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Tracing its roots all the way back to 1947 when it was known as ‘AG für Elektroakustik’, Phonak became the company that we know and love in 1965 when Ernst Rihs acquired a majority shareholding and rebranded the company to more modern standards.
Under the stewardship of his two sons, Hans-Ueli and Andy, Phonak has gone from strength to strength. Today the Swiss-based company can boast a presence in over 90 countries with some 15,000 staff worldwide and a proud tradition of invention, market-leading feature design and some of the most streamlined hardware available.
What’s more, Phonak have been staggeringly successful in their pursuit of hearing aid perfection – up to a quarter of all hearing aid wearers worldwide opt to use their products.
Their latest offering, the Phonak Audéo™ Paradise range, showcases exactly why: with a whole host of improved features, sleek design, top-drawer Bluetooth connectivity and much, much more, it’s easy to see why so many opt for Phonak as their go-to hearing aid.
Meet the world’s first waterproof rechargeable hearing aid!
Take your hearing aids where no hearing aid has gone before with the amazing Phonak Audéo™ Life range: the first fully-waterproof rechargeable hearing aid on the market! Not only do these nifty gadgets do their job no matter rain or shine, but they come complete with all that great Phonak technology that customers are accustomed to.
Key Features:
Live Life On-the-Go
In order to better accommodate active lifestyles, the Audéo Life offers hearing support in a waterproof and sweatproof casing, and can be fully charged up in only 3 hours for a long-lasting, unique hearing experience.
Health Data Tracking
With the Audéo Life, you can get tracking data directly from your hearing aids such as step monitoring, activity levels and you can even set activity goals in conjunction with the myPhonak app!
– Superb Audio Balance
By utilising Paradise technology, the Audéo Life effortlessly switches between softer speech and dynamic noise cancellation systems for a more natural sound than ever before.
– Flawless Device Integration
Not only can 8 Bluetooth-friendly devices be connected at any given time, but, thanks to the new in-built ‘tap control’ management system, you can switch between any two at the click of a button.
– Roger™ Connectivity
The Phonak-exclusive RogerDirect™ system is a fantastic addition, enabling its users to amplify their hearing aids in one direction. Some of their compatible devices include:
– Rechargeable Technology
Phonak offer a huge range of rechargeable tech, including:
At Hear4U, we believe giving you all of the options is the best option. Listed below are the technology levels featured in the Paradise Hearing Aid range.
P90 | P70 | P50 | P30 | |
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Waterproof | ||||
Comfort in Echo | ||||
Speech in Car | ||||
Speech in Loud Noise | ||||
Music | ||||
Comfort in Noise | ||||
Speech in Noise | ||||
Calm Situation | ||||
Media speech + mic | ||||
Media music + mic | ||||
Max. additional programs | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Comfort in Echo | ||||
Speech in Loud Noise | ||||
Speech in 360º | ||||
Speech in Noise | ||||
Calm Situation | ||||
Comfort in Noise | ||||
Music | ||||
Acoustic phone | ||||
Custom program | ||||
RogerDirect + mic | ||||
PartnerMic + mic | ||||
Phone call + mic | ||||
UltraZoom | Premium | Advanced | Standard | Essential |
Dynamic Noise Cancellation | ||||
Speech Enhancer | ||||
EchoBlock | ||||
Siri/Google Assistant | ||||
Pause/resume streaming | ||||
Accept/end phone call | ||||
StereoZoom | ||||
WindBlock | ||||
SoundRelax | ||||
Motion Sensor Hearing | ||||
DuoPhone | ||||
Real Ear Sound | ||||
Roger and Directional setting | ||||
SoundRecover2 | ||||
WhistleBlock | ||||
NoiseBlock | ||||
RogerDirect™ | ||||
User Preference Tuning | ||||
QuickSync | ||||
AOV | ||||
Tinnitus Balance | ||||
auto Acclimatization | ||||
Environmental balance | ||||
Finetuning Channels | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 |
Experience true hearing bliss with Phonak Paradise hearing aids! Building upon their recent technological advances, Phonak once more delivers a fantastic hearing experience at an affordable price by offering more customization than ever before: now, you can truly create your own hearing paradise.
Not only are their new hearing aids completely wireless thanks to the latest Bluetooth technology, but the Paradise is also powered by the next generation of Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, meaning that you can enjoy crystal-clear hearing for longer than ever before.
Key Features:
– Superb Audio Balance
Whether it be softer speech, dynamic noise cancellation systems, or a longing for that more natural sound, the Paradise has you covered.
