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Who Rates Best (& Worst) in the San Francisco Bay Area? Now You'll Know.
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Does it seem that your hearing isn't what it used to be? If so, you're not alone. Hearing loss is a common problem. We outline the fundamentals of hearing loss, explain how hearing aids may help, and give you ratings of 37 local dispensers so you can find advice you can trust.
From Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine
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Checkbook's top rating ( ) |
What percent of customers rated firm "superior" on our survey for "overall quality" |
Firm's price index score |
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Center for Better Hearing
5406 Thornwood Dr #145 San Jose, CA
408-281-7773
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26 ratings |
How does "Center for Better Hearing" rate compared to other hearing aid dispensers in San Jose , CA?
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Costco Wholesale
2201 Senter Rd San Jose, CA
408-275-9617
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14 ratings |
How does "Costco Wholesale" rate compared to other hearing aid dispensers in San Jose , CA?
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Costco Wholesale
5301 Almaden Expy San Jose, CA
408-960-1022
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How does "Costco Wholesale" rate compared to other hearing aid dispensers in San Jose , CA?
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Golden State Audiology Assoc
1275 Lincoln Ave #6-B San Jose, CA
408-294-0644
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How does "Golden State Audiology Assoc" rate compared to other hearing aid dispensers in San Jose , CA?
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Hall Hearing Aid Center
465 Saratoga Ave San Jose, CA
408-248-2545
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66 ratings |
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O'Connor Hearing Aid Ctr
2020 Forest Ave #4 San Jose, CA
408-998-7202
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Sandretto Hearing Aid Center
1635 Meridian Ave San Jose, CA
408-269-4636
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12 ratings |
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Villages Hearing Aid Ctr
2899 The Villages Pkwy San Jose, CA
408-270-0567
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CHECKBOOK provides subscriber comments on their experiences with the firms they use. Please remember that individual subscriber comments are informal. Subscriber comments may give you insight into the types of features and problems that exist in a service field, but are not the best basis for selecting or rejecting a specific firm. To assess the quality of a firm's performance, we recommend that you give more weight to the percentages of favorable ratings. Those percentages are generally based on much larger numbers of consumers' ratings (the number of consumer ratings is noted above).
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As You Can See Below, Some Hearing Aid Dispensers Get High Praise from Their Customers. Some Others Don't. So Choose Carefully.
Here Are a Few Samples of the Thousands of Comments CHECKBOOK Has Collected on Hundreds of Different Hearing Aid Dispensers.
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Subscriber from SAN FRANCISCO, CA wrote
Another Store: Took me outside to a noise street and talked to me with and without the..........
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Subscriber from SAN FRANCISCO, CA wrote
Another Store: Terri Gallagher, Au.D.......
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Subscriber from MILLBRAE, CA wrote
Another Store: Superb professionals with superior skills and a delightful attitude.......
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Subscriber from OAKLAND, CA wrote
Another Store: EXCELLENT IN EVERY WAY.......
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Subscriber from MENLO PARK, CA wrote
Another Store: Outstanding staff--all with advanced audiology degrees. Up to date on latest technology. Great after market..........
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Subscriber from MORGAN HILL, CA wrote
Another Store: I've had hearing aids for over 20 years and purchased them from several sources. Costco's..........
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Subscriber from SAN JOSE, CA wrote
Another Store: I went to Dr. Maw to get the new Lyric hearing aids. She didn't get..........
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Subscriber from LOS ALTOS, CA wrote
Another Store: I have been extremely satisfied with the advice and help pertaining to my hearing aids...........
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Subscriber from BERKELEY, CA wrote
Another Store: Great Prices.......
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Subscriber from EL GRANADA, CA wrote
Another Store: Wanted $5700 for two hearing aids, I offered to pay $5000 cash but she declined...........
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Subscriber from WALNUT CREEK, CA wrote
Another Store: One person operation. Excellent service and pricing. One negative - he does not do hearing..........
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Subscriber from NAPA, CA wrote
Another Store: Routine service, disinterested attitudes........
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Subscriber from SUNNYVALE, CA wrote
Another Store: I am deeply impressed with Costco and Robert Morrison, MS, their Audiologist. They were far..........
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Subscriber from ORINDA, CA wrote
Another Store: Has taken me 9 months to fit my hearing aids, and still not real happy........
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Subscriber from WALNUT CREEK, CA wrote
Another Store: This is a follow-up to a rating I gave about a year ago. The audiologist..........
