It is so frustrating that hearing aids are so expensive. I need some so bad. Thank you for this information.

You're a good man for helping us folk who would be duped by these fraudulent companies. I was just about to go with Nano, and off the cuff decided I'd check out a vid, and I'm grateful I came across yours. Thanks! Blessings!

@paulahundley3993

2 жыл бұрын

Me too! I shudder at spending $2,000 over the $2,000 that Medicare pays. Outrageous! Don't know what I will do for now. This has been excellent information though. Thanks again!

@paulahundley3993

2 жыл бұрын

additionally, I wonder if we could start a regeneration of using those old "ear horns" LOL

Just saved me from making a 500 dollar Mistake. Thanks Doc..

Thanks Dr. Cliff. As some others have stated, Nano with all their ads and "self" reviews pretty much had me convinced. Thank goodness I read this article.

@DrCliffAuD

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Hope. Their deceptive marketing really bugs me.

Great job investigating!

totally entertaining. thanks for posting this video. please keep them coming.

Hi, I am from India. I have moderate to severe sensorineural hearing loss due to certain medicines and am just 26 years old. I tried signia insio 1px cic which costs around 40k per peice but didn't get expected result. Could you suggest me some better hearing aid in budget.

What about the similar to these hearing amplifyers from ebay ,that have a button to switch channels and not only the sound volume dial?

I was considering buying a pair of the alibaba hearing aids for my grandmother as they're cheap and she's gone through 4 or 5 pairs of prescription hearing aids already. I figure she's 98 and has severe dementia she's bound to break or lose them again and it would be nice to not take a huge loss on them. The only problem is she has nerve deafness so her prescription aids were tuned to specific frequencies. would something like this do her any good at all or would i be wasting my money on them?

I was curious about the nano but I am glad to see you evaluated them! Thank You. I own the Phonak BR-90 BTE which I am very happy with.

@patukanani

5 жыл бұрын

Who makes it and where can I buy it. Is it by Miracle Ear?

Thank you , it’s so informative , I wear hearing aids and of course they’re expensive but it’s better than risking further hearing loss when auto medicating with these type of devices. But thanks to one of your videos and my own research I know I made the right decision when booth mine Dr. you have earned my subscription thank you a lot for all the information put out there. Making the right decision can be overwhelming will strain your finances but making the right decision based on these type of informative videos and own research can make a big difference, thank you again.

wow! ty I was concerned if they could damage your hearing....your videos are very helpful Dr. cliff

Thanks for your research Dr Cliff, Your research helped me to make my first decision. I was in market looking to purchase some of these cheap products to test with my hearing problems. Can you share the Alibaba product link?, I think I'm planning to give it a try.

Is Alibaba.com a reputable online purchase site? I am interested in the Phonak Marvel M30, or M50.

Sir, can You suggest any budget in the ear hearing device? or where you located how I can visit you?

@DrCliffAuD

5 жыл бұрын

Not sure about your first question. I'm located in Arizona. If price is your concern, I am not the best place for you. I focus on quality not price.

@alhampton8683

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a response to a reasonable question, future patients take note if you have a budget find another doctor..

@OWK000

3 жыл бұрын

@@alhampton8683 He does do some more budget oriented type reviews. I mean, you could save some money buying the Alibaba hearing aid over the Nano if you were willing to put up with the poor quality, and he does save you from wasting your money on this and other rip-offs. . . a nd save your ears from further damage. Besides reviewing specific products, his reviews help educate you about what hearing devices do, how they work and why and how they cost so much money. A large part of that fee is the doctor and the prescription and customizing a hearing device to a specific patients needs which is what you get when you go to a hearing doctor like him, which is what he means about focusing on quality, not price. If you want to save money and fly without a prescription, you are going to have to do a lot more research. I think there may be some self adjustable models, but I am not sure how good it is. Meanwhile, you can link your smartphone to your Roku when you watch tv and put headphones on.

@thetruthserum2816

3 жыл бұрын

True; Dr , did mention that using a device not tuned to the prescription can cause further damage by playing some frequencies too loudly. That's no cure, that's dangerous. By matching the feq response to your scrip, you won't damage existing freqs.

@kicka55

3 жыл бұрын

@@alhampton8683 His advice is probably more expensive than the hearing aid, so I would say he is just honest. Giving advice in KZread comments would also seem very unprofessional for a doctor. A doctor has to get to know the patient and so on.