– Flawless Device Integration
Not only can 8 Bluetooth-friendly devices be connected at any given time, but, thanks to the Paradise’s new in-built ‘tap control’ management system, you can effortlessly switch between any two at the click of a button – and much more besides.
– Roger™ Connectivity
The Phonak-exclusive RogerDirect™ system is an amazing addition, enabling its users to amplify their hearing aids in one direction. Some of their nifty gadgets include:
– Rechargeable Technology
Phonak boast an incredible range of rechargeable tech, including:
At Hear4U, we believe giving you all of the options is the best option. Listed below are the technology levels featured in the Paradise Hearing Aid range.
P90 | P70 | P50 | P30 | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Comfort in Echo | ||||
Speech in Car | ||||
Speech in Loud Noise | ||||
Music | ||||
Comfort in Noise | ||||
Speech in Noise | ||||
Calm Situation | ||||
Media speech + mic | ||||
Media music + mic | ||||
Max. additional programs | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Comfort in Echo | ||||
Speech in Loud Noise | ||||
Speech in 360º | ||||
Speech in Noise | ||||
Calm Situation | ||||
Comfort in Noise | ||||
Music | ||||
Acoustic phone | ||||
Custom program | ||||
RogerDirect + mic | ||||
PartnerMic + mic | ||||
Phone call + mic | ||||
UltraZoom | Premium | Advanced | Standard | Essential |
Dynamic Noise Cancellation | ||||
Speech Enhancer | ||||
EchoBlock | ||||
Siri/Google Assistant | ||||
Pause/resume streaming | ||||
Accept/end phone call | ||||
StereoZoom | ||||
WindBlock | ||||
SoundRelax | ||||
Motion Sensor Hearing | ||||
DuoPhone | ||||
Real Ear Sound | ||||
Roger and Directional setting | ||||
SoundRecover2 | ||||
WhistleBlock | ||||
NoiseBlock | ||||
RogerDirect™ | ||||
User Preference Tuning | ||||
QuickSync | ||||
AOV | ||||
Tinnitus Balance | ||||
auto Acclimatization | ||||
Environmental balance | ||||
Finetuning Channels | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 |
Virto P
Pint-sized but packs a punch!
Boasting all of the benefits of Phonak’s incredible Paradise technology but in the tiny frame of the Virto range, the Virto P comes in three main varieties: 10, 312 and Titanium.
Virto-P 10:
Fully Customised
Each and every Virto P hearing aid is custom-made to fit your ears using 1,600 biometrically calibrated unique data points for the best fit ever.
Unrivalled Sound Quality
With its excellent speech understanding and seamless transitions, the Virto-P series allows for a crisp, natural sound that’s easy to get used to.
Discreet Design
The smallest in the entire Phonak range, the Virto-P 10 is so subtle that you’ll barely be able to notice.
Virto-P 312:
Universal Connectivity
Bring on the Bluetooth! Able to connect to a whole host of Bluetooth-friendly devices from TVs to laptops, the Virto-P 312 features all the benefits of the P-10 but also includes unrivalled connectivity in only a slightly bigger frame. In addition, it can stream phonecalls directly from your iOS, Android or Bluetooth smartphones.
Virto-P Titanium:
The Toughest Hearing Aid Available
With its super-protective titanium case, the Virto-P Titanium is stronger than everything else in the range. For more information, check the next tab.
P90 | P70 | P50 | P30 | |
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Comfort in Echo | ||||
Speech in Car | ||||
Speech in Loud Noise | ||||
Music | ||||
Comfort in Noise | ||||
Speech in Noise | ||||
Calm Situation | ||||
Media speech + mic | ||||
Media music + mic | ||||
Max. additional programs | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Comfort in Echo | ||||
Speech in Loud Noise | ||||
Speech in 360º | ||||
Speech in Noise | ||||
Calm Situation | ||||
Comfort in Noise | ||||
Music | ||||
Acoustic phone | ||||
Custom program | ||||
RogerDirect + mic | ||||
PartnerMic + mic | ||||
Phone call + mic | ||||
UltraZoom | Premium | Advanced | Standard | Essential |
Dynamic Noise Cancellation | ||||
Speech Enhancer | ||||
EchoBlock | ||||
Siri/Google Assistant | ||||
Pause/resume streaming | ||||
Accept/end phone call | ||||
StereoZoom | ||||
WindBlock | ||||
SoundRelax | ||||
Motion Sensor Hearing | ||||
DuoPhone | ||||
Real Ear Sound | ||||
Roger and Directional setting | ||||
SoundRecover2 | ||||
WhistleBlock | ||||
NoiseBlock | ||||
RogerDirect™ | ||||
User Preference Tuning | ||||
QuickSync | ||||
AOV | ||||
Tinnitus Balance | ||||
auto Acclimatization | ||||
Environmental balance | ||||
Finetuning Channels | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 |
Paradise Titanium
Virto P-Titanium
Mini but Mighty!
