Better Hearing and Audiology is literally THE BEST! I referred my uncle here for a hearing exam and consultation. I was worried because my uncle has several underlying health problems and I knew hed be quite a handful. To my surprise, my uncle reported that everyone was super friendly & patient with him! They fit him with quality hearing aids and gave him the gift of hearing! He was able to have this gift for only a few short weeks before he passed away unexpectedly. It warms my heart to know that my uncle received such great care. He was able to hear his daughters say their final goodbyes before his passing. I am forever grateful for Dr. Savannah Collins, Dr. Kalob Parsons and their friendly staff.

As an Audiologist myself, I wanted the best service for my mom. I believe quality service is what makes hearing aids beneficial for the wearer. At my office I strive to make every patient feel like they are my family. I wanted this same type of care for my mom. Better Hearing and Audiology succeeded! They truly care about my mom and ensuring better hearing for her in all situations. I love their philosophy. This is the place to go for all your hearing needs. Thank you so much for taking care of my mom.

I just love this office. They are the best! Thank you so much for helping me hear my Grandchildren and my Great Grandchildren. I feel more alive now that I can hear at church and I am part of the conversation when family visits.

This company deserves an infinite amount of stars for their rating because they are in the business for the right reason; they want to help people the best they can. They truly care about their patients and want them to succeed. Everyone in this office is beyond kind and caring. I saw Dr. Savannah and she was professional and understanding and kind. She was thorough and made me feel like I was a priority for her. They went out of their way to get me the best hearing aids possible and I hope they understand how their true, genuine kindness blessed me! I will recommend them to anyone I know who is in need of hearing aides. They deserve the business and I am so glad that I found them. Thank you so much for showing me so much thoughtful kindness, you guys rock!!! Thank you!!!

Dr Parsons and his staff are very helpful and friendly. Willing to go the extra mile to make sure their patients are taken care of and provide the help and assistance that you may need. I highly recommend Better hearing and Audiology for any of you hearing problems.

Such inviting atmosphere. Savannah was so kind, so welcoming. She helped me and allowed me to hear again. Im so grateful to her. She has such a wonderful inviting voice.

I have had several hearing tests over the last 30+ years, one of them in the past nine months, but this experience was beyond anything I have ever had.Way more than sitting in a both and pushing a button when you hear the different tones they put you in a mock up crowd of talking people and can tell how well you can hear, different tones and volume tests.I have had problems with hearing loss for a long time and to stubborn to bite the bullet and have it corrected, maybe my good fortune holding out so long. Thank you DR. Collins and the rest of the staff at Better Hearing & Audiology

When we travel from NY to Idaho Falls, Mom always asks to go see the specialists at this office. She is seen quickly and treated respectfully which she enjoys! I am grateful for their cleanliness, accuracy, advanced techniques and affordability.

Nothing but all Thumbs Up for the staff, service, and budget considerations in helping those with hearing loss be able to participate in conversations and understand what was said. No more nodding or smiling with no clue what was just said. Just wish I could allocate ten stars for this team.

I received my hearing aids from Dr. Parsons a few years ago. I have always had great service. Everyone in the office has been helpful and patient in answering questions and notifying me when my hearing aids need service.

Dr. Parsons spent much of the evening testing my hearing and answering my questions and concerns. He was very knowledgeable and reassuring as he discussed my diagnosis and treatment options. I really appreciated his professionalism and genuine concern.

Love my audiologist, Dr Savannah Collins. She is wonderful! The whole staff is great and they work with their patients financially, which nowadays is a big deal! Good service, caring and kind! Love them!

I love the hearing aids and the service is great so go to better hearing

We went to see Dr Melody and she was so wonderfulWe will be returning for all of our audiology need in the future and will be referring friends and family here.

