Trusted, Premium Hearing Devices From Phonak

Phonak are considered to be one of the premium hearing aid manufacturers, and they consistently work to improve their technology. In our experience, customers are very rarely not impressed with the benefit that their solutions provide. Phonak is one of the primary hearing device manufacturers we use because we know that we can trust their quality and reliability. They deliver outstanding solutions for people with all types of hearing loss. They measure their success by the positive impact that their technologies have on people’s ability to communicate in noisy environments.

In late 2016 they launched their latest generation of hearing aid technology with the ‘Belong’ platform. This is their innovative new sound processing chip technology which replaced their previous ‘Venture’ chip. The initial introduction was their Audeo Belong Receiver In Canal hearing aid range. In 2017 they released the rest of the Belong range and they have also launched two new rechargeable hearing aids and a Titanium custom hearing aid. Phonak is one of the primary hearing aid brands we provide at our hearing aid centre in Worcester and our hearing aid centre in Stratford-upon-Avon.

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Phonak Slim

Hearing never looked better

Phonak Slim combines a modern, never-before-seen design with state-of-the-art hearing performance. The unique ergonomic shape of Slim is contoured to naturally nestle behind the ear – even if you wear glasses. Its personalised features enable you to confidently immerse in conversations and effortlessly manoeuvre through life’s numerous listening situations.

Stylish on the outside. Smart on the inside.

Phonak Slim makes no compromise between design and performance, enabling you to hear and to be seen when and how you want to.

With Phonak SmartSpeech™ Technology, Phonak Slim hearing aids provide features to improve speech understanding while boosting your confidence with its unique look and feel.

Color options to match your lifestyle

Charger options

The Phonak Slim Charger is a compact charger with a sleek appearance that perfectly complements the Phonak Slim, charging the hearing aids in just three hours to offer a full day** of hearing.

• Charges Phonak Slim in just 3 hours
• Conveniently shaped with a solid stance
• Easy to clean; easy to carry
• Optimized charging and usability

Positive impact on your social life

60% of people say that Phonak Slim would make them feel more confident wearing hearing aids.⁶

Connects to smartphones and other devices

Phonak Slim pairs with the myPhonak app and Bluetooth® enabled devices to help you connect with the world around you.

Key Features:

Monitor your well-being

With the myPhonak app, you can take control of your hearing aids wherever and whenever you like.

It also allows you to track health data, with key health performance indicators, such as step count and activity levels, enabling you to set health goals and achieve an improved sense of well-being.

Footnotes

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Sonova AG is under license
IOS is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the United States and certain other countries.
Android is a trademark of Google LLC.
*In order to access health data, it is necessary to create an account within myPhonak app
**16 hours of battery on a single charge, including 8 hours of everyday listening, 4 hours of Bluetooth streaming and 4 hours of TV streaming. Battery life may be minimally reduced when using ActiveVent Receiver.
1. Appleton, J. (2020) AutoSense OS 4.0- significantly less listening effort and preferred for speech intelligibility. Phonak Field Study News retrieved from www.phonak.com/evidence
Latzel, M. & Hobi, S. (2022) Receiver with mechanical vent provides benefit of open and closed acoustics for better speech understanding in noise and naturalness of own voice perception. Phonak Field Study News retrieved from www.phonak.com/evidence
Thibodeau L. M. (2020) Benefits in Speech Recognition in Noise with Remote Wireless Microphones in Group Settings. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology, 31(6), 404–411.
2. Woodward, J. and Latzel, M (2022) New implementation of directional beamforming configurations show improved speech understanding and reduced listening effort. Phonak Field Study News retrieved from www.phonak.com/evidence.
3. Latzel, M., Lesimple, C., & Woodward, J. (2023). Speech Enhancer significantly reduces listening effort and increases intelligibility for speech at a distance. Phonak Field Study News. Retrieved from www.phonak.com/evidence.
4. Sarant, J., Harris, D., Busby, P., Maruff, P., Schembri, A., Lemke, U., & Launer, S. (2020). The effect of hearing aid use on cognition in older adults: Can we delay decline or even improve cognitive function? Journal of Clinical Medicine, 9(1), 254. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm9010254
5. Crystal Rolfe & Benjamin Gardner (2016). Experiences of hearing loss and views towards interventions to promote uptake of rehabilitation support among UK adults, International Journal of Audiology, 55:11, 666-673, DOI
6. Taphuntsang, D. (2021). Market research ID 4428. Please contact marketinsight@phonak.com if you are interested in further information.

