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Stop WASTING your MONEY when buying Hearing Aids | Follow This 3-Step Framework

Updated: Nov 20, 2025


Choosing a hearing aid today can feel overwhelming. With so many models in the market and every clinic suggesting something different, it’s easy to get confused.


Let’s be honest, most people end up either buying the wrong model or overpaying for features they don’t really need. Why does this happen?


Because most hearing care professionals (HCPs) either:

  1. Recommend based on what they want to sell more, or

  2. Don’t have a scientific framework to guide you in choosing the best option.


But here’s the good news, Synva's Founder, Mr Chintan Bhayani, alongside his team has tried, tested and refined a simple 3-step framework that has helped over 500+ people to buy the right hearing aid — one that fits their hearing needs, lifestyle, and budget perfectly.


A simple 3 step framework for choosing the right hearing aid for oneself.

And in this post, we’ll walk you through the same method so you can do it too.


Step 1: Choose the TYPE of Hearing Aid According to Your HEARING LOSS

Not all hearing aids are built the same, and they definitely aren’t one-size-fits-all.


Each type of hearing aid (like BTE, RIC, CIC, or ITE) has a different power capacity and amplification range. That’s why the first step is to match your hearing loss with the right type of device.


For better understanding, lets see some examples:

  • If you have mild to moderate loss (around 40–60 dB), a small invisible model like CIC or IIC may be perfect.

  • And if you have severe loss (around 75–90 dB), you’ll need a more powerful device, such as a RIC or BTE model.


The goal is simple - Choose the type of hearing aid that provides enough amplification for your degree of hearing loss, without compromising comfort or aesthetics.

(To understand - which type of hearing aid is suitable for your hearing levels, please watch the following video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6Djs7FB2Nc)


Step 2: Assess Your Lifestyle and Listening Needs

Once you’ve identified the right type of hearing aid, the next step is to match it with your lifestyle.

Let’s understand this with an example :


Mr Rakesh is a 45yrs old working professional. His listening needs are high as his listening environments are dynamic.
Mr. Rakesh, 45, is a working professional who attends meetings, travels, and often socializes in noisy places.
Mr Srinivas is a 75yr old simple man, enjoying his retired life. He loves going on his morning waks and spends most of the day watching TV or interacting with his family and friends.
Mr. Srinivas, 75, is retired, enjoys his morning walks, and spends most of his day at home watching TV.

Their lifestyles and listening environments are completely different.


So their hearing aid needs are also different:

  • Mr. Rakesh needs features like advanced noise reduction, adaptive microphone directionality, and dynamic sound processing to help him hear clearly in meetings or parties.

  • Mr. Srinivas might do perfectly well with a basic programmable device that handles TV and conversation clarity indoors.


Your daily routine, age, and listening environments play a huge role in choosing the right model.

There are at least 8–10 hearing aid features that matter depending on your lifestyle — from Bluetooth connectivity and rechargeability to speech clarity in noise. We shall deep dive into these features in this series.


Step 3: Take a Final Call Based on Your Budget

Now comes the last step — your budget. And here’s where most people make a mistake.


There are two types of buyers we usually meet:


Type 1 : “Budget-First” Thinkers

They decide beforehand that they’ll only spend ₹30,000 or ₹50,000 and pick the best they can get in that range.


Type 2 : “Needs-First” Thinkers

They first shortlist the most suitable models based on their hearing loss and lifestyle, and then choose the one that fits their budget best.


The smart approach? Combine both.

First, shortlist your options scientifically (with steps 1 & 2), and then categorize them like this:

Category

Typical Price Range (per pair)

What You Get

Essential

₹25,000–₹35,000

Basic programmable devices for mild loss

Good-to-Have

₹50,000–₹70,000

Rechargeable models with basic noise cancellation

Premium

₹1,00,000–₹5,00,000

Advanced features like adaptive microphone directionality, dynamic sound processing, and superior speech clarity in noise

Remember: You don’t always need the most expensive device, but you do need one that matches your needs perfectly.


The right hearing aid is the one that helps you:

  • Prevent further hearing loss

  • Hear speech clearly in different environments

  • And stay within your comfort budget


In Summary


When you choose your hearing aid using this 3-step scientific framework, you’re not just buying a device —you’re investing in a better hearing experience, tailored to you.


The 3-Step Framework:

  1. Match your Hearing Loss with the right type of device

  2. Align with your Lifestyle and listening needs

  3. Balance it with your Budget


This is just the first post in our “How to Choose the Right Hearing Aid” series. In the next blogs, we’ll break down each step in detail, with examples and model suggestions for every type of need.


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