Phillips 9060’s

Lour, Thanks for posting that excellent review of the Bernafon Revita. It gives me a lot to think about. Tightly focused vs. broadly focused directionality. Given the low prices at Costco, it almost makes me want to buy both - which would be cheaper than buying just one at a local clinic. It appears then that the Bernafon Revita will have a twin in the Philips 9060. Maybe this has been discussed elsewhere, but I'm not certain if the newest ReSound will have a twin in the newest Jabra.

@kcdano2026 said:

All pressure tests show that I have a hole in my left drum but via the scope they see it.

I've just read your profile description. That explains much about your air-bone gap.

Have you ever had suggested bone-conduction devices on that side? Like Cochlear Osia or Baha?

That's a unique feature of Oticon. Is it the only brand with that design?

In the past, Costco's Jabra prescription hearing aid (currently the Jabra enhance Pro 30) matches the ReSound Vivia 9. Both are made by GN. I would expect the next iteration at Costco to do the same with the ReSound Sensia. In the back of my mind, however, is the open question with GN selling off their prescription hearing aid division (ReSound) to Amplifon which has their own retail division - Will Amplifon or Jabra still sell prescription hearing aids through Costco? I have no idea. The sale won't be completed until the en of the year.

You can even trial that bone conduction device with a band, although that gives a bit poorer sound quality than final solution.

Would they be cover under insurance? Unlike typical Aid although we do get $6K every 3 years.

If patient is eligible - in Poland - yes, 100% under insurance like cochlear implants - contrary to the HAs, where is partial refund ~1000 PLN (~$260) once every 5 years.

If Medicare pays for CIs, it is highly probable that bone conduction implants are also under insurance.

Maybe @TexOkie would say more. He has Osia 2 due to another indication (SSD), but he has more experience with that solution as an user.

Yes that link works. Thank you for posting.

I had my Costco appointment last Thursday 9/22. Long time HA wearer and first time Costco hearing center visit. The fitter is expecting the Philips 9060 in a matter of days to weeks and almost certainly within a month. They've already had some training on it.

I've been wearing Oticons for ten years, first OPN and last five years More 1. I have custom thermoform silicon tips (on 85 wire) which I really like and keeping them or something very similar is a necessity for me. So going with Philips 9060 would be the easiest path for me among the current Costco HA options.

While there the HAS had me try Sennheiser Rise with one of the (IMO flimsy) stock domes. Sound was awful like listening through an old tranistor radio speaker. Then we switched to the Philips 9050 only this time I took my custom tips off the Mores and slipped them onto the 100 receiver wire of the 9050. Side note - these tips are not designed for 100 (power) wire however due to the flexibility of the silicone it worked. And she preferred me on the 100 vs the 85 due to severe hearing loss (I'm about 5db worse than five years ago). With that the sound of the 9050 was way better. Due entirely to the tips I'm sure.

I only wore the 9050s a few minutes bc I'm waiting for the upgrade. Plan is they call me soon as the 9060 shows up. Another note, the HAS told me she only makes one program - General - which is Oticon/Philips program that is mostly ok for most environments. It's simply the default with default settings. My plan is to DYI with the Hearsuite fitting software and create four programs (General/Music/Noise/Party) as I currently have with Mores (which I also DYI). I understand Costco's reluctance to get too far in the weeds setting up these HA in specific ways for every individual. The price is great and they have to keep costs down I'm assuming. But unless you DYI and have an idea what works for you, you're probably not getting every benefit of these HA. My opinion anyway YMMV.

I was told at a Costco Canada store that they can order the 9060s as of this weekend!

jamin, The HAS only makes one program!? Wow. That is not customer service. If I had the option, I would go to another Costco Hearing Center after contacting someone higher up the chain and asking if that is corporate policy.

In Colorado Springs they said they were expecting them but had no idea when...

I called the Costco Hearing Dept. in Louisville, KY yesterday and I was told that the staff was informed just this week that they would be receiving the 9060s in "a couple of weeks."

That's what the HAS told me however I didn't get fitted bc I said I would wait for the 9060. I only had the 9050 in my ears long enough to confirm my existing custom Oticon tips will work. Whether they set up additional programs makes little difference to me as I plan to DIY at home and will probably make several changes in addition to creating other programs. That said, for the typical user who does not DYI/self program I believe that wouldn't get the best possible result assuming the Costco HAS only sets up one program for these HA. Once I get fitted with the 9060 I'll have more accurate info on that.

FYI I have only one accessible Costco that doesn't require getting on a plane, however it's only 10 mins away and on the way to the beach so that's nice. I feel for these Costco HAS - they now have five different brands they're supposed to fit all with different software, features, etc. Just getting the dome or custom tip figured out for the average Joe is a big process and good luck if someone wants to try all five. I can see how the Sennheiser/Phonak with automatic detect and built in programs could be the best option for many folks. Maybe the new SoundGear/Starkey auto program works similarly? Anyway I believe the Costco HAS here is doing their best with the cards they're delt re the Philips. Setup the general program at first fitting and if the customer comes back with specific requirements then fix it or try a different brand.

As for me I'm DIY and I'm familiar with the Oticon way of manually choosing programs for specific situations. I'm not sure if I'd be ok with a fully automatic HA re Phonak (though I understand it's possible to manually select programs there as well). And I think four programs should be enough. And having the optimal custom fit tip is my top priority. I'm using a soft thermo silicon tip fully obstructing/no vent that's as deep into my canal as possible. Literally as close to the ear drum as possible. I had this made via an independent audiologist. I'm not sure a Costco HAS could do the same. So I guess whether a Costco HA works for someone is equal parts the customer and the HAS in terms of figuring things out. At any rate it's a low risk transaction - you have six months to figure it out. :)