I had an internship rotation at Better Hearing and Audiology and I would HIGHLY recommend their services to anyone who is experiencing hearing loss or has concerns for their hearing. All three providers, Dr. Parson, Dr. Collins, and Dr. Muhlestein, are incredible audiologists who have a wide range of skills and specialties.This practice really emphasizes the importance of patient-centered care, and I have seen the audiologists go above and beyond to make sure each patient is receiving the best individualized care!I have learned so much from Dr. Parsons and Dr. Collins in the 2 months I was there. I felt so supported and they offered me amazing advice that I will take with me as I continue learning!Heidi, Kaitlin, and Kourtney are the amazing people you will see when you walk through the door! They are so genuine and make sure you are receiving the best service and maintenance on your hearing aids and devices. Heidi is so knowledgeable with hearing aids and technology, she does an incredible and thorough job. Kourtney is amazing and goes the extra mile to make sure every patient is taken care of.If you go to Better Hearing and Audiology, youre in good hands! :)

Fantastic staff! I had a emergent situation requiring me to acquire hearing aids fast. They went out of their way to get me in and put a rush order on the hearing aids I needed. They are very knowledgeable and are comfortable to work with.

Greeted right away, Very prompt, Savannah Collins was most considerate and explained the testing procedures, I was put at ease and the testing was effortless.Thank you Savannah for a wonderful experience and insight into my hearing issue.Best regards,Harold Ueckert

Im very happy with the service and help I received from dry Parsons at Better Hearing and Audiology. Their office has been accomidating and easy to work with. I recommend Dt Parsons to anyone who needs to hear better!

We saw Savanna for my eight year old daughter. Weve been visiting ENTs and audiologists for my daughter for over three years now in different cities and Savanna is the only one Ive ever wanted to leave a review for. She was friendly and set my daughter at her ease. She was very communicative and explained things clearly without once talking down to us. We loved our experience with her.

I like their business model where you pay for the services you use. They are both competent and honest. Hearing is a gift.

Great service very professional. Savannah is great.

Better Hearing and Audiology is simply the best. Their staff takes fantastic care of us veterans and the general public. Thank you Kalib and the gang.

Dont go anywhere else. Best service and best price in town. Doctors and staff are fabulous.

I just got my new Phonak hearing aids and I am totlally addicted to them. They have a wonderful app that is easy to navigate and does amazing things. It is so good to be able to hear so well again. Love them so much.

Savannah is AWESOME!!! My mother and her mother both have/had profound hearing loss, so it was no surprise to me when I found out I needed hearing aids. I am 41, so my hearing loss is considered early-onset. Savannah is kind, gentle, smart, and funny. She truly cares about her patients and I cant imagine ever using anyone else. She gave me a thorough exam, coached me through each and every step, and explained my results. She helped me make an educated decision about what hearing aids would be best for me. When my hearing aids arrived, an upgraded feature ended up costing more than her initial quote and she still honored the quote! Everyone in the office is friendly and cheerful. I 100% recommend Better Hearing and Audiology, and Im especially partial to sweet Savannah!

Stephanie was very thorough in the testing they provided. Confirmed my perception that I am missing parts of some conversations.

Savanna worked with me. She was very kind, knowledgeable and helpful. With my new hearing aids I can now hear my wife. I can also hear and understand what is being said at church and on the TV. I would highly recommend any one who thinks they might have hearing issues to set an appointment.

Dr. Parsons is fantastic. A friendly and knowledgeable doctor. My son with hearing loss really likes him. Im grateful that he doesnt dread his hearing evaluations! The whole office is great.

Savannah was great! She was perfect for my 4 year old, and made everyone feel comfortable. She went above and beyond. The front office staff was so friendly too! And they were able to see us same day, which that is so rare for a doctors office. Great customer service and excellent bedside manner!

Super friendly staff. Went above and beyond.

Savannah Collins was awesome! She was so nice to me and made me feel like her number one customer. She was full of information and gave me places to look into. Will most definitely be going back to her. Thank you to all the amazing staff and thank you to everyone always so helpful.

I was referred by the VA and was very pleased Great care and very friendly and knowledgeable staff that always has a smile. I have enjoyed all of my visits. The front office staff is great and always makes you feel welcome. Dr Parsons is knowledgeable and is always willing to help. Thank you

All of the staff was friendly and helpful. Dr. Parsons took his time with my exam, and explained everything to me in a way that was easy to understand. He answered all of my questions and made sure I felt comfortable with my treatment plan. I would highly recommend this business to anyone.

The staff here are amazing!! Dr Savannah was very pleasant and knowledgeable. The ladies in the office always had a smile on their face and genuinely care about my experience every time I’ve gone in. I highly recommend anyone who is in need of hearing assistance to check them out. You will be very satisfied! -Thank you for helping make a difference in my life!

