Can you tell me about the Oticon brand of hearing aids and hearing devices?

Oticon was founded in 1904 as a determined Hans Demant started importing hearing devices into Denmark to help those suffering from hearing loss such as his wife. Later in 1910, his son took over the business and started exclusive distribution partnership for Acousticon hearing devices. Later on in the 1940’s, the World War II ravaged regions made it difficult to get hearing aid supplies, so the company started to produce their own hearing aids. As the company started to grow, Oticon moved to larger offices and acquired larger production facilities and establish sister companies in other countries. Oticon started to focus on innovations and developing new technologies in the 1970’s and today is one of the global leaders in hearing technologies and hearing devices.

Along the way, Oticon has made many important technological advances in their groundbreaking product offerings. The Oticon MultiFocus in 1991 was the first ever fully automatic hearing device. In 1997, Oticon introduced the DigiFocus as the first ever digital ear-level hearing aid, garnering an European design award and prize. Oticon produced the Apato in 2001 and the Syncro in 2004 in incorporating artificial intelligence into the hearing device. Delta made its debut in 2006, with a revolutionary concept and design that changed the face of hearing aid design. In 2007, Epoq – Oticon’s most sophisticated product ever – was introduced, allowing true binaural hearing aid fittings, and multiple benefits via Streamer.

Can you tell me about the different Oticon hearing products?

The Oticon Epoq feature its revolutionary wireless technology to present and amplify sounds naturally. Oticon Epoq devices coordinate themselves so that the inputs in each ear together present a balance picture and profile of your sound environment. With Oticon Epoq there is never any doubt as to the direction of sound origins by presenting a three-dimensional sound picture.

The Oticon Dual is a pair of hearing aids that balances sound quality and elegance in both ear. Oticon Duals offer flexibly featured and customized hearing aids with both great looks and performance. Oticon Dual offers what is called spatial sound picture that is balanced, natural, and directional.

For the more budget minded user, Oticon features the Vigo which still delivers advanced technology in hearing aid comfort and sound quality and detail. Oticon Vigo is a small and comfortable hearing device that delivers natural sounds.

For the power hearing aid user that demands the utmost performance and power, the Oticon SUMO is the right choice. The Oticon SUMO delivers the maximum in sound amplification and clear and crisp speech sounds. Even when the batteries are running low, the Oticon SUMO’s quality and performance do that fade.

The Oticon Hit is the well balanced hearing aid offering. It delivers great television sounds, speech quality, background noise filtering, an excellent ease of use, long battery life, and a comfortable and discreet design.

Oticon ConnectLine is available with both the Epoq and Dual by delivering the best speech and sound quality from television or music players directly into the hearing device or hearing aid.

How do hearing aids and hearing devices help with hearing loss?

Hearing aids and devices generally help with problems of hearing loss by amplifying and modulating sounds. Hearing aids and hearing devices come in many forms which may fit inside the ear, around ear, or even implanted to be anchored to a bone inside the ear.

What are different types of hearing devices and hearing aids?

The different types of hearing aids and hearing devices are:

• body worn
• behind the ear
• in the ear
• receiver in the ear
• in the canal
• extended wear
• disposable
• bone anchored

When are hearing aids ineffective in helping with hearing loss?

Since hearing aids and hearing devices simplify amplify and modify sound inputs, they are ineffective in cases where the hearing loss comes from a loss of function of central nervous system and brain cells to interpret signals or when hair cells in the inner ear are damaged in sensorineural hearing loss. In these cases where the body becomes unable to discriminate or interpret sound signals, the sound amplification provided by hearing devices are ineffective.

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.