Who is the Audibel brand for hearing aids?

Audibel works through their exclusive network of hearing professional in over 1,000 locations to offer their hearing aids and hearing devices. Audible develops some of the industry’s leading hearing technologies. Audibel is dedicated to customer care in providing warm, professional, and individualized service. Audibel will work with you to determine and understand specific lifestyle and listening needs and to meet those needs with the property selected hearing aid. To help out their customers, Audibel also offers easy monthly payment financing for their hearing aids and hearing devices to ensure that no one will go without improving their quality of life despite suffering from hearing impairment.

What are some of the Audbible products for hearing aids?

Anthem Platinum which is Audible’s flagship product that incorporates the latest in feedback cancellation, environmental noise classifications, T2 convenience for adjusting the hearing device, automatic adjustments of settings and volumes, automatic telephone adjustments, and music and television processing.

Other package and hearing aids from Audible include:

• Audible Anthem Gold
• Audible Anthem Silver
• Audible Anthem Bronze

Each of the models of Audible hearing aids are available in a variety of styles:

• Receiver-In-Canal (RIC) works to separate the distance between the receiver and microphone and in turn reduce the amount of feedback. Audible RIC hearing aids are paired with their top notch feedback cancellation technology to provide comfortable listening.
• The Receiver-In-Canal Power Solution provides all the features and discreetness of an RIC model with the maximum amplification power and performance.
• Completely-In-Canal (CIC) hearing devices are great for discreetness since they are usually the smallest. By fitting complete in the ear canal, these styles of hearing aids help reduce feedback and improve overall sound quality. CIC styles might not be suitable for some people’s natural ear canal shapes.
• In-The-Canal (ITC) hearing aids are also great for discreetness but they are more visible than CIC models but provide a cheaper alternative or one for those that CIC models are not well suited with their ear canal shapes.
• In-The-Ear (ITE) hearing aids are easy to use and fit on the outer portion of the ear. They are easily customizable and reachable for those users with limited dexterity.
• Behind-The-Ear (BTE) hearing devices are the largest devices so are the easiest to adjust, customize, and easily fit into budgets. In general, BTE transmit their sounds into the ear by a clear plastic tubing into the ear canal.

Can you tell me about the AudioSync company brand for hearing aids and hearing devices?

Certainly. As one of the leading hearing device companies, AudioSync Hearing Technologies is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. All of AudioSync’s digital hearing aids feature their Synergy Platform which is only sold in the US. AudioSync fully tests their products and features to ensure that components deliver the maximum benefit and performance for the user. All of AudioSync’s hearing devices are backed by their commitment to service, training, support and assistance. AudioSync was formerly known as Vivatone, but the name change came about after being acquired by Starkey Laboratories.

Can you tell me some of the products of hearing aids and hearing devices from AudioSync formerly Vivatone?

The primary series of hearing devices from AudioSync is the NOW Series:

• AudioSync NOW 325 - Designed for the most vibrant and complex lifestyles, the NOW 325 includes 16 channels and 16 bands for a large range of listening environments that maybe quite complicated and demanding often with background noise.
• AudioSync NOW 245 - Designed for the more active lifestyles, the NOW 245 includes 12 channels and 12 bands to provide a clear sound image and performance and deal with moderate amounts of background noises.
• AudioSync NOW 165- Designed for social uses, the NOW 165 includes 8 channels and 8 bands for clear and precise sound, overall good power and performance and generally easier levels of background noise requirements.
• AudioSync NOW 85 - Designed for the calm and easy lifestyle of the user, the NOW 85 includes 6 channels and 6 bands for good technology and power for easy listening requirements of background noise.

The entire AudioSync NOW series of hearing aids are avaiable in a variety of styles including RIC (receiver-in-canal), RIC xTra Power, CIC (completely-in-canal), ITC (in-the-canal), HS, ITE (in-the-ear). AudioSync NOW series of hearing devices also feature:

• Sound Shield which is the feedback cancellation system, offering up to 25dB of added stable gain for the highest broadband gain margin in the industry.
• Standard Sound Environment Optimization System which selects the most appropriate features, volumes, and settings according the the current listening environment.
• Sound Positioning System to help users hear and understand speech clearly, even in noisy backgrounds.
• PersonaFi which matches acoustic patterns with the user’s preferred settings for each environment.
• T2 which allows users to control and adjust their hearing devices using any cell phone or touch-tone phone.
• Live Real Ear Manager and Live Speech Mapping for diagnostics.
• Intuitive Features that adjust naturally and automatically to telephone conversation and television use.

Another hearing aid product from AudioSync is the AudioSync Source which are designed for the more budget-minded user. The AudioSync Source includes from of the most important and useful features to ensure a great sound quality as well as user comfort. Features of the AudioSync Source include noise management, feedback cancellation, and an option for a directional microphone.

The newest AudioSync hearing aid products work with the Inspire 2009 software and programming tool to ensure that each user will get proper fitting and features in their hearing device.

What is the best way to pick a hearing aid or hearing device?

The best starting place is to talk to your doctor, who will have the most experience with choosing a brand and model to help meet your hearing loss needs, budget, and requirements. Your doctor will be able to recommend some popular models of hearing aids that have proven to be effective for other patients of his. Also, remember to do followup visits with your doctor once you have received your hearing device so that you can verify that the device is working correctly and helping your hearing. You may also want to speak with friends and family who have used hearing aids in the past to get their experiences with certain brands and models and get their recommendations.

How do I get the best price for a hearing aid or hearing device?

Although price is probably a less important consideration than picking a hearing device that amplifies the sounds and improves your quality of life, the price for the hearing aid is still a very important consideration. Our best suggestion for getting the best price once you have picked some hearing aid model that suits your needs is to shop around, especially online. Look at different online stores and retailers and compare prices for the hearing aid. Look for special deals such as price matches, coupons, low price guarantees, battery specials, and free shipping deals for your hearing device. Use our directory to find trusted information sites and retailers of hearing devices and make your best choices.

Are there other considerations for choosing a hearing aid model or hearing device retailer?

Other considerations for choosing your hearing aid and a retailing outlet include the customer service and guarantees for the retailer. You will want to choose a good company with solid customer service record and good return policy and satisfaction guarantees. You will also want to consider the ease of maintenance, ease of getting service, and ease of changing batteries for the model of hearing aid you choose.