Anyone Have Starkey?

ladysolitary85 · 07-30-2011, 02:55 PM

Raise your hand if you do

**Beowulf** · 07-30-2011, 03:58 PM

A friend told me that she got two new Phonak hearing aids after paying a $125 fee for each, and she is very pleased with them.

Beach girl · 07-30-2011, 04:00 PM

Do you know if they were the Naidas? How did she get them for $125??

**Beowulf** · 07-30-2011, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beach girl

Do you know if they were the Naidas? How did she get them for $125??

Yep, they were Naidas. Apparently she went to a Beltone hearing aid shop to have her old hearing aid repaired, and they gave her a form to fill out from Starkey. She submitted the application with money orders, and viola! She got two brand new hearing aids a couple months later.

Beach girl · 07-30-2011, 04:22 PM

So Starkey gave her Phonak Naidas for $125 each?? How? Does Starkey own Phonak, or vice-versa?

ladysolitary85 · 07-30-2011, 04:29 PM

Yea that sounds weird to me too

I have a Starkey RIC Absolute Power at the moment lol

Figure out my old hearing aid WAS a Phonak, not sure what type

**Beowulf** · 07-30-2011, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beach girl

So Starkey gave her Phonak Naidas for $125 each?? How? Does Starkey own Phonak, or vice-versa?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ladysolitary85

Yea that sounds weird to me too

I have a Starkey RIC Absolute Power at the moment lol

Figure out my old hearing aid WAS a Phonak, not sure what type

Whoops, you guys are right. Come to think of it, her Phonak was broken and she got two BTE aids from Starkey.
It was last Fall, so I forgot the details.

ladysolitary85 · 07-30-2011, 04:50 PM

no worries, how is she liking it?

DeafTim · 07-30-2011, 05:11 PM

raise my hand

I dont like my current BTE hearing aid. It really sucks ass and Im ready go back to Phonak. I wore Phonak bte aids all my life. The one Im wearing right now has negative feedback. I dont have enough hearing for that crap. I just dont want to pay a full price for a phonak out of my pocket. The ones I wear are around $6000.00.

Is there anyway I can get a new hearing aid not paying full price? If so, please, lemme know. Thanx

ladysolitary85 · 07-30-2011, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeafTim

raise my hand

I dont like my current BTE hearing aid. It really sucks ass and Im ready go back to Phonak. I wore Phonak bte aids all my life. The one Im wearing right now has negative feedback. I dont have enough hearing for that crap. I just dont want to pay a full price for a phonak out of my pocket. The ones I wear are around $6000.00.

Is there anyway I can get a new hearing aid not paying full price? If so, please, lemme know. Thanx

So $3,000 each? omg I'm sorry! (this is why I'm thankful having profound hearing loss in one ear)

My RIC costed $2,500, plus another $200 for the custom speaker build ear mold. My audi does a in house financing so I've been paying month to month. $1,300 to go! I was supposed to have it paid off and my interest is 3% but they are being extremely cool with me and haven't kicked in the interest yet.

**Beowulf** · 07-30-2011, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ladysolitary85

no worries, how is she liking it?

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeafTim

raise my hand

I dont like my current BTE hearing aid. It really sucks ass and Im ready go back to Phonak. I wore Phonak bte aids all my life. The one Im wearing right now has negative feedback. I dont have enough hearing for that crap. I just dont want to pay a full price for a phonak out of my pocket. The ones I wear are around $6000.00.

Is there anyway I can get a new hearing aid not paying full price? If so, please, lemme know. Thanx

If you are okay with Starkey, check into their Hear Now Program. That is the one my friend used. She paid $250 for two hearing aids (BTE) easily worth $5000.
She loves them as far as I know.

ladysolitary85 · 07-30-2011, 06:03 PM

I completely forgot about the Hear Now website! I wish I was smart and took advantage of it. I owe $1,300 still.

mimimama · 07-30-2011, 06:37 PM

I have a starkey BTE not digital and I hate it. I can barely turn it up or I get blasted but I still can't understand speech real well but I had a starkey on loan while I waited and it wasn't as strong but seemed to help more.

AlleyCat · 07-30-2011, 06:54 PM

I have a Starkey DaVinci for one ear. The other is Rexton (which has since changed its name, I forget to what).