Not only is the Virto P-Titanium part of the smallest Phonak hearing aid range ever, but its discreet, diminutive yet extremely robust casing hides within it all the wonders of Phonak’s trailblazing Paradise technology.
Key Features:
Fully Customised
Each and every Virto P-Titanium hearing aid is custom-made to fit your ears using 1,600 biometrically calibrated unique data points for the best fit ever.
Unrivalled Sound Quality
With crisp natural sound, excellent speech understanding and seamless transitions, the Virto P-Titanium packs a punch!
Discreet Design
The Virto P-Titanium is the smallest in the entire Phonak range, and blends in seamlessly with its surroundings. Indeed, it’s small enough that others will barely know you’re wearing it, and looks just like a set of earbuds!
In addition, its titanium case is 15 times stronger than acrylic, allowing shells to be built 50% thinner. Tougher, lighter and longer-lasting than ever.
P90 | P70 | |
---|---|---|
Comfort in Echo | ||
Speech in Car | ||
Speech in Loud Noise | ||
Music | ||
Comfort in Noise | ||
Speech in Noise | ||
Calm Situation | ||
Media speech + mic | ||
Media music + mic | ||
Max. additional programs | 4 | 4 |
Comfort in Echo | ||
Speech in Loud Noise | ||
Speech in 360º | ||
Speech in Noise | ||
Calm Situation | ||
Comfort in Noise | ||
Music | ||
Acoustic phone | ||
Custom program | ||
RogerDirect + mic | ||
PartnerMic + mic | ||
Phone call + mic | ||
UltraZoom | Premium | Advanced |
Dynamic Noise Cancellation | ||
Speech Enhancer | ||
EchoBlock | ||
Siri/Google Assistant | ||
Pause/resume streaming | ||
Accept/end phone call | ||
StereoZoom | ||
WindBlock | ||
SoundRelax | ||
Motion Sensor Hearing | ||
DuoPhone | ||
Real Ear Sound | ||
Roger and Directional setting | ||
SoundRecover2 | ||
WhistleBlock | ||
NoiseBlock | ||
RogerDirect™ | ||
User Preference Tuning | ||
QuickSync | ||
AOV | ||
Tinnitus Balance | ||
auto Acclimatization | ||
Environmental balance | ||
Finetuning Channels | 20 | 16 |
Phonak’s Audéo Marvel range is just a great all-rounder: a clear, rich sound experience combined with all the mod cons one could hope for in a multifunctional hearing aid.
Key Features:
– AutoSense OS™ 3.0
Building upon the success of its predecessors, the third version of the AudioSense operating system allows for up to 60% improvement in speech understanding by drawing upon multiple facets of the soundscape and blending them to create over 200 distinct settings to match your environment perfectly.
– Binaural VoiceStream Technology™
Another Phonak exclusive, this allows hearing aids to stream the full audio bandwidth in real-time across two directions for superb sound quality and remarkable speech understanding. This incredible technology enables programs and features such as Speech in Wind, Speech in 360°, and DuoPhone (which streams phonecalls to both ears simultaneously).
– Roger™ Connectivity
Like the Paradise, the Marvel also benefits from the Phonak-exclusive RogerDirect™ system. Some of their nifty gadgets include:
At Hear4U, we believe giving you all of the options is the best option. Listed below are the technology levels featured in the Marvel Hearing Aid range.
Premium (M90) | Advanced (M70) | Standard (M50) | Essential (M30) | |
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Calm Situation | ||||
Speech in Noise | ||||
Comfort in Noise | ||||
Music | ||||
Speech in Loud Noise | ||||
Speech in Car | ||||
Comfort in Echo |
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We choose a colour that matches the client’s hair or if they have glasses we make sure that the colour of the hearing aids matches the glasses’ rim in order to make them as discrete as possible. For in-the-ear hearing aids we will try to colour match to the patient’s skin to make hearing aids blend in as much as possible.
As of yet there are no waterproof hearing aids, Phonak hearing aids are however water resistant with the rating of 68p (with 1 being least resistant and 9 being most resistant). The numbers 6 and 8 refer to dust resistance and water resistance respectively. Currently there are no hearing aids on the market that have a 9 water resistance rating. This means you still have to take your hearing aids off when you shower or your ears are going to be exposed to large amounts of water.
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