Well, it was only a matter of time before the last of the Tango 3P Open Fit Hearing Aids were sold. I never really understood why they were so popular in the first place. I'm sure it was because of the Siemens name recognition.
The company that originally made the Tango lineup, Electone, was purchased and squashed by Siemens and the Tango is no more. The few that you will find for sale are leftovers.
The Tango was outdated technology anyway. If the $299 price range is what attracted you to the Tango, then you should be happy that they are gone, because there are much better products available in that range. We are recommending the Rosebud Digital Open Fit to anybody that asks us about the Tango 3P Open Fit. The Rosebud has the latest speech enhancement technology built into it. It is also smaller and lighter than the Tango was.
You can pick up the Rosebuds at CenturyHearingAids.com for $299.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Friday, April 24, 2009
Hearing Loss Facts that Hearing Aids Clinics Don't Want You to Know
So, you went to the local hearing aid clinic and they told you that you had a "typical" high frequency hearing loss, but you would need "custom" programmed hearing aids that cost thousands of dollars.
If my hearing loss is so "typical" then why do I need "custom" programmed hearing aids?
Ahh, that's the 64 thousand dollar question! Actually, it's more like an 8 billion dollar question (that's how much revenue was generated last year selling those custom jobbers).
Certainly there are people that require custom programmed hearing aids and unfortunately for them, they will spend thousands of dollars. For everybody else, Rosebud Hearing LLC ( http://www.RosebudHearing.com ) has developed a line of digital hearing aids that are pre-programmed to work fantastically for people suffering from typical high frequency hearing loss. And because these aids are digitally pre-programmed, they won't cost you thousands of dollars. All of their digital hearing aids are priced under $300.
What causes High Frequency Hearing Loss and what are the symptoms?
High Frequency Hearing Loss is most often caused by the aging process. As you get older, you might develop a high frequency hearing loss. Other ways of developing the condition include injury, excessive noise exposure, viral infections, diabetes, and stroke.
Symptoms of high frequency hearing loss include:
If my hearing loss is so "typical" then why do I need "custom" programmed hearing aids?
Ahh, that's the 64 thousand dollar question! Actually, it's more like an 8 billion dollar question (that's how much revenue was generated last year selling those custom jobbers).
Certainly there are people that require custom programmed hearing aids and unfortunately for them, they will spend thousands of dollars. For everybody else, Rosebud Hearing LLC ( http://www.RosebudHearing.com ) has developed a line of digital hearing aids that are pre-programmed to work fantastically for people suffering from typical high frequency hearing loss. And because these aids are digitally pre-programmed, they won't cost you thousands of dollars. All of their digital hearing aids are priced under $300.
What causes High Frequency Hearing Loss and what are the symptoms?
High Frequency Hearing Loss is most often caused by the aging process. As you get older, you might develop a high frequency hearing loss. Other ways of developing the condition include injury, excessive noise exposure, viral infections, diabetes, and stroke.
Symptoms of high frequency hearing loss include:
- Not understanding speech as clearly as you used to
- The feeling that everybody is mumbling, especially women and children
- Difficulty hearing what people are saying when there is background noise present, like at a crowded restaurant
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Children Speak Up: A Parent's Hearing Loss Hinders Relationships
ST. LOUIS, April 21 -- In conjunction with Better Hearing and Speech Month in May, Energizer Battery, Inc.'s Energizer Specialty Batteries Division conducted a recent survey(1) to understand how a hearing impairment can affect a parent's relationship with their adult children. Energizer's "All Ears" Hearing Survey polled two groups: boomers who suffer from hearing loss; and adult children who have a parent who suffers from hearing loss. The survey found that nearly half of adult children surveyed (45 percent) said a parent's hearing loss has had an effect on the relationship they have with that parent.
This survey is part of Energizer's year-round "Live Healthy. KEEP GOING(R)" campaign, which encourages baby boomers to lead healthy, active lifestyles - with some help from battery-powered devices like hearing aids.
Additional survey findings include:
- Hearing loss hinders relationships. Nearly half of adult children surveyed (45 percent) said a parent's hearing loss has had an effect on the relationship they have with that parent. One in three (36 percent) said their parent misses important details about their lives; while nearly one in ten (9 percent) said they don't communicate or share information with their parent as much as they would like to because hearing loss gets in the way.
