Hearing aids come in various styles, which differ in size, the way they sit on your ear and consequently how visible they are to other people. Whilst some people don't mind showing off their new hearing aids; after all, they are very high-tech medical products, there are still a large number of people who prefer more discreet styles. Read more to find out what the different styles are...

Melbourne Audiology Centre offers a full range of hearing aid solutions at a range of prices to suit your budget. We provide full audiological services with your hearing aid fittings; this means we assist you in every step of your personal journey to good hearing.

We understand that price will be a big consideration in your decision to purchase hearing aids. At MAC, the price you pay for a hearing aid solution includes;

• the hearing aids and your personal hearing rehabilitation program
• any custom made ear pieces or ear moulds
• appointments with your audiologist to ensure accurate fitting, fine-tuning and adjustment of the aids to your personal needs. Read more on what's included in the price of hearing aids.

For a quote on your personal hearing aid solution, complete our online enquiry form or call us on 1300 761 021 and make an appointment to see one of our audiologists. If you have a written quote from another hearing aid provider, we are happy to provide you with a competitive quote for free. We will need to see your quote before we can do this, please email us your quote or call us on 1300 761 021 for more information.

Price and Performance of hearing aids

The price of hearing aids will depend on the aid's performance level; premium, advanced, value and economy.  The performance is determined by the technology in the aids, which in turn defines how well they will perform in different situations.

Premium level hearing aids provide better performance in more demanding listening situations such as restaurants, clubs or parties. In consultation with one of our audiologists, you will find the best hearing aid solution for your lifestyle needs and for your budget. Read more.

Your choice of hearing aids will depend on the situations where you would like to hear better i.e. your lifestyle. The table below will give you an indication of the performance level that will suit your lifestyle. For example, if you have a very social lifestyle and need to hear in lots of complex noisy environments, a premium hearing aid will better meet your needs. 

Performance level and price range for a pair of aids	Lifestyle - where do you need to hear better?
	Home Home, quiet conversation, TV, phone, family gatherings	Out and About Shopping, in the car, cards/bridge, visiting, home, quiet conversation, TV, phone, family gatherings	Work Meetings, lectures, open-plan office, mobile phones, cafes, shopping, in the car, cards/bridge, visiting, home, quiet conversation, TV, phone, family gatherings	Recreation Worship, music, theatre, movies, meetings, lectures, open-plan office, mobile phones, cafes, shopping, in the car, cards/bridge, visiting, home, quiet conversation, TV, phone, family gatherings	Social Parties, restaurants, clubs, cocktail bars, worship, music, theatre, movies, meetings, lectures, open-plan office, mobile phones, cafes, shopping, in the car, cards/bridge, visiting, home, quiet conversation, TV, phone, family gatherings
Premium
Latest Products include*:  Oticon Alta Pro, Phonak Audeo Q-90, Phonak Bolero Q-90, Phonak Naida Q-90, Phonak Virto Q-90, Unitron Quantum2 Pro, Unitron Moxi2 Pro, Widex Dream 440, Starkey Halo i110
Advanced
Latest Products include*: Oticon Nera Pro, Phonak Audeo Q-70,  Phonak Bolero Q-70,  Phonak Virto Q-70, Phonak Naida Q-70, Unitron Quantum2 20, Unitron Moxi2 20, Widex Dream 330, Starkey Halo i90
Value
Latest Products include*: Oticon Nera, Oticon Ria Pro, Phonak Audeo Q-50, Phonak Bolero Q-50, Phonak Virto Q-50, Phonak Naida Q-50,  Unitron Quantum2 16, Unitron Moxi2 16, Widex Dream 220, Starkey Halo i70
Economy
Latest Products include*: Oticon Ria, Unitron Quantum2 10, Unitron Moxi2 10, Phonak Audeo Q-30, Phonak Bolero Q-30, Phonak Naida Q-30, Phonak Virto Q-30,  Widex Dream 110, Starkey Z series i30

  to       relative performance of the hearing aids,  from least to best performance.

(*We have included only some of the latest hearing aid models from leading manufacturers on this list, if you are searching for other models and brands please contact us as we can most likely supply them).

Warranty

All privately purchased hearing aids come with a 3 year manufacturer's warranty. This warranty covers any faulty parts or workmanship; it does not cover accidental or wilful damage. We will give you a copy of the warranty conditions with your purchase.