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How to Use Apple's Live Listen Feature With Hearing Aids or AirPods
This article explains how external microphones, such as those from ReSound and Phonak, improve speech clarity in noisy environments by streaming audio directly to the user. While these devices can be expensive and often require a prescription, iPhones offer an accessible alternative through the built-in Live Listen feature. This feature allows users to turn their AirPods or Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids into remote microphones with just a few clicks in the control center. The setup is straightfo...
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Why Do My Ears Itch? (And How to Get Relief)
Itchy ears can be caused by various factors, including the adjustment to new hearing aids, dry skin, earwax buildup, fungal infections, or swimmer's ear. Common treatments involve avoiding irritants like Q-tips, using antifungal medications for infections, cleaning the ear with prescribed drops for swimmer's ear, and applying moisturizers for dry skin. Overuse of hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol should be avoided as they can worsen irritation. If symptoms persist or worsen, seeking medical ad...
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Jabra Enhance Select Prices - Premium Vs. Basic Explained
Jabra Enhance Select, formerly known as Lively, offers customizable hearing aids through a telehealth process, eliminating the need for in-person clinic visits. The product is available in three technology levels (500, 300, and 50R) at different price points, all featuring rechargeable batteries and varying degrees of Bluetooth streaming and noise adjustment capabilities. Additionally, users must choose between "Basic" or "Premium" care levels: Basic lacks professional customization, offering onl...
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We Compare Jabra Enhance Select and Jabra Enhance Pro Hearing Aids
Jabra Enhance Pro and Jabra Enhance Select are two top-tier hearing aids from the same manufacturer, offering similar advanced technology but differing in care models. Jabra Enhance Pro is sold at Costco for $1,699 per pair, with benefits like free cleanings, in-person testing, and a 180-day return policy, though it requires multiple initial appointments and may involve less specialized staff. On the other hand, Jabra Enhance Select ranges from $1,199 to $1,999 and offers Telehealth convenience, ...
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Jabra Hearing Aids Reviewed | What You Need to Know
This article provides a comprehensive review of Jabra's three hearing aid options: the Enhance Plus, Enhance Select, and Enhance Pro. It highlights their unique features, use cases, and target audiences. The Enhance Plus is an over-the-counter, earbud-style device that combines headphone functionality with hearing support, ideal for short-term use or specific situations like quiet conversations or watching TV. The Enhance Select offers a professional telehealth experience, providing remote progra...
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Costco’s Kirkland 11 Hearing Aids. Coming Soon?
This blog post speculates on the potential release of Costco's Kirkland Signature 11 (KS11) hearing aids, following the discontinuation of the Kirkland Signature 10.0 in September 2022. The Kirkland Signature series is a white-label product made by Sonova, with the previous model based on Phonak's Paradise line. Phonak introduced an updated version, the Lumity, in August 2022, featuring improved noise management and design. The article suggests that Costco may release KS11 by late 2023, possibly ...