- Putting appearance before family? Although 72 percent of boomers said their hearing loss has affected the relationship they have with their adult children, only 11 percent choose to wear a hearing aid. Among the reasons for NOT wearing a hearing aid? One in three boomers said they don't like the way hearing aids look or feel and they believe the device will make them look or feel older than they really are.
- Do as I say, not as I do. More than 80 percent of boomers said it was extremely or very important for their adult child to have their hearing checked; however less than half (42 percent) of boomers surveyed had their own hearing screened within the past two years.
- Dad, can you hear me now? More than four out of ten adult children (44 percent) said their parent needs a hearing aid.
- You've got to see it to believe it. When it comes to having a visual impairment, nearly all of the boomers polled (99 percent) said they wear glasses/contacts all the time or for specific tasks; whereas only 11 percent wear a hearing aid to correct their hearing impairment.
"Being hard of hearing is a personal struggle, but people with hearing loss often forget that their impairment can have a profound effect on the relationships they have with their friends and family," said Dr. Bary Williams, audiologist and Energizer Specialty "All Ears" spokesperson.
Dr. Williams also stresses the importance of annual medical screenings and hearing screenings in order to maintain a healthier life. "There seems to be a double standard in this country. When it comes to visual impairments, boomers don't think twice about having their vision tested or wearing glasses or contacts, however hearing loss is often ignored," says Dr. Williams. "Hearing health is every bit as important as visual health when it comes to maintaining a high quality of life. If left untreated, hearing loss not only impacts relationships, it can pose a real safety risk."
Better Hearing and Speech Month is a time when Americans are encouraged to get their hearing tested to determine if they have a hearing loss. "Our goal is to educate people about hearing loss prevention, as well as provide solutions to manage hearing health in order to live active and healthy lifestyles," said Steve Carlin, brand manager, Energizer Hearing Aid Batteries.
To address key health issues and provide helpful ways to manage them, Energizer Specialty Batteries also has teamed up with celebrity fitness guru and fellow boomer, Denise Austin, as well as respected physicians in their field to provide tips on heart health and diabetes management. For additional information on hearing health and fitness tips, or to learn more about the Energizer Specialty Battery "Live Healthy. KEEP GOING(R)" program, visit energizer.com/livehealthy.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Hearing Aids Don't Cost What You Think - Company Battles Falsehoods About Expensive Pricing
Rosebud Hearing, a leading distributor of high quality hearing aids, announced today that their high end digital hearing aids are now available direct to the public at discounted rates.
Rosebud brand hearing aids are now available for direct purchase at RosebudHearing.com. The website offers a variety of ready to wear hearing aids all priced at $299. "Rosebud Hearing Aids feature state of the art circuitry and are manufactured in the United States by top name FDA compliant manufacturers", said Eric Rosenberg, founder of Rosebud Hearing.
The company makes buying a hearing aid simple and affordable. Hearing aids are sent directly to the customers home. All Rosebud Hearing Aids come with a 30 day risk free trial period and are guaranteed by a factory warranty.
Digital hearing aids sold at local clinics can cost upwards of $5,000 each. Rosenberg never believed that hearing aids had to cost this much. After extensive research he found that he was right and teamed up with leading manufacturers to produce a lineup of high quality ready to wear hearing aids. "Now more than ever is the time to watch every dime and needlessly spending thousands of dollars more than you have to just doesn't make sense", the founder went on to say.
Rosebud Hearing Aids are factory programmed to combat high frequency hearing loss, the most common form of hearing loss affecting baby boomer and senior aged adults. The aids are programmed to filter out annoying background sounds while amplifying the human voice range and above, making conversations more enjoyable.
Later this year the company will release its pro line of customizable hearing aids. The pro line will be available at hearing aid dispensers and audiologist offices throughout the country with one stipulation - in order to sell Rosebud's pro line, hearing aid dispensers must agree to sell the aids at Rosebud's designated low prices.
Rosebud brand hearing aids are now available for direct purchase at RosebudHearing.com. The website offers a variety of ready to wear hearing aids all priced at $299. "Rosebud Hearing Aids feature state of the art circuitry and are manufactured in the United States by top name FDA compliant manufacturers", said Eric Rosenberg, founder of Rosebud Hearing.
