Best Monthly Payment Program
Audicus offers the best monthly payment program for consumers who want an FDA-approved hearing aid. Pricing for Audicus hearing aids starts at $699 each or $1,398 per pair, while the all-inclusive Audicus membership plan starts at $99 a month for a pair of receiver-in-canal hearing aids. Only the Spirit 2 and Omni 2 qualify for the Premier program.
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Audicus Pros
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Audicus Cons
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Monthly subscription pricing starts at $99
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Sales are largely online, with only four brick-and-mortar clinics located in NYC, Chicago, and Denver
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Four models, including a micro in-canal device for consumers with moderate to severe hearing loss
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Consumers need online access to view instructional videos
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Bluetooth-enabled models
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Limited case color options
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100-day money-back guarantee
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Online hearing test requires a high-speed data connection and compatible devices
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24-month manufacturer’s warranty
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Need to purchase additional warranty to cover loss or damage caused by user
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Audicus Care Subscription includes quarterly hearing aid maintenance essentials
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Only one CIC hearing aid offered
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What You Should Know About Audicus’s Hearing Aids
All Audicus hearing aids are equipped with a digital sound processor that can be programmed to optimize performance for the user.
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THE MINI
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THE WAVE 2
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THE SPIRIT 2
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THE OMNI 2
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HEARING LOSS
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Mild-moderate
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Moderate-severe
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Moderate-severe
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Moderate-severe
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STYLE
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CIC
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RIC
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RIC
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RIC
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COLOR OPTIONS?
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One (color-coded; device for the left ear is blue and device for the right ear is red)
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Variety
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Variety
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Variety
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BLUETOOTH/WIRELESS
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No
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Yes (direct streaming)
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Yes (direct streaming)
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Yes (direct streaming)
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SOUND CONTROL WITH APP
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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PURCHASE PRICE
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$1,249/$2,498
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$699/$1,398
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$824/$1,648
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$949/$1,898
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Mini
Measuring just 0.2 inches wide and 0.5 inches high, the Mini is a small, in-canal hearing aid designed for users with mild to moderate hearing loss.
Because the Mini sits inside the ear canal, it’s easily concealed, making this device ideal for those seeking a discreet hearing solution. It’s powered with standard disposable hearing aid batteries that last up to 70 hours, and the replaceable rubber domes come in a wide range of shapes and sizes to fit most users.
Color-coded for ease of use with a blue device for the left ear and a red device for the right ear, the Mini sells for $1,249 per ear or $2,498 for a pair.
Wave 2
Designed for seamless integration with Apple and Android smartphones, the Wave 2 is Audicus’ most affordable behind-the-ear hearing aid. Available in amber, grey, black, or silver, this device is Bluetooth-enabled and comes powered with disposable or rechargeable batteries (for an additional $50 per device).
Suitable for those with moderate to severe hearing loss, the Wave has 10 volume settings, front and rear microphones, and has Made for All direct-streaming binaural Bluetooth connectivity. The Wave 2 can be remotely programmed and reprogrammed by Audicus’s team of on-demand audiologists so users don’t need to send their devices back to the company to have adjustments made to their hearing aids.
The Wave 2 sells for $699 for a single device and $1,398 for a pair.
Spirit 2
The Spirit 2 is powered by either disposable or built-in rechargeable batteries (for an additional $50 per device). It is Bluetooth-enabled to allow seamless switching from music to phone calls and optimized for use with Apple and Android smartphones. The behind-the-ear case comes in amber, black, silver, or grey and there are 10 user-controlled volume settings. Like the Wave 2, the Spirit 2 can be remotely adjusted by Audicus’s audiologists.
The Spirit 2 features comfortable hypoallergenic domes in various shapes and sizes and uses digital signal processing and sound optimization to create clear, balanced sound without feedback.
The Spirit 2 sells for $824 per ear and is available on the Audicus membership plan for $99 per month for a pair.
Omni 2
The Omni 2 is the top-level model of hearing aid from Audicus. It features adaptive-directional microphones to pick up audio and block background noise. The Bluetooth capabilities allow for connection to smartphones and TVs for crystal-clear entertainment audio. Remote adjustment makes for convenient customization and at an added cost of $50 per device, the Omni 2 can be fitted with rechargeable batteries.
The Omni 2 sells for $949 per ear and is available on the Audicus membership plan for $119 per month for a pair.
Audicus’s Warranties and Return Policy
Warranty
All Audicus hearing aids include a 12-month warranty that covers any manufacturer’s defects. Audicus accessories are not included in this warranty, and any damages caused by modifications and unauthorized repairs are also excluded.
Note that Audicus doesn’t offer loaner hearing aids for use while devices are being repaired under warranty.
Audicus Protect Enhanced Coverage
Consumers can purchase an enhanced 36-month warranty plan, Audicus Protect, which includes unlimited repairs and cleaning service, as well as one-time loss replacement coverage.
Audicus Protect costs $99 for one hearing aid or $198 for a pair, , and the policy must be purchased within 60 days of delivery of the hearing aid.
Audicus customers who opt to sell or gift their device can transfer their Audicus Protect coverage to another person by paying a one-time change fee. Customers will also pay a $50 copay if their hearing aid is damaged by user error or a $150 copay for lost hearing aids.
Returns
Audicus hearing aids that are either purchased outright or through the Audicus membership plan can be returned within 45 days of delivery for a full refund. Once this 45-day return period has elapsed, no refunds are available.
Trade-In Program
Audicus offers a trade-in program that provides a credit toward the purchase of any new Audicus hearing aid based on the age and current condition of the trade-in. This program covers Audicus devices that are damaged beyond repair, as well as any other brand of hearing aid.
