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Does this relate in any way to us getting cheaper hearing aids?

A pair of bluetooth streaming rechargable ones is about $3000. With Transparency mode and the latest software for AirPod pros, you can adjust the frequency distribution, and get what seem to be servicable hearing aids for $250.

What I'd like is proper (medical) assessment and fitting, but of cheaper commodity aids that are much much better made with better apps than most of those on the market now.

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The tech in the hearing aids is cheap.

it is the fitting and follow up where the money you spend should be going. -- that and repairs and regular maintenance.

In my experience with a family member, the fitting and tuning done by the audiologist is as good as a random guess. Constant noise and screeching even after multiple, expensive tuning sessions. As a result the hearing aids get tossed away unused most of the time.

The adjustment offered by something like the AirPods Pro seem much more effective.

Then you need to go to a different audiologist.

Most of my rejected fittings were from people who had far too high expectations. that did not stop me from trying, and when unable to get success provide a 100% refund, and refer to a different AUD.

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