Do you make a distinction between hearing aids and hearing amplifiers?

@ihatebushmore

5 жыл бұрын

i RECENTLY READ WHERE THE GOVERNMENT IS GOING TO ENABLE CONSUMERS TO BUY OVER THE COUNTER HEARING AIDS, AND THAT SOME AMPLIFIERS WORK JUST AS WELL AS EXPENSIVE HEARING AIDS

thanks for the video, what's the product name you chose? Any are there any truly invisible? thanks!

Can you try the Claratone FocusEar Rs2/1?

My wife ordered the vevo they had there good consumer reports ..then i did some research and found bad reports ...could u send us a price on a set of your affordable hearing aids.

i don´t know if those hearing aids are sold in the US. but they look realy simular to the Signia Silk or the AudioService Quixx... I´m verry interessted if those hearing aids have some kind of connectionpart to programm then... and if they connect to connexx in some way.. I think its funny to try to connect those with the batterieadapters from Signia ... sorry for the strange question... I am an german audiologist, and I really like to play arround with these things

I love the information that you are providing, and the manner in which you provide it, thank you.

Thank you Dr Cliff for yours info looking hearing for my mother very hard cause she is in another country,appreciated your time for looking for the best and affordable too.

Thanks for the info. Appreciate it.

From a fellow audiologist, Thank you. I warn patients with info just like this on a daily basis.

@OK-om7ru

Жыл бұрын

it matched up to 4k tho. how many people are wearing HAs on 100% gain (4K and above)

Hey Dr Cliff..Many thanks for your great videos...I really appreciate what you do.

The funny or not so funny thing is that I actually believed these cheap amplifiers worked great for hearing losses until I became an audiology student 😕

I really liked your video. Such a large gap between the prices of two similar products is surprising. I think this video will benefit a lot of people. Thank you so much for sharing the video with us.

Great job! I have seen the Nano Hearing Aid advertised and wondered about it. What a rip off! Thanks.

My dad asked me to find out about the Tac Amp. Do you have an opinion on it or even do a review on it?

@DrCliffAuD

5 жыл бұрын

Never heard of it.

Nice job, have you done any testing with cheap hearing aids compared to expensive to determine the justification of cost? What about finding that cheap hearing aid that works for the average guy who just needs a little improvement. I am waiting for more players to get into the game of mfg hearing aids to bring the price down but retain performance

@DrCliffAuD

5 жыл бұрын

Check out my EarVenture Revel Review

Dr. C can you please do a test on the olive union hearing devices that are just now hitting the market?

This analysis is very useful to consumers.

Miracle ear wants 4 to 6 thousand dollars!! I have high frequency loss. Is there a cheaper way to go? But effective. And can they stop the ringing?

@kathydigiovanni5166

5 жыл бұрын

There is a huge difference between hearing amplifiers which Dr Cliff just reviewed in this video and professionally fitted hearing aids. $4500 is average for midpriced, professionally fit hearing aids for both ears. You must remember, you are not buying just hearing aids, but are paying for education, counseling, verification, and validation of the fitting. The service component is customarily bundled into the fee you were quoted. If you don't want an automatic hearing aid which it sounds like that was what was being offered, then I suggest you consider economy line, manual adjustment hearing aids that can cost anywhere from $700 to $1200. Miracle Ear is notorious for overcharging for hearing aids and they only carry one product line. You are better off going to a private practice audiologist or ENT clinic that carries multiple lines, at least three. There is more choice and you will find the right technology for your needs. And yes, hearing aids in most cases help with tinnitus management.

Thanks so much for this information. Nano almost had me convinced to buy. But no way!

Same here as I've read below !! I sure wish you were here in Tennesee, I am disabled and with my insurance coverage - have to drive literally from the bottom of our state ALL the way north to an audiology center and then still only have the actual visit covered!! Absolutely NO coverage for the actual aide....Thank you for your help doc, these videos are excellent and hope your new venture is such a success that you can expand this direction!

Thank you for this video test. Outstanding public service!

Thank you for posting these videos and it looks like I have a lot of work to do before deciding what to do. Had a hearing test and plan to do another one by a doctor. Until then I have no plans on spending $6K to $8K on hearing aid as expected by one company.

Just saw a Nano commercial with BOGO offer and wondered why they only showed an 800#, like it's 1985. When I googled Nano, the option to see this video appeared. I love the internet 😊. Thanks Doc!

