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HD Freedom 230 Digital Hearing Aid

Original price £229.00 - Original price £412.00
Original price £229.00
£229.00
£229.00 - £412.00
Current price £229.00
Which Ear: Left
Overview

The HD230 is mid-range hearing aid ideally suited for those with a mild to moderate hearing loss. It comes with a no nonsense push-button to change between 3 volume levels. 

  • Setting 1 is set 2dB softer than the software’s recommendation for a mild to moderate loss to give a softer option on startup.
  • Setting 2 is as per a mild to moderate recommendation
  • Setting 3 is 3dB louder than setting 2. 

 Our standard setting is suitable for a mild to moderate, high-frequency, hearing loss only.

Noise reduction processing is constantly active, and a ‘feedback shield’ helps to keep unwanted whistling to a minimum. 

A low battery warning will sound to alert the wearer to change batteries. 

 

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Key Features

Looks and size

The HD230 is developed to sit snugly within the average adult sized ear canal. Ready to be fitted at home straight-away without the need for an ear impression. If however, you experience discomfort or unwanted feedback, it comes supplied with a number of different silicone fitting tips (or domes) for an improved fit. 


The body (shell) of the HD230 is beige coloured. Right sided HD230s have red printing on the shell. Left sided HD230s have blue printing. 


A thin, short pull cord attached to the outer side of the hearing aid makes removing the HD230 a simple task.  


Dimensons are: 12mm x 12mm x 6mm

Performance

The HD230 is mid-range hearing aid ideally suited to those with a mild to moderate hearing loss.

  • Setting 1 is set 2dB softer than the software’s recommendation for the audiogram to give a softer option on startup.
  • Setting 2 is as per audiogram recommendation
  • Setting 3 is 3dB louder than setting 2.

Noise reduction processing is constantly active, and a ‘feedback shield’ helps to keep unwanted whistling to a minimum. 


A low battery warning will sound to alert the wearer to change batteries. 


Free HD Starter Kit

As a Hearing Direct Customer all hearing aid orders come with a free starter kit to ensure you have everything you need to achieve great hearing results.
  • Pack of 6 size 10 batteries – each battery will last an average of 4 days
  • Sample pack of open fitting tips – 1 small, 1 medium, 1 large
  • Sample pack of closed fitting tips – 1 small, 1 medium, 1 large
  • 5 spare wax guards and wax guard changing tool
  • Cleaning brush (there is magnet on one end to help with battery removal)
  • User guide



HD Care

Our UK based audiologists will ensure that your new hearing aids are a perfect fit. If you would like advice on suitable devices prior to purchasing your hearing aids, you can send us your audiogram to audiology@hearingdirect.com. To speak with one of our Audiologists you can book a consultation online or by phoning our customer service team on 0800 032 1301.


Upon receipt of your order, our audiologists will programme your hearing aids to the audiogram you have supplied. If we do not already have a copy of your audiogram we make contact with you, alternatively, if you do not supply us with an audiogram please complete our online hearing test. These results can be used for programming but do not substitute a clinical audiogram and we recommend having your hearing aids re-programmed to a clinical audiogram at your earliest convenience.


A courtesy video/telephone call from our Audiologists shall be arranged for 48 hours after you have taken delivery of the order to complete any initial fine tuning to the hearing aid programming through a smartphone app and provide you with any other support around the fitting and maintenance of the products. Further follow up calls shall be arranged as required.


As a Hearing Direct Customer, you will enjoy free virtual consultations with our UK based Audiologists for the life of your hearing aids. In addition, you will be contacted every 6 months and invited to send your hearing aids to our in-house team for a clean and check service for the duration of your hearing aid warranty (includes microphone check, replacement wax guard and dome or sleeve as required, moisture check & return Postage).

Shipping

United Kingdom Delivery Options and Prices

For hearing aids, we aim to program and dispatch within 5 working days of receiving your order. If we are unable to do this for any reason, we will contact you.
Delivery Option Price Estimated Delivery Time
Royal Mail Tracked 48 £3.49 (FREE On Orders Over £35)

3 - 5 working days

Royal Mail Tracked 24 £3.99 (Only £1.50 on orders over £35)

1 - 2 working days

Fully Tracked Special Delivery by 1pm £9.99 (On all orders taken by 15.00) Free on Hearing Aids Guaranteed next working day by 1 pm

 
International Delivery 

Delivery Option Price Estimated Delivery Time
Royal Mail International (Standard) £6.99 5 - 10 working days
Royal Mail International (Express) £12.99 3 - 4 working days

Please note that orders must be placed by 12pm Monday to Friday to guarantee next-day delivery. Orders are also not shipped over the weekend. 

Delivery of the Goods will be made to the address provided by you at the time of placing your Order.

If your Goods are not delivered safely within a reasonable number of days of you receiving notification of dispatch, you should contact us. Customers should promptly inspect goods delivered to them to satisfy themselves that any goods delivered to them are as expected.

