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ReSound Omnia

ReSound has delivered a new hearing aid platform that's available right now in Scotland. The new Omnia range of hearing devices offers ReSound's latest technology to help you hear better. Packed with both updated and new features, the devices allow you to hear better when attending those complex sound environments like family dinners or celebrations with their best speech understanding in noise yet.

Three Styles of RICs Initially

The platform was first introduced in three RIC styles, a rechargeable RIC that will offer an unbelievable 30 hours of use, a RIC 61 with a traditional size 312 battery, and a RIC 62 with a traditional size 13 battery. The devices, as you can see from the main picture are shaped just like their previous One platform offering.

ReSound Omnia lineup

Expansion of The Range

Resound has announced the expansion of the Omnia range with a brand new Mini RIC rechargeable, two BTEs and a choice of custom ITE devices:

NEW miniRIE – These miniature receiver-in-ear hearing aids are ReSound’s smallest rechargeable style with a gently curved shape that rests low on the ear for a more discreet fit without compromising on sound or comfort. Like all the other RICs it can be matched to your hair or complexion to maximise discreetness.
Custom Rechargeable – These hearing aids are designed to look like modern earbuds and offer a custom, comfortable fit, high-quality sound, and rechargeable batteries. Completely-in-Canal (CIC) – These simple custom designed hearing aids are so small it’s unlikely anyone will realize users are wearing them, and as they sit inside the ear canal, they’re protected from wind noise.
Behind-the-Ear (BTE) – These user-friendly hearing aids are small, powerful, rechargeable, and can be matched to your hair and complexion to maximise discreetness.

All except the CIC will connect to ReSound’s Smart3D App and feature Bluetooth streaming of audio and phone calls, with hands-free calling for Apple iOS devices.* Each is available in three technology levels (9, 7, and 5).

ReSound is making strong claims with the Omnia release, they say that you can hear your best in noise with an incredible 150% improvement in speech understanding. The supporting study evidence on that 150% number shows that Omnia will provide 4.3dB SNR (Signal To Noise Ratio) improvement to speech understanding compared to their legacy products. While 4.3dB sounds like a small number, for SNR, it's a technically significant improvement. The video below gives a decent rundown of the system.

ReSound also mentions Organic Hearing, which means that they sound natural, feel natural and connect you to your world naturally. It seems that ReSound hearing aids have become more natural sounding with every new release if my customers are to be believed, so it will be interesting to see what some of them make of the Omnia. They also announced an interesting new feature that will be available on the App that they call Check My Fit.

Check My Fit

This feature will allow you to check the physical fit of your hearing aids, it's a pretty good idea because many new users are never sure if they have their hearing aids in their ears correctly. Having your aids properly in your ears is important, if they aren't in properly, you don't get the full benefit. Check My Fit should solve the uncertainty.

Two more things offered are natural own voice perception and 360-degree sound environment mapping. For new users especially, the suddenly changed perception of their voice when wearing hearing aids can be irksome at first but usually fades. The new system will work towards making it a much more natural perception. ReSound say that 360-degree mapping enables users to automatically tune into what they want to listen to and not have the hearing aids choose for them.

ReSound One

ReSound announced the introduction of their new ReSound One hearing aid platform on August 18th but they officially launched them at a virtual global event on September 1st. As I said in my news article, there is a lot of new with this platform, new features, a new chip, a new normalised sound and a breakthrough microphone placement.

A Microphone in The Receiver

ReSound One Microphone and Receiver in Ear system

One of the big innovations is the new microphone placement with their M&RIE receiver. ReSound believe that with a third microphone in the ear canal that they can make use of the more natural sound cues that can be picked up there. The outer ear plays a big part in our ability to localise sound allowing us to work out where sound comes from. This plays a big part in our ability to ignore sound that we are not interested in and to focus on the sound we are.

Resound Say "The outer ear (pinna) is designed by nature to work like an acoustic antenna. It helps the brain localize and tune in to a particular sound, for example when listening to a specific voice in a crowded café. However, the most popular styles of hearing aids (Receiver-In-Ear and Behind-The-Ear models) capture sound from microphones that sit behind the ear and then approximate the effect of the pinna. The result is an averaged and incomplete reproduction of sound, making it hard for the brain to achieve its natural localization and noise-cancelling function."

ReSound say that they have worked on this for over ten years. Placing a microphone in the receiver is challenging because of the possibility of it causing feedback. ReSound has introduced a brand new feedback management system which they are calling DFS Ultra III. They have worked on this system for nearly ten years and say that the new feedback manager combined with the newly designed receivers allows them to deal with the feedback challenge.

