The Buying Process with Signia

1) The Hearing Assessment
Before you purchase any hearing device, you’ll need to visit an audiologist or hearing instrument specialist to get your hearing tested.

Signia also offers an online hearing test that you can take in the comfort and safety of your home, so you can determine if you need hearing aids before visiting a provider in-person. It’s important to note that Signia’s online test is not the same as an official diagnosis from a qualified hearing care professional. Still, it’s an excellent place to start if you’re new to the world of hearing aids.

2) Visiting a Hearing Care Professional
Once your hearing is assessed, it’s time to shop for the hearing aids that are right for you. Because Signia hearing aids can only be purchased through an audiologist or hearing health care provider, the next step is to find a location nearby to purchase your devices. There is a store locator on Signia’s website that can locate you the closest office based on your address. Once you find your neighborhood hearing care professional, you’ll visit the office for a consultation, fitting, and to purchase your devices.

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Comparing Signia Hearing Aids at-a-Glance

Below is a quick look at some of Signia’s most popular hearing aids. Just a reminder, prices will vary by location and provider, so the prices listed below are just estimates.

*May vary by hearing aid professional and location

As we’ve mentioned, Signia offers a solid variety of hearing aids that come in different styles, price points, and technology levels. Below we’ll cover some of the provider’s most notable offerings.

Styletto IX

Wearing Signia Styletto hearing aids

Styletto IX receiver-in-canal (RIC) hearing aids are for people with mild to severe hearing loss. In addition to boasting a sleek, slim design, they’re powerhouses when it comes to producing high-quality sound in challenging environments.

These hearing aids use Signia’s Integrated Xperience with RealTime Conversations Enhancement technology to enable the wearer to easily follow group conversations in noisy places. They’re designed to isolate the sound of the human voice and to follow conversational speech in a natural way.

These hearing aids allow you to hear each speaker clearly, even if two people are speaking at once. They’re also able to pick up each speaker’s location, so you’ll continue to hear them clearly if they move around, or if you move your head.

Styletto IX hearing aids range in cost from around $1,300 to $2,500 per device, based on the seller and technology level. They’re rechargeable, have an all-day battery life, and come in seven colors. They sync up to Signia’s mobile app for adjustments and can be used for Bluetooth streaming for iPhone and Android, and hands-free calling for iPhone.

Pure Charge&Go IX

Pure Charge&Go IX behind-the-ear hearing aids are for people with mild to profound hearing loss. Like Styletto IX, they’re equipped with Signia’s Integrated Xperience with RealTime Conversations Enhancement technology.

In addition to supporting easy-to-follow group conversations, these rechargeable hearing aids also contain Own Voice Processing 2.0. This ensures that your own voice will also sound natural to you, instead of mechanical or tinny. Special features include tactile push button controls on your hearing aids, plus connection to a user-friendly Signia app. There’s also a telecoil version of these hearing aids available.

These hearing aids hold a full day’s charge. Accessories include a standard charger, portable charger, and Dry&Clean charger. Connection to the Streamline Mic enables hands-free phone calling and music in premium stereo.

Insio Charge&Go AX

These custom-made hearing aids are for people with mild to severe hearing loss. They’re available in your choice of in-the-ear or in-the-canal (ITC) styles.

They’re powered by Signia’s Augmented Xperience and Augmented Focus technologies. This means they pull important sounds, like conversations, closer to you, while making background noises softer. They also automatically adjust their acoustic settings, so you can seamlessly go about your day without compromising sound quality,

They feature contactless charging and will hold a charge for up to 24 hours of use on a single charge. Bluetooth streaming is available for iPhone and select Android devices.

Silk Charge&Go IX

Trying out Signia's Silk hearing aids

These completely-in-canal (CIC) instant-fit hearing aids are meant for people with mild to moderate hearing loss. They combine near-invisibility with easy wireless charging for people on the go.

They feature noise cancellation technology for easier conversations and clear, clean sound. They’re adjustable through the Signia app or through Signia’s miniPocket remote control. One of the nice things about these hearing aids is a textured surface that eliminates light reflection for added invisibility.

Compared to Eargo’s prices for CIC devices, which range from $1,500 to $2,950 and are only sold in pairs, Silk Charge&Go IX devices are reasonably priced.

CROS

For older adults who have untreatable hearing loss in one ear, Signia’s CROS line, designed specifically for one-sided hearing loss, offers hearing devices that provide a natural hearing experience. They’re available in RIC and CIC styles that range roughly from $900-$1,200. Depending on the model, you can get rechargeable batteries, removing the hassle of regularly buying and changing batteries. Some models also have Bluetooth connectivity for streaming. This device is on the lower price range of other comparable single ear devices. For comparison, Phonak's prices can start at $1,500-$2,500 per device.

Additional Signia Accessories

Signia offers a few extra accessories for their various hearing aid models:

• StreamLine TV feeds audio from the television to the hearing aid devices in Dolby Digital sound quality.
• StreamLine Mic provides hands-free audio streaming and phone calls in stereo quality, and it can be used as a remote microphone.
• miniPocket functions as a discreet remote control for Signia hearing aids and is small enough to attach to a key ring.
• Charging Stations can charge hearing aids fitted with lithium-ion rechargeable batteries.

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Are Signia Hearing Aids a Good Fit for Me?

No matter the level of hearing loss, research shows that there are adverse effects on seniors' cognition, memory, social relationships, and even increased rates of depression associated with hearing The good news is that hearing aids are an effective treatment and have shown to reduce these conditions with consistent Being in the industry for so long, Signia has developed hearing aids to treat all levels of hearing loss, including mild, moderate, and severe, to help alleviate many of the negative impacts of hearing loss.

Their product line provides a range of over-the-ear and in-the-ear models for seniors who prefer a specific hearing aid fit. Signia has something for most seniors, with models that can sync up to the user’s smartphone and others that are a bit simpler and don’t require an app. With the average cost of hearing aids being around $2,500 per device, or upwards of $5,000 for a pair, Signia’s hearing aid prices fall in the median range. Their devices are slightly more expensive than some budget-friendly providers, so we’d recommend Signia for seniors who have wiggle room in their budget. Signia is also an excellent option for military veterans as they may be eligible for hearing aids at no cost with a referral from a VA hearing professional.

Still not sure about Signia? Watch our video from audiologist Brad Ingrao below. He discusses popular brands of hearing aids, like Signia, and who they’re best for.

Our Closing Thoughts on Signia

Research shows that speech recognition ability, hearing threshold, and precise fitting are all factors that contribute to the best quality hearing aid From our review of Signia’s hearing aids, we found that their lineup of devices checks all the boxes. Thanks to their long-term industry experience, Signia has the ability and expertise to provide a wide range of styles and technologies to its customers. Seniors of all hearing needs and technology proficiencies can find a Signia solution that is best for them. While you’ll need to visit an office in-person to purchase your hearing aids and prices are higher than the industry's budget options, we believe the price is worth it for the quality and features that Signia has to offer.