Like I said in my previous post, it is IMPOSSIBLE for people to test out different CI brands. You have one shot. If you don't like it...too bad. You would have to go through surgery AGAIN if you decide to go to a different company. None of the companies are interchangeable. All three companies have DIFFERENT array designs. It's not hearing aids.
NotSoDeaf - does she only have one CI? What about the guy? Most often bilaterals have better comprehension and directionality of sounds. I know I felt so one-sided with just one CI, hence why I wanted the second one right away. 
