Starkey Hearing Aids
Written by admin on June 16, 2009 – 8:39 amPowerful and precise, the new Starkey hearing aids line, S Series, features an innovative technology called Drive Architecture, for maximum of performance, comfort and personalization. Thanks to a multi-core processing like the one in the most advanced computers, these Starkey hearing aids offer a high resolution sound and in the same time a smooth transition from silent environments to noisy ones. Moreover, the InVision Directionality feature automatically adjusts the programming of your hearing device according to specific situations by a constant analysis of environmental sounds. The result is an automatic selection of the best programming mode for each situation, close to the natural way our ears react to external sound stimuli. Another useful feature of Starkey hearing aids is the PureWave Feedback Eliminator, which eliminates all buzzing and whistling that may occur as a result of your hearing instrument interfering with other electronic devices or generated by the wind blowing.
The Automatic Telephone Solutions feature eliminates feedback in the case of telephone conversations. For optimal real-life results, Starkey hearing aids are adjusted directly in the hearing loss clinic by using simulated sound environments, in order to provide hearing impaired persons a sense of what they can expect from their hearing instrument. Moreover, the data logging feature incorporated in these hearing aids stores data for tracking the performance over time, therefore enabling your hearing care professional to fine-tune your device for your specific needs by downloading and analyzing the data stored in the device.
Depending on personal preferences, users who decide for buying Starkey hearing aids may choose one of the five available styles of instruments: Receiver-In-Canal (RIC), Receiver-In-Canal Absolute Power (RIC AP), Completely-In-Canal (CIC), In-The-Canal (ITC) and In-The-Ear (ITE).
The colors of the Starkey hearing aids can be chosen to match your skin tone or your hair color, thus minimizing their visibility. Be sure to check out hearing aid reviews of the other top hearing aid brands.
Posted in Hearing aid brands | 17 Comments »
July 11th, 2009 at 6:29 pm
I hope you can help me. I need for my mother who is 84 years old, two digital hearing aids, one left, and one rigth . Type DESTINY 400 DIGITAL. I would like to know how much will cost.
Thanks you
Carlos Parra
September 8th, 2009 at 11:51 am
I would like to know what model & specification of Starkey Digital Hearing Aid is supplied in the Ultimate Listening Range at Specsavers. As a model Imagine was mentioned, but am unable to find one on the internet. Would this be in the New S series Range 7 to 11. I understand that Specsavers source Digital Hearing Aids direct from Starkey without having them custom built as other manufactures do for Specsavers. Hence I would like to know what Starkey Digital Aid is supplied for the price of £1,895 a pair.
Many Thanks.
October 8th, 2009 at 5:46 pm
I purchased the Starkey S series 5, worst decision of my life, I feel like I threw away 2650.00, less than 60 days old already defective, and no solution in sight. I am looking for replacements maybe the Siemens Pure 700 series.
Don’t buy Starkey S Series
October 12th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
I am in the process of replacing my present
CIC hearing aids (dual aids).
I have severe hearing loss in both ears and in relation to this I have now exhausted my search for compatable CIC aids.
I understand from a dispenser that the Starkey S-Series 11 may be my best option and since my hearing loss is mostly in the high frequency range,I would be obliged if you mail me a graph indicating the range of these (or your best) aids.
Many thanks.—– Angus Macsween.
October 14th, 2009 at 5:28 am
I bought two behind the ear for my daughter which order by audiologist two years ago but I have not seen the effect.please what should I do next
November 3rd, 2009 at 4:32 pm
The Starkey S series has been one of the best aids I have ever worn. I don’t understand why someone would put a comment that they threw away money. I think many people believe that as soon as you put a hearing aid on, the problem is solved which is totally not true. There are many factors that come with having a great experience with hearing aids. Firstly, never forget that they are AIDS, not your natural ear. Second, they are electronic devices and we hearing aid wearers tend to take them for granted and beat them up pretty bad, even if we’ve only had them for a week or two. Thirdly, you dispenser plays probably the most critical part in this experience. They need to have a very good concept of how to fit a hearing aid, which includes knowing compression, channels, bands, and all the other fitting tools that come in the software. So saying that any brand or model hearing aid is garbage is really not an objective opinion. Have clear expectations, take care of them, and have a knowledgable dispenser fit them on you and you will be a very happy wearer.
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:37 am
I have had 4 sets of hearing aid from starkey for the last 14 years and these zon are the worst i have ever had work for one month and into be repaired and then the other one goes out, are they all defective or just not up to par from the old ones, i am totally unsatisfied, i have other things to do other than run back and forth to the audiolgist
November 30th, 2009 at 7:29 am
I purchased the Starkey S-5 RIC hearing aids
five months ago, and I’m very dissapointed
in the performance. First of all, one had to be sent in already twice for repair. I still have problems to hear with existing background noise levels, especially in restaurants, or family gatherings.
I do not recommend this product.
