Sony's New Hearing Aids Are Ready to Wear, No Doctor Required

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WIRED Much cheaper than established hearing aid brands. Virtually invisible when wearing them. Comfortable. Exceptional performance. TIRED Dealing with replacement batteries is a pain. Lows can be a bit boomy. Difficult configuration.

from the US Food and Drug Administration, five years in the making, you can finally get them over the counter, sans prescription, and for far less money.

Sony recently debuted two models of over-the-counter hearing aids; the CRE-C10 is the entry-level set, coming in at $1,000 per pair—less than half the starting price of many popular models. A far cry from hearing aid models released even a year or two ago, the C10 slips entirely into the ear canal, with only a short removal cord visible to even a careful observer. A selection of replaceable sleeves is included to perfect your fit, but mine fit just right straight out of the box.

 

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