Audéo Lumity focuses on giving you improved speech understanding with its unique Phonak SmartSpeech™ Technology so you can enjoy conversations in many challenging listening situations.¹

Fully immerse in conversations

We know that hearing can be challenging in different situations. Being able to fully participate in conversations is like a spark of light in the dark. This is where Phonak Audéo Lumity really shines.

Connects to smartphones and other devices

Phonak Lumity provides connectivity to iOS® and Android™ smartphones, TVs, Roger devices and wireless accessories.

Universal connectivity enables your Phonak Lumity hearing aids to seamlessly connect to all of your favorite devices. Make true hands-free calls and pair up to eight Bluetooth® enabled devices, while two are simultaneously connected.

Key Features:

We know from studies that reduced listening effort may also reduce feelings of fatigue,³ making people feel less tired at the end of the day⁴.

Explore Lumity Technology

Find the right solution for you

Audéo L-R	Audéo L-RT	Audéo  LifeTM Lumity
Receiver-in-Canal	Receiver-in-Canal with telecoil	Receiver-in-Canal
• Battery: Built-in rechargeable hearing aid • Mild to profound hearing loss • Health data tracking** • Direct connectivity to iOS and Android • Tap Control	• Battery: Built-in rechargeable hearing aid • Mild to profound hearing loss • Health data tracking** • Direct connectivity to iOS and Android • Tap Control • Telecoil	• Battery: Built-in rechargeable hearing aid • Mild to profound hearing loss • Health data tracking** • Direct connectivity to iOS and Android • Tap Control • Waterproof*

Color options to match your lifestyle

Phonak Audéo Life™ Lumity

The second generation of the world’s first waterproof* rechargeable hearing aid can be submerged in up to ½ a meter of fresh, pool or salt water.

It’s the ideal solution for people who would like to understand speech well even in physically demanding environments or those looking for a hearing aid that will withstand strenuous activity. Light up your hearing confidence!

Charging Options

Phonak Charger Ease	Phonak Charger Case Go™	Phonak Life Charger
Charges Audéo L-R and RT hearing aids in just three hours so you can enjoy a full day of hearing.	Exclusively designed for charging Audéo Life hearing aids up to 3 times while on the go.	Designed for Audéo Life; inductive charging technology for stationary use.

Monitor your well-being

With the myPhonak app, you can take control of your hearing aids wherever and whenever you like.

It also allows you to track health data, with key health performance indicators, such as step count and activity levels, enabling you to set health goals and achieve an improved sense of well-being.

Footnotes

*up to 50 cm
**In order to access health data, it is necessary to create an account within myPhonak app
*** Default strength compared to maximum strength with power dome
**** Compared to fixed directional and for moderate to severe hearing loss.
1. Appleton, J. (2020) AutoSense OS 4.0 – significantly less listening effort and preferred forspeech intelligibility. Phonak Field Study News retrieved from  www.phonak.com/evidence, accessed August, 2022.
Latzel, M. & Hobi, S. (2022) ActiveVent™ Receiver provides benefit of open and closedacoustics for better speech understanding in noise and naturalness of own voiceperception. Phonak Field Study News retrieved from www.phonak.com/evidence, accessed August 2022.
Thibodeau L.M. (2020) Benefits in Speech Recognition in Noise with Remote WirelessMicrophones in Group Settings. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology,31(6), 404–411.
Woodward,J and Latzel, M (2022) New implementation of directional beamformingconfigurations show improved speech understanding and reduced listening effort.PhonakField Study News in preparation. Expected end of 2022
2. Appleton, J. (2020) AutoSense OS 4.0- significantly less listening effort and preferred for speech intelligibility. Phonak Field Study News retrieved from www.phonak.com/evidence, accessed February 2022.
3. Pichora-Fuller, M.K., & Singh, G. (2006). Effects of Age on Auditory and Cognitive Processing: Implications for Hearing Aid Fitting and Audiologic Rehabilitation. Trends in Amplification, 10(1), 29–59. https://doi.org/10.1177/108471380601000103.
4. Holman, J.A., Drummond, A., Hughes, S.E., & Naylor, G. (2019). Hearing impairment and daily-life fatigue: a qualitative study. International Journal of Audiology, 58(7), 408–416. https://doi.org/10.1080/14992027.2019.1597284.
5. Woodward,J and Latzel, M (2022) New implementation of directional beamforming configurations show improved speech understanding and reduced listening effort. Phonak Field Study News in preparation. Expected end of 2022.
6. Abrams, H.B., & Kihm, J. (2015). An Introduction to MarkeTrak IX: A New Baseline for the Hearing Aid Market. Hearing Review, 22(6), 16. Retrieved from https://www.hearingreview.com/2015/05/introduction-marketrak-ix-new-baseline-hearing-aid-market/ on March 25, 2021.

