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The Hearing Aid Centre Ltd
Audiology House, Oakwood Park, Livingston, UK, EH54 8AW
ReSound has finally delivered custom rechargeable hearing aids which they are calling, Custom made by ReSound. I say finally because ReSound produces some of the most outstanding rechargeable aids available. They offer excellent battery life in nice discreet packages. These are no exception offering 24 hours of use even when streaming all day. These are true custom devices, which means that we need to take an impression of your ears and send it away.
They then manufacture the devices to fit the unique shape of your ears. With the custom though, they don't just stop there, the charger is manufactured as a perfect copy of your ear canals to ensure the devices sit in it exactly. Meaning that they will be charged every time.
They are dual microphone devices, and they run on the One platform. They offer them at three distinct technology levels like other ReSound model types. They haven't quite integrated them into the One range keeping them separate, but the technology that powers One will power them.
ReSound says that Custom made by ReSound delivers three innovations:
- An industry first, Custom's charger contains two specially created inserts that match the shape of each hearing aid for seamless, reliable charging. The aids will offer up to 24 hours of use time on a single charge–even when streaming–for all-day use.
- A reimagined push button that is accessible over a much more significant portion of the faceplate.
- Custom delivers a 30% improvement in speech understanding in noise and 1-2 dB more directional benefit compared to the company's previous custom product, ReSound LiNX Quattro.
That Charger
The new custom insert in the recharger is a brilliant idea. The insert mirrors the hearing aid shell's shape. It means good electrical contact between the aid and recharger ensuring they charge properly every time. It also makes it much easier for you to slip the hearing aids into place which makes it easy to use for anyone with dexterity issues.
Choice of Colours
Custom made by ReSound will come in a choice of colours and will be available in a new In-style™ anthracite colour, or Blend-in™ hair and skin tones. They rolled out the devices in the US on June 29, 2022, along with the equivalent Beltone Imagine line-up in ITC (in-the-canal) and ITE (in-the-ear) styles. They have said that the new hearing aid styles will initially be available on a limited basis, with the ramp-up of supply increasing through July and the rest of summer. They plan to launch them in the UK later this year.
The devices will come in half-shell or full-shell, there is a new CIC (Completely In Canal) as well, but it isn't a rechargeable device. Too small to get a rechargeable battery into. It will be interesting to see how popular this device is with my customers. While they will be great hearing aids, the style will not be suitable for everyone.
Having said that, many people would like the idea that everyone thought they were wearing wireless earbuds rather than hearing aids. Hopefully, we will see the devices soon in the UK market. If you are interested in ReSound Hearing aids, or if you are looking for hearing aids in Scotland at the best price, honest advice and care, give me a call on 01506 420519 to book an appointment now.
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