New Directionality Modes

ReSound has also introduced two new directionality modes they are calling All Access Directionality and a user-activated Ultra focus setting. All access directionality allows you to focus on the speaker while still having access to the surrounding sound. Ultra Focus will be user-activated and it allows you to narrow the focus of the microphones in noisy situations. It will allow you to focus on the person in front of you allowing you to hear what they are saying even in a noisy sound situation. These new directionality modes will only be available in the top level of technology.

Made For iPhone, Made For Android

ReSound Smart App

The ReSound ONE platform will offer connectivity options to both iOS and AndroidTM smartphones for streaming and hearing aid control.

The Hearing Aids

The new One platform will be introduced with three RIC (Receiver In Canal) or as they call them Receiver In Ear devices. They will be a rechargeable aid using lithium-ion, a 312 traditional battery aid and a size 13 traditional battery aid. They have introduced a new style of casing which while similar to their old one looks a bit more angular. The rechargeable will come with the outstanding charger case that they introduced with the Quattro, which means charges on the go if you need it.

Three Technology Levels

The ReSound One platform will be available in three technology platforms, the 9, the 7 and the 5 offering a ReSound One for every pocket.

ReSound One Rechargeable Hearing Aid

Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Hearing Aid
Up to Thirty Hours of Use
Case Holds Three Extra Charges
Made For Android and iPhone
Receiver Power Levels, LP, MP, HP and UP
M&RIE Compatible
Remote Support Ready
Available in 8 colours

The lithium-ion cell that ReSound use has proven to be excellent. The charger case is just genius offering three full charges of the hearing aids if for some reason you forget your power lead.

Resound One rechargeable hearing aid

ReSound One RIE 61 Hearing Aid

312 zinc-air powered hearing aid
Made For Android and iPhone
Receiver Power Levels, LP, MP, HP and UP
M&RIE Compatible
Remote Support Ready
Available in 8 colours

This is a very discreet device using a 312 cell for power. This device does not have a telecoil.

ReSound One 312 RIE hearing aid

ReSound One RIE 62 Hearing Aid

13 zinc-air powered hearing aid
Made For Android and iPhone
Receiver Power Levels, LP, MP, HP and UP
M&RIE Compatible
Remote Support Ready
Available in 8 colours

Even with the size 13 battery, this device is still a very discreet RIE. This device has a telecoil on board as well to connect to public loop systems.

Resound One RIE 62 hearing aid

Resound

LiNX Quattro

Resound has updated their product line with a new range of premium plus hearing aids called the LiNX Quattro. The Quattro range is made up of two Receiver In Canal hearing aid models at two levels of technology. This is a little unusual for Resound, however, these are pretty unusual hearing aids, let me explain.

We have been using the LiNX Quattro since October and we are exceptionally impressed with the devices, so are our customers.

Resound Quattro hearing aids in charger

Here are the headlines you need to know:

The Quattro range is available in three technology levels
Quattro devices are now both Receiver In Canal devices, Behind The Ear and In The Ear Devices
All of the Quattro devices are Bluetooth direct connection hearing aids
The devices use a brand new chip platform
The chip has 100% faster processing than 3D
The chip has 100% additional memory over the 3D
Resound are using a new way of handling directionality inputs
They have introduced a redesigned wireless radio with extra signal strength
They have extended the bandwidth of the devices giving extra high-frequencies
They have increased their dynamic input range, calling it industry leading
The Quattro range has an outstanding Lithium-ion rechargeable device available
The rechargeable hearing device will deliver 24 hours of use with 50% streaming on a three-hour charge
The Lithium-ion devices will deliver 30 hours of use without streaming on a three-hour charge
The Quattro range offers the first-ever Bluetooth direct connection Completely In Canal hearing aid ever

A Lithium-ion Rechargeable Made For iPhone Hearing Aid

The LiNX Quattro LT-61 is a rechargeable direct connection, Bluetooth enabled or Made For iPhone hearing aid just like all the LiNX devices before it. Resound have redesigned the wireless radio though and they say that it is more powerful than ever before. That should translate into a pretty stable connection to the iPhone and hopefully Android phones when Android releases the new version. Making it a rechargeable device makes a lot of sense, although they have used the chip upgrades to improve power consumption, a rechargeable option allows you the comfort of never having to worry about hearing aid batteries. The battery life is also fantastic, they say that you will get 24 hours of life even if you are streaming for 50% of the time, that's pretty amazing. The device shown above is the rechargeable option, but they are also offering a traditional hearing aid battery model which is based on the LT-62 using a size thirteen battery.

