You may want to look into Simplicity Hi Fi 270 by General Hearing. They are analog, designed for musicians, and have a 60 day return policy. I used them for a few years until I moved on to more expensive Widex digital hearing aids.
ptss, I have the Widex Evoke 440. They have programs for your phone that include an equilizer and volume for each ear that are adjustable as you listen, to fine tune them for music. At the time I purchased them 18 months ago, my research indicated they had among the widest frequency range and among the widest dynamics. I got an audiogram from a local audiologist, sent it to Hearsource.com where I purchased them, and saved a couple thousand dollars on the price of buying them locally. Hearsource can also give you free periodic checkups and re-program them remotely as your hearing changes. I have no connection to them except a satisfied client.
mijostyn, I believe they were $3,500, versus $5,500 at the ENT Dr.'s office. The Widex Moment that hifijunkey bought, and linked to the reviews in his earlier post, is a newer model and was not available when I bought mine. Of course the ENT Dr.'s office needs to charge a lot more to cover their costs for follow up service, business expenses, etc. versus an internet based business.
@ptss, yes it was like trading up to higher quality audio equipment. Smoother, richer, more details, but still dynamic. The OTC hearing aids were a little rough sounding compared to the more expensive ones. You may want to check with an audiologist or ENT office to see if they have used or lower end ones that they will service. The internet company I mentioned above indicates that they will re-program "most" hearing aids for $99 if you mail them in. You may also want to research which brands and models are good for music.
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