Phonak audeo B30, V50-70-90 or V30? Recievers? Confused

Although self programming is doable, I personally would be a little leery because of the big difference between ears. I think it might involve different level receivers for the different ears. You’d need somebody more knowledgeable than me to advise. Remember that if you go the used route and self program that you’re going to be responsible for all troubleshooting and maintenance. Even a very tiny bit of earwax can create problems. Do you have a Costco that’s nearby? If not, you might want to consider Buyhear. Again, you’ll be the troubleshooter/maintenance person, but at least you’d have Buyhear staff to consult with.

@madfin said:

My 98 year old mother had her hearing tested and they test fit her with hearing aids using the default program for her hearing loss. Everything was great, till she found out the cost. So since the default programming worked so well, I’m planning to buy some used hearing aids and DIY program them myself. I don’t think she has any needs which a 50, 70 or 90 series offers.

I’m confused at how much improved the technology of the B series is over the V series. Specifically would a B30 be a better choice than a V50, V70 or V90, which on the used market are similar enough prices or if the less expensive V30 is good enough.

0250.Hz L-30 R-50
0500.Hz L-40 R-70
0750.Hz L-50 R-80
1000.Hz L-60 R-90
2000.Hz L-65 R-100
3000.Hz L-65 R-100
4000.Hz L-60 R-100
8000.Hz L-60 R-90

The used units either come with receivers or not and apparently there are several levels of receivers, depending on hearing loss. Are the receivers color coded to know what is being included by color? Should I expect to need to buy new receivers?

I’ve already downloaded the Target software and plan to purchase an Icube II to program either the B or the V (please correct me if that’s wrong).

The one feature I wish these hearing aids had was a “repeat button”, so when I say something, even if she hears it, she often says “what” because she wasn’t paying attention, how nice it would be if from my android I could hit “repeat” and it rewind till the last person talking began talking and it repeat what was said.

Thanks

You I would guess you must be 70~80…

If she can afford them… are you sure she is as concerned about price as you are your inheritance?

Used eBay aids and diy programming, if she can afford new, is silly at best!!

how much would you save? you sound like a bloody noob, I hope your grandma get’s a better treatment than this in the end.

Come on people.

The lady stated her mother was the one rebelling at the cost.

You all seem to have determined she’s the guilty party without ever really knowing her or her mom.

Kenji the lady is 98! Old folks alwajys bitch about price my old man would bitch every time I took him to White Castle that they use to 6¢ across from the mill back in the day! I explained back in the day was 60 years ago and he was making 75¢ an hour. So they want to buy used aids but evidently dont have a clue asking about receivers, etc… Instead of buying an icube and getting screwed on eBay take her of Costco it would be money much better spent!! If she isn’t very mobile something like this might work but I’m betting she doesn’t want to look like a space cadet?

https://www.bestsoundtechnology.com/siemens-hearing-aids/pocket/1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DB6AMGC/ref=psdc_12097478011_t2_B00TUJPR78

Think about why I said Olive Garden, Swifty?

If you want to keep the price down either consider buyhear.com12 or Wholesalehearing.co.uk7 . You could get brand new hearing aids with expert advice but with better prices