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Subscriber from PLEASANT HILL, CA wrote
Another Store: When the technicians are not so wrapped up in their personal problems, they actually provide..........
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Subscriber from PALO ALTO, CA wrote
Another Store: Very professional audiologists. Best that I found in the area........
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Subscriber from PLEASANT HILL, CA wrote
Another Store: really first-class operation, I've been with them for six years.......
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Subscriber from SAN FRANCISCO, CA wrote
Another Store: Was surprised with the personable and thorough service I got, giving this is Costco and..........
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Subscriber from SAN FRANCISCO, CA wrote
Another Store: We've been longtime customers & are very satisfied (even though hearing aid prices are ridiculously..........
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Subscriber from SAN JOSE, CA wrote
Another Store: audioligist new service.......
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Subscriber from OAKLAND, CA wrote
Another Store: I only left Dzvid when Kaiser opend their 'Webster St. facility. Otherwise I wouuld still..........
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Subscriber from GREENBRAE, CA wrote
Another Store: I have used this firm for hearing aid repairs, and have always been impressed by..........
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Subscriber from FOSTER CITY, CA wrote
Another Store: Rebecca Dolan, the Audiologist very professional, no pressure to buy, explained options clearly, patient.......
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Subscriber from SAN FRANCISCO, CA wrote
Another Store: Audiologist didn't adjust hearing aids properly.......
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Subscriber from BURLINGAME, CA wrote
Another Store: You are justified in not averaging the prices of independently owned franchises. But Kaiser-Permanente centers..........
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Subscriber from KENTFIELD, CA wrote
Another Store: Audiologist takes an exceptional amount of time fitting and programming the hearing aids and rechecking..........
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Subscriber from CUPERTINO, CA wrote
Another Store: A prompt, competent hearing aid business with straight-forward information and various no-cost minor services........
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Subscriber from PALO ALTO, CA wrote
Another Store: I used this Center for hearing aid repair and testing, and they did very well..........
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Subscriber from PALO ALTO, CA wrote
Another Store: I like everything about this place. The staff, the caring, patient provider, who will bend..........
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Subscriber from MORAGA, CA wrote
Another Store: I have a great deal of confidence in the audiologist/dispenser. He is normally very available..........
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Subscriber from EL CERRITO, CA wrote
Another Store: I thought I just rated this firm but it popped up again. I highly recommend..........
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Subscriber from KENSINGTON, CA wrote
Another Store: In case the aid needs service - always available - "Come on in" - also..........
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Subscriber from SANTA CRUZ, CA wrote
Another Store: Professional and very accommodating.......
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Subscriber from CUPERTINO, CA wrote
Another Store: new owners as of 7/1/08.......
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Subscriber from CUPERTINO, CA wrote
Another Store: Very experienced, professional service. Takes time to explain options very well........
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Subscriber from ROHNERT PARK, CA wrote
Another Store: Very caring and professional........
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Subscriber from SAN JOSE, CA wrote
Another Store: Pleasure to do business with.......
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Subscriber from CAMPBELL, CA wrote
Another Store: SUPERIOR.......
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Subscriber from SAN FRANCISCO, CA wrote
Another Store: Audiologist is really superior.......
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Subscriber from SAN FRANCISCO, CA wrote
Another Store: Seems to be a relatively new service at this branch. Training customers in use of..........
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Subscriber from SARATOGA, CA wrote
Another Store: George Christos has supplied hearing aids for myself and for my husband & we've both..........
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Subscriber from OAKLAND, CA wrote
Another Store: Very professional, very caring and very thorough........
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Subscriber from LOS GATOS, CA wrote
Another Store: They are expensive but if you take into account that they provide free bateries, transmitters,..........
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Subscriber from BERKELEY, CA wrote
Another Store: Aids promised in a week have taken several months to come. Otherwise this is a..........
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Subscriber from LOS ALTOS, CA wrote
Another Store: Generally high quality service........
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Subscriber from OAKLAND, CA wrote
Another Store: I have had testing at both Oakland offices (Piedmont Ave. and Webster St.) and recently..........
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Subscriber from LIVERMORE, CA wrote
Another Store: I've visited the Livermore office except 1 time several years ago, so comments apply to..........
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Subscriber from NAPA, CA wrote
Another Store: I could not have been more pleased with my experience with Geoffrey D. Calkins, the..........
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Subscriber from SAN FRANCISCO, CA wrote
Another Store: I would highly recommend Dr. Hicks. Very personable and efficient........
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