November 30th, 2009 at 9:06 am
I would like to buy the RIC absolute power HA for my self. I live in India and have severe hearing impairment in both the ears.
Can you please let me know the cost of :-
# S series 11 down to 7 please (in Indian Rupees of course)
# Being a Senior Citizen (i’m 67 years)and being a retired Air Force officer, do I get any discount? I am aware of the outlets of this product in the city I live.
Thank you,
Sincerely,
NKB
December 16th, 2009 at 11:09 am
I have had problems with the Stary RIC aids also. They used to be a fantastic company, but a lot of their aids break now.
January 16th, 2010 at 5:55 am
My Destiny 1200 CICs no longer do the job. I have good insurance and respectable income so cost is not of concern. I just want the technically best instrument and have difficulty diferentiating the “marketing” to get a retail sale by the audi versus the technically best.
My Starkey audiologist is suggesting the Series 11 BTE with tel-coil rather than the Series 11 power RIC. I don’t like the size of the BTE, but do like here almost invisible clear custom mold to that of Phonak Smart IX.
I demo the Phonak YES IX and seemed fine – they didn’t have a SMART IX. If I go Phonak it will be SMART IX with power custom mold RIC or Phonak Exellia ART with tel-coil.
I would appreciate your candid advice on thes each $6,000 per pair aids. Should I waite to see what the National Spring Audiology convention brings out in a few months?
Thanks,
Fred
January 17th, 2010 at 8:32 pm
I am presently using the Widex Senso, and this seems to has outgrown my hearing loss. Am thinking of getting another aid but don’t know which brand to use. Had been using Widex hearing aids all the while. Had used Phonax before, but it just does not suits me.
I have very serious hearing loss, even with this present Widex Senso, it doesn’t help me now.
January 21st, 2010 at 3:33 pm
The majority of hearing aids that are received for repair are actually just blocked with ear wax and not faulty products. (As ear wax is trying to clean the meatus of debris – including the aid!) Regular cleaning of the wax protection should save trips back to the dispenser! And as GarJoe rightly put it, have a knowledgable dispenser fit them on you and you will be a very happy wearer.
Oh and B.G.Mercer Starkey do custom build all aids.
February 3rd, 2010 at 9:46 am
Purchased Starkey S-5 hearing aids in December. So far they are garbage. One has been back 3 times, constantly has feedback as soon as it is in. the other one cannot be used with phone. Now after 3 times back they took new ear molds and are going to have them remade. Starkey advertises no feedback but the left ear is constant feedback as soon as they put it in, the audioligist hears it as soon as she puts it in. starkey also avertises you can talk on phone with no feedback. That is also wrong I have to take it out to answer the phone. Just hoping the remake works as I already paid for them. Had 30 trial plus 60 days by Hear of PA. so far Starkey has these longer than I did. Just hope it was all in the fitting. My 60 days are not up yet so I can turn them back for my money. Like to know which hearing aids are good. these Starkeys were supposed to be very good, so far they stink.
Bill
February 19th, 2010 at 7:31 pm
I also had a negative experience with Starkey in-the-ear hearing aids. In my case, feedback wasn’t an issue, but the quality of my own voice was horrible and robotic, I found that the overall sound quality was not good, and it had annoying features (turns off when you use the telephone or headphones, etc.). I tried them for 30 days and absolutely hated them. My first pair were Siemens, and they were great and lasted 5 years. I am currently using Unitrons and they are great, better fit than the Siemens (without the feedback), easier to clean and very good sound.
February 22nd, 2010 at 7:31 am
I am wearing the starky 5 series right now. I’m on a 30 day trial right now! it is my first hearing aid ever. i only need one for my left ear. I am having a hard time with the price for one thing, I am new to this and i would appreciate any help in make a good choice in product. this is not an easy decision for me as price plays into along with other factors. I do notice the differences of wearing it and not but how do i now what i need vs. what someone just wants to sell me. like cars there are all kinds of makes and models. I would love to drive a fancy sports car but do i need a fancy sports car or can i afford one!
March 4th, 2010 at 11:01 am
It seems to me that you may have gone to an audiologist that isn’t well trained in the Starkey product. I am a licensed dispenser in Ky and I fit 99% Starkey products. I hate to hear that someone isn’t happy with their Starkey hearing aids. You can go online to Starkey.com and look for a “Starkey Hearing Alliance” member. These are the most up-to-date hearing professionals in your area. They are highly trained and qualified to fit Starkey hearing aids. We also have the ability to attach your hearing aids to our computer system and go online with a Starkey Factory Technician to actually take over and fit the hearing aids. This is all FREE of charge. Don’t give up !! Starkey is by far the BEST on the market. I have fit hearing aids for over 30 years. I know hearing aids. I have fit many brands but you will never beat Starkey. I have fit PROFOUND hearin losses woth Starkey S Series OTEs and absolutely NO FEEDBACK. Find a better qualified professional. Don’t give up yet.
Good Luck