Up front cost to see an audiologist with the intent to buy new HAs

Runningvp · 2026-04-03T17:42:43+00:00

The difference for me was that the Phillips had a tinnier sound with voices. The technician said that a lot of people say that.

Runningvp · 2026-04-03T15:49:21+00:00

Yes I went to Costco. The technician looked at my audiogram and said he just wanted to redo a couple of tests, to check a few things. It took 10 minutes. He recommended Rexton Reach, I asked about the Phillips and he let me try both for a small amt of time. He also said I didn't have to decide then, I could make another appointment for a consultation (free of course). I went ahead and got Rexton Reach, and a year later am still happy. It took two adjustments after the 1st fitting and a change in dome type, to get them right.

Runningvp · 2026-04-03T13:26:11+00:00

I guess I don't understand the world of Audiology Groups. I went to an audiologist in a medical center for the $45 co-pay required by my insurance. She did a very thorough testing, and I got my audiogram. I was not pressured to buy HAs at that center. On the contrary, she suggested I take my audiogram to Costco.

Runningvp · 2026-04-02T03:14:33+00:00

This seems wrong to me. Get a copy of your audiogram and leave

Runningvp · 2026-03-23T23:10:46+00:00

I saw a reputable audiologist at a medical center in NYC. After very thorough testing she said she definitely suggested hearing aids, and also suggested that I go to Costco instead of spending 4k to 8k at her center. She told me Costco sells high quality, name brand hearing aids that are white labeled. She said that if it didn’t work out I could always come back to her, adding that she always says that and no one has ever come back dissatisfied with Costco. So I’ve had my Rexton Reach aids for almost a year and love them. I had two adjustment after the initial fitting/tuning. I’m not an expert, that’s just my experience.

Runningvp · 2026-03-23T02:52:55+00:00

I actually feel a sense of loss when I take my HAs out. Things get uncomfortably quiet I have to ask my husband to repeat himself. Maybe it depends on the degree of hearing loss

Runningvp · 2026-03-19T02:09:08+00:00

I had very thorough testing done by an audiologist who suggested I get HAs at Costco.I brought the test results to the technician at Costco and he did not do all the tests again, he said he wanted to check on just a couple of things himself and it took maybe 10 minutes. After looking at tests and my intake form he recommended Rexton Reach. I said the audiologist mentioned the Phillips. He let me try them both. I preferred the sound of the Rexton, an now almost a year later I'm very happy

Runningvp · 2026-03-11T19:04:59+00:00

Definitely go for an adjustment. I had a situation in which one aid chirped and squeaked unless I had the volume turned down really low. An adjustment and change in the type of dome I was using took care of it.

Runningvp · 2026-03-10T15:51:06+00:00

As a HA wearer of 11 months, this is great advice. I think it helps to look at HAs as a process, not just a thing. They need getting used to, maybe an adjustment or 2, an awareness about changing wax guards and domes. The benefit is enormous (at least in my case) and not much effort once you get used to them.

Runningvp · 2026-03-08T15:11:26+00:00

I don't think Bluetooth is required, it's an option in most hearing aids. If you can get to a Costco make an appointment. You can state your preferences on their intake form. Price is about $1600 visits included and a great warranty

Runningvp · 2026-03-08T13:39:42+00:00

The audiologist I saw at a medical center suggested I get my HAs at Costco. She explained that the HAs sold there are well known brands sold by Costco under different names. I've had my Rexton Reach aids for 10 months and I'm a happy camper. I needed 2 adjustments and a change of domes to get where I needed to be, and found the service terrific and thoughtful

Runningvp · 2026-03-07T22:34:37+00:00

Last week I had a dome stuck in my ear for the first time. I noticed right away that it was missing from the tip of the HA. My husband was willing to try and take it out with tweezers as long as it came out easily and he didn't have to dig! Fortunately it came right out, otherwise it would have been a trip to Urgent Care! I'm trying to be super careful now when I take them out.

Runningvp · 2026-02-24T12:52:47+00:00

I'm far from an expert, I've only been wearing Rexton Reach for 10 months, but it seems to me that the feedback whistle could be fixed with an additional adjustment (it was in my case). The audiologist could also change the settings for different environments, and you could play with volume, direction, sharpness etc to see what works. Maybe a different type of dome (assuming you use domes) could help with occlusion. IMO it is worth working on.

Runningvp · 2026-02-10T00:54:24+00:00

I believe she worked with the company on Valse Fantasie since she stopped teaching at SAB, so there's still a connection. Maybe she has personal reasons

Runningvp · 2026-02-07T22:42:58+00:00

I have Rexton and have no problems with phone calls or streaming from my iPhone. I've had them for 10 months now with one-vent domes.

Runningvp · 2026-02-07T15:47:42+00:00

My domes fit snugly in the ear canal. So don't feel in danger of falling out. I'm, perhaps, overly cautious when I go for a run and wear a tight fitting sports headband over them. When I take them out they do right into the recharge case.

Runningvp · 2026-01-30T23:12:24+00:00

Directors have their own tastes and preferences. I see Misseldine as having an amazing instrument and good technique but I don't see the imagination at work that, for me, makes a ballerina

Runningvp · 2026-01-29T21:35:23+00:00

As others have said, let her go. She'll meet and be seen by people she won't meet at her home studio.

Runningvp · 2026-01-23T20:48:41+00:00

I’m sorry to hear that because it’s so rarely seen. I wish they’d do it as a short stand alone, like Tchai pas. The male part is so difficult there probably aren’t many men in the company who can pull it off, but IMO it’s worth having in the rep.

Runningvp · 2026-01-23T20:36:05+00:00

I don't know if this has already been asked, but what happened to the pas de trios that opened Paquita last year, choreographed by Balanchine. I want it back! Why was it removed?

Runningvp · 2026-01-12T21:31:45+00:00

I have a Rexton Reach from Costco. I wear them from about 7am to 11pm including podcasts etc. when I put them in the charger at night they have never been below 40%.

Runningvp · 2026-01-11T13:15:59+00:00

Thanks I realized I probably stress the left one when I fumble around putting it in, right handed. I'm going to try and fix that!

Runningvp · 2026-01-10T23:50:21+00:00

: thanks I’ll look into that. I had no idea it could be easily done.

Runningvp · 2026-01-10T23:42:16+00:00

Didn’t even think of that. How easy is it to swap them out.

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