The Starkey is digital, the Rexton is analog. There's a vast difference between the two in terms of sound. Just a short while ago, (like six months ago) I was saying otherwise, in that I was NOT noticing any difference. However, I've come to change my mind on that. I can see how words/music are so much more clear on the Starkey aid than the analog one.

Sarfarigirl2011 · 07-30-2011, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlleyCat

I have a Starkey DaVinci for one ear. The other is Rexton (which has since changed its name, I forget to what).

The Starkey is digital, the Rexton is analog. There's a vast difference between the two in terms of sound. Just a short while ago, (like six months ago) I was saying otherwise, in that I was NOT noticing any difference. However, I've come to change my mind on that. I can see how words/music are so much more clear on the Starkey aid than the analog one.

the Rexton U mentioned is Siemens which I grew up with as a kid.

cdmeggers · 07-30-2011, 09:41 PM

I wear Phonaks, but um I have a Starkey warranty card for my old Phonak hearing aid for repairs haha.

ladysolitary85 · 07-31-2011, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdmeggers

I wear Phonaks, but um I have a Starkey warranty card for my old Phonak hearing aid for repairs haha.

I got the warranty card too, but how did you use it to repair a old phonak?

cdmeggers · 07-31-2011, 02:09 PM

I don't know how it works. When I went to my audie's office to pick up my repaired Phonak, they gave me the Starkey warranty card there (which listed my Phonak HA info on the card) and that was that. Don't know if the office is associated with Starkey for repairs or what's going on.

ladysolitary85 · 07-31-2011, 02:15 PM

Just weird because their both different companies.

LoveBlue · 07-31-2011, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mimimama

I have a starkey BTE not digital and I hate it. I can barely turn it up or I get blasted but I still can't understand speech real well but I had a starkey on loan while I waited and it wasn't as strong but seemed to help more.

. I suspect your problem with the HAs is not the HAs but the Audi. S/he needs to fit the HAs to your comfort level.

cdmeggers · 08-01-2011, 01:48 PM

I know they're both different companies. 'For battery and service needs, contact (my audie's office).' Warranty expires 12/06/11.
Certifies that the hearing instrument(s) identified on this card by model and serial number will be repaired or replaced at the discretion of the manufacturer or repair service shown on the reverse side without charge.......

Yeah I don't know haha. I'm not too worried about it though.

yizuman · 08-01-2011, 02:26 PM

If someone has Starkey, then who's got Hutch?

Yiz

Frisky Feline · 08-01-2011, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yizuman

If someone has Starkey, then who's got Hutch?

Yiz

ha when i read the thread and it came to my mind about hutch. but you said it first.

ladysolitary85 · 08-01-2011, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yizuman

If someone has Starkey, then who's got Hutch?

Yiz

Yiz! where have you been???

yizuman · 08-02-2011, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ladysolitary85

Yiz! where have you been???

Checkin' out Google+.....

There's a HUGE deaf community base users on there and growing. You can chat at a "hangout" with 10 deaf people on camchat at the same time. It's alot like Facebook, but also has a touch of Twitter as well.

It's alot cleaner and neater than FB itself.....there's still alot of ideas being thrown around and I'm sure as it develops over time it will prolly be the best social network over FB.

I think it's open to the public now, not sure, been too busy....

https://plus.google.com/

If you can't get in, send me a PM with a preferred email addy and I'll shoot you an invite.

Yiz

dereksbicycles · 08-03-2011, 11:56 AM

I do have a Hutch and Starkey car from Corgi for sale for very cheap. It is red and white Ford Torino.

Just kidding....

I would love best websites to get cheap hearing aids that are refurbished or brand new.

