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Levels of Technology
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In order to meet the specific needs of all individuals, digital hearing technology is available in different levels: standard, advanced and premium. |
Standard
- basic digital sound quality
- limited flexibility in fitting different hearing losses
- all sounds processed to be audible at comfortable levels
- very basic system to control feedback (whistling)
- no added features to help with the suppression of noise
Advanced
- overall greater sound quality
- increased flexibility for fitting different hearing losses
- superior sound reproduction in all situations
- more programs - can be programmed to perform differently depending on sound situation
- automatic features available
- directional microphones which have the ability to concentrate on sounds coming from the front of the listener are available and can be automatic in some models
- more advanced and reliable system to combat feedback (whistling)
- additional noise suppression features available to increase listening comfort
Premium
- superior sound quality
- The most versatile hearing instruments
- greatest flexibility for fitting different hearing losses as there is precise sound handling in many frequency channels
- Can be completely “hands-free” --- all features can be automatic
- Constantly monitor the environment to determine which settings are most appropriate at a given time
- Directional microphones come on and off automatically and change their processing according to where noise is present
- Maximum speech understanding (that’s available in hearing aids) in all situations, even the most difficult
- Has a sophisticated system to reduce feedback (whistling) before it occurs
- Latest technology used to reduce noise for maximum listening comfort
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Manufacturers
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Winnipeg Hearing Centres provides quality hearing products from a variety of manufacturers.
Please click on the links below to browse the websites of our suppliers. |
www.starkeycanada.ca
www.oticon.ca
www.phonak-canada.com
www.siemens-hearing.com
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www.unitronhearing.ca
www.bernafon.ca
www.gnresound.ca
www.widexcanada.com |
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