Hearing Aids
There are many choices available when selecting hearing devices and their associated accessories. The hearing technology industry continues to grow, offering more choices for patients experiencing auditory problems. Advanced Hearing of Brighton recommends and provides hearing aids designed to improve the wearer’s experience.
Styles of Hearing Aids
Each hearing aid style has its own set of benefits and drawbacks. Within each group is a subcategory that expands specific features. Currently, the most popular styles are invisible in the canal, in the ear and behind the ear, with each having their own variances in size and wear.
Hearing Protection
Hearing protection is used to prevent harmful noise from damaging the ears. They provide specialty features based on the activity they were made for. Custom earmolds and earplugs enhance the usefulness of hearing protection accessories.
Hearing Aid Products and Accessories by Manufacturer
Bluetooth Hearing Aids
Bluetooth technology is built into many devices that require wireless connectivity. By using the Bluetooth standard, hearing aids become instantly compatible with thousands of devices worldwide. There are no complicated setup steps necessary to stream audio wirelessly over Bluetooth enabled devices.
Captel
CapTel telephones provide captions in real time during a phone call. These specialized phones have a large screen with easy to read letters. There is no cost for the service and a variety of telephone types to choose from. .
Cell phone accessories
Although the FCC now requires that hearing aid compatible (HAC) cell phones meet strict guidelines for quality, some hearing aid users wish to further improve their cell phone experience. Add-on devices and cell phone accessories can make cell phones even more compatible with hearing aids.
Many cell phones can be used with hearing aid telecoils. Hearing aid accessories that provide a hands-free option may also be helpful.
Oticon
The high processing power of Oticon Opn hearing aids improves a user’s ability to understand speech. In noisy environments, this is a big help when deciphering sound. Soundscape methods have been improved with several products in their main lineup.
Phonak
Phonak is still making waves with the Audeo Marvel, Virto B-Titanium and CROS B-R. Combined with accessories and the myPhonak app, it is a complete hearing experience. Phonak continues to provide great hardware and software choices for hearing aid users.
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Rechargeable Hearing Aids
Rechargeable hearing products are perfect companions for users that hate changing batteries. A small charging station keeps the hearing aids charged when not in use. Support for this feature is limited to specific brands and models.
ReSound
The LiNX Quattro provides fantastic sound quality in multiple settings. ReSound has a large catalog of accessories to pair with the LiNX Quattro to further enhance its features. With the ReSound Smart 3D app, several of ReSound’s hearing aids get additional functionality.
Signia
Signia produces hearing products for personal and professional use. Bluetooth and rechargeable technology are the highlights of their best choices. The entire Signia Nx lineup is based around modern technology, comfort and a deep sense of style.
Starkey
One of the deepest hearing aid catalogs in the world comes from Starkey. Starkey is also the creator of the first Healthable hearing aid, an intelligent feature of the new Livio AI. Advanced sensors monitor body and brain health of hearing aid users in emergency situations.