Ask the hearing expert CHRIS CHILDE
Audiologist and Training Manager from Amplifon, the Global Hearing Specialist, has the answers to your questions
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Why isn’t one type of hearing aid system suitable for everyone?
A Each person has different needs from their hearing aids, which is why a range of technologies has been developed to ensure that your personal needs are successfully met. Q Are very small hearing aids as helpful as larger ones? A Apart from more severe forms of hearing loss, small hearing aids are an option for most people. There is a wide range of smaller hearing aids available – and an Amplifon audiologist can help you choose the right one. Q How will I know that Amplifon hearing aids will help me? A Because an Amplifon hearing test is personalised, all of the information gained will be used to ensure the maximum benefit. Plus there’s the ongoing support of Amplifon’s professional aftercare services. Q Have hearing aids really changed that much in the last 20 years? A Hearing aids today have so many differences and improvements compared to what was available 20 years or more ago. Technically, the advent of digital hearing aids transformed the ability of hearing aids to overcome all manner of hearing difficulties even in really challenging listening conditions. Physically, hearing aids are available in more fitting styles and colours with most people now being able to use very small hearing aids without any compromise in the quality of hearing improvement.
Q When ReSound LiNX 3D hearing aids connect wirelessly to a smartphone or TV, is the sound quality any different?
A When listening to music or speech by wireless connection to hearing aids, the sound quality doesn’t suffer in any way. In fact, because sounds are received more directly into hearing aids, the quality is usually noticeably better and easily controllable using the smartphone app. Q If I don’t use a smartphone, does it mean that hearing aids like the ReSound LiNX 3D are not suitable for me? A Not at all. Although wireless connection is extremely useful to many people, the Resound LiNX hearing aid system also has all the most desirable, advanced technology features, which are designed to improve so many of the difficulties which hearing loss can impact.