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Two years after the popular Resound ONE hearing aid, we now welcome Omnia to the industry. Wearers liked the modern design, unique microphone placement and the natural sound of the ONE, but what was been improved and what has stayed the same?
Resound has made advancements and improvements in a few areas of its hearing aid technology. Such as:
How does all this help your hearing? All the above together is said to give you automatic focus on what you want to tune into or listen to. This means you have full control of how you want to hear and not your hearing aids. Effectively combining humans and machines together to get the best hearing outcome that is unique to you. But, this is not the only focus of Omnia.
Previous Resound hearing aids did a pretty good job of making speech clear in noisy environments, but there could be times when loud sounds from behind or at the side would distort the soundscape. With Omnia, it's all about the background noise.
What has stayed the same? The design wasn't reinvented for Omnia it is the same as the Resound ONE. The ONE shape was liked by many, so I'm sure that consumers will be glad there was no redesign for this new product. The second is that the Resound app has stayed the same, but they did add a new feature - Check My Fit. More on that later. Finally, they have continued with the M&RIE receiver.
Resound has stated that they have improved speech understanding by around 150%, with the audiology industry's only Organic Hearing technology. When the brand researched how important hearing in background noise was to people, 80% said it was - so I guess they had to do something to tackle this common hurdle. Therefore, this was Omnia's main focus point.
However, in reality, the 150% improvement they are referring to is when compared to their legacy products, such as LiNX 3D (Resound online states*improvement to speech understanding compared to legacy products). That being said, hearing aid wearers who have worn the latest Resound offerings enjoy the natural sound, so they must be onto something!
And what does Organic Hearing actually mean? It simply means that the hearing aids sound natural, feel natural and connect to your world in a natural way.
The Check My Fit feature is a great tool to ensure that your hearing aids are in correctly - especially when you are a new hearing aid wearer. Like Widex Moment Sheer, which is focusing on the "first-fit" experience element of hearing aids, this feature will hopefully eradicate uncertainty.
How can this help you? Using this feature will help you to always benefit from the best hearing experience. As we know, the initial fitting of hearing aids can often be the answer between a good start to a hearing journey or not. We think this feature will be a good reminder in those first few weeks of wearing and adjusting to new hearing aids. Giving you the confidence you need.
Gain from 30 hours' worth of power with a single charge. Resound Omnia hearing aids are also compatible with both the standard, desktop and premium charging stations. These hearing aids will also be compatible with all of the brand's digital hearing aid accessories.
There are three performance levels to choose from. These are:
There are eight colours to choose from. These are: Sparkling Silver, Champagne, Gold, Bronze, Warm Grey, Graphite, Espresso and Deep Black.
The Resound Omnia hearing aids are only available in three RIC models. As you can see from the below image, all devices are exactly the same as the Resound ONE hearing aid shape. There are two traditional battery offerings and one rechargeable option.
Omnia combines the usual microphones with an additional one, which is positioned in the receiver itself. So how does this help your hearing? Location is great and being able to hear who you are talking to clearly within a background that isn't dominating is the first sign of a successful hearing aid.
If you have too much audible background noise it starts to overwhelm you and even tire you out. However, too little and you aren't aware of your surroundings or what's going on. Your spatial awareness is affected. The Resound Omnia strikes the right balance.
If hearing at your best in noise as well as enjoy the atmosphere, and feeling a part of your surroundings and haven't tried a Resound hearing aid before- then this could be the device for you.
This hearing aid will cut through all the background noise at that social gathering and in your favourite restaurant. Alternatively, if you are a loyal Resound customer, chances are you'll really like this product.
For more information regarding this hearing aid range, call us free on 0800 567 7621
Overall, Resound Omnia hearing aids are a great option for those who are looking to focus on cutting through background noise in challenging listening environments. We predict that whether consumers are new to Resound or are loyal - they will like this product.
Paul Harrison is an audiology expert at Hearing Aid UK, with over 20 years of audiology experience and a member of the British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists Council (BSHAA) between 2015 - 2020.
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Resound Omnia hearing aids include Resound's Organic Hearing and their most advanced speech understanding in noise yet.
Resound Omnia hearing aids launched in September 2022 in the UK.
Generally, the typical lifespan of any new hearing aid is around 5 years, but most people upgrade before that time to benefit from more advanced features and technology.
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