Hearing aids for audiophiles.


I’ve chosen to walk away from the sirens, horns, gunshots heading both directions, and all the damage it’s done (doing) to my hearing.  Through the miracle of hearing aids I’d like to bring back my hearing as close as possible to my youth mostly for the purposes of accurate and full tonal musical listening, and then, of course, to hear the voices of my loved ones better.  To those of you who’ve gone down this road, what are recommended brands and non-recommended brands, as well as any pitfalls to be aware of?  Costs and sizes are factors also.  Thanks,
Bob
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If you really want good quality sound then I would do a modern version of what Bob Fosgate (I think it was) did with headphones back in the 80's. Modernizing it for today, get some high quality IEM, omnidirectional microphone, and an amp with EQ or at least tone controls. Today this can all be the size of a pack of cigarettes, at the most, and probably a lot smaller. 

Won't be much bigger or more obvious - or expensive - than some of the quality hearing aids I have seen, but the sound quality will be off the charts better. Another plus, you will look like a hip dude into music and not just another old fogey with hearing aids.
For ‘mild’ high frequency loss, aids like the Widex can be very satisfying.  For more ‘moderate’ loss, the benefits diminish.
BTW, I speak from experience.
Phonak Aude'o P-R, port & starboard.
Recommend molded earpieces over buds, more comfy and less likely to come loose if you wear glasses, ear protection, use a comb or brush....
Mid into Hf loss, tinnitus, loud machines, music, age...

Went shopping for 'audio quality' aids, and pretty happy with them.  Rechargeable, so no tiny weekly batts.  BT, pairs with anything that does.
Random non sequiturs from Google Assistant are funny.

@fiesta75, they're a lot better than you may think, esp. for those of us who like our 'hobby'.

Case in point:  When I got my 'new pair' (Old original ones are fine, thx), first impression was how noisy this world IS.....but I now have onboard volume control....and OFF.  *G*

Second, I could hear birds again. *L*

Third, on lighting up my gear.....I didn't have to adjust Anything on my eq.

All 31 bands of it, room eq as well.

That was a surprise, but a nice one....