Thanks for getting in touch! I have a set of America Hears ITE’s which have worked extremely well for me. I plan on getting a new pair with the updated chip and sound processing software and am discussing with them whether I should get BTE’s or another set of ITE’s.

Unfortunately I don’t qualify for open-fit hearing aids because I’ve got severe loss at both low and high frequencies. However I do know the AH open fits are based on the same chip and software that are in the ones I wear. I’ve spoken with a lot of people who wear the open fits and all have been happy with them.

America Hears is definitely worth a try for an experienced hearing aid user like you. You need to send them a recent audiogram and they will program the new hearing aids to it and send them to you; it helps if you are adventurous enough to try the programmer on your PC as it makes adjustments fast, easy and exactly the way you want them, but America Hears will handle adjustments for you as well.

I also know they are sincere in their efforts to work closely with customers and will honor the money-back guarantee if you try them and decide you’re still more comfortable with Phonak or one of the other brands you may try.

Good luck!!

Dave

Your site is terrific! I, too, was once a reporter and am now in advertising, but enough of that… I wonder if you might share what type of America Hears aid you’re wearing (i.e., CIC, BTE, etc.)?

After wearing a Phonak CIC for many years, I must finally take the plunge and invest in a more suitable aid for my profound high-frequency loss. My audiologist (one of the best I’ve ever seen) is recommending the dearly priced Phonak Smart IX open fit, so I am looking at alternatives. I’ve seen overwhelmingly positive reviews of AH all over the Web and, so, am simply wondering if you have any experience with their open-fit aids. Rest assured that I realize you also have a relationship with the company… but I’ve read enough of your writings [including a post that I can no longer find, in which you mention AH's quality as compared to your previously worn Widex] to believe that you are more than genuine in your appreciation of AH’s products.

Thanks so much for any info you can offer, as well as your great site.

Stacie