Resound LiNX Quattro Hearing Aids Styles, Features & Benefits

Resound LiNX Hearing Aids - Wireless Capability

Since the original Linx came out there have been successive iterations of the hearing aid every few years with the Linx2 coming out in 2015, the Linx 3D in 2017 and the Linx Quattro in November 2018. Each advance has improved the performance and with the Linx Quattro, lithium Ion rechargeable models are now available too.

Resound LiNX Quattro Hearing Aids - Introduced the rechargeable

The rechargeable option is good. You get 24 hours of wear typically, even if you use streaming a lot. For normal zinc-air battery users, expect a 15-20% better battery life as the new chip is more efficient. If you are looking for both Made for iPhone technology and Lithium-ion rechargeable in one aid, then the Quattro is a solid choice.

Resound LiNX Quattro 9 61 Hearing Aids

• This is the rechargeable Linx Quattro 9 61 – push button control.

Resound LiNX Quattro 9 62 Hearing Aids

• Linx Quattro 9 62 (Size 13 battery only) – rocker switch control
• They are both similar dimensions to the Linx 3D models, just a little bit “fatter”.

Resound Quattro 9 Hearing Aids

The ReSound Quattro 9 is the top-of-the-line offering in the Quattro model family, offering only the latest technology and highest-quality hearing experience.

 Features:

• 17 channels
• Noise Tracker II (Ultimate)
• Expansion (Ultimate)
• Wind Guard (Ultimate)
• Low Frequency Boost (Only UP) (Ultimate)

 This model also has features not present in the ReSound Quattro 5 or Quattro 7, including:

• Binaural Directionality III
• Spatial Sense
• Adjustable directional mix
• Autoscope Adaptive Directionality
• Binaural Environmental Optimizer II

Resound Quattro 7 Hearing Aids

The ReSound Quattro 7 hearing aid is a definite step up in technology from the ReSound Quattro 5.

 Features:

• 12 channels
• Noise Tracker II (Advanced)
• Expansion (Advanced)
• Wind Guard (Advanced)
• Low Frequency Boost (Only UP) (Advanced)

 This model also has features not present in the ReSound Quattro 5 or Quattro 9, including:

• 14 channels
• Binaural Directionality
• Synchronized Soft Switching
• Multiscope Adaptive Directionality
• Environmental Optimiser

 See the specifications for the ReSound Quattro 5 below

Resound Quattro 5 Hearing Aids

 The ReSound Quattro 5 hearing aid is considered the entry-level model in the Quattro series.

 Features:

• Expansion (Basic)
• Wind Guard (Basic)
• Low Frequency Boost (Only UP) (Basic)
• Noise Tracker II (Basic)

See below for the Resound 3D Series

Resound 3D 9 Hearing Aids

The ReSound 3D 9 hearing aid is a definite step up in technology from the ReSound 3D 7. 

 Features:

• 17 channels
• Noise Tracker (Ultimate)
• Expansion (Ultimate)
• Wind Guard (Ultimate)

 This model also has features not present in the ReSound 3D 7, including:

• Binaural Directionality III
• Spatial Sense
• Binaural Environmental Optimiser II
• Adjustable directional mix: Choose the direction you want to focus on to pick up speech sounds in noise.
• Autoscope Adaptive Directionality: Can switch to either a narrow or wide focus towards speech, depending on if you are listening to one or several people at once.

ReSound 3D 7 Hearing Aids

The ReSound 3D 7 hearing aid offers a higher level of technology than the 3D 5 model.

 Features:

• 14 channels
• Noise Tracker (Advanced)
• Expansion (Advanced)
• Wind Guard (Advanced)
• Low Frequency Boost (Ultimate)

 This model also has features not present in the ReSound 3D 5 or even 3D 9, including:

• Multiscope Adaptive Directionality: Focuses on the speech sounds from different directions even when in a noisy place.
• Environmental Optimiser: Helps separate speech from noise

See below the specifications for the Resound 3D 5

Resound 3D 5 Hearing Aids

 The ReSound 3D 5 hearing aid is considered the entry-level model in the ReSound 3D series.

 Features:

• 12 Channels: The number of channels the sound is ‘split’ and ‘separated’ into before being processed independently.

• Noise Tracker (Basic): Reduces unwanted background noise.
• Expansion (basic): Reduces low level background noises like air cons, fans, the soft tapping of keyboards and computer mouse etc.
• Wind Guard (basic): Dampens wind noise when outdoors.
• Low Frequency Boost (Basic): A boost of low-frequency sound which helps those who have severe to profound hearing loss.

Great results with all Linx2 9’s fitted. I’d rate them six out of five!
Linx is the the must have aid for the tech savvy silver surfer. Good sound quality + excellent connectivity.
Top notch aid that shows the others up. However some more elderly or less active people might not have much use for the smartphone stuff, streaming etc.

