Dave in Pittsburgh Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 How long does your Standard Rechargeable Battery last for you Sonnet? One Year? Two Year?More? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted January 21, 2019 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 It says to replace it when it gets only 7 hours or less. I read something about 500 charging cycles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Pittsburgh Posted January 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 Exactly what I have read some where but I have one that are the original with the first implant in October ,2016 and still going just like that bunny and I use the every day get approximately 6 hrs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted January 21, 2019 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 @Dave in Pittsburgh In the US the rechargeable Sonnet batteries are under warranty for only one year. So whenever you wish to pursue replacements you can ask Med-El to check with your insurance company to see if they will cover any of the cost. Each standard rechargeable battery costs $175 US in the Web Shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Pittsburgh Posted January 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 I have all ready inquired the insurance won’t pay, until my deductible has been meet,that goes for both the rechargeable and disposable batteries. Last year I bought extra parts as my deductible was meet and never though of batteries.Your life’ line and never thought of it.☹️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted January 22, 2019 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 For bilateral Sonnet users who need 6 standard rechargeable batteries to feel secure with battery power, the break even point between buying Power One Implant disposable batteries seems to be 3 years. If the 6 rechargeable batteries last for three years, it would cost the same as using Power One implant disposable batteries and swapping them out every other day. If the 6 rechargeable batteries last longer than 3 years (unlikely due to the statement about 500 charging cycles), then the rechargeable batteries would be cheaper than using disposable batteries. If the 6 rechargeable batteries need to be replaced sooner than 3 years, disposable batteries would be cheaper. Of course this is different if insurance covers the cost of one or the other. It also is based on purchasing Power One Implant batteries from a respectable battery house at discounted rates for multiple boxes. BeardedPapa, Jewel and Mary Featherston 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Pittsburgh Posted January 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 WOW! A mathematician you are . Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeardedPapa Posted February 28, 2019 Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 On 1/21/2019 at 7:41 PM, Mary Beth said: If the 6 rechargeable batteries need to be replaced sooner than 3 years, disposable batteries would be cheaper. Mary Bell, your posts are very helpful. Thank you. What I am having a hard time understanding is Med-El's $175 price tag per battery (the larger one) for the Sonnet EAS. I lost one battery, and was shocked at the list price. I've worked with electronics all my life and I know that these could be produced for about 1/7 th of that cost. Is there no competitor thinking about offering that? Thanks. Boyd (BeardedPapa of 5 g'kids) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted February 28, 2019 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 @BeardedPapa Hi Boyd For actual processor items, we are limited to Med-El or Med-El approved items. BeardedPapa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Featherston Posted February 28, 2019 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 I add a factor though - I hate throwing batteries into the landfill. Not judging others, I just nearly jumped for joy knowing that the Sonnets and Rondo2s had rechargeables. And so far I've been really happy with them. Jewel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Jdashiell Posted March 8, 2019 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted March 8, 2019 On 1/21/2019 at 4:31 PM, Dave in Pittsburgh said: How long does your Standard Rechargeable Battery last for you Sonnet? One Year? Two Year?More? Thanks Immediately after the warranty wears out! Just like Washers/Dryers/Dishwashers/TVs, etc. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted March 8, 2019 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted March 8, 2019 Only under warranty for one year in the US. Standard Sonnet rechargeable batteries are supposed to be replaced when only lasting 7 hours. BUT Two batteries only lasting 7 hours MERELY provides power for 14 hours! That is way too short for my listening day and asking us to swap batteries twice in a listening day is unrealistic to me. We really need rechargeable batteries for Sonnets that last as long as the other brands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Pittsburgh Posted March 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2019 My first implant was in 10-2016 second implant 3-2018 I am still on the original set of batteries. I get approx 6 hrs from the standard batteries. I use them 90% of the time I only use disposable batteries when it’s going to be inconvenient to change batteries,however when the rechargeable batteries wear out I will most likely switch to disposable given the cost of the rechargeable batteries and I am bilateral I hope this answers your question let me know if you need more information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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