My two year old recently had a hearing test with Dr. Collins and she did a great job working with him. Two year olds can be wary of strange situations, which he was, but she helped him be as comfortable as possible, which made the process a lot easier. She was also knowledgeable and friendly and explained the tests they were doing and the results in a way that was easy to understand.

After reviewing Better Hearing’s website and reading all the favorable reviews, I made an appointment to have a hearing test from Dr. Savannah. The test, along with Dr. Savannah’s helpful explanations, confirmed that it was time for me to get hearing aids. Dr. Savannah is so knowledgeable, communicates very well, and is fun and friendly! I am so grateful for my time spent with her! She assures that all questions are answered and that my hearing aids are adjusted perfectly so that I can once again hear all conversations! Dr. Savannah has been wonderful!

We saw Savannah and she was professional, friendly, and excellent at checking our hearing. She explained everything that was happening and we felt very comfortable. The staff was friendly and efficient; we got right in. The decor of the office was calming and welcoming. Who knew getting your hearing checked could be so fun!

I visited Savannah Collins recently for a hearing evaluation. I was impressed by the cheerful professionalism she exhibited! I really felt she wanted the most accurate results while making me feel comfortable about the process. Thank you!

I have needed hearing aids for awhile but whenever I would go get my hearing checked the only thing that was done was spending a few minutes in the sound booth and then being told I needed to spend $7000.00 on hearing aids! It just seemed like there should be more to it than that! After doing some research online I found out about Best Practices and Real Ear Measurements, things that should be done when having your hearing checked and before purchasing hearing aids. Better Hearing & Audiology offers all this and more! I was so impressed with the knowledge and care that was offered to me! I know I made the best choice! Dr. Kalob and the whole staff are awesome!

My name is Jerry and I have been going to Better Hearing and Audiology (Dr. Parsons) since 2017. I was very pleased with the service and the efforts Dr. Parsons went to insure that all had been done to adjust my hearing aids to my employers phone equipment so that I could continue to work. Unfortunately my hearing loss caused me to decide to retire.I am a Vietnam veteran and in 2018 when I began getting help from the VA they also let me know that I was eligible for hearing aids. These aids would be upgrades from what I had and I was allowed to choose Better Hearing as my service provider. I have been going to Dr. Savannah Collins. She is very knowledgeable and professional. I look forward to seeing her if I have any difficulties with these hearing aids. She also seems to be familiar with the VA requirements and handled mailing back my left aid for repair. Works better now after getting it back.Thank you, Dr. Collins

I was referred by the VA. I did not know what to expect. If you are a Veteran and need to see someone local for audiology, these people are the ones to contact.The people at the front desk are excellent to work with. They look for you to come, call you by name, and get you in very soon.They use cutting edge technology. Savannah Collins was my doctor. She was excellent. I had very few questions but she gave me most of the answers before I even asked. Best audiology clinic I have ever been to !!!

I was hesitant to get hearing aids because of the price. When I started reading about hearing loss being associated with Alzheimer’s, I became more interested. Better Hearing and Audiology was recommended by a neighbor that told me how well her hearing aids improved her hearing. The neighbor was also impressed with the service and price of their hearing aids. On the initial visit I learned you can demo hearing aids to see how they work for you. While demoing the hearing aids some adjustments were made that really improved my hearing. Being impressed with how well they worked I purchased a pair of hearing aids. After having them for a year I am really satisfied and glad I made the decision to purchase them. The service during the demo and follow up visits have been amazing. They are always friendly and provide a quality service and product. When I dont wear my hearing aids, it feels like I have ear plugs in my ears.

Dr. Parsons, Dr. Collins, Melanie, Kourtney, Kate, Heidi, Natalie - the whole gang makes this place what it is. I recommend anyone looking for a patient and caring audiology office to COME HERE!

Professional throughout. Questioned and listened to personal background in regards hearing issues to focus in on the trouble. Was more than willing to describe the tests performed both in detail and by use of easily understood analogies. Office and examination area is clean, tidy and laid out for the current Covid 19 concerns. Overall a pleasant and productive experience.

Dr Parsons is very professional and very good at putting you at ease. He did an awesome job figuring out my hearing issues and was able to get me connected to the world again. It so nice to hear in stereo again. Thanks Dr Parsons.

