Invisible Hearing Aids-Starkey Signature Series Custom devices
The Signature series is Starkey’s latest step up within custom devices to include Neuro processing and Artificial Intelligence. It is also its first rechargeable custom CIC device that provides up to 32 hours of use.
The IIC and CIC models are non wireless, meaning they do not have Bluetooth streaming and communicate with the My Starkey smart phone application using high frequency inaudible acoustic pulses. For those focussed primarily on cosmetics and are unconcerned regarding streaming this is an ideal solution given its neuro processor.
Invisible hearing aids, known as IIC’s are designed to sit recessed approximately 3mm inside the ear canal. This way they look invisible to the naked eye due to the natural shadow one sees when looking at the ear directly.
IIC devices are ideal for those with a cosmetic preference for unseen hearing aids and/or those who have practical concerns regarding other head worn items.
The reduction in size does however mean that Bluetooth streaming would not be feasible as there is insufficient space to locate the chip or sizeable battery needed to power that technology. IIC do also require a reasonable sized ear canal to fit the speaker, battery and microphone components into a limited space.
The IIC is non-wireless, meaning connection for programming requires some physical connection. The Evolv CIC, being slightly larger does enable wireless connection for programming which is much simpler and more convenient.
Edge mode is now more advanced. It takes a sample of the actual listening environment acoustics and analyses the frequency components making up the noise. From this data it accesses its artificial intelligence to come up with a customized solution to improve clarity and listening comfort.
Who is Suitable for an Invisible Hearing Aid?
The invisible hearing aid style is suitable for individuals who place a high priority on cosmetics and privacy surrounding their hearing loss. ACE Audiology Melbourne is happy to advise if you are suitable for this style of hearing aid. A medium size canal is necessary to fit the components into a confined space.
Buyers Guide
Cros Hearing Aids
AI & Deep Neural Network – Beltone Envision
Best All rounder– Starkey Edge AI
Best of Everything – Starkey Evolv AI
Ease Of Use – Sivantos Styletto
Budget – Bernafon Alpha 1 miniBTE
Invisible Hearing Aids-Starkey Evolve Invisible in the Canal