Review on Small-Sized Rechargeable Digital Hearing Aids With Noise Cancelling - Banglijian Ziv-201A (Pair) by Paul Abs

I'm no newbie to hearing aids. This was my 4th set. I've tried everything from cheapy analog amplifiers to big name brands costing over 4K. These beat them all. I started out with one ZIV-201A. It helped a lot in every situation but I still couldn't hear the TV very good and it just wasn't quite powerful enough for my worst ear. I knew from the start that two aids would be necessary at some point so I ordered a more powerful unit, the ZIV-206. Just a few dollars more. Both are the same size and are the most comfortable aids I've ever used. Like all hearing aids they take time to adjust to your situation. I used both ear tubes off and on to see what worked best for me. I found the slim tubes worked just fine after a fairly long trial. They weigh next to nothing and I wear them all day. Finding the right ear bud takes a bit of effort but you should be able to find one that fits OK. I love the rechargeable feature. No more messing with batteries. I set up a small recharging space. At bedtime I plug them in but do not start the charging. In the morning I switch the power on and they charge in around one and a half hours. Take note that the ZIV-206 charges much faster. Like about 30 minutes faster. Also the features on that model has more controls and a lot more power. When I bought it, it was only $15 dollars more. At some point the battery will deplete. They say after about 500 charges. That's less than 2 years. Replacing batteries is not a do-it-yourself project. You either send them back for replacement or buy a new aid. Since I'm on the last 4 holes in the back 9 of life I will probably buy new as necessary and send in the older ones for repair. For me, the ZIV-206 is the way to go. Another plus is when you get in those loud big box stores or hearing a lot of road noise, you can simply reach up and press the on-off button. No more taking them off and opening a battery case. Remember this. The on and off buttons are not instantaneous. For either mode hold down for 3 or 4 seconds before releasing. Yes, it will take time to get it adjusted to your liking and as with all aids it will never replace a good set of natural ears. Don't expect it. These are certainly worth a try before you spend thousands on the main name brands.Update review: The hearing aid just quit. Fully charged or so it says. It will not turn on. I had this same issue with the first one and returned. When it works it does fine but going bad after less than 3 months is not acceptable. I hope the sellers read this and supply a replacement. I will ship back once I receive a pre-paid mailer. As a consumer I would stick with their 206 model. I have it also and it is a much improved model. I do wish there were better instructions regarding contacting the seller directly. I will report as to their response.Correction: The hearing aid works fine. I discovered the tube was plugged with wax. These tubes are very small and even a small amount can plug them. Lesson learned--check the tubes daily.