HEAR Toronto speciliazed in the latest hearing aids and other devices. Here are some of the products available now. Note that not all products are appropriate for everyone. Please contact us to book an appointment for a hearing evaluation and consultation where we will discuss your specific needs.
Oticon Intiga
Oticon has just come out with what is probably the smallest behind-the-ear device ever made. Using the proven RISE II technology, Intiga is as sophisticated as it is stylish. Intiga uses open-fit, receiver in the ear technology to provide natural sound quality. The new speaker unit is curved to fit even better in the ear and the wire is thinner and less visible than any other on the market. The Intiga comes in 3 different levels of technology to suit your listening needs and budget. And best of all, all versions of INTIGA work with Oticon's Connectivity Products to allow for wireless connectivity with phones and television. Here's a link to their latest TV commercial. Book your appointmend today to learn more.
Phonak Spice (Ambra, Audeo)
Phonak has just launched a totally redesigned platform called Spice. The Spice platform is available in the new Ambra and Audeo S product lines. The increased processing speed of the new computer platforms allowed Phonak to provide some unique solutions to some of the common problems reported by hearing aid users. Some of the Spice platfomr's most unique features are:
StereoZoom:
StereoZoom takes binaural processing technology to a whole new level by integrating the input from the four microphone network of two hearing instruments. Monaural directional microphones have a broad forward focus which often includes undesirable or distracting sounds. StereoZoom has the unique ability to significantly narrow the beam, effectively addressing the common need to focus on a single voice in a crowd.
Auto ZoomControl:
Auto ZoomControl harnesses the power of our unique full bandwidth audio exchange and advanced binaural processing to automatically track and focus on speech, regardless of the direction, enabling understanding without the need to face the speaker.
Ultra Zoom:
The foundation for the sophisticated binaural beamforming features is UltraZoom with SNR-Boost. It is the first and only dual-microphone system to incorporate a unique spatial noise cancellation algorithm designed specifically for directional applications.
Oticon Agil and Agil Pro:
Oticon Agil Pro and Oticon Agil is the new premium family of high performing hearing solutions from Oticon. Thanks to new revolutionary signal processing and second generation wireless features, the user enjoys the benefits of both improved speech understanding and reduced listening effort in noise. Like no other hearing instrument, Oticon Agil is designed to give you more energy to cope in complex situations. Watch our video below to learn how Agil and Agil Pro can re-connect you with family and friends.
Oticon Agil differs from conventional hearing instruments in that it is designed to work just like the way our natural auditory system is designed. Not only does it allow the brain to access more of the naturally occurring cues, it also provides the brain with the subtle information to help organize sounds, select a voice and follow conversation in complex sound scenes. Despite our best efforts this natural process of organizing,selecting and following sound and speech for those with hearing loss can be exhausting with conventional amplification strategies. By meeting the needs of the auditory system in a more natural manner Oticon Agil enables the user to expend less energy to attain the point of understanding. The immediate result of this is that the user has more cognitive capacity and energy to play an active role in conversations even in challenging listening situations.
Oticon Connectivity Products:
The Benefits of Connectivity
Oticon’s ConnectLineTM makes connectivity a cornerstone of modern hearing care. ConnectLine improves communication for people with all degrees of hearing loss. When you introduce your patients to hearing instruments with ConnectLine you enable them to make technology connections more effective and satisfying.
ConnectLine is designed to enable simple wireless connections to the TV, Cell Phone and Land Line Phones. Oticon’s ConnectLine connectivity solutions turn hearing instruments into a wireless headset for a full range of BluetoothTM devices. Oticon has overcome latency issues with Bluetooth streaming from a TV, eliminating the echo and lip synch effect. Since wireless communication is at the heart of Oticon instruments, battery drain is the same whether in streaming or standard mode.
ConnectLineTM products are easy to use, convenient and efficient - an integrated part of the hearing system.
Phonak iCOM
The Phonak iCom is a communication interface offering users the freedom of wireless connectivity
For many of us leading an active life, keeping in touch with our environment means being able to interface with a diverse range of communication systems like telephones, televisions, MP3 players, computers or other audio sources. For hearing instrument users, participating in these often important, sometimes just fun aspects of modern living has been a big challenge. Not anymore!
Phonak TVLink
We are pleased to introduce the new Phonak TVLink, the ideal TV listening experience. The TV Link works together with the Phonak iCOM . it is easy to connect the hearing system to the TV via Bluetooth. The unique StereoSound guarantees a perfect listening experience. Phonak TVLink at a glance
- StereoSound makes mono wireless transmission a relict of the past
- TV to hearing system in the blink of an eye – an amazingly short transmission delay ensures listening pleasure even for open fittings
- The transmission range of up to 30 meters allows freedom of movement without line of sight
- Plug and play - easy one-step set-up in 60 seconds
- Easy volume adjustments via the Phonak TVLink basestation. The basestation doubles as a charging cradle for the iCom - one power supply for two devices