Firstly, can I point out that I live in the U.K. I found this forum and couldn’t find anything similar over here, hope that’s O.K.
I have had a hearing test via our N.H.S (god bless them) and have mild to moderate hearing loss. They provided very basic hearing aids that have served me for a year but I really think it’s time to get something a little better. I’ve spent hours and hours researching all of the different brands and models but for each, I can read one glowing review against another poor review. I realise what that tells me, every person’s hearing is different and what suits one may not be ideal for another. It also tells me I’m entering a world where I know absolutely nothing!
I’m lucky in that I have a local audiologist who can provide any of the big brands and I have an appointment later this week. I believe I can trial up to two different models.
So, can I have some advice on which brands-models to try given my wish list below?
1, I want as close to natural hearing as possible. I still work, mostly outdoors.
2, I’m an amateur musician so good music reproduction is important to me.
3, At 62, any vanity I once had went out of the window long ago, I don’t care what they look like.
4, Cost is always an issue but I’m willing to pay if the benefit is there.
5, Battery or rechargeable?
Also, I read a lot about Bluetooth connectivity, my question is why do I need that, if the hearing aid improves my hearing, I should be able to hear the T.V, my mobile, etc? Why do I need to feed the signal directly to my ears?
Thanks all.