We’d like to introduce to you the latest product from Phonak, the Audéo Paradise hearing aids. These revolutionary hearing aids are inspired by nature, as nature is the source of so many sounds that can soothe, relax and comfort us.

Comprised of all new hardware, Paradise takes hearing performance to the next-level by offering not only crisp, natural sound but also several new features.

Call us on 01789 264 111 to book your assessment in Stratford-upon-Avon or 01905 617803 to book your assessment in Worcester now, alternatively, book online by using the button below

Call us on 01789 264 111 to book your assessment in Stratford-upon-Avon or 01905 617803 to book your assessment in Worcester now, alternatively, book online by using the button below

Meet The Marvel range from Phonak

Phonak introduced the Marvel in late 2018 to great acclaim. Initially, they introduced a range of Receiver In Canal Made For Any Phone hearing aids. However, in August 2019, they announced the launch of a range of BTE hearing aids on the Marvel platform. Marvel has truly been one of the most successful hearing aid ranges they have ever introduced. They seem to have captured the imagination of consumers perhaps like no other device. Marvel is offered in the usual four levels of technology, the Marvel 90, 70, 50 and 30.

Phonak Marvel Hearing Aid Prices

Phonak hearing aid prices range between £1100 to £2150 depending on technology level. Our outstanding care and service package remains the same no matter what technology is purchased.

Made For Any Phone

While most of the hearing aid brands went for Made For iPhone hearing aids, Phonak decided that they would go a different way with their mobile phone connectivity. They chose one that would give them a direct connection to any mobile phone. Phonak has introduced hearing aids that are able to connect to any Bluetooth enabled device, not just phones.

True Hands-Free Calling

The Marvel delivers true hands-free calling in stereo. You will hear your phone calls in both ears giving you a better chance at understanding what is being said. Hands-free means you don’t need to touch your phone. Your phone can be up to thirty feet away. You simply hit the button on your hearing aid to answer the call and speak away.

A New System, No Limits

The Marvel allows users to experience stereo streaming audio from any Bluetooth enabled device, that includes most mobile phones available, computers, even some modern TVs. Marvel users can have that audio streaming with the full benefits of Phonak’s ear to ear features (Binaural Voice Streaming Technology BVST for short). That all means an outstanding new hearing aid platform with no limitations.

Fully Featured Hearing Aids

As I said, these hearing aids aren’t de-featured in any way. They include all of the latest Phonak features including their much-celebrated ear to ear features. They also have a brand new sound management system called Autosense 3.0 which recognises and automatically adapts to precisely match more listening situations than ever before. Autosense 3.0 also classifies streamed signals and will adapt how it works to better help you to hear the way you should.

Multi-functional and Feature Rich Hearing Aids

These hearing devices are hugely multi-functional and feature-rich. The Marvel contains probably every single one of the current headline features in the hearing aid world, and they have even thrown in some new ones, here’s the quick list:

• Stereo Bluetooth streaming: Stereo streaming from any Bluetooth enabled device, that means iPhone, iPad, laptops, computers, Macs, Android phones, Windows phones, hell any Bluetooth-enabled phone.
• Real Hands-free calling in stereo: Like the Audeo B-direct, the Marvel offers true hands-free calling from Bluetooth-enabled phones and VOIP services like Skype, except, to both hearing aids.
• TV Streaming: Marvel can stream directly from Bluetooth-enabled TVs, and can also stream from the Phonak TV Connector accessory.
• Rechargeability: They say both Marvel rechargeables will deliver a full day of hearing aid use from a single charge.
• Remote adjustments: Marvel hearing aids can be adjusted remotely by your hearing expert.
• New App Eco-System: Brand new apps to make life easier and engage the consumer in the process.
• RogerDirect: This is really fascinating, for the first time, users will be able to stream from Roger devices directly to their hearing aids.
• Full Phonak Feature Set: The Marvel will offer full and up to date inter-ear features.