Source – Audiologist in Yorkshire.

The massive flexibility demonstrated by the Resound devices in their ability to connect to the Apple iPhone and other smart phones without the need for wearing a dongle would in my opinion make them come out top.

Source – Audiologist in Scotland.

ReSound Linx2 – I have fitted approximately 100 ReSound Linx2 now and have found them to be excellent in all aspects from a dispensing point of view. I am often surprised at the level of amplification in the high frequencies that can be achieved with no risk of feedback. Clients report a natural clear sound and they love the ability to control some of the features with their smartphones.
I judge a clients suitability for Linx2 carefully as it is important that the client has good cognitive ability. The increased spacial awareness these aids provide can overwhelm those with reduced cognitive function. It also helps if the client has some interest in technology.
In summary I would wholeheartedly recommend ReSound Linx2 for demanding clients looking for a high tech solution to their hearing difficulties.
Regarding Enyas, I have fitted a few but not enough to be 100% objective on them. My opinion is that the sound quality is as good as other Resound products but the exterior casing of the RICs is less good.

Source – Audiologist in Dorset.

Linx2 9 –  Having fitted many of these the response I’ve had has been positive. The clients have reported significant benefit with speech in noise and feedback management is great. They have been the choice for some clients over other products they have tried. The only slight letdown is the music streaming feature where some clients have complained that it sounds metallic and tinny
Enzo 7 Superpower – Fitted a pair of these to a profoundly deaf lady recently who loves them. Made a massive difference to her hearing and completely changed her life. The only drawback is the size of them, they are quite big and not the nicest looking BTE’s available but technology wise, brilliant.
Enya 3- Fitted several and they all have been returned. Awful aid, poor in terms of helping people hear speech clearly and quite ugly looking for a RIC. One client even suggested it was the worst she had tried! I swapped her to a {different hearing aid] which was less expensive and much more successful. Cant even justify giving it 1 star.

Source – Audiologist in Yorkshire.

The resound Linx 2 has been on the whole extremely positive. I have fitted over a hundred pairs with 95% success rate. It is powerful and has a more versatile fitting range than the {other manufacturer} and {different hearing aids} in comparison. They have an effective feedback system, probably one of the better ones I have found. The build quality is good and I have only been let down by malfunctioning aids on a handful of occasions. The app flexibility and control is the clear distinction between this and other manufacturers. Patients are generally delighted with the performance.

Source – Audiologist in London.

The linx is overrated in my opinion – clever with it’s connectivity to iphones, but there are better hearing aids. I sometimes get interference whilst the hearing aids are in streaming mode.

Source – Audiologist in Yorkshire.

I was put off by 2 poor fittings on mild to moderate losses where feedback caused problems. This greatly surprised me as i was a great advocate of previous Resound products, particularly the Alera 761.

Source – Audiologist in Scotland.

Sorry I didn’t get back to you sooner, we have been in Oslo with {different hearing aid manufacturer}
We have fitted many Linx2, all models through the range, IIC to RIC.
The Linx2 is great for those who are perhaps a little younger and tech savvy and for those who like to be in control. The app is excellent and easy to use. Resound seem to have ironed out the connectivity issues, but streaming is sometimes ‘tinny’ with music, so if music is important, I would not recommend.
I am waiting to see how the new {different hearing aid} model performs in comparison.

Source – Audiologist in Chichester.

The Resound Linx 2 9 is the best 2015 hearing aid on the market. It has the best connectivity with the iphone or Samsung direct to phone app and the best sound quality of any 2015 hearing aid in background noise available. The app gives amazing user control over the sound and functions of the hearing aid and the music streaming and phone calls through the hearing aids is very good.
I like the attractive design of the RICs and the excellent DFS feedback system which gives great power without whistling. Disadvantages are the receiver wires which are quite springy and occasionally don’t fit well. The ITEs also have the same specs and connectivity in the canal sizes and above. The smallest CIC / IIC aids don’t have any user control though. The 9s and 7s are best in class for top and 2nd level technology. Cancellation rates are very low, very few clients don’t get on with them.

Source – Audiologist in Sussex.

As you know, we really like the Resond aids. We find the Linx2 5 is suitable for those with limited hearing requirements and the Linx2 7 and 9 can cope with many more varied listening environments.
We are currently working with a 90% success rate and this is due mainly to excellent noise reduction / speech enhancement and spacial awareness like we have never experienced before.
This, combined with the Apple product pairing and the easy to use App gives us complete confidence in fitting this product.

Source – Audiologist in Wiltshire.

The Linx2 9 is ideal for apple users as linking up needs no other gizmos.
Sound quality and customer satisfaction has been good.
Downside is that battery life is poor for the smallest aids that use a size 10 battery, worst case about 3 days.
An aid for Apple lovers.

Source – Audiologist in Essex.