Recent experiences this week have shown my Rexton aids can no longer serve all my essential hearing needs -- especially in noisy environments - restuarants especially, group settings, outdoor gatherings, etc. (TV and radio have never been more than okay with the aids, closed captions is always used. Movie theaters are awful and are usually avoided). Voice clarity has lessened considerably - what remains is very poor. Would appreciate receiving advice and suggestions for best sources for researching alternative aids, what to look for services offered and the bhind the ear hearing aids, the warranties, repairs , cleaning, life expectancy of aids, etc. After a disastrous appointment with an audiologist who flatly refused to provide behind the ear aids I went to Costco-Issaquah WA (Costco was the only alternative she gave). After a full hearing test/evaluation, Rexton was the one the Costco specialist advised would meet my needs three years ago.