Returns

Our 30-day, money back guarantee is exactly that - if you are unhappy with any item you have bought from Hearing Direct International, you have the right to return within 30 days after it has been dispatched, for a replacement or full product refund.

What do I need to know about returning a phone or assistive listening device?

These products may be unwrapped for testing but if they prove to be unsuitable then a 100% refund will be issued only if the product is returned in a brand new, saleable condition, with all packaging and contents intact. 

N.B. We would not consider an item to be re-saleable if:

  • The box or contents are dirty or damaged.
  • Personal data or phone numbers have been added.
  • The original contents are damaged or missing.

Any phone that requires re-packing, to ensure it is as new, will attract a nominal charge of £7.50 that will be deducted from the refund. All returns will be quality assessed prior to refunding.

What do I need to know about hearing aids?

Hearing aids can be fully tested in ear; if the fit or sound is not satisfactory, they can be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full product refund. Used accessories such as batteries, domes or wax guards do not need to be returned. If physical damage beyond expected trial use is found on the hearing aid, our standard repair charge of £60 will be deducted from your refund as this affects our return policy with the supplier. 

What do I need to know about returning hearing aid accessories?

These products must be returned, in their original packaging, un-opened and in a brand new, saleable condition. All returns will be quality assessed prior to refunding.

Please note we are unable to accept returns outside this 30-day period unless the item is deemed faulty, in which case, a replacement or repair of the faulty item will be offered. 

To return goods you need to contact us to obtain a Return Authorisation Number (RAN). 

You can request a RAN by emailing customerservices@hearingdirect.com or calling us on 01264 313110 or 0800 032 1301. The RAN should be quoted on an accompanying letter to explain the reason for return and ideally a copy of the original invoice. We recommend you obtain proof of postage from the post office when returning any item to us.

You will be notified by email or in writing when your returned goods have been received by us.

For more details, see "Your right to cancel", in the terms and conditions. Your statutory rights are not affected.

When does the 30-day period start?

We will stamp your receipt with a date when we put it in the post. The 30-day period will start from this date; returns must have a posting date no more than 30 days after this dispatch date.

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Dispatched First Class

Within 24 hours

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Not Programmable

Not programmable

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Volume

Adjustable volume

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Batteries

Size 10 / 4-5 days

Is the HD Freedom 230 Digital Hearing Aid right for you?

Pros Cons
  • Straight-forward to fit in the ear, and to use
  • 3 volume levels accessed by a push button
  • 30 day money back return if not suitable
  • 12 month warranty
  • Cleaning and/or changing the wax guard can be fiddly
  • Moisture / wax build up in the ear canal can damage the components
  • Smallest hearing aid battery used - life per battery only 4-5 days at most

Not quite right?

Compare to other In the Ear hearing aids

Price (Each) Programmable Volume Control Tinnitus Masking Noise Reduction HD music Battery
HD Freedom 230 £229.00 Size 10 4-5 days
Signia Active £599.00 Rechargeable 24 hours from a full charge
Signia Motion P 3px £349.00 Size 13 7-8 days
Signia Silk 1X £398.00 Size 10 4-5 days
Signia Silk 3x £598.00 Size 10 4-5 days
Signia Silk 5x £698.00 Size 10 4-5 days
Signia Silk 7x £848.00 Size 10 4-5 days
Styletto 3AX Rechargeable £1,145.00 Rechargeable 20 hours of run time
Styletto 5AX Rechargeable £1,345.00 Rechargeable 20 hours of run time
Styletto 7AX Rechargeable £1,595.00 Rechargeable 20 hours of run time

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FAQs

How do I use the HD230?


How do I know if it will fit my ear?

The manufacturer of the HD230 took a large sample of men and women’s ear canals into account to try to find the best average fitting, suitable for as many people as possible. We cant give a guaranteed 100% fit result for all ear canals, but that’s why our 30 day return period allows for a trial in your own ear, in the comfort of your own home.

What if it doesn't work for me?

If an evaluation by a hearing professional indicates that you have hearing loss in both ears, and especially where the degree of loss is similar, two hearing aids are usually recommended.


While it may be tempting to try to limit the cost by going with a single hearing aid, wearing just one hearing aid may not give you maximum benefit in some difficult listening situations.

Can I speak to an audiologist?
How much will it cost to run the HD230?

The following items will need to be replaced on the HD230:

  • Hearing Aid Battery:  budget 6 batteries per month (6 batteries in a pack)
  • Dome:  if you choose to use a dome it will need changing every 2-3 months on average
  • Wax guard: varies greatly person to person - average change once every 3 weeks (5 Wax guards in a pack)
How do I turn the HD230 on/off?

No on/off switch, just insert battery, close/open battery door

How do I change the volume?

Use the small push button next to the battery door. The HD230 always starts up in setting 1 - the softest volume. Press the button down hard for at least 1 second once to change to setting 2. (You will hear 2 beeps). Press again once for setting 3 - the loudest option. To have this further adjusted, we can do a free fine tuning for you.

How do I clean the hearing aid?