Linx Quattro LT-62 hearing aid

Traditional Zinc Air Powered

The LT-62 is a traditional zinc-air powered device that takes a size 13 battery. It has a telecoil onboard and offers a multi-functional button which acts as volume control and programme button. The device is water-resistant. This might be the device for you if you want an on-board telecoil receiver.

Resound say that the new power management system will increase the battery life of the 62 type device by 20%. We reckon that most modern 13 battery hearing aids will offer you about 5 to 7 days of use. You will be lucky to get much more than that.

The new Mini RIE 61 is a very discreet device powered by a 312 battery. It doesn't have a telecoil but it does offer the multi-functional button which acts as volume control and programme button.

Better Connection

Resound have redesigned the wireless radio and they say that it is more powerful than ever before. That means a very stable connection to the iPhone and hopefully Android phones when Android releases the new version. While they have used the chip upgrades to improve the power consumption, the rechargeable option allows you the comfort of never having to worry about hearing aid batteries. As we said, the battery life is also fantastic, Resound say that you will get 24 hours of life even if you are streaming for 50% of the time, that's amazing.

Behind The Ear Hearing Aids

REsound Quattro BTE aids Resound have also introduced three BTE hearing aids to the Quattro range the BTE 67, the BTE 77 and the BTE 88.

BTE 67: This is a wireless Made for iPhone BTE that can be used with a thin-tube or standard BTE tubing and mould. This device has a push-button, volume control and telecoil. It uses a size 13 battery.
BTE 77: This is a wireless Made for iPhone BTE that can be used with a thin-tube or standard BTE tubing and mould. This device has a push-button, volume control and telecoil. It also offers Direct Audio Input, which means it will accept an audio boot. It uses a size 13 battery.
BTE 88: This is a wireless high-power Made for iPhone BTE. The device is fitted with a push-button, volume control and telecoil. It also offers Direct Audio Input, which means it will accept an audio boot. It uses a size 13 battery.

Custom Hearing Aids

Resound have introduced four custom hearing aid models on the Quattro range. Each of the custom devices are Bluetooth hearing aids and there are some fantastic options available with them.

LiNX Quattro custom hearing aids

CIC W Completely in Canal: This is the first-ever Bluetooth enabled CIC, although, in my experience, it has been more an ITC size. It will connect to both iPhones and enabled Android phones for streaming of audio and phone calls. It won't offer a telecoil.

ITC DW In The Canal: This is a slightly larger wireless Made for iPhone in-the-canal hearing aid. It uses a size 312 battery and can come with an optional telecoil and programme button.

ITE DW In The Ear: This is a larger full shell wireless Made for iPhone in-the-ear hearing with an optional telecoil and programme button. It uses a size 312 or 13 battery.

MIH W Microphone in Helix: Resound is the only manufacturers who offer this style of hearing aid, it is a non-wireless small microphone-in-helix hearing device. The microphone is attached to a wire that you place in the helix of your ear. It uses a size 312 or 13 battery and offers an optional telecoil and programme button.

LiNX Quattro 9 Feature Set

17 channels
Binaural Directionality III
Spatial Sense
Directional Mix Processor
Adjustable Directional Mix
Natural Directionality II
Synchronized Soft Switching
Autoscope Adaptive Directionality
Binaural Environmental Optimizer II
Noise Tracker II
Low-Frequency Boost
Amplification Strategies (WDRC, Semi-linear, Linear)
Impulse Noise Reduction
Wind Guard
Expansion
Sound Shaper
DFS Ultra II with Music Mode

Synchronised Acceptance Manager
Tinnitus Sound Generator
4 Flexible Programmes
Synchronized Push Buttons
Synchronized Volume Control
Smart Start
Ear To Ear Communication
Direct Audio Streaming (Made For iPhone)
Compatible with all Resound Wireless Accessories like the Micro Mic, Multi Mic etc.
Resound Control App (if you have a Phone Clip+)
Resound Smart 3D App
Compatible with Resound Remote Assist
Will take remote hearing aid updates

LiNX Quattro 7 Feature Set

14 channels
Environmental Classifier
Binaural Directionality
Directional Mix Processor
Natural Directionality II
Multiscope Adaptive Directionality
Synchronized Soft Switching
Environmental Optimizer
Noise Tracker II (less advanced version)
Wind Guard (less advanced version)
Low-Frequency Boost
Amplification Strategies (WDRC, Semi-linear, Linear)
Expansion
Sound Shaper
DFS Ultra II with Music Mode