More Than Just Audio Connection

The Bluetooth connection is being used for more than just audio streaming. That same connection for data exchange between the mobile phone and the hearing aids. This ability offers much more benefits for consumers and professionals alike. The data exchange is the core of the new ability to remotely fine-tune the hearing aids in real-time and for the user to give real-time day to day feedback with the new Hearing Diary.

Remote Fine Tuning

The new Phonak remote fine-tuning system is excellent, a video calling system gives the same feeling of face to face interaction, just in a different way. While the remote support may not be for everyone, I think it will be welcomed by people who see it as a real alternative to in-clinic appointments

Speech To Text

They have also introduced a new speech to text app with the new products. The new app acts as a transcription system which allows users to read what is being said by the person on the other end of the phone. It works in real-time and thanks to hands-free phone calling you can carry on the conversation while you read the dialogue. The app will allow people with hearing loss extra help to understand people on their mobile phone.

RogerDirect Arrives

Phonak’s Roger system is the Gold Standard in FM assistive devices for people with hearing loss. There has been much talk about RogerDirect and now it has arrived. All existing Marvel hearing aids will be able to be upgraded by hearing care professionals so that the new RogerDirect™ system can be added to the hearing aids allowing Roger microphone equipment to stream directly to Marvel hearing aids without having to attach an external receiver. That is something special and it will provide an even better benefit for people in complex sound environments.

Versatile TV Streaming

While the Marvel hearing aids will connect directly to Bluetooth enabled TVs, Phonak has also introduced a new TV Streamer. The TV streamer allows low energy streaming offering great audio and reduced battery usage.

Virto Marvel Hearing Aids

Phonak have now introduced the full range of their new Virto M in the ear products. The range will include a Marvel Titanium, two Marvel CIC devices, one with a size 10 battery and the other with a size 312, a Bluetooth enabled In The Canal/Half Shell model powered by a 312 battery and the very much anticipated Virto Black, basically the same as the 312 In The Canal/Half Shell model but with a black case.

Only the Virto Black and the Virto 312 In The Canal/Half Shell device will have the full Marvel functionality including the amazing connectivity. The other devices will not have connectivity. They will be based on the same core Marvel technology.

The range will be available in the usual four levels of technology, the 90, 70, 50 and 30.

The Models

Virto Titanium

In the Ear

The Virto Titanium invisible hearing aids will be available across four levels of technology. The Marvel Titanium will not have any connectivity.

• Custom Product
• Mild to severe hearing loss
• Battery: 10 zinc air
• Truly invisible
• Non Wireless
• Omni-Directional

Virto Black

In the Ear

The Virto Black is a new concept from Phonak. A cross over device that looks like a typical hearable device. The device is a Bluetooth enabled hearing aid that shares the same benefits as the wider Marvel range including connection to any mobile phone and access to the outstanding RogerDirect system from Phonak.

• Custom Product
• Mild to severe hearing loss
• Battery: 312 zinc air
• Bluetooth Enabled
• Directional Microphones
• Connection to any Bluetooth Enabled Mobile Phone
• Compatible with RogerDirect

Virto M-10 NW O

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The Virto M-10 NW O range is available across four levels of technology. It is a non-wireles device and will have no connectivity

• Custom Product
• Mild to severe hearing loss
• Battery: 10 zinc air
• Non Wireless
• Omni-Directional

Virto M-312 NW O

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In the Ear

The Virto M-312 NW O range will be available across four levels of technology. The device offers a very discreet profile but the benefit of a bigger battery. It is a non-wireles device and will have no connectivity

• Custom Product
• Mild to severe hearing loss
• Battery: 312 zinc air
• Non Wireless
• Omni-directional

Virto M-312

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In the Ear

The Marvel 312 device is a Bluetooth enabled hearing aid that shares the same benefits as the wider Marvel range including connection to any mobile phone and access to the outstanding RogerDirect system from Phonak.

