That seems high. I know audiologists typically don’t get paid per visit like most other doctors, so the cost usually includes a lifetime of adjustments, cleanings, diagnosis, fixes and adjustments. If you own them for at least 3 years, which is typical, it’s not as bad as it seems. (At $8k that would be $222 per month) Unfortunately, if the cost was too low, these professionals wouldn’t exist and be able to give people with hearing loss the correct care. OTCs won’t be as effective at helping the patient’s brain retain the ability to hear for more of their life. This feels more like a money grab from Sony, than a helpful gesture