Doctor Cliff, if its possible, would you please make a video talking about the common complaints patients have with the way things sound and how you deal with it? ATM I just play around with the amount of gain at a given Hz to fix the undesired effect (too tinny, boomy, hollow, ect) But im sure there is a better, more professional way. I remember my prof told us that adjusting the TK and compression ratio will also solve some issues. I want to make my clients as comfortable as possible when they are in a listening environment while keeping as close to their targets. But I feel anxious about messing around with those settings in fear that i will make the audio even worse that it already is.

What a dam shame!! You have to check out every single product you buy!! It’s a Major jungle out there!! Thanks sooo much for showing the TRUTH!! Bless you!❤️

I Really enjoyed this video! But I still don’t know which hearing aid I should be looking for please? I’m unable to work and was forced from work due to a stroke on my 50th birthday! So I’m on a very meager SSI Disability I come and really must count each penny! I appreciate ur feedback please!? Thanks

We are looking for very cheap hearing aids for a development country. There are cheap amplifiers on the market with AAA batteries and a common headphone. Is this any good? What would you recommend, please take in mind the supply of the little batteries is poor but you can buy the AAA batteries even in development countries.

Thank you so much for this. I will make our sales team aware of it.

@DrCliffAuD

5 жыл бұрын

Sales team?

Thank you for the analysis, Dr Cliff. I just bought a set of Kirkland for $1500 from Costco, and while I'm disappointed that they are defeatured, I've come to the conclusion that the cheap hearing amplifiers, with or without an audiologist test, have the potential to further damage your hearing, and just a bad idea in general. Having said that, I do think that hearing aids are ridiculously overpriced, and that they definitely should be covered by insurance, which 99% of the time, they are not.

@candlelady239

Жыл бұрын

or any credit card really, glad you did get your refund

I wish I had seen Dr, Cliff's reviews before I bought Nano. I jumped through their tons of rules and hoops to return them but they were going to keep the extended warranty money as well as 3%. The ONLY way I beat these crooks was to have a good credit card company that took every cent back and credited it back to my card.

@DrCliffAuD

4 жыл бұрын

Love it Rick. Make sure you review them on BBB and any other review sites they are on.

GREAT information! I have moderate hearing loss but have not found the right hearing aids for me. I actually purchased the NANO hearing aids and then returned them. HORRIBLE customer service, btw. Good thing I used Paypal or I wouldn't have gotten my money back.

All the pieces of information are very useful. Thank you for sharing useful info.

great comparison man. keep showing us such big differences

how about hearbloom x1 ?

wow, nice video. i was wondering about that. i seen both and i was like hmmm. hearing aids r sooo expensive. i ned them bit i cant afford them thru an audiologist. no ins to help either. im going to lose my job if i cant get some soon. the amplifier ones doesnt work. ive had my hearing tested. dont understand it but its the high frequencies i hve trouble with. i hve a family to support. my bank account says im screwed on getting any thats worth a darn. any advise would be MORE appreciated than you'll ever no. thx

@danettebaker9020

5 жыл бұрын

There are financing options for hearing aids, maybe go that route or possibly google free hearing aid organizations, there are a lot of non-profits out there

@kathydigiovanni5166

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Don, no one should lose their job over untreated hearing loss. I don't know where you are, but in Texas where I am, there is the Texas Workforce Commission that assists HOH/Deaf with hearing aid purchases and any assistive technology that is needed for the job. I believe most states in the US, if not all, have vocational rehabilitation services for those showing financial need and who are in the workforce and need hearing help. If you don't qualify for such a program, then consider economy line hearing aids- all the major manufacturers offer them. Good luck.

It is so frustrating the aids are so expensive. Thank you for this information.

Thanks for the helpful review. Looking for something for my mom who is in hospice care but lost here hearing a few weeks ago. All of her children live 1000 miles from her and now have no way of communicating with her. Need a short term fix and was about to buy Nano when I saw this review.

@ge0arc244

4 жыл бұрын

Nano company goons trying to hide the TRUTH. Lol

Are you planning to review the new NEO Eargo hearing aids? They seem to address the cons that you mentioned in your review of the other two models.

@DrCliffAuD

5 жыл бұрын

Yes. The NEO devices are on the way from Eargo.

