Some alternatives to Miracle-Ear
Numerous options exist for purchasing hearing aids with the advantages of professional care. Miracle-Ear offers an in-person, client-centered approach to hearing healthcare. If this is your preference, a suitable alternative is private audiology and hearing aid specialist offices, which will likely offer a wider product selection from several different manufacturers. There are also large national hearing aid chains owned by hearing aid manufacturers, including Beltone, HearUSA, AudioNova/Connect Hearing, Audigy, and Audibel.
Additionally, big-box stores like Sam’s Club and Costco provide in-person care. Note that Costco, like Miracle-Ear, offers Signia hearing aid technology under the Rexton brand but does not offer Starkey hearing aids. Online websites, including Zip Hearing, Yes Hearing, and Hear.com, can also connect you to a provider for in-person care.
There are a few trusted online retailers, like ZipHearing, that work with local clinics to offer fixed-price hearing aid + service bundles. We know that ZipHearing works directly with reputable hearing aid manufacturers, which is important because some retailers sell “grey market” products that have dubious product warranties. Note: HearingTracker partners with ZipHearing and other national providers to offer discounted hearing aid prices to its visitors.
If you are comfortable ordering online and believe an OTC device might work for you, you might consider products such as Sennheiser, Jabra Enhance, Lexie, Sony, and Audicus , to name a few. You can visit our review of OTC hearing aids and the HearAdvisor website for more information.
So, where do you start?
First, we recommend that you find out about your hearing status. For many, the free online hearing tests or in-person testing completed at retail hearing centers may be enough. If you are experiencing chronic health conditions such as diabetes, have had previous ear surgeries or ear diseases, have had a sudden change in hearing, or suffer from balance issues or bothersome tinnitus, then a more comprehensive medical/diagnostic test is recommended. In this case, see an audiologist and/or your local Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) physician to assess your overall hearing health. However, for the majority of people who have a typical age-related and/or noise-induced hearing loss with gradual onset, the care you receive at one of the many retail options will likely suffice, and they will refer you to a medical professional if needed.
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