Full Hearing Review and Fine Tuning of your Hearing Aids
Full Hearing Review and Fine Tuning of your Hearing Aids
If your hearing aids are uncomfortable, unclear or no longer providing the benefit you expected, a professional review may help. Even well-selected hearing aids can require adjustment as your hearing, lifestyle and listening needs change.
Better Hearing Co. provides hearing aid adjustment in Christchurch for people who would like their existing devices reviewed. Depending on the manufacturer and model, we may also be able to assist if your hearing aids were originally purchased from another clinic.
Your appointment may include:
- Discussing the situations in which your hearing aids are not performing well
- Checking the condition and function of the devices
- Cleaning the hearing aids and replacing appropriate consumable parts
- Checking the fit of the domes, receivers or earmoulds
- Completing an updated hearing assessment
- Reviewing the existing programming and calibrating the devices
- Using real-ear measurement to assess the sound reaching your eardrum
- Hearing aid fine tuning based on objective results and your feedback
Common concerns include speech sounding unclear, excessive background noise, feedback or whistling, poor comfort, an unbalanced sound between the ears, difficulty hearing television or problems using hearing aids with a mobile phone.
Hearing aid calibration is a personalised process. Rather than simply making the devices louder, we look at how different frequencies are being amplified and whether the settings are appropriate for your hearing levels.
Some devices may require repair, replacement parts or manufacturer support before they can be adjusted. We will explain the available options and any likely costs before proceeding with additional work.
Contact Better Hearing Co. to find out whether we can review your current hearing aids and arrange a hearing aid fine-tuning appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens during a hearing aid review and fine-tuning appointment?
Your appointment may include discussing when your hearing aids are not performing well, checking their condition and function, cleaning the devices, checking the fit, completing an updated hearing assessment, reviewing the programming, and fine-tuning the devices based on objective results and your feedback.
Can Better Hearing Co. adjust hearing aids purchased from another clinic?
Depending on the manufacturer and model, Better Hearing Co. may be able to assist with hearing aids that were originally purchased from another clinic.
What problems can hearing aid fine-tuning help with?
Common concerns include unclear speech, excessive background noise, feedback or whistling, poor comfort, unbalanced sound between the ears, difficulty hearing television, and problems using hearing aids with a mobile phone.
How are hearing aids calibrated during a fine-tuning appointment?
Hearing aid calibration is personalised to your hearing levels. The process may include reviewing the existing programming and using real-ear measurement to assess the sound reaching your eardrum, followed by adjustments based on the results and your feedback.
What if my hearing aids need repair or replacement parts?
Some hearing aids may require repair, replacement parts or manufacturer support before they can be adjusted. Better Hearing Co. will explain the available options and any likely costs before proceeding with additional work.
How can I book a hearing appointment in Christchurch?
You can book an appointment online or contact Better Hearing Co. directly.
