Does Lee Majors Bionic Hearing Aid Really Work?

I have purchased several “less expensive” hearing aids in the past so I was very skeptical about the Bionic Hearing Aid. I did purchase it from Hammacher Schlemmer because of their reputation with reliable products.

After receiving the unit, I charged it and began using it, first day 4 hours, second day all day and it’s been in my air all day. It works great, a bit bulky but got used to its size.

My other hearing aids amplified all sounds; clinging dishes in restaurants were awful. Had one that the sensor/microphone was behind the ear and a clear tube came around to the ear opening. Heard everything behind me and to the side, but could not hear the person in front of me.

I have used the Lee Majors Bionic Hearing Aid in restaurants, football games, parties and just during every day living and have not been bothered by noise; hear voice very clearly. I am extremely satisfied with the hearing aid, just wish it was a bit smaller.

Being rechargeable saves a lot of money on batteries. With the volume setting I need, the battery seems to last 10 – 12 hours.

Noticed that there is a review that says that the unit turns on and off in the ear, I though that also in the beginning, but it does not, what happens is that while inserting the hearing aid in the ear, the volume knob gets turned to minimum setting or even completely off. Just be careful while inserting the unit in the ear; I cup my hand over the ear, if I hear feedback whistle, it’s good; if not I reset the volume level – practice maker perfect.

My husbands expensive hearing aide has been sent back for repair so I took out the Bionic Ear and insisted he use it….. despite his earlier claim that it did not work we are finding that he hears better with this than the expensive Phonac.

After paying $4000 for custom fit hearing aids – and lost them and the insurance, I tested 11 diff types (from $80 to $100 each)- these are easily the best –
1 – rechargeable – hence no messing with little batteries
2 – easily adjusted volume
3 – need cleaning of earwax less often – smart design to capture wax
4 – not “over-the ear” which is easily lost when doing active work
5 – very reasonable price, allows to buy backups – 1 day use is longer than 8 hours!

I bought two, to allow for a backup or for a long day and they work fine. Battery charge seems to last about 9 hours on each, although I don’t need to turn them up to full volume either, which increases battery life. For the money, and compared to the cost of the “usual” models, a very good buy

The only problem with a magnifier is that in a room you get to hear all the noise at the same time. Sometimes that is annoying.

I’ve had 1 unit for 2 years now, works great for my application. I drive heavy equipment and wear hearing protection when working. The unit’s portable recharger and it’s ease of puting in and out of the ear work great in my case. I get about 6 hours on a battery charge.

I used it very little because the battery dies out. I also have one that turns on and off when in my ear

The battery only lasts about 3 hours – that is useless for anyone with a hearing problem.