07-30-2011, 02:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
ladysolitary85 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: CA Posts: 1,514	Anyone Have Starkey? Raise your hand if you do __________________ Severe loss in left Profound loss in right

07-30-2011, 04:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
ladysolitary85 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: CA Posts: 1,514	Yea that sounds weird to me too I have a Starkey RIC Absolute Power at the moment lol Figure out my old hearing aid WAS a Phonak, not sure what type __________________ Severe loss in left Profound loss in right

07-30-2011, 04:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
ladysolitary85 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: CA Posts: 1,514	no worries, how is she liking it? __________________ Severe loss in left Profound loss in right

07-30-2011, 05:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
DeafTim Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Utica,OH Posts: 2,327	raise my hand I dont like my current BTE hearing aid. It really sucks ass and Im ready go back to Phonak. I wore Phonak bte aids all my life. The one Im wearing right now has negative feedback. I dont have enough hearing for that crap. I just dont want to pay a full price for a phonak out of my pocket. The ones I wear are around $6000.00. Is there anyway I can get a new hearing aid not paying full price? If so, please, lemme know. Thanx __________________ It might be,it could be...It is! A homerun! HOLY COW!! Harry Caray Mitt: I have 5 point plan President Obama: Mitt doesnt have 5 point plan, He has one point plan! (ZINGER) Mitt Romney is a scam!!

07-30-2011, 06:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
ladysolitary85 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: CA Posts: 1,514	I completely forgot about the Hear Now website! I wish I was smart and took advantage of it. I owe $1,300 still. __________________ Severe loss in left Profound loss in right

Today
Deafness	Sponsored Links __________________ This advertising will not be shown in this way to registered members. Register your free account today and become a member on AllDeaf.com

07-30-2011, 03:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Beowulf Premium Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 10,515	A friend told me that she got two new Phonak hearing aids after paying a $125 fee for each, and she is very pleased with them.

07-30-2011, 04:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Beach girl Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: northern Virginia in winter; NC in summer Posts: 3,760	Do you know if they were the Naidas? How did she get them for $125??

07-30-2011, 04:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
Beach girl Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: northern Virginia in winter; NC in summer Posts: 3,760	So Starkey gave her Phonak Naidas for $125 each?? How? Does Starkey own Phonak, or vice-versa?

07-30-2011, 06:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
mimimama Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: ohio Posts: 86	I have a starkey BTE not digital and I hate it. I can barely turn it up or I get blasted but I still can't understand speech real well but I had a starkey on loan while I waited and it wasn't as strong but seemed to help more.

07-30-2011, 06:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
AlleyCat Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In my time zone Posts: 10,808	I have a Starkey DaVinci for one ear. The other is Rexton (which has since changed its name, I forget to what). The Starkey is digital, the Rexton is analog. There's a vast difference between the two in terms of sound. Just a short while ago, (like six months ago) I was saying otherwise, in that I was NOT noticing any difference. However, I've come to change my mind on that. I can see how words/music are so much more clear on the Starkey aid than the analog one. ladysolitary85 likes this.

07-30-2011, 09:41 PM	#16 (permalink)
cdmeggers Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,206	I wear Phonaks, but um I have a Starkey warranty card for my old Phonak hearing aid for repairs haha. __________________ My Ear Blog Advanced Bionics BEA Volunteer Mentor

07-31-2011, 02:09 PM	#18 (permalink)
cdmeggers Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,206	I don't know how it works. When I went to my audie's office to pick up my repaired Phonak, they gave me the Starkey warranty card there (which listed my Phonak HA info on the card) and that was that. Don't know if the office is associated with Starkey for repairs or what's going on. __________________ My Ear Blog Advanced Bionics BEA Volunteer Mentor

07-31-2011, 02:15 PM	#19 (permalink)
ladysolitary85 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: CA Posts: 1,514	Just weird because their both different companies. __________________ Severe loss in left Profound loss in right

08-01-2011, 01:48 PM	#21 (permalink)
cdmeggers Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,206	I know they're both different companies. 'For battery and service needs, contact (my audie's office).' Warranty expires 12/06/11. Certifies that the hearing instrument(s) identified on this card by model and serial number will be repaired or replaced at the discretion of the manufacturer or repair service shown on the reverse side without charge....... Yeah I don't know haha. I'm not too worried about it though. __________________ My Ear Blog Advanced Bionics BEA Volunteer Mentor

08-01-2011, 02:26 PM	#22 (permalink)
yizuman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,370	If someone has Starkey, then who's got Hutch? Yiz Bottesini and ladysolitary85 like this. __________________

08-03-2011, 11:56 AM	#26 (permalink)
dereksbicycles Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: 60202 Posts: 3,801	I do have a Hutch and Starkey car from Corgi for sale for very cheap. It is red and white Ford Torino. Just kidding.... I would love best websites to get cheap hearing aids that are refurbished or brand new.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode