New hearing aid chip is hailed a success by users

A GROUP of long-term hearing aid wearers were recently refitted with new devices with much success, says hearing specialist Don Hudson of A1 Discreet Hearing Aids.

“They reported a significant improvement in their overall clarity levels compared to their last set of hearing aids,” he said.

“My customers’ overall satisfaction with the sound quality and improvement in their hearing ability has really been evident with the new microchip technology.”

Mr Hudson said the new Swiss microchip analysed sound with 200 million operations per second and was one of the reasons behind the dramatic improvement in client outcomes.

“A major change is in how well the noise reduction technology operates, so our customers are doing very well in challenging environments, such as in a restaurant or out in a social group, ” he said.

“What’s great is the new microchip is even in our entry level devices, so if you are on a tight budget you still get all the benefits of the faster digital sound processing.”

A1 is located at Q Super Centre in Mermaid Waters, Coolangatta and Hope Island and all clients get a free hearing assessment and consultation.

Eligible pensioners and veterans can get subsided or free devices through the government system. Clients with private cover can get rebates with extras cover.

“My customers’ overall satisfaction with the sound quality and improvement in their hearing ability has really been evident with the new microchip technology.” - Don Hudson