If you find a good hearing specialist that will take the time with proper hearing tests and you are completely honest with yourself when taking those tests. Talking to myself also. They can and will tailor your aids to fit your needs. It’s been 3 years now for me and I’m noticing my hearing is changing. So after the busy fall season I’m going back for a retest and aid adjustment. As far as low talking people, look around at your able hearing friends when they are talking I’m sure you’ll notice that they are having a hard time hearing them also. Had that fight with my old boss. Then he figured out he couldn’t give direction by talking to the wall when you were standing behind him my experience my opinions