Synchronised Acceptance Manager
Tinnitus Sound Generator
4 Flexible Programmes
Synchronized Push Buttons
Synchronized Volume Control
Smart Start
Ear To Ear Communication
Direct Audio Streaming (Made For iPhone)
Compatible with all Resound Wireless Accessories like the Micro Mic, Multi Mic etc.
Resound Control App (if you have a Phone Clip+)
Resound Smart 3D App
Compatible with Resound Remote Assist
Will take remote hearing aid updates

A Solution For Severe To Profound Hearing Loss From Resound

Resound Enzo 3D Hearing Aids

Resound have just launched their latest hearing device for people with severe to profound hearing loss. They have updated Enzo Made For iPhone (MFI) hearing aids with their new 3D platform which brings all of the benefits of that new system to this market. Those benefits include better spatial awareness and much better speech understanding in noise. With Made for iPhone® technology, you can stream phone calls, music and more from your iPhone, iPad® or iPod touch® directly to your hearing aids. If you have an Android or any Bluetooth-enabled phone, you can still stream calls, music and more with a discreet ReSound Phone Clip+ wireless accessory.

Connect directly to Apple products with the Enzo 3D

Vibrant and crystal clear sound

Like the LiNX 3D range from ReSound, Enzo 3D hearing aids come with the superior sound quality of Surround Sound by ReSound. They work together, continuously exchanging data about your sound environment for optimized performance. The hearing aids are available in three levels of technology, the top of the range 9, the 7 and the 5.

Two Models, Huge Power

The Enzo 3D BTE 88 and the BTE 98 side by side

There are two hearing aid models in the range both of which are Behind The Ear hearing aids and both of which are extremely powerful. The BTE 88 is the smaller of the two and takes a size 13 battery. The BTE 98 is larger but takes the 675 battery that many people with this hearing loss are used to.

The 98 is also more powerful than the 88, although not by much. However, Resound say that the 98 will get twelve days of use on the 675 battery, that's fantastic battery life for a smart hearing aid.

Resound Assist icon Resound Assist is the really big news for both Providers and Users. Resound Assist will allow your provider to adjust your hearing aids remotely. That means if you want adjustments on the go, they can be provided without you having to attend the clinic. The system is really easy to use and is quite intuitive. This might not be for everyone, but this feature will be a godsend for the people who love it. It will allow them complete freedom over their experience, over their customer experience.

The App, Resound Smart 3D

The accompanying app also allows you personalise your hearing experience in a deeper way. It has been re-designed to be more intuitive and easier to use and it offers real control. When more clarity is needed, patients can increase speech focus, reduce noise and even reduce wind noise. Again, this might not be for everyone, but for those who want it, it will enrich their experience. This has to be seen as an excellent thing.

ReSound smart hearing aids in Dublin ReSound was founded in 1943 by Gert Rosenstand, the company the company has grown from humble beginnings into one of the five biggest hearing aid manufacturers in the world. ReSound has been known for superior sound quality and innovation for many years. More than that, they are known for design excellence and delivering meaningful solutions that help hearing impaired people rediscover sounds. ReSound has been responsible for a number of hearing industry firsts: WDRC (Wide Dynamic RangeCompression) broke new ground for sound processing and they were the first hearing aid manufacturer to deliver open fit hearing aids.

They have always been a central supplier of hearing aids for us, their commitment to us and our Patients has ensured that they remain one of the hearing aid manufacturers that we offer at our Practice.

Made For iPhone Hearing Aids

ReSound is renowned for pioneering innovative solutions for both adults and children who suffer from hearing loss. Those solutions go far beyond just hearing aids and include wireless accessory systems. ReSound are viewed as one of the premium hearing aid manufacturers, delivering strong innovation and design. With their introduction of the LiNX™, the first Made For iPhone hearing aids, they truly displayed their ground breaking innovation.

LiNX™ was the first of the Made For iPhone hearing aids to reach the market and it is packed with features that really use the iPhone for outstanding communication results. It will be interesting to see what path this technology takes us on. Of course they have gone one better with the introduction recently of the new LiNX2 range of hearing aids with new styles and new features.

Their Commitment

Their commitment is to create innovative hearing solutions that constantly increase user satisfaction and acceptance. Every day sounds are lost for millions of people with hearing challenges, ReSound continuously develop solutions to help people rediscover their hearing, so they can live rich, active and fulfilling lives. They are committed to doing this through ongoing research and the constant introduction of innovative solutions.

Our mission is to create innovative hearing solutions that constantly increase user satisfaction and acceptance - making ReSound the natural choice