I took my 10 year old in for her first ever hearing check. She was nervous. From the first moment we stepped through the door we felt welcomed. My daughters anxiety began to decrease. The front desk staff were so kind. We were only there for a short time when Dr. Savanah came out to take us to the back. The Dr. her self! We thought that was cool. She is young and lovely. Super kind and knowledgeable. She had my daughter sit in front of a large screen so we could see everything she was seeing. It was great to be included in the process of testing. Dr. Savanah was positive, happy and upbeat. I just can not say enough good about her. She is young and up on all the science. She put both my daughter and I at ease. Such an excellent bedside manner. She found some problems and we are going back for further testing. It was such a pleasure visiting this office that we have absolutely no concerns about going back. I would highly recommend Dr. Savanah and her wonderful front desk staff to anyone in need of an audiologist.

Savannah Collins is absolutely wonderful! She handled my hearing test and explained what options I had once I explained what I was looking for in my first set of hearing aids. Once the hearing aids were ordered and delivered she called me in the following week and patiently explained how to use and maintain the devices. I would definitely recommend her to my friends!

Today I visited Better Hearing with my husband as he had his hearing checked. We met with Savannah Collins who was very cheerful and kind as she explained all about hearing loss and administered the hearing tests. We were pleased to find that my husbands hearing loss is not severe and that the new hearing aids we ordered should improve his hearing.The entire process took less that an hour and we were very satisfied with the service rendered.

I was greeted with incredibly friendly office staff. Melanie Ford performed my hearing test with care (and humor). I was even able to discuss the results with Savannah Collins. Everyone was super friendly and informative. They were able to answer all of my questions.Fabulous experience! I would suggest Better Hearing & Audiology to anyone.

We love how friendly the staff is! Weve brought our first born in twice and both times were great experiences! Dr. Savannah is super nice and does very well with toddlers. (:

I got my hearing instruments several months ago. They are really top notch. I like that they are rechargeable. I like that I dont have to mess with replacing batteries. They are a lot cheaper that the ones that I had from another place. I highly recommend that you check them out for your next set of hearing instruments.

Yes I went into better hearing and Savannah Collins helped me and she did a wonderful job. She checked my hearing made sure that I understood everything with the charts and graphs. She checked and cleaned and hearing aids I was wearing to make sure they were OK to continue with. I felt like everything was excellent thank you Savannah! I would Recommend their hearing aid service and audiology exam to anyone.

We took our adult handicap son in to get his hearing checked and Dr. Collins was wonderful. She explained things well, was very cheerful and happy and she treated our son like he was a very important person. Cory left very happy and excited to be getting hearing aids where before he resisted the thought of wearing them. Thanks you!

The whole team was helpful and informative. Who would of thunk that there is so much to the science of audiology. Dr. Savannah Collins was especially patient and explanatory in a way that was easy to understand.

Melanie Ford administered a required examination to me of the VA. The most important part of my examination was that Melanie explained the proper functions and capabilities of my Starkey hearing aids. Its just amazing how much better I can function knowing the proper way to set my hearing aids. The hearing tests found no additional hearing loss, which she explained that no additional loss is extremely important. Thanks you guys.

Top notch service! Dr. Parson and his team are experts and work hard to make your experience a good one! In addition you can count on Savannah and Kaitlin to meet you with a smile, (even at 8 am!) and get your hearing all sorted out. Really these folks are the best!!

I have known Kalob for over 10 years. I trust him with all my needs. Now I have Dr. Savannah Collins has taken over seeing to my needs. She is simply amazing. No issue ever seems to bother her or the rest of the staff. I cant recommend a better audiology clinic than Better Hearing.

I love this place!!! My daughter who is now 7 was born with hearing loss and we switched to better hearing where they have made every appointment amazing for not only my daughter but for us parents as well! Dr.Savanah has always gone the extra mile to help make sure Gracelyn understands what’s going on and to make sure she gets everything she needs to help her hear! We couldn’t be happier that we found better hearing and audiology!

The Doctors and staff at Better Hearing have provided me the best services I’ve experienced in more than 30 years of wearing hearing aids. I’m a fairly new customer, and all their team has treated me as if I’m their most important customer😁They are my choice for hearing aids and services from now on!

Great people and very professional service. Savannah S. Collins was great! Highly recommend this office. My VA referral got me the care I needed in a very pleasant office. Quick service and Savannah carefully explained all the tests she ran, as well.

