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More end-user control and influence

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April 5, 2016

Consumer demand for greater influence over fine tuning and rehabilitation will in the short term, lead to greater app functionality.
In 2-4 years, more hearing aids than ever before will be programmable by the user and not the audiologist…..


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A 20% drop in prices over the course of 2019

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April 5, 2016

Increased competition in the private market will cause further price erosion this year. Start by viewing Specsavers prices as they introduce more manufacturers and lines. Other large providers have some offers, such as Amplifon with the Resound LiNX. Which? magazine suggest visiting a local Independent.
The message is: Do shop…


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As amplification technology plateaus, will there be more apps?!

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April 3, 2016

We already have hearing aids controlled directly via smartphones: The market-leading Phonak Audeo Marvel, the commercially successful and well publicised GN RESOUND LiNX QUATTRO, the BRAND NEW to market OTICON OPN S 1 – the most sophisticated hearing aid ever, the Sivantos Signia, Widex Evoke and the Starkey Livio…

Phonak Audeo Marvel

Unique Features: Interactive remote audiologist programming, Hands-free answering and ending of calls

Oticon Opn S 1

The superior quality ‘made for iPhone’ hearing aid.

Resound LiNX Quattro

Best remote control app. ‘Made for iPhone’ with remote audiologist programming app.