@lindav7609

5 жыл бұрын

@@DrCliffAuD Great, I am looking forward to that review. Thanks

@johnellenburg2297

4 жыл бұрын

@@DrCliffAuD what about the vevo ...i think my wife just made a bad mistake .

Thank you for your honesty!

any one used rexton hearing aids?

The engineer in me appreciates this kind of comparison.

I wish I had watched this video before I bought a set of Nano CIC hearing aids. One of them did not work right out of the box. I sent them back to Nano for a refund but was told they were damaged. This was a lie because I wore them a few times took then off and packaged in the same box they came in. The were not damaged in any way, This is a lie they must tell to all those requesting a refund. The Michigan Attorney General has filed an action against Nano and I believe there may be a class action suit against them as well. Thanks for bringing this to light so people don't screwed like I was.

Thanks for an in-depth review.

Interesting video. I keep getting hearing aid ad's popping up on my facebook page. The ones I considered getting look exactly like the Nano, but I also found a tan color one that is rechargeable . For the rechargeable device, they told someone their hearing device is an FDA approved hearing aid, not an amplifier. So far no response to this exact same question for the ones like Nano. So are these really amplifiers or hearing aids?

@DrCliffAuD

4 жыл бұрын

Amplifiers. If it looks suspicious, it is a scam, just like Nano.

@terrypredmore8751

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrCliffAuD Scam, see my post...5/18/2022

Would these work temporarily just allow my grandmother to hear me with out yelling? Just for one conversation?

@DrCliffAuD

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe, but most likely not.

This review is3 years old. Has NANO made any improvements in their product?

Than you. Very informative

So glad you checked out the Nano aids. I was seriously thinking of buying them. I wish every product was investigated by someone doing what you do. What would you recommend for people who don't have thousands to spend? I have mild to moderate hearing loss.

@DrCliffAuD

5 жыл бұрын

Most audiology clinics will find a good product for you if you let them know how much you have to spend. The key is getting a decent device programmed well.

Thank you soo much for doing this comparison! WOW~ QUITE SURPRIZING!

@anitathompson5828

5 жыл бұрын

I lost my Signia hearing aids and they want $349 deductible for each ear~ I cannot afford that so trying to find something that I can afford.

Nice hearing aids.Thanks so much for this information.

Thanks for showing the truth in the video, it clearly explains some tips to take into account before buying.

Always with excellent educational videos. for a safe purchase.

How much

Thank you very much for this useful and informative video. It saved me 400 dollars.

Thank you

Thank you. As a senior on a REAL budget with mild to moderate hearing loss, I was about to be now "suckered in" to a NANO purchase. What would you recommend for someone with a NANO (plus a little) budget to get better hearing at a presentation, on TV and in conversation with a person that is not really close? Thanks

@DrCliffAuD

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Richard. In terms of performance, you would probably do better with a pair of NuHeara IQBuds boost amzn.to/2BVBPg5 or even the original IQBuds amzn.to/2SxShbX

@DrCliffAuD

5 жыл бұрын

There are also hearing aids from a company called Unitron that are good, and EarVenture that are good for Mild to Moderate loss as well.

@pearlfleischmann5947

4 жыл бұрын

@@DrCliffAuD Can you please recommend a behind the ear hearing aids for mild to moderate hearing loss?

@DrCliffAuD

4 жыл бұрын

@@pearlfleischmann5947 hi Pearl, not possible without a comprehensive hearing eval and consultation.

Fascinating. Very helpful video.

Please conduct some tests with bone conducting hearing aids.

Great post!

Strange! there is 1.1K thumb down, but I can't see any actual customer comment? ! the company troll must've been very busy. hope he/she been paid well ... thanks for the good review. we the public is much appreciated.

Awesome presentation. Thank you .......Do you recommend any particular brand of hearing aid.

@DrCliffAuD

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have a video of the best hearing aids in 2019.

Thanks! You just helped me not get scammed.

Hi! hello adviser 🙏 I wants $ 20 alibaba ,s hearing-aid is clearly to know please 😃😃

Is this available in pakistan

I need a recommendation for a person with dementia he has lost 4 pair in 4 years, he randomly takes them out, so they get lost or stepped on. any that are colored or connected by a cord. for severe hearing loss. FRUSTRATED

@DrCliffAuD

5 жыл бұрын

You may want to consider an extended wear device like Lyric that gets placed inside his ear canal and is replaced every 3 months by a hearing care professional.