My appointment was arraigned through VA to possibly increase my compensation for hearing loss. Doctor Collins was GREAT. She explained everything that was going to happen. I have to say it was probably one of the most comprehensive audiograms I have ever had.Additionally, the front desk staff was very courteous and efficient.If the VA decides I need new hearing aides I will go to Better Hearing to get them.M.H. 10/2020

I got my first hearing aid today and Dr Briggs and her staff took so much time to explain very thing and be very thorough. I would recommend Better Hearing to anyone!! So professional and kind.

The staff was amazing really helped me figure out what was going on with my left ear. Thank you all for helping me

Great service and people

I had my first appointment with Dr. Collins today and was thoroughly impressed. Dr. Collins not only made the appointment light and enjoyable but she made some adjustments that has really improved the quality of my hearing. I am grateful they work with the VA. Thank youThomas Boyd

Had a very good initial and follow up visit with Dr. Collins. She is very knowledgeable and knows the product well. Everything was well explained and all questions were answered clearly. I look forward to our next appointment later this week. Keep up the good work and thanks again. Howard Hendry

I am happy the VA sent me here to have my ears checked, they have helped me to understand what my hearing lose is and how I can find help for it They worked with the VA and took care off the question I had and worked with me to get the Hearing Aids I needed.

The Drs and staff at Better Hearing and Audiology have been wonderful. They have worked with me to make sure I was satisfied and comfortable with my hearing aids. I would definitely recommend them for your hearing needs.

These guys are awesome very helpful and I hear so much better right now very happy excellent

Better Hearing is the third audiologist group Ive used in this area and they were by far the best yet. My testing was thorough and up-to date. The staff - I worked with three different professionals including Dr. Parsons - is very competent and friendly; they all are obviously highly trained for their respective tasks. Office staff is also great to work with. Im very pleased with the fitting (in ear) and performance of my hearing aids and have had no issues. I highly recommend this business.

Seriously the best audiologists!!! You are genuinely cared for, by all the staff, like they have known you their entire lives. After my family were patients with another office for many years and having hearing appointments last about 5 minutes, it was time to find another office. When you walk in you are welcomed with a burst of sunshine! ☀️ You never feel like you are just a patient or a number! Dr. Parsons and Dr. Collins are awesomely amazing at what they do! They genuinly want to get to know you and help you with your hearing needs! I (we) just LOVE ❤ this office!!!

Recently just purchased new hearing aids from their clinic that I had been researching about for several months. Dr. Parsons was excellent in his communication skills in helping me to obtain these aids. Dr. Parsons & Dr. Collins are the definition of expertise, quality and great customer service.No surprises on the quoted price of their services. I would highly recommend for you hearing needs.

Re: Doctor Savannah CollinsThe most comprehensive exam Ive ever had. Honest and professional. I Appreciate Dr. Collins and would recommend her to anyone without hesitation.

I was referred to these superb providers by the VA. I have been amazed that the VA would actually contract with such an excellent organization ! Dr. Collins was exceptionally knowledgeable. Her testing abilities and communication of her knowledge and the testing results was and remained beyond expectation ! VA or otherwise, this IS the organization to provide the help you need. Sgt. R. E.

This is the best place in Idaho Falls for your Hearin needs. Very nice and easy to work with. No up selling.

Im a Retired Army Linguist who flew in helicopters and/or wore headsets to do my job for 20+ years.The Veterans Administration authorized a hearing test through Better Hearing & Audiologyhere in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The PROFESSIONAL PATIENCE & CARE I received from Doctor Savannah Collins, Au.D., Audiology Assistant Nathan & Receptionist Bari was absolutely the Best and will take care of all of my hearing needs. Thank you all so very much. The Birds singing in the trees are truly wonderful to hear again!

I was very impressed with the level of knowledge the whole team at Better Hearing and Audiology have. They were not hesitant to offer the best prices and service to us and put us at ease with friendly and accepting personality!

Wonderful experience with Dr. Kalob, his staff Bari & Nathan as they fixed, improved, renewed and informed me more than Ive ever known about my hearing aids. I feel confident, hear everything and enjoyed my visit. Thank you for your expertise and skill. I recommend you to everyone as the best!

