There’s no quick and easy answer to this, simply because the right hearing aid for you is based on your unique hearing loss, which can vary hugely between two people who, on the face of it, might seem to have a similar ‘level’ of hearing loss.
Hearing is measured over a broad frequency of 250Hz (very low) to 8,000Hz (very high), which you might describe as pitch – it simply refers to the number of sound vibrations in a second. Hearing loss is also measured in decibels (dB), or the volume of sound. Put together, these can lead to a unique combination; someone with mild hearing loss may only hear sound within a certain frequency belt that is also above 25dB in volume – another may also have the same volume loss, but have issues with that same frequency band.
An audiologist can carry out a hearing test that gives you an accurate picture of your hearing loss, but these days you can also try out an online hearing test – this test will give you an audiogram that maps your hearing loss at every frequency, giving you a reasonably good idea of where you stand and what hearing aids might work best for you.
Many people with hearing loss share some commonalities on an audiogram – typically, higher frequencies can only be heard when the sound is as loud as 60 to 70dB or above.
Hearing888’s GB2 adds 40 to 50dB of extra volume to those frequencies, which means that with this hearing aid, your ears would be able to hear all sounds above 20 to 30 decibels or higher, based on a hearing decibel loss of 60 to 70dB.
Do Hearing Aids Work for Tinnitus or Ringing Ears?
Tinnitus is an annoying but unfortunately common symptom of hearing loss onset. Most people report it as a ringing in their ear that is high pitched, but it can also be low pitched.
Sadly, Hearing’s devices cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or stop tinnitus, but many of our customers have reported relief from the endless ringing – and even improvement – from using our hearing aids. It’s said that the extra volume and consequent sounds from using the hearing aids can distract wearers from tinnitus as the brain focuses on actual noises. So, a hearing aid from Best Aid Hearing may assist you as it has many of our other customers.
The only way to know for sure is to try our hearing aids out! Our GB1 Hearing Aid model is designed for use on lower frequencies, which means it amplifies those lower pitch sounds rather than the higher pitches. The GB2 Hearing Aidoffers an overall enhanced quality of sound over the GB1 and has been cited by many of our customers as the key to relieving their tinnitus frustrations. Scroll down for more information about both models.
If either one of these devices works for you, then fantastic – you can get back to your life without worrying about your ears. Better yet, our hearing aids are thousands of dollars cheaper than going the traditional route via a hearing center or audiologist. As if that wasn’t enough, we also offer a full 45-day money-back guarantee on all our hearing aids, which means that if you’re not happy with your hearing aids, we’ll give you a full refund and help you to find a product better suited to your needs.
Whatever your level of hearing loss, we’re ‘hear’ to help you regain what you’ve lost!
GB1 HEARING AID SPEC SHEETPeak Gain (dB): 40dB
Frequency Range (Hz): 300 to 4,500Hz
Charge Time: Between 6 to 8 hours
Battery Life: ~28 hoursThe GB1 offers a volume gain of around 40dB, roughly equivalent to the sound of a library or bird calls, making this hearing aid best suited for people with slight to moderately severe hearing loss. Those with severe to profound hearing loss, while not the target for this hearing aid, may still find this device useful (many of our customers in this group rave about it!), but others may find a model that offers more range better suited to their needs.
An important consideration with theGB1is its frequency range: it’s designed to amplify lower- and mid-range frequencies. If your hearing loss is primarily in the higher frequencies, this model may not be suited for you.
GB2 HEARING AIDS Performance Parameters
Peak Gain (dB): 50dB
Frequency Range (Hz): 500 to 8,000Hz
Charge Time: Between 4 to 6 hours
Continuous working time: 50 to 80 hours
The GB2 offers a slightly lower decibel gain than the GB1with 20dB (approximately the volume of a whisper or rustling leaves). However, it offers an increase in volume over the entire range of human hearing frequencies. This makes it the better choice for people with hearing loss in the higher frequency while also offering a smoother hearing experience.
The Big Takeaway on Choosing Hearing888
At Hearing888, we’ve taken a simple, streamlined approach with all the complications removed. This makes us your most affordable option in the marketplace, but that does come with a drawback based on reality.
Hearing loss is unique to you, and the best choice of hearing aid for you depends on the unique characteristics of your hearing loss. With that said, most types of hearing loss can be catered for with an affordable model – the only way to know is by testing the hearing aids out for yourself!
Our goal is to help you make the most of your hearing and keep it affordable at the same time, and that’s a promise we’ve delivered to tens of thousands of happy customers. And, if our models don’t work for you, our 45-day money-back guarantee means that you won’t be left out of pocket (and we’ll even advise you on hearing devices that might suit you better, free）.
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Senior Editor, Hearing888