Easy to use. Behind the ear, but small and barely visible.

Disappointed in battery life.

Almost two weeks have passed since my Lexie B1 aids arrived and I could not be happier. They're not uncomfortable at all, and I can hear! I am 68, and worked in a very noisy environment during my state trooper firearms instructor and siren above my head career. Sounds that I have not perceived in years are clear to me now"¦the turn indicator actually makes a blinking sound, the toaster actually dings when done, and my slippers are really noisy on linoleum floors. Ha. I have not had to utter HUH very much at all lately "¦had to ask the wife not to talk to me so loud, and I can hear and UNDERSTAND the dialogue on TV without closed captions. I found that the smaller ear bits are more comfortable and efficient than the larger bits. I purchased a dehumidifier gadget for these babies as I am going to take real good care of them, and apparently moisture is a demon to them eventually. At night before bed, in the dehumidifier they go. I learned that if I leave the battery doors open when I take them out for the night that the batteries last quite longer. The other evening a pleasant female voice said Low Battery in my ear which kept me from replacing batteries prematurely. I bought a pack of 48 quality batteries for less than $20. I put one of the smaller packs in the car in case I'm out and get a low battery warning. It is important to leave the battery door open with a fresh battery for 5 minutes before closing and using the aids, in order to substantially increase battery life. The iPhone app is great and easy to use"¦sometimes they might not connect but simply recycling the Bluetooth on the phone sorts that issue out. I only need the app if there is a significant sound environment change. I was in an auditorium last night at an eulogy and could easily hear and understand the speakers rather than just a lot of roar background sound around me. I was surprised to learn that I have to ADD some bass in the sound adjustment to keep things from sounding tinny. Bass has been my enemy for a while but no more. I wish I had been able to use these for the past ten years, as I have obviously missed a lot in conversation and surroundings. I am impressed with the quality and support. After all, they're Bose! Color me ecstatic.

Only had the hearing aids for about a week. Fit is excellent, more comfortable than the aids I had personal molds made for. Best I have experienced. Various settings - restaurant, etc. - work better than I ever imagined. These Lexie hearing aids could not be much better (the app running through my smart phone is not used too often but works very well. I chose the replaceable battery type of aid simply because I HATE rechargeables. Now the bad - if this could be classified as "bad" - my aids are not loud enough even at the highest level. Watching TV, for example, I set the aids at maximum and still have to turn the TV volume up 20 clicks (out of 100). Normal volume setting for our home is 42 and I need at least 62 to 70. This has never happened to me. Even the really cheap $25. aids had a volume setting too high for me.

I had some old VA hearing aids, but those died long ago. They used to drain batteries and were constantly beeping in my ear, need a new battery. PLUS, I heard all the conversations behind me and not in front of me. WOWZA! These are tunable, and you can hide the conversation behind you and focus on the one infront of you. The noise canceling is amazing. And the best part is, "No more What's?"