Next Generation Hearing Aids utilize the Internet.

London-based Oticon has recently launched the Opn (pronounced “open”). The product is a paradigm shift for most Audiologists and hearing aids users. The manufacturer claims that it combines breakthrough technologies proven to enable people with hearing loss to hear better and remember more with less listening effort. Powered by the ultra-fast and precise Velox™ platform, the newest Brain Hearing solution from Oticon employs an “open sound” approach, handling multiple speech and noise sources, even in complex listening situations. Imagine a hearing aid that connects to your TV and streams music from your smartphone to your ears! As well as communicating with household technology, these nearly invisible hearing devices perform sound analysis 100 times per second to locate sound in any direction. Current hearing aid technology copes with complex sounds by closing down all speech coming from multiple directions and amplifies sounds coming from in front. This tunnel directionality limits the users listening experience. The brain doesn’t get the information it needs to focus naturally, or switch attention. This causes users to tire quickly. Social gatherings become less enjoyable, potentially leading to social withdrawal.

Through Brain Hearing technology, Opn supports the brain’s ability to make sense of sound and can significantly reduce the cognitive load on the user.

Tests have consistently shown that Opn increases speech understanding by 30%* with 20% less listening effort* required, which allows users to also remember 20% more** of what was said. Hearing professionals suggest a hearing test to determine the product right for your level of hearing loss. Those interested can register for a free hearing evaluation and trial of the Opn hearing device by calling 1.877.606.6671

Compared to Alta2 Pro **Individual benefit may vary depending upon instrument prescription.