I'm a newbie. I just discovered this forum a few days ago. Thanks to all offering help.

Well, I went to the audiologist that is connected with my ENT. Perhaps that wasn't a good idea. Live and learn.

She said she liked these best, perhaps she gets some kind of incentive or really does believe they are better.

Is going to a Hearing Aid store any better? If so, any recommendations?

The OPNs work better than my last pair of Oticon's (5 years old). The high frequencies are much better and I find myself saying "Huh", "Pardon Me" or some equivalent less often.

I ended up getting the rechargeable batteries. It's convenient, I just park the aids in the charger overnight, but I find the batteries don't quite last all day. That is a disappointment. If I take them out and recharge for a half hour or 45 minutes they might last until I go to bed. I'm usually up 16-18 hours. I don't need a whole lot of sleep and I take a little power siesta in the afternoon.

As much as these cost me, they need to last at least another 5 years so I guess I'm stuck with them.

And I'll probably pay for them again with wax filters and replacement domes.

I need a good game plan for next time.

Bob