By David Bryce on 24th of October 2015

 

Phonak has just announced the launch of a completely new range of custom in the ear hearing aids. It has launched its new custom Virto Venture range of hearing aids which now completes the Venture platform line-up. The Virto V uses the powerful Venture platform chip with the Autosense OS. Phonak presented the new range at the EUHA congress 2015 in Nuremberg, Germany. EUHA is the most important European audiology trade conference. 

The new key innovations include:

• 15% and 33% better speech understanding in noise compared to leading competitor products
• Full Venture performance with a 25% smaller surface thanks to new technologies in the hearing aids
• Innovative design and placement featuring a faceplate with nano-coated battery doors, volume control and a push button, resulting in 20% better usability and versatility for users
• Up to 30% lower battery consumption compared to previous hearing aid generation.

Other Phonak Virto V feature highlights include:·

• Binaural VoiceStream TechnologyTM: streams the full audio bandwidth between the two hearing aids in real time
• Wireless Functionality: allows for an extra boost in challenging listening situations and connects Virto V with the comprehensive Phonak Wireless Communication Portfolio all the way down to a CIC form factor
• Acoustically Optimized Venting, this uses sophisticated algorithms to define the acoustic mass, model and vent to provide the maximum hearing comfort and performance for the user
• Tinnitus Balance noise generator: Phonak Virto V is the first Phonak custom product to offer a tinnitus relief and management feature

There is no other hearing aid this small, capable of this much performance

A bold claim made by their Group Vice President Martin Grieder, he went on to say “We are very sensitive to the needs of those seeking a discreet yet powerful hearing solution. The new Phonak Virto V offers an even clearer and more natural sound quality than the previous generation of custom hearing aids. There is no other hearing aid this small that is capable of this much performance.”

Audibly big, visibly small

“Phonak Virto V is a very big improvement in technology and in aesthetics. It’s also very comfortable,” said Bill Shull, a participant in the product validation study. “I don’t miss having to think about my hearing environment. My Virto V’s very effectively pick up where I am and what I need - and work seamlessly.”

Using Them in Aberdeen & Inverness

We can't wait to get our hands on the hearing aids in Aberdeen and Inverness. We have had some success with the Venture platform using the Audeo. Generally customers are very impressed with the new platform and it's abilities. 

A new smart solution for single-sided deafness

Phonak has also introduced their new CROS II Custom device, the only custom solution for single-sided deafness. Up to now people with single sided deafness have never had a custom in the ear solution. Most CROS systems are based on behind the ear devices. The CROS II wirelessly transmits sound from the unaidable ear to any wireless custom Venture hearing aid worn on the better hearing ear. 

Longer Life Less Battery Consumption

The system allows people with single-sided deafness to hear speech from the side they could not hear from before. The CROS II system is also based on the very powerful Venture platform. Phonak have also introduced steps to reduce battery drain in the device. Battery consumption has always been an issue with CROS devices.

The new system now consumes up to 30% less battery power than the previous CROS generation and will deliver a 40% improvement in speech understanding in noise. Phonak CROS II Custom is compatible with all wireless Phonak Virto V hearing aids with Binaural VoiceStream Technology™.

The new Phonak Virto V and Phonak CROS II Custom will be available with immediate effect from Phonak, so if you are interested in the very latest custom hearing aids from Phonak in Aberdeen or Inverness, why don't you give us a call on 01224 637255 to book your appointment at any of our hearing aid centres in Aberdeen or Inverness or our hearing aid clinics across the Highlands.