Hearing Aid Features

Hearing aid technology has seen great advancement in the recent past. Unfortunately many people still feel that all hearing aids are alike. You often hear the word 'Digital' used when describing hearing aids when in fact, almost all modern hearing aids are digital. The factors used to determine the level of technology and features of hearing aids is determined by the lifestyle of the patient. Our hearing professionals assess the unique needs of each patient and match them with the level of technology and features available.

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Levels of Technology

Hearing aid technology is divided into four levels depending on the needs and budget of each patient.

  • Premier or Best level of technology is designed for people who lead vibrant lifestyle. It melds art and science to create unparalleled listening experiences.
  • Prestige or Advanced level of technology is designed for social lifestyles, providing good performance in environments with minimal to moderate levels of background noise.
  • Classic or Basic technology is designed for one on one conversations, providing good performance in environments with minimal background noise.
  • Intro or Economy technology is designed for more sedentary lifestyles providing good performance in the most simple listening situations.
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Hearing Aid Features

Some common features available in various levels of technology may include:

  • Wireless technology designed to stream TV, radio and stereo sound directly to your hearing aids
  • Automatic voice and tone indicators tell you the status of your hearing aid, battery and when you need to make an appointment
  • Automatic Telephone adjustment knows when you're on the phone and adjusts settings for optimal telephone listening
  • Automatic Feedback Suppression system virtually eliminates buzzing and whistling
  • Dual microphones allow you to hear better in noisy situations. Identifies the source of the noise reacts intuitively to it
  • Open ear technology keeps the ear canal unobstructed and reduces the sensation of hearing in a barrel
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