I go to get fitted for hearing aids Tuesday -

[Jim Lane]

10. I'm not sure about Costco

I saw an audiologist who recommended the ReSound LiNX (because I wanted easy compatibility with a smart phone). The LiNX works with an iPhone by means of an app, so you don't need a PhoneClip or other gadget. (With some HA's, the smart phone can't communicate directly with the HA; it communicates with the other gadget, which you can wear around your neck, and the other gadget communicates with the HA.)

Costco offers a Kirkland Signature, which is manufactured by ReSound. It's supposed to be the Costco version of the LiNX. It's certainly less expensive but I haven't been able to get a clear understanding of how the functionality compares. The LiNX is very expensive (the model I would choose is $5,900 for the pair) but I really don't want to have to use a third device along with an iPhone and HA.

Costco offers many products so it's not surprising that their people give confusing and contradictory answers to some of my questions. I'd be grateful for information from any DUers who have actual experience with Costco hearing aids.