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If you have already seen a good ENT, know the type of loss you have and which type of aid would work best for you, then maybe try checking out Hearing Aid Reviews from Forbes.com. It's true that some aids that are $2K or more, are expensive, but they work best if you have any severe loss (like I do), they have more power and can be more customized for your loss. They usually have a 3yr warranty. I personally have had Opticon and Phonak but I am going to start looking into the newer aids that are lower priced. They are getting better all the time. Did you know that there are smartphone apps that will translate conversations to text? I use "Olelo". There is no charge for the app if you have a qualified loss (FCC).
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I have moderate to considerable loss in both ears with right being worst. Over the past 12 years I have had Phonak, Widex and now Oticon which is supposed to have the latest technology and what a lot of audiologists in the area seem to be recommending these days. I don't know if they are the best (very pricey) but they are more effective than the widex which were 6 years old and , as you mention the technology is improving among all the brands. I recommend finding an audiologist (as they have more training than a HAS) you trust and follow their advice. All any aid does is amplify the sounds and some of the more advanced brands are better at filtering sounds, background noise and adding features like TV compatibility, clarity. supressing unwanted noise e.g. sirens, dogs barking, etc. My hearing is not severe enough to qualify for cochlear implants