[zcaveman]

I have been wearing this pair of hearing aids since 2007. In 2009, before my warranty ran out, they sent them to the factory for reconditioning.

A couple of weeks ago, one of the battery holders broke off. I have been able to make it work but yesterday, it completely quit on me.

I had stopped by Village Ear to see if they could replace the battery holder but he said he had to be shipped to the factory and would cost $450. He could put me in a new pair with newer technology but I think the price would be about $2500 each for ones that would work with my hearing. But I do get a $1500 trade-in allowance for my two old aids.

I guess I am wondering if it would be better to just get these reconditioned or get the latest they have? I am not sure newer technology would be better with my hearing loss.

Can anyone that wears hearing aids tell me if the new technology is REALLY that much better or would I be better off just getting the current ones reconditioned.

Also, how often do you upgrade your hearing aids?

Thanks for any replies.

Z