My 2008 Picks:  Most Interesting, Cutting Edge Hearing Aids This Year
 
Premium Over The Ear Open Fitting Hearing Aid
 
Phonak Audeo IX
 
Cutting edge design, directional hearing aid reduces background noise, huge range of designer colors, & comfortable.  Great for people with high frequency hearing loss. Prices will most likely range from $2,000 - $3,200 each.
 
Also available with the Artone Bluetooth Neckloop, which is available at:  www.localbattery.com/bluetooth-neckloop.html 
Premium In the Ear and Behind the Ear Hearing Aids

 
Phonak Exelia with I-Com and My Pilot

 
Exelia automatically change how they amplify sound based on the environment and does so better than any instrument I have seen.  They can also be adjusted with a remote control and have bluetooth capability for talking on Cell Phones and great for ipods. Prices will range from around $2,500 - $3,500 each.

Requires a special Power One Gen X Hearing Aid Battery..
Entry Level Open Fitting System under $1,000
 
HearPod III
 
HearPod III's are one of the few true open fit digital hearing aids available to the public at an unheard of price of $695 delivered to your door.  They are custom programmed to match your hearing loss and have feaatures that usually cost thousands more. 
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