A hearing problem can be a congenital or an acquired problem. In the case of congenital abnormalities, everything is clear: an unfavorable heredity, an unsuccessful combination of genes, an underdevelopment of the auditory organs ... But, unfortunately, partial hearing loss can occur in the case of a physical injury or as a professional injury if the profession is connected with daily testing with loud sounds. In addition, age takes its toll. Upon reaching old age, many people notice that they no longer hear as clearly as they did before.
What can be done to restore normal audibility of sounds? There is a solution, and this is an acquisition quality hearing aid.
BTE hearing aids most acceptable for its price, but located outside, behind the ear. Their aesthetic disadvantage is that the presence of the device is visually noticeable. For people of young age, it is unpleasant to think that everyone around them knows about their hearing problems. In addition, with a fall or rough mechanical impact, the hearing aid may break. Given the relatively high price of a good hearing aid, to put it mildly, this is undesirable.
In-Ear Hearing Aids more aesthetic, but still noticeable. The price is higher, compared with ear models, but the list of additional features is longer.
Intra Channel Devices by all criteria most preferred. They are located in the auditory tube, so invisible. Their price is “good”, but the quality is appropriate.
Buying a hearing aid should be carried out only after receiving the recommendations of a specialist. What model to take? Where can one buy? How to use? A doctor will answer all these questions. And we offer our modest services in acquaintance with the best models of hearing aids.
Phonak cassia
top grade hearing aids
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Evaluation hearing aid data in the ranking of the best devices is 9.8 out of 10 points.
Average cost: about 47 thousand rubles.
In the Cassia branch there are several good models of hearing aids, which can be zaushy, intra-ear, intra-channel - it all depends on your choice and possibilities.
All PhonakCassia models have a good sound perception. In addition, they have the autodetection function of the speaker’s priority, i.e. when talking to several people at the same time, the device focuses on their voices, while suppressing background noise to almost a minimum. When using the Cassia series model you will not be bothered by an annoying whistle.
Cons this series of devices is not. The only (and very conditional) disadvantage of them can be a reduced quality of perceived speech (compared to medium or premium class devices).
Feedback: “I was injured in training, now one ear hardly hears. The doctor advised me to purchase a PhonakCassia hearing aid - and I again heard the world in full. ”
Phonak Vitro Q90 nano
best invisible hearing aid
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In the ranking intra ear hearing aids this device deserves 9.7 points out of 10.
average price This hearing aid ranges from 63 to 100 thousand rubles.
This is one of the latest innovations of the Swiss company Phonak. The device is classified as invisible. Its main feature is the ability to select the necessary sounds in an unfamiliar and complex acoustic environment. The device can focus on the interlocutor's speech, partially reinforcing it, while suppressing the surrounding sounds.
Undoubted a plus apparatus - the ability to focus on certain sounds. Significantly enhanced speech intelligibility. There is an auto-tuning function in an already familiar situation.
Of negative The features of the PhonakVitroQ90 nano hearing aid can only be distinguished by its price, since not everyone can afford it.
Feedback: “Of course, the hearing aid is expensive.But he is the best - this is the case when the price matches the quality. I am pleased! ”
Hearing aids of the Danish company Widex (for example, Widex Clear 440)
best for kids
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The Widex Clear device deserves ratings 9.6 out of maximum 10 points.
Price: about 97 thousand rubles.
These devices - one of the latest developments of the Danish company Widex. Use the receiver in the auditory canal (RIC-technology).
The work of Widex hearing aids is based on the use of wireless communication, which allows for instant sound in both ears. Other pluses: stealth, clear filtering of incoming sounds, the ability to clearly localize the sound source in several cavities, the ability to use a wireless connection with other digital devices.
Among other things, the device can play music (Zen-technology). This function by playing quiet melodious tones allows you to achieve a state of relaxation with noise in the ears, or just to calm down. The device is recommended for use in children with hearing impairment of any severity.
Disadvantage This hearing aid is its cost.
Feedback: “My son’s ears are badly heard. Buying a WidexClear 440 hearing aid has become our salvation! Now a child can learn and develop on a par with peers without experiencing an inferiority complex. ”
Widex Mind 440
good hearing aid for seniors
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Hearing aid price ranges from 70 to 80 thousand rubles.
The device can claim to be solid nine on a ten-point scale.
The hearing aid is available in several modifications of the ear, intra ear and intra canal.
Undoubted a plus models - 15-channel tuning, allowing to perceive incoming sounds in all their glory. The device is easy to configure - voice messages will help you set up the device at the request of the person using it for a few moments. Accurate sound processing eliminates the possibility that a person will not hear or miss the speech addressed to him.
