Here is the guff about Prof Peter Blamey's hearing aids (as seen on ABC New Inventors) for your information.

It seems strange that one can buy a device such as this by mail/internet and that it is relatively so cheap. No doubt other audiologists will hate them, because the former (other audiologists) have enjoyed a virtual monopoly and have charged outrageously for their hearing aids — as evidenced by many of my friends who have outlaid something north of $7,000 for two.

I had a professional audiometry test which cost me $85.00 and sent it down to Blamey & Saunders with my order for two SIE aids, which cost me $2525.00, including shipping. They tuned the aids before sending them by mail and I have not looked back since. I am definitely a fan.

The obvious downside is — what happens when things go wrong? Melbourne is a long way away, but I surmise that since my previous aid (one cost $3200) has worked uninterrupted for seven years, then hopefully this more modern gear will last a similar time. However, I also bought their computer program and can re-tune mine myself if required. Although this may never be necessary, I am a bit of a geek and like playing with computers.

MBF will refund me $2000, so my all up cost: audiology + gear (computer program and two aids) is $895.00.

I have given the Blamey & Saunders aids a good test: in the car with passengers, at board meetings, at a Probus meeting and in a noisy restaurant (polished floor and low ceiling). My marital relations appear to have improved too; either Wife has stopped mumbling, or the gear works!

The final delight is the TV, because we no longer argue about the volume setting and I have little trouble with telephone conversations (at last).

Say no more! But thanks again for such good gear and wonderful service.