Hi @bruceandruth1970, I merged your 2 discussions into one that can be seen in the Hearing Loss and ENT support groups. I did that so you can follow the discussion in one place.

I'm also bringing fellow members like @leeda5 @julieo4 @annab21 @judysmayo in addition to the helpful replies you got from @garymcc and @hearingpeg.

You might also be interested in this related discussion:
- Loss of hearing clarity: Solutions or strategies anyone?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/loss-of-clarity/
For more discussions, use the group search for any questions you might have. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/hearing-loss/

I can understand your reluctance to invest in a new set up with Phonak Sphere and a Rogers microphone if you can't be sure of an improvement over Oticon. I look forward to reading the tips from others.