Minus hearing aid - high cost.
Feedback: “Mom has been using a WidexMind 440 hearing aid for a long time. The disadvantage is the fear of damaging it, since buying a new one is not so easy. And the hearing has noticeably improved, and thanks to this, my mother's speech also leveled off. ”
Siemens Motion 101 sx
best multifunction hearing aid
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Rating: 8.4 out of 10.
The device can be purchased for 27,000 rubles.
The Siemens Motion 101 sx hearing aid belongs to the category of the ear. Fully automated, does not require user intervention to configure certain functions.
Benefits: auto focus on a specific voice, sharp sound suppression function SoundSmoothing. In many hearing aids, the main disadvantage is the feedback, manifested in the form of a high, annoying whistle. Model Motion 101 sx is deprived of it due to the function of suppressing feedback. In addition, the device has a function to suppress wind and noise when outdoors or when working in noisy environments.
disadvantages: lack of autotuning, enhanced high frequency perception, ability to memorize acoustic conditions with subsequent use.
Feedback: “In my life I have changed more than one hearing aid, and SiemensMotion 101 sx is one of the best. DO NOT SWIST! I really like the fact that the interlocutor's voice is heard an order of magnitude louder than the background noise.
Oticon chili
best hearing aid with gain function
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Among all hearing aids, Oticon Chili firmly occupies a place in the 7-ke best. Him assessment is 8.8 out of 10 points.
Price on Oticon Chili ranges from 48 to 55 thousand rubles.
The device belongs to the class of BTE hearing aids.
Benefits Oticon Chili hearing aid: a function that amplifies the sound, music or voice of interest. This hearing aid is one of the best for people working in noisy environments or who often fall into one.The device can be connected to various electronic devices to listen to music or watch a movie, completely hearing all the sounds. The Otikon Chili hearing aid is indicated for use in severe hearing impairment, up to and including complete, but corrective deafness. The device is quite easy to configure, it is easy to adapt to its use.
Cons Oticon Chili: Periodic sbivka settings (for reviews using people using the device), and some inconvenience when wearing it.
Feedback: “Watching movies for me is no longer a problem. Previously, one had to “lip read”, or look at pantomime. Pleases noise reduction function. The best hearing aid! ”
Bernafon Chronos 5 CP
the best in-the-ear hearing aid
Gets a score of 8.0 in our ranking of best hearing aids.
Cost of Bernafon chronos 5 CP hearing aid is 22 000 rub.
One of the most comfortable behind-the-ear hearing aids. It is a powerful digital economy class device, with which a person can perceive the surrounding sounds well in case of III-IV degree of hearing loss. Works Bernafonchronos 5 CP on a 13V battery.
This hearing aid will help to communicate freely with people, make speech intelligible in all situations due to channelless digital signal processing. The device automatically reduces surrounding noise, without worsening the quality of speech. The adaptive feedback suppression system evaluates and measures the incoming audio signal and destroys the feedback that appears, which eliminates the annoying effects of surrounding sounds. In any situations in which there are many different sounds, the automatic adjustment of sound signals is used. The device Bernafon chronos 5 CP is individually adjusted for each patient. One of the advantages needed in everyday life is the wireless reception of sound from the TV, as well as communication with mobile and indoor telephones.
Disadvantages Bernafon chronos 5 CP hearing aids are inadequate functionality, compared with some models of similar cost and sound quality, as well as the need to replace the battery (sometimes this can lead to hearing loss).
Feedback: “Overall pleased. A little annoying is the need to replace the battery.
A little about good, inexpensive hearing aids.
Of course, in addition to those listed above, there are other models at more attractive prices.
For example, Siemens Amiga hearing aids can be purchased for an amount of 5,000 to 8,000 rubles.
And Vityaz N1 from SOURCE AUDIO TRADING AND Match MA2T80 from RESAUND are sold no more than 7500 rubles.
On hearing aids KYBER EAR XM-909E and Assistant PM-505 is required to pay less than 3,000 rubles. And during the shares they are sold no more than 1,800-1,000 rubles.
Budget models perform their main function - improve hearing. And no identification of the speaker's voice, no digital settings. There may be disturbing noises and whistles in the device - so be sure to try the device before purchasing. Budget models are inferior to more expensive and in design.
BUT! You may not need additional features at all. Then why pay for them?
In the course of reading the article, you probably already have chosen the most suitable apparatus for you. It remains only to coordinate it with a specialist and purchase.