Can I get this in India. Please inform me.

@camelCased

5 жыл бұрын

Do not get this. This is bad. The video tells it is bad.

A big big Thank You for saving me money!

thank you

Im sure you just saved me from making a really expensive mistake. I’ve worn Hearing Aids before and that was a mistake also. They helped my hearing somewhat but I always thought I should have seen a Doctor an audiologists. But it became a mute point when the first time I walked in the rain and forgot them. They screamed at me and quit working. Those I purchased from a sales call after getting information on line. This time I’ll do my research before I purchase and I’ll get an audio log done. Thank You. Your work is very much appreciated Dexter Ray

@DrCliffAuD

5 жыл бұрын

Glad to help Dexter!

Dr, I do think that they paid some bots to gives you thumbs down. Your video is AWESOME, very professional. THUMBS UP!

@DrCliffAuD

4 жыл бұрын

Of course they paid bots. The same bots that gives their videos views and likes.

I'm not sure how to communicate directly with Dr. Cliff and/or company on this type of page. I saw the reply to my last post. Can I leave an email on here

@DrCliffAuD

4 жыл бұрын

Just shoot me an email - Drcliff@drcliffaud.com

I did purchase Nano hearing aids and I am not happy with them. I wish I had seen this video before I purchased them. I tried to return them and I was sent another pair that were suppose to be better, they were not. Long story short ..... I did not receive a refund. I was told that the time limit had expired for a refund and I replied to them had they responded to me in a timely manner the time limit would not have expired.

@DrCliffAuD

4 жыл бұрын

I'm not surprised

thanks bro

Thank you so much! You may have just saved me from a big mistake.

Wow, did you also see the other cheap imitation of Advanced Affordable Hearing's rechargeable unit they did?

@earmanpotter

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah..... those are the same sort of junk....

Cliff... the problem is that brand name hearing aids are frightfully expensive. I understand that many are the products of research and testing and that costs money but the actual components in a hearing aid, in reality, just cost pennies (I know because I work with electronics). The prices being charged for these things is unconscionable and many companies rely on the fact that health insurers will just fork out the money. In Australia pensioners may obtain basic brand name hearing aids and have them replaced as they fail for the rest of their lives. Well and good. I am a self-funded retiree. My hearing loss is profound at the high registers. I was fitted for a pair of these new "intelligent" aids. When it came time to tell me the cost I almost fell out of the chair! The company ( big hearing aid chain in Australia ) wanted $11,500 for EACH earphone. That's bloody ridiculous when you look at the actual cost of raw materials, assembly, electronics and marketing. To my way of thinking it's high time these manufacturers were investigated for the way they generate their profits. In the meantime I wait patiently for the new breakthroughs in growing cochlear hair receptors to pass all regulatory testing and become commonplace.

@DrCliffAuD

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry, but $11,500 per device is HIGHWAY ROBBERY! No wonder you are jaded. Hopefully you didn't purchase from them. Shameful.

38 angry Nano and Alibaba sales reps disliking...

Desidero acquistarlo per provarlo su alcuni pazienti.

P.S, to my first comment ....Dr. Cliff speaks pure 100% truth!!!!!

saved me a great deal of money thank you

Thank you. Finally I abled to buy a very good product.

I need to come visit you. I almost bought a pair of these cheap amplifiers. Ugh!

Great 👏🙏

Excellent review. I am going to check your 7 best. Too bad I ordered 2 different kinds on Amazon. Why are so many thumbs down, are they from Nano?

Can you comment on HearBloom X1 hearing aids, please. They have hearing aids that look exactly like those you have shown and with the same colours which they are marketing on facebook worldwide. The advance model is HearBloom X2 Pro. Their US office:11923 NE Sumner St, STE 833852, Portland, Oregon, 97220 USA and the Australia office: 100 Harris Street, Pyrmont NSW 2009, Australia

@DrCliffAuD

5 жыл бұрын

I have not tested the hearbloom devices, so this is my opinion based on what I see. They appear to be pretty standard amplifiers made in China and Buyers should beware.

@SherrelLim23

5 жыл бұрын

@@DrCliffAuD Thank you so much! You are the best person to go to for information on hearing problems and solutions! I am from Malaysia in South East Asia and I love your channel. Keep up your good work. Thank you.