Here's my review of this year's best hearing aids:

Best "Open Fit" Digital Hearing Aid (Receiver In the Ear):

Phonak Audeo S SMART IX with I Com Bluetooth, as it is one of the most full featured yet easy instrument for patients to use.  It can be programmed to be automatic and switch programs on it's own when you enter different noise environments or can be controlled by the user via  remote control.  Wireless communication between hearing aids and bluetooth capability.  

Prices range from $2,200-$3,500 each.

Best "Open Fit" Digital Hearing Aid (Receiver in the Ear):

Resound Dot 2 30, as it offers cutting edge design, great sound quality and is very cosmetically appealing.  Users can also choose the color of the outer casing of the hearing aid and can be changed at the local audiologist/hearing aid dispenser's office.  Prices range from $2,200-$3,500 each.

Best Premium Digital Hearing Aid for Clarity in Noisy Environments:

Phonak Ambra.  This is the best hearing aid I have seen so far to be able to focus the hearing to the people you are listening to while reducing down the background noise from the side and behind, focusing the direction you want to hear from, and automatic telephone features. Prices range from $2,000 - $3,400 each.

Best Entry Level Digital Hearing Aid:

HearPod 32X Micro, which is a very small full featured digital hearing aid, with noise reduction, feedback cancellation, 32 channels, etc that is sold directly to the consumer.  Low costs are a great draw to these, that range from $695-$1095 each delivered direct to customers.

HearPod Hearing Aids can easily be accessed via this link:  HearPod

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