GN launching a Jabra branded M&RIE product at Costco

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Sooooo helpful. Thank you so much, jay-man2.

You folks are amazingly helpful!

I’ve worn several iterations of Costco branded GN Resound aids for many years and the information about them on GN’s site (when you can find it) has always identified them as an 8 series.

A Costco employee told me once that they are supposed to be identical to the 9 series except for Tinnitus correction, which Costco doesn’t want to support because it tends to require more frequent adjustments and would cost the company too much under their unlimited free adjustments policy.

The Jabra user guide has a whole section on the Tinnitus management feature.

@SpudGunner said:

[ADDENDUM/16 June, 2021//]

Just answered my own question: I’ve forgotten how to read! I just reread the Hearing Tracker article, because a number of subsequent posts weren’t making sense to me: (I still think the Jabra launch package is light on details).

To my embarrassment and dismay, I now realize that I initially failed to capture the fact that the product is a legitimate hearing aid , to be sold by Costco. I saw Jabra brand, and immediately (and completely falsely) assumed that the article was trumpeting the launch of another OTC hearing helper. (Even the casual lilt of the copywriter smacks of OTC “hearable”, IMO.)

The price point should have tipped me off, but - after seeing where Bose priced their OTC offering - nothing in the current HA market surprises/shocks me anymore.

I’m still trying to get my head around the potential benefits of a mic in ear product, but, given my clearly-demonstrated reading deficit, I suppose I should just put it down to the ravages of old age.

I’ll say one thing: Costco is certainly positioning itself to be come the future Titan of “big box hearing devices”.

[Sorry for the original diss, Dr.A!]

[Reprinted from addendum to my original post, above.]

Thanks for sharing your initial thoughts. Trying them out in a week. I will have to make the decision on whether to keep the Prezas or return them and try something else.

Got mine a few hours ago. She gave me the regular receiver, without the mic in ear. Said she felt it would work better for me, and I’m glad.

Did REM, and so far they are working great. This weekend will be a good time to test them out because we are having out of town family and I will be in challenging situations. First impression is excellent. Will follow up Monday with how that worked through the weekend.

@Fig said:

She gave me the regular receiver, without the mic in ear. Said she felt it would work better for me, and I’m glad.

Does Costco even have the M&RIE receiver available to try or could “I think the standard will work better for you” be an excuse for having a short supply? I guess it depends on how closed a dome or custom mold you might want to wear but from your audiogram, it does seem like you’re a borderline case for being able to wear the M&RIE receiver and since I’m about in the same place at the high frequencies, it’s discouraging to hear a Costco fitter might think the M&RIE receiver might be more problematic - but then again, I like to wear a pretty closed fit. I’m also interested, if Costco works that way, to try out as many different brand demo models and receivers to go with them, as their fitting policies allow, at least for walks around the store.

I don’t understand what you’re saying about if it’s problematic with Costco hopping around from one brand to another. Who makes their Kirkland hearing aid tends to change every 2 years, but I don’t see that as being a problem. Preza has been replaced by a Jabra model similar to Resound One. price is down to $1800.

@anihan said:

Looks like now they have a Kirkland brand with rechargeable‘s which they did not have exactly a year ago

Yup called the Kirkland Signature 10 - mainly “KS10” here. Been out a few moths now. Similar to the Phonak paradise Audeo 90rt. There is an 800 post thread about it in the hearing aid forum

@anihan said:

Preza’s were expensive. $2500 pr + $200 for charger.

As an absolute that is a lot of money - Sadly not expensive relatively speaking - Great price for a decent pair of HAs.

@anihan said:

Is this problematic with Costco hopping around from one brand to another so often.?

No more than Apple bringing out a new iPhone every year - at least Costco seems to be making them cheaper each time! It is, essentially, evolution of the technology - as well as marketing

Here is the current line-up/range including the Jabra which was added last month.

Costco Hearing Aids in 2024 - Models, Features, Prices, and Reviews6

Costco uses its volume buying and distribution clout to offer lower prices for hearing aids than many private hearing aid practices.

Hope you find what you need

Hi, Anita

Perhaps the Jabra Pro Enhance device wasn’t explained very well to you at Costco.

Yes, it’s true that the device with the M&RIE (microphone AND receiver in the ear) can only accommodate up to about a 65 to 70 dB loss. However, there are more standard receivers very similar to those that come with the Prezas that are designed to deal with loss requiring high-power or ultra-power receivers. These forego the microphone in the ear (won’t work because of feedback issues with very high-powered, high sound amplification receivers in the ear and having a microphone nearby). But with the standard receivers that just use the two microphones on each Jabra HA body behind the ear, you should still get many of the other advantages of the newer model if you like the Prezas and could afford to upgrade to the Jabra. Since Costco has the 180-day return period if not satisfied with the product, perhaps you could afford to try them but at the very least, you might want to find a Costco fitter who’s able to guide you carefully and explain things clearly to you so you make choices you can live with.

I wouldn’t say Costco is “hopping” from one model to another. Your Prezas come with a 3-year warranty, a 5-year warranty if you bought them with a Costco credit card. That means replacement or refurbishment will be available through Costco for FIVE YEARS down the line for the Prezas from the time you first walked out the door with them. You won’t be forced to give them up in any way. It’s no different than a car dealership. You return a year later and now they’re going to start selling the 2022 models. But you can still keep your 2021 or 2020 model car for a long, long time. No one is forcing you to give it up.

There is always “buyer’s remorse.” Nothing can save you from that but yourself. As you yourself mention there are a lot more serious things in life than finding out that last year’s model has now been replaced by a newer model. And you were once very happy with the “old model.” But now you’re not.

Web page to find various Jabra Pro Enhance support info: Jabra Enhance Pro PM | Jabra Support11

Tech data sheet on Jabra Pro HP and UP Receivers (compare to your Prezas):
Note the HP only go to 7140 Hz, the UP only to 5010 Hz (click on image to enlarge!)

@jim_lewis said:

There is always “buyer’s remorse.” Nothing can save you from that but yourself. As you yourself mention there are a lot more serious things in life than finding out that last year’s model has now been replaced by a newer model. And you were once very happy with the “old model.” But now you’re not.

Hi Jim,

Sorry if I sounded like I have buyers remorse, I really don’t. These have been working fairly well for me and I just need to go in and perhaps have them re-adjusted. I guess I was surprised that prices are going down instead of up like they usually do. At the time I know I got the latest.

I believe my Receivers are MP so I would have a way yet to go for volume which I don’t need. Unless HP or UP give more than volume.

As we all know it is not always volume but clarity that we need.

I am not a techie or HA knowledgeable at all. I am sure Costco will help me because I have been very satisfied with their fitter. Not pushy at all.

Also, we can all agree that Costco has the best prices in town. My daughter in luv works for a large HA clinic that has 3-4 Audies and with them these Resounds would have been $6000.

My apologies for sounding crabby or testy.