My wife had three hearing tests 6 months ago. They are free. Mirical Ear wanted $6,000.00 for the better hearing aids. The other two companys were about the same. A basic set was 47 hundred. After much googling and talking with on line companys, we bought from the best deal. The Hansaton X-Mini with a remote control . Top of the line. An old, well known German company. It came as promised with a years supply of batterys,extra fittment parts. They work great and the price was $2,700.00 with remote and a 3 year warranty. She is very happy we spent the time to check out the mark up on hearing aids. The Siemens company owns Hansaton. I do not work for these folks, do not own stock e.t.c. Just thought You could use the tip.----Leon