The company makes buying a hearing aid simple and affordable. Hearing aids are sent directly to the customers home. All Rosebud Hearing Aids come with a 30 day risk free trial period and are guaranteed by a factory warranty.
Digital hearing aids sold at local clinics can cost upwards of $5,000 each. Rosenberg never believed that hearing aids had to cost this much. After extensive research he found that he was right and teamed up with leading manufacturers to produce a lineup of high quality ready to wear hearing aids. "Now more than ever is the time to watch every dime and needlessly spending thousands of dollars more than you have to just doesn't make sense", the founder went on to say.
Rosebud Hearing Aids are factory programmed to combat high frequency hearing loss, the most common form of hearing loss affecting baby boomer and senior aged adults. The aids are programmed to filter out annoying background sounds while amplifying the human voice range and above, making conversations more enjoyable.
Later this year the company will release its pro line of customizable hearing aids. The pro line will be available at hearing aid dispensers and audiologist offices throughout the country with one stipulation - in order to sell Rosebud's pro line, hearing aid dispensers must agree to sell the aids at Rosebud's designated low prices.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Rosebud Hearing Aids Inks Exclusive Deal with PerfectHearingAids.com
Rosebud Hearing Aids announced today that it has entered into an exclusive online sales contract with PerfectHearingAids.com ( http://www.PerfectHearingAids.com ). The online hearing aid discount house will be the only place to purchase the new Rosebud line of hearing aids for the next six months.
"The majority of Americans that ignore their hearing loss say that it is due to the high prices of hearing aids. We wanted to get the message out that the Rosebud line of hearing aids are top quality hearing aids sold at reasonable prices. The felt that the best way to do so was to exclusively launch the brand at PerfectHearingAids.com, a company that is well known for selling top quality hearing aids at discount prices", said Eric Rosenberg, founder of Rosebud Hearing Aids.
The Rosebud line of hearing aids is scheduled to debut on PerfectHearingAids.com in January 2009.
About PerfectHearingAids.com
PerfectHearingAids.com sells top brand hearing aids direct to the public at discount prices. The site, located at http://www.PerfectHearingAids.com , specializes in providing ready to wear hearing solutions for sufferers of high frequency hearing loss, the most common form of hearing loss.
About Rosebud Hearing Aids
Rosebud Hearing Aids has created a line of top quality hearing aids that sell for a fraction of average retail price of hearing aids in the United States. The Rosebud line will be introduced to the public in January 2009.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Sonic Innovations Introduces sonicBLU Bluetooth Device
SALT LAKE CITY, Sept 23, 2008 -- Sonic Innovations, Inc., the only U.S.-based publicly traded manufacturer of digital hearing aids, is introducing sonicBLU, a wireless communication device that will allow users of Sonic Innovations' Velocity(TM) hearing aids to wirelessly connect to Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones. Connectivity to sonicBLU is available for Sonic's Velocity hearing aids.
The sonicBLU device has talk time of up to four hours and a stand-by time of up to 70 hours. In addition, it has an operating range of up to 10 meters and uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery (with a charging time of 1 1/2 to two hours). SonicBLU weighs 10 grams and measures 42 millimeters long by 24 millimeters wide by 12 millimeters thick.
"By introducing sonicBLU, Sonic Innovations is taking yet another step in continually updating and upgrading our products to match the active lifestyles of our customers. We are confident that sonicBLU will become one of our best-selling accessory products," said Sonic Innovations Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Sam Westover.
ABOUT SONIC INNOVATIONS: Sonic Innovations is a global provider of superior hearing solutions. The company is passionate about quality, technology, and improving lives through enhanced hearing. Sonic Innovations is dedicated to the growth and success of their hearing-healthcare partners.
Sonic Innovations, headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, has international offices and manufacturing centers across the globe. Sonic Innovations and their distributor partners provide hearing care services and solutions in more than 25 countries. Sonic Innovations is listed on the NASDAQ Global Market System (SNCI) and can be found online at http://www.sonici.com.
Sonic Innovations' partners have prescribed more than 1,000,000 Sonic hearing instruments.
36 Million Americans Affected By Hearing Loss
Hearing loss currently affects more than 36 million Americans. Although hearing problems are commonly associated with the normal aging process, more than half of all hearing-impaired persons are younger than 65. With the increased use of personal music players (MP3 players) and earbuds, the number of Americans experiencing hearing loss at a younger age is growing.