The receptionists are very friendly and professional. Nathan has been very patient and helpful with questions. I chose Dr. Parsons because he was patient, professional and spent time informing you of all information. He was thorough in explaining the different types of hearing aides and what he would recommend for my individual needs.They also do close follow-up to make sure the hearing aides are working correctly. I did research other hearing companies, but was most comfortable with Kalob. Thank you!

Best audiologist in town, they are always ready to take care of any need I may have. Always greeted with a smile.

I had an appointment with Savannah S. Collins at Better Hearing and Audiology on August 12, 2019 for a hearing test and programming of my hearing aids. She did an awesome Job. She explained the tests she was going to perform, why she was doing them, and how they would relate to my hearing. The equipment used is the latest technology. The test showed my hearing loss is moderate to severe. After programming my hearing aids she tested them to be sure they were performing as they should. I will use Better Hearing and Audiology for all my future hearing issues and would recommend them to anyone with hearing issues. Thank you Savannah for returning me to the world of hearing. You did an excellent job.

Dr. Savanna is amazing to work with. Better Hearing and audiology. Is a great place. They have fast and friendly service. The staff is amazing to work with.

Great people to work with, they take the time to understand your hearing issues. They also understand what product works the best for me.

This is a good place to go for your kids and he lit you now what he is doing and he is a good man and he do a good job and all of the stuff are do good to

The folks there were friendly and very good with the instruments and explaining everything. They were courteous and very customer oriented especially Savannah C. Au.D. super cool experience with her help and attention to detail. Their pricing was very good and they offer two different hearing aid brands that have blue tooth capabilities as well as rechargeable hearing aids. I would recommend them to those in need of hearing test or hearing aids.

Good service n they are nice n respectful thank u guys so for ur help

I went to have my hearing and tinnitus checked. Dr. Parsons was incredibly kind and friendly, as were the receptionist and doctoral student working with him that day. He was thorough in his explanations and helped me to feel comfortable with every step of the visit. I would definitely recommend his office and will return if I ever have future need.

Our family loves Dr. Parsons and his team. My son can be difficult to work with, but everyone here has the perfect amount of patience and humor to develop a relationship with him. It means the world to me. I highly recommend Better Hearing to everyone.

The doctor was very kind and patient with my many questions. I appreciated his understanding and will continue to visit for all my hearing loss needs.

I had an amazing experience. Savannah was super knowledgeable and explained things very well, and is very friendly!

Fantastic place! Compassionate, caring, helpful, giving and not all about the money - which is so refreshing. While caring long distance for my twin sister Dr. Parsons and his staff - especially his fantastic Assistant Natalie we received the utmost help and care. Anyone would be lucky to get an appointment with this medical group! Thank you and God Bless!

They did a wonderful job helping us with our receiver and we highly recommend them!

You will love this business and the love they give you back. A very caring place to be. Warm reception and helping you in any way possible. Very professional in every way. Friendly, kind, and understanding. The best investment in help with hearing problems.

Im probably younger than many clients of Dr. Parsons but he treated my concerns (tinnitus) seriously and professionally. He performed a comprehensive series of tests to completely evaluate my hearing and then explained the results completely, as well as my treatment options. I was very comfortable talking with him and his staff; they are all professional, friendly, and pleasant. He didnt push me towards a decision and let me decide for myself. After my visit I felt that I understood my current hearing situation, why it was the way it was, and what I could do to protect it and prevent worsening. I wish I got this kind of attention every time I visited a physician!

I met with Dr. Savannah Collins today, this was the first time I had been into this office. My hearing aids that I received from another provider were uncomfortable and turned up to high. Dr. Collins ensures that before I left my hearing aids were set to my specifications and comfortable to wear again. I highly encourage anybody with hearing loss to see these Dr’s who care about patients comfort and happiness.

Medical providers who actually and honestly show a genuine interest in their patients. Couldnt have been a better experience for me.

They are caring and fun and friendly. And you feel like your important not just someone who makes them money. They will bend over backward to make sure everything is fine . I would recommend them to everyone. I will never go anywhere else. Thank you everyone who works there

I am totally thankful for the help I received from Doctor Briggs and staff in Rexburg with the modification of my left hearing aid. They are really great!

I appreciated how thorough and caring Kalob was. He was able to help me understand my tinnitus. He was able to show and explain what is going on with my hearing. Thanks

Great to hear again.