Hearing aid technology and performance options | Connect Hearing
Modern hearing aid technology may surprise you. Small and sleek, modern digital hearing aids have a built-in microchip.
Modern hearing aid technology may surprise you. Small and sleek, modern digital hearing aids have a built-in microchip. Using software, they are programmed to your individual hearing needs. It can be confusing, however, what exactly is meant when your hearing care professional recommends a hearing solution for you at the "standard performance level". Here, we explore the different levels of hearing technology at Connect Hearing and provide context for you in order to make an informed decision on your hearing care solutions.
Plus Performance Technology
Embrace the conversation with instant, unprecedented speech clarity. The future of hearing aids, Plus performance delivers a level of clean and clear speech far beyond any existing hearing aids.
Select Performance Technology
Our Select performance level allows you to effortlessly transition between vibrant, complex surroundings and calm listening environments. This performance level provides improved speech understanding, even in challenging listening situations like outdoor activities.
Select level features
- Participate in outdoor activities with ease plus reduced wind noise
- Enjoy the ultimate discreet hearing solution
- Comfortably listen to textured music in a live environment
- Follow conversations from any direction
- Engage in conversations with large groups in a lively environment
- Hear telephone conversations clearly
- Interact with small groups in quiet environments
- Talk with one person easily in a quiet environment
- Watch television with family and friends
Advanced Performance
Our Advanced performance level provides dynamic noise cancellation, reducing background noise around you for improved hearing in active environments like restaurants, and meetings.- Enjoy listening to music
- Follow conversations from any direction
- Enjoy a variety of listening environments
- Hear telephone conversations clearly
- Interact with small groups in quiet environments
- Talk with one person easily in a quiet environment
- Watch television with family and friends
Standard Performance
Our Standard performance level provides comfort and improved speech understanding in one-on-one conversations, telephone conversations, and while enjoying movies and TV programs.- Hear telephone conversations clearly
- Interact with small groups in quiet environments
- Talk with one person easily in a quiet environment
- Watch television with family and friends
Compare different hearing solution performance levels
Compare the feature levels of the different technology levels available at Connect Hearing. Download a printable version of our Hearing Options Guide to bring with you to your appointment.
VAC, WCB, WSIB, ADP & ODSP accepted. Part of the WorkSafeBC Provider Network . ***Hearing evaluations/tests are free for all customers over the age of 50. Some conditions and exclusions may apply. See clinic for details.
VAC, WCB, WSIB, WorkSafeBC, ADP & ODSP accepted. *Hearing evaluations/tests are free for customers over the age of 18. Fees may apply where specific testing for employment purposes, reports, a copy of your results or the completion of an application is required. See clinic for full details.