In response to the growing number of Americans experiencing hearing loss, the American Academy of Audiology has launched the annual National Audiology Awareness Month and National Protect Your Hearing Month, starting October 2008.
"This initiative will expand the Academy's efforts to educate the public about audiology, hearing loss, noise-induced hearing loss, and the importance of hearing screenings," explains M. Patrick Feeney, PhD, president, American Academy of Audiology, and associate professor and chief of audiology in the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, at the University of Washington. "Most Americans consider hearing loss a condition that is associated with aging; they don't know how to recognize the condition; and they don't know who is qualified to diagnose and treat the condition."
An audiologist is a highly educated, clinically trained licensed health-care professional who specializes in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating people with hearing loss and balance disorders. Audiologists treat patients of all ages-newborns, infants, babies, toddlers, children, teens, adults, and the elderly. The first step in treatment of a hearing issue is a hearing evaluation by an audiologist.
"Hearing loss can be caused by a number of things such as noise exposure, ear infections, trauma, certain medications, as well as, hearing loss related to the aging process," explains Patricia Gaffney, AuD, assistant professor, Nova Southeastern University.
You may have a problem with your hearing and need to see an audiologist if you have trouble hearing conversation in a noisy environment such as a restaurant, are unable to understand people talking to you without looking at them, or have a constant ringing in your ears.
Audiologists have a variety of specialties that include, but are not limited to:
For more information about hearing loss and to find an audiologist in your area, visit www.audiology.org and click on "Find an Audiologist."
For more information on noise-induced hearing loss, visit www.TurnIttotheLeft.com, the Academy's public awareness campaign about the dangers of exposure to high-level sound.
The American Academy of Audiology, representing over 10,000 audiologists, is dedicated to providing quality hearing care services through professional development, education, research, and increased public awareness of hearing and balance disorders. To learn more about the audiology profession and how audiologists are helping the 36 million Americans who experience hearing loss, visit the Academy's Web site at www.audiology.org.
In response to the growing number of Americans experiencing hearing loss, the American Academy of Audiology has launched the annual National Audiology Awareness Month and National Protect Your Hearing Month, starting October 2008.
"This initiative will expand the Academy's efforts to educate the public about audiology, hearing loss, noise-induced hearing loss, and the importance of hearing screenings," explains M. Patrick Feeney, PhD, president, American Academy of Audiology, and associate professor and chief of audiology in the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, at the University of Washington. "Most Americans consider hearing loss a condition that is associated with aging; they don't know how to recognize the condition; and they don't know who is qualified to diagnose and treat the condition."
An audiologist is a highly educated, clinically trained licensed health-care professional who specializes in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating people with hearing loss and balance disorders. Audiologists treat patients of all ages-newborns, infants, babies, toddlers, children, teens, adults, and the elderly. The first step in treatment of a hearing issue is a hearing evaluation by an audiologist.
"Hearing loss can be caused by a number of things such as noise exposure, ear infections, trauma, certain medications, as well as, hearing loss related to the aging process," explains Patricia Gaffney, AuD, assistant professor, Nova Southeastern University.
You may have a problem with your hearing and need to see an audiologist if you have trouble hearing conversation in a noisy environment such as a restaurant, are unable to understand people talking to you without looking at them, or have a constant ringing in your ears.
Audiologists have a variety of specialties that include, but are not limited to:
- Prescribing and fitting hearing aids
- Assisting with cochlear implant programs
- Designing and implementing hearing conservation programs and newborn hearing screening programs
- Providing hearing rehabilitation training such as
- Auditory training
- Speech reading
- Listening skills improvement
- Auditory training
- Providing rehabilitation for tinnitus or ear noises and some positional dizziness problems
For more information about hearing loss and to find an audiologist in your area, visit www.audiology.org and click on "Find an Audiologist."
For more information on noise-induced hearing loss, visit www.TurnIttotheLeft.com, the Academy's public awareness campaign about the dangers of exposure to high-level sound.
The American Academy of Audiology, representing over 10,000 audiologists, is dedicated to providing quality hearing care services through professional development, education, research, and increased public awareness of hearing and balance disorders. To learn more about the audiology profession and how audiologists are helping the 36 million Americans who experience hearing loss, visit the Academy's Web site at www.audiology.org.
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