• Custom Product
• Mild to severe hearing loss
• Battery: 312 zinc air
• Bluetooth Enabled
• Directional Microphones
• Connection to any Bluetooth Enabled Mobile Phone
• Compatible with RogerDirect

Audeo Marvel Hearing Aids

The Audeo range was the first part of the Marvel platform to be introduced. The Marvel Audeo family is made up of five hearing aids of which two are rechargeable. The smallest traditional Zinc Air battery size is the 312. The devices are available in four levels of hearing aid technology as you would expect from Phonak. For the first time ever, Phonak will make the rechargeable devices available at every level of technology.

Audeo Marvel R

The Audeo Marvel R is Phonak’s latest rechargeable Made For Any Phone hearing aid, it is quite discreet and can be used with several receiver variations meaning it can cover a lot of hearing losses. The device will connect directly to any Bluetooth enabled Mobile phone and will stream phone calls and audio in stereo.

The device is available in all levels of technology on the Marvel platform.

Audeo Marvel 312

The Audeo Marvel 312 is a very small RIC device which uses a size 312 battery, it is quite discreet and can be used with several receiver variations meaning it can cover a lot of hearing losses. It doesn’t have a telecoil although as always it is a wireless device. The device will connect directly to any Bluetooth enabled Mobile phone and will stream phone calls and audio in stereo.

The device is available at four levels of technology.

Audeo Marvel 312 T

The Audeo Marvel 312T is a small RIC device which uses a 312 battery, it is still very discreet and can be used with several receiver variations meaning it can cover a lot of hearing losses. This device has a telecoil and will connect directly to any Bluetooth enabled Mobile phone and will stream phone calls and audio in stereo.

The device is available at four levels of technology.

Audeo Marvel 13T

The Audeo Marvel 13T is a RIC device that uses a size 13 battery. It is slightly bigger than the312, but still pretty discrete. It can be used with several receiver variations meaning it can cover a lot of hearing losses. The device will connect directly to any Bluetooth enabled Mobile phone and will stream phone calls and audio in stereo.

The device is available in four levels of technology.

Audeo Marvel RT

The Audeo Marvel RT is a rechargeable RIC hearing aid which has a telecoil. It can be used with several receiver variations meaning it can cover a lot of hearing losses. The device will connect directly to any Bluetooth enabled Mobile phone and will stream phone calls and audio in stereo.

The device is available in four levels of technology.

Rocker Switch, Not Push Button

Phonak have also changed the push button on the devices, they now offer a rocker switch instead for more functionality.

Bolero Marvel Range

The Bolero Marvel range is the latest range of Behind The Ear hearing aids from Phonak. It consists of just two hearing aid models, The Bolero Marvel M and the Bolero Marvel PR. Both devices really only cover hearing losses up to moderate to severe. Phonak would usually introduce a larger range of Bolero devices including a device that would cover severe to profound hearing loss. This time, they haven’t, it may be that they will later, or possibly, it means that the Naida Marvel range is coming sooner rather than later.

Bolero Marvel M

The Bolero Marvel M is a pretty discrete mini BTE with a multi-functional button, not unlike the button used on the Audeo. The M can be fitted with a slim tube (which you can see above) or an ear hook for traditional tubing and ear mould. The M will cover hearing losses down to 75 dB in the low to 95 dB in the high frequencies. That, of course, depends on configuration, with the slim tube fitted, that reduces to 80 to 85 dB in the high frequencies.

The M has all of the features of the Marvel platform with a direct connection to any Bluetooth mobile phones and  Roger devices. However, the M does not have a telecoil onboard so a connection to a Loop System is out. The device will be available in the four levels of technology, the 90, the 70, the 50 and the 30

Bolero Marvel PR

The Bolero Marvel PR is slightly larger than the M, but it is still relatively discrete. It uses the same multi-functional button as the smaller M. The PR is a  lithium-ion powered rechargeable hearing aid can be fitted with a slim tube (which you can see above) or an ear hook for traditional tubing and ear mould. The PR will cover hearing losses down to 80 dB in the low to 100 dB in the high frequencies. That, of course, depends on configuration, with the slim tube fitted, that reduces to 70 in the low and 90 dB in the high frequencies.

The PR has all of the features of the Marvel platform with a direct connection to any Bluetooth mobile phones and  Roger devices. It also has a telecoil onboard so it can be used to connect to a Loop System. Phonak say that you will get a full day of use out of one charge and use time is similar to the Audeo. The device will be available in the four levels of technology, the 90, the 70, the 50 and the 30