Costco Kirkland Signature 9.0 Hearing Aids

$1,499.99 USD a pair

Kirkland Signature 9.0 is a RIC (Receiver-in-Canal) instrument available from Costco with features similar to the Phonak M90 hearing aid.

KS9 Summary

4 receiver power levels
20 fine-tuning channels, 9 automatic programs, 3 manual programs
Accessories: TV Connector
Binaural signal processing and binaural beamforming
Direct connectivity to any Bluetooth phone with audio streaming to both ears
Hands-free phone calls with built-in microphones
Premium-level classification of environmental sounds and streamed media
Receiver-in-canal (RIC) form factor with 312 battery
Third-generation enhanced automatic operating system

Kirkland Signature 9.0 Features

Feature	Description	KS9
Adaptation Control	Gradually adapts the volume of the hearing aid to help you get used to all of the sounds	✔
App Compatible	Use your smartphone as a remote control	✔
Automatic 3.0	Sound is precisely analyzed in real-time providing the optimal setting for a great listening experience	✔
Balance	Adjust the environmental noise while streaming or during a phone call	✔
Binaural Sync	Control both hearing aids with one touch of a button	✔
Bluetooth Compatible	Stream phone calls, media and music from any Bluetooth compatible device	✔
Directional Microphone with SNR-Boost	Directional microphone technology improving speech intelligibility in noisy situations	✔
DuoTel	Hear the phone in both ears for better speech understanding	✔
Echo Manager	Reduces distortion in areas where there is an echo	✔
Feedback Manager	No more annoying whistling	✔
HiFrequency Protect +	Makes high frequency speech information more audible	✔
Impulse Manager	Reduces otherwise unpleasant impulse sounds	✔
Multifunction Button	Adjust the volume, answer the phone or change programs	✔
Narrow Speech Focus	Zoom in on voices in front of you in very noise environments	✔
Programs Product Warranty	Ease of mind that your investment is covered for repair and a one-time courtesy replacement	3 years
Programs (within Automatic 3.0)	Individually customized for unique listening environments: Quiet, Comfort, Noise, Loud Noise, Echo, Car, Music, Streamed Speech, Streamed Music	✔
Real Ear Effect	Restores localization and maintains natural sound quality	✔
Remote Control	Control your hearing aids from a handheld device	✔
Speech Direct	Designed to provide improved understanding in noisy situations	✔
Telecoil	Works as an antenna to pick up magnetic signals and streams	✔
Water and Dust Resistant	Water, moisture and dust resistant (IP68 rated)	✔
Wind Manager	Suppresses wind noise when you are outdoors	✔

Comparison Across Hearing Aids

	KS8	KS9	Phonak Brio 4	Phonak Audéo M-90
Battery Size	312	312	312	312,13
Bluetooth Pairing	Multiple devices	One device at a time	Multiple devices	Multiple devices
Channels	48	20	20	20
CROS/BiCROS Fittings	No	No	No	Yes
Direct Connect	iPhone only	Android/iPhone	Android/iPhone	Android/iPhone
Marvel 2.0 Update	N/A	No	No	Yes
MyPhonak App	N/A	No	Yes	Yes
PartnerMic Support	N/A	No	Yes	Yes
Rechargeable	No	No	No	Yes
Remote Fitting	No	No	No	Yes
RogerDirect Support	N/A	No	Yes	Yes
Tinnitus Therapy	No	No	Yes	Yes
Type	RIC	RIC	BTE	RIC
Price	$1,599.99 a pair	$1,499.99 a pair	$2,499.99 a pair	$4,500 -- $6,500 a pair