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If you can afford it, I strongly recommend getting aids that link wifi/bluetooth to your phone and TV. The link to Television improved my life greatly. Now I get clear sound through all ranges with the TV sound muted. I don't bother other people in the room and the sound is crystal clear.

Link to phone is pretty cool. I stand in the middle of Publix with my phone in my pocket. To people around, I look like an insane man talking to himself. Suddenly I am "hip" but I don't have a big white blob hanging from my ear.

I would also suggest batteries rather than rechargeable. If I put my hearing aids on in the morning, they run out of juice at about 10 or 11 pm, just when I am watching a late night TV program. With batteries, you just have to remember to carry a spare set.

I was very happy with Connect Hearing in Spanish Springs. I don't know about the price but they are very knowledgeable with a sound proof room for testing and all the technology necessary for testing and diagnosis. They are also excellent with support and cleaning.