Preparing for the First Sounds

How does the hearing aid work?

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​Hearing aids work by amplifying sound through a three-part system:

• The microphone receives sound and converts it into a digital signal.

• The amplifier increases the strength of the digital signal.

• The speaker produces the amplified sound into the ear.

 

​Why do hearing aids cost so much?

 

Hearing aid pricing includes the cost of the device itself and the services of the professional.

​Some of the cost of manufacturing hearing aids is from the research needed to make technological advancements yearly. Each year, the industry spends hundreds of millions of dollars to improve how these devices perform. These investments have led to hearing aids that serve people better.

 

​Here’s another way to think about the price of hearing aids. If your hearing aids cost $6,200 and have a lifespan of eight years, they will cost you approximately $775 per year, $64 per month, or $2.15 per day. In other words, while the total amount is high, the ongoing usage price is more reasonable. It is about what you would pay to get satellite or cable television monthly. When you consider the communication, relationship, and health benefits of hearing aids, most people agree that it is well worth it.