06-26-2008, 10:47 AM	#11 (permalink)
Bottesini Dragon Slayer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Don't look back! Posts: 4,307 Blog Entries: 2	Yes Oticon are expensive. __________________ I love AllDeaf all in my heart!

06-26-2008, 02:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
faire_jour Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 265	My daughter wears Oticon Gaia. They are heavy duty. They were expensive though... around $5000 for 2.

06-26-2008, 02:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
hohDougRN GO UTAH JAZZ!! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: utah Posts: 1,483	Yes, yes, must agree. They are expensive, but I cannot complain about quality, and power seems OK. my HA's 5800$- I had to sell my first born to buy them! (j/k- never had child, but metaphor to explain ) __________________ *Doug*

06-26-2008, 04:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
kimpossible Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: British Columbia Posts: 177	my oticon sumo DM is easily the best hearing aid I've ever had and i've been through several styles/types and brands. I'm looking at it right now and I don't notice any metal on the outside of it.

06-26-2008, 04:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
CrzyMeg I love Toby Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 5,287 Blog Entries: 1	Mine is almost 2,000 dollars for two hearing aids. __________________ "Despite everything, I believe that people are really good at heart." Anne Frank GO PIRATES! Pensacola Junior College Win Hearing Aids with the Hidden Hearing Competition

06-26-2008, 05:58 PM	#16 (permalink)
Hear Again Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,073	I've always been a fan of Oticon HAs. Prior to receiving my CIs, I had a pair of Oticon 380P analog BTEs that continued to work perfectly from 1990 until the time I received my second CI in 2006. Well worth the money in terms of durability and performance. __________________ Hear Again Left ear - Nucleus 24 Contour Advance with Freedom BTE Implanted: 12/22/04 Activated: 1/18/05 Right ear - Nucleus Freedom Implanted: 2/1/06 Activated: 3/1/06 Deafblind/Postlingual

06-28-2008, 03:12 PM	#17 (permalink)
TechBill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 586	I been using Oticon brand BTE since 1984 and it was the best BTE I ever had. I had a pair Oticon from like 1984 to 1995 then got new set of more powerful Oticon in 1995 to when I got the CI about around 5 year ago. I never had any problem with Oticon and it perform very well for me until I got older and my hearing got weaker so I went with CI. .

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