Can you tell me about the Widex brand of hearing aids?

Founded in 1956, Widex is one of the world leaders in hearing device and hearing aid technology, with a world market share of the hearing aid market around 10%. Widex is focused on meeting the individual needs of their customers and improving the quality of life of those with hearing impairment or hearing loss. Widex drives their products and services with their technology innovation, research, and development. With 97% of their products exported from Denmark, you can be sure that your hearing device or hearing aid from Widex is of the highest manufacturing quality.

Does Widex offer different models of hearing aids?

Yes, Widex has a wide range of hearing aids differing in sizes, technologies, features, and costs, to address the wide spectrum of needs and budges for their clients. The different models (with descriptions of each given later) are Widex Passion440, Widex REAL, Widex mind, Widex Passion, Widex Inteo, Widex AIKIA, Widex Flash, Widex Bravissimo, Widex Bravo, Widex Senso P, Widex Senso Diva, Widex Senso Vita, and Widex Senso+

Can you give me more information about the individual models of Widex hearing aids and hearing devices?

• Widex Passion440 is a Receiver-In-Canal (RIC) hearing aid, whose housing has some of the latest hearing and sound amplification technology. Widex Passion440 also provides the ultimate in comfort, discretion, and style by being a high-end, ultra-small-sized hearing device. The Passion440 from Widex has the receiver inside the canal itself with the rest of the unit behind the ear to allow for the best performance and comfort.
• Widex REAL series of hearing aids offers an easy to use hearing device that is discreet a the same time. Widex REAL does not compromise its technology, performance, or sound as an affordable hearing device solution for hearing loss.
• Widex mind family of hearing aids (including the mind440 and mind330) are focused on providing the best in exceptional sound quality by using the latest sound and hearing technologies.
• Widex Passion is the smallest RIC (Receiver-In-Canal) hearing aid in the world, maximizing user discretion with a virtually undetectable and high performance hearing device. Widex Passion models include the PA-115, PA-110 and PA-105, with all three providing the ultimate in comfort, style, and discretion by placing the receiver inside the canal.
• Widex Inteo uses the newest technology for the Widex Dynamic Integrator to provide a sound quality that is personally tailored and fitted. The unique technology of the Widex Inteo allows you to place sound location and enjoy sound and speech quality even in noisy environments all within a small-sized hearing device without compromising comfort and style.
• Widex AIKIA provides a mid-range priced hearing device using its Integrated Signal Processing. Widex AIKIA provides superior sound quality in a technology that adapts to different situations and environments that you may encounter during the day. The designs and considerations for the Widex AIKIA hearing aid are sound technology, lifestyle, and price.
• Widex Flash enable users to enjoy easy use, great sound, great fit, and great value. Despite being in the lower price range, the Widex Price still offers reliable performance in a well fitting and comfortable hearing device.
• Widex Bravissimo balances stable and natural sound and comfort.
• Widex Bravo offers superior speech amplification and well balanced listening comforts for natural sound.
• Widex Senso P offers a lower price than the Senso+ but correspondingly lower but still sensible sound refinement quality.
• Widex Senso Diva is a fully automatic hearing aid which will dynamically adjust to the environment of the listener. Widex Senso Diva is a 100% digital hearing device.
• Widex Senso Vita (including the SV-38) are easily adjustable and come with a full range of features to match the needs of the listener. The Widex Senso Vita SV-38 is a powerful behind-the-ear hearing device that balances comfort and sound quality. The Widex Senso will suppress background noises and enhance speech sounds, and whose performances can be tailored and adjusted easily by the user. Users can preset three different listening modes for different situations and environments and also adjust volumes.
• Widex Senso+ Senso+ hearing aids are fully automatic and 100% digital. Being fully automatic means that good environmental adjustments for sound and speech do not take any manual adjustments on the part of the user. Different Widex Senso+ models include Senso CIC+ (completely-in-canal hearing aid); Senso CX+ (in-the-ear hearing aid); C8+ (behind-the-ear hearing aid); C9+ (behind-the-ear hearing aid); C18+ (high power behind-the-ear hearing aid); C19+ (high power behind-the-ear hearing aid).

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.