Category: Speech in Noise?

Speech in Noise?

Reducing Hearing Aid Delay for Optimal Sound Quality: A New Paradigm in Processing

Sound quality in digital hearing aids is often compromised due to signal-processing delay and the resulting “comb-filter effect.” To change this, Widex recently introduced a new solution, designed particularly for mild-to-moderate hearing losses, which employs an ultralow delay. This results in a sound quality that has, until now, been unattainable in digital hearing aids. This article describes the physics of hearing aid delay, and presents a field study on the sound quality experience of the new system.

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How to Use the Repeat-Recall Test (RRT) to Increase Hearing Aid Satisfaction

The RRT is an integrated speech test that provides a platform for individualized counseling. The goal is to provide a better understanding of each patient’s communication difficulties, then use that understanding to set realistic expectations. We believe the use of this tool, along with other tools that allow individualized fine-tuning, could help promote greater patient satisfaction for hearing aids.

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Widex Announces TV PLAY and RedDot Award Honor

Widex has announced the launch of WIDEX TV PLAY™, a high-end TV accessory and streaming solution for WIDEX EVOKE™ hearing aids, which also recently received the Red Dot Design Concept Award.

GN Hearing Launches ReSound LiNX Quattro

by Stefani Kim | Aug 13, 2018 | Behind the Ear, Hearing Aids, Hearing Products, People, Speech in Noise? | 8

The LiNX Quattro is powered by new technology that is designed to offer users Layers of Sound, streaming capabilities, a cloud-based feature that allows remote device fine-tuning, and the “world’s most advanced” rechargeable battery.

William Demant and Philips Enter into Hearing Aid Branding Partnership

by Karl | Aug 3, 2018 | Behind the Ear, Cochlear Implants, Dispensing Networks, Hearing Aids, In the Ear, Industry News, Marketing, Over the Counter, People, Speech in Noise? | 6

William Demant—parent group of Oticon, Sonic, and Bernafon—has announced a licensing agreement with Philips to bring Philips-branded solutions to hearing healthcare. Combining William Demant’s hearing aid technology with Philips’ global brand presence in healthcare, the cooperation will enrich the hearing healthcare experience and support the healthy lifestyle and active life of even more people with hearing loss, say the companies.

InnerScope ALPHA Devices Receive FDA Importers’ Registration Clearance

by Stefani Kim | May 31, 2018 | Behind the Ear, Hearing Aids, Hearing Products, People, Regulation, Speech in Noise?, Tinnitus | 1

The ALPHA series gives InnerScope the ability to offer the latest in hearing aid and wireless Bluetooth technology at three different price points and technology levels.

Oticon Demonstrates Opn at AAA 2018

by Stefani Kim | Apr 23, 2018 | Behind the Ear, Events, Hearing Aids, Hearing Products, People, Speech in Noise? | 0

At AAA 2018, Oticon shared early results of studies that compared listening effort in normal hearing listeners with the listening effort of Opn 1 users.

Sonova Presents New Product Line at AAA 2018

by Stefani Kim | Apr 18, 2018 | Behind the Ear, Events, Hearing Aids, Pediatric Care, People, Speech in Noise? | 0

Sonova Holding AG, a provider of hearing solutions, announced that it will present its latest innovations at AAA 2018.

Oticon Announces Sale of One Millionth Oticon Opn Hearing Aid

by Stefani Kim | Mar 13, 2018 | Hearing Aids, Hearing Products, Organizations, People, Prevention, Research, Speech in Noise? | 0

Opn is powered by the company’s proprietary BrainHearing technology that is designed to lessen the mental effort required to understand speech in noise and helps to preserve the mental resources needed to engage in brain-stimulating activities.

Sonic Enchant Line Adds SoundClip-A to Stream Sounds in Stereo from Numerous Devices

by Karl | Mar 2, 2018 | Accessories, Amplified & Caption Phones, Behind the Ear, Hearing Aids, Speech in Noise?, Webinars | 1

Sonic has expanded the wireless connectivity options of its Enchant hearing aids with the introduction of SoundClip-A. The easy-to-use, lightweight SoundClip-A allows users to stream stereo sound hands-free to both hearing aids from all Bluetooth® 2.1 smartphones and devices. The small, ergonomically designed clip-on device delivers added benefit as a wireless remote/partner microphone for easier listening when the speaker is at a distance or in noisy environments where listening is difficult. SoundClip-A also enables remote volume control, program changes, and call pick-up with just the press of a button.

Signia Launches Pure Charge&Go Nx with Rechargeability, Connectivity, OVP, and CROS Functions

by Karl | Mar 1, 2018 | Apps, Behind the Ear, Industry News, Speech in Noise?, TeleHealth | 1

Signia has launched its latest hearing aid, the Pure Charge&Go Nx, a new hearing aid that combines wireless inductive rechargeability, exceptional connectivity with Bluetooth, the company’s unique Own Voice Processing (OVP) system, and CROS/BiCROS functionality.