Thanks jcdf. You might have hit on my problem. We did check the apartment below and they were watching something else other than what was blasting in my ear. I am calling audiologist today discussing your response. Oh I know I am not crazy as the apt. manager and her assistant were here and they heard the country music blasting, holding it about 6 inches from their ears. They were the ones to check the apt. below me, also, as that was my first thought. I was glad that they did hear it. If the problem gets solved, I will post results.