Hearing aid technology and performance options

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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.

Overview:

Select performance technology

Advanced performance hearing aids

Standard performance devices

What performance option should I choose?

Select Performance Technology

This hearing aid technology represents the most innovative features such as titanium hearing aid casings and wireless smartphone connectivity so you can effortlessly transition between vibrant and calm surroundings.

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

Learn more about current select performance devices

Advanced Performance

Our most popular hearing technology comes with advanced noise management and speech processing that’s ideal for more active environments like restaurants, meetings and outdoor activities. Advanced performance hearing aids are ideal if you want to:

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

The standard level hearing technology is ideal for hearing in groups, telephone conversations, music and driving. Standard hearing aids are ideal if you want to:

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.

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