I've been a hearing aid wearer for 25 years and have worn mid-range devices from several of the biggest manufactures, purchased from stand-alone hearing aid centers staffed by trained audiologists. In case you don't know, these devices cost in the neighborhood or $5-6k for the pair. Because of the cost, I decided to look into my local Costco Hearing Aid Center, and boy I'm glad I did (especially before the winter visitors showed up). I received the best exam and consultation that I've ever had from Erica (Jabra/Phillips tech) - she was knowledgeable, patient, exceptionally competent, and provided me with all the pertinent information to my purchasing decision. The most amazing thing is these top-of-the-line Jabra prescription aids cost less than $1500 and have all the latest bells and whistles. The best feature is their Bluetooth capability - I can listen to an audio book, surf the web or talk on the phone through my hearing aids! With the exception phone app I can make adjustments on the fly, or switch to preprogrammed listening modes with the click of a button. Amazing - I couldn't be happier. Not sure how all the hearing aid centers around can compete, but good luck to them. This is a real win for consumers. read more