Resound Live

Product launch by GN Resound

GN Resound launched their new portfolio of hearing aids this week - the Resound Live and the Resound Dot2. Developing on the multi-featured Resound Azure their latest portfolio now includes more advanced technology including surround sound processing with adaptive auto-scope directionaility, sound impulse smoothing, extended bandwidth and WhistleControl, alongside a new slim-line RIC hearing aid with integrated volume control and telecoil loop, and the addition of a programme button to the miniature award winning Resound DOT (now the DOT2).

WhistleControl: a powerful whistle stop technology working alongside the the existing DFS2 (dual feedback stabiliser) which eliminates those irritating squeaks common in open fittings when, say, people hug you closely (it’s not just a claim, it actually works!).

Surround Sound Processing: gives full directional benefits without losing the ‘depth’ of sound which some directional settings may impose (such as bass-cut to assist noise reduction).

Sound Impulse Smoothing: A super quick acting compression technology which dampens down impulse sounds such as doors slamming and cutlery without affecting clarity of speech definition.

Extended bandwidth: Hearing aid amplification typically falls off at 5-6 kHz (5000-6000Hz) but extended bandwidth pushes this past 7kHz now giving a more natural sounding response. This is however open to argument as the frequency range is limited by the speaker unit and some manufacturers are now using frequency compression with great results (this brings the very high frequencies into lower frequency bands, and overcomes dead regions or profound high frequency losses). Ultimately it comes down to what is right for each person.

What does this all mean to the wearer? Not much to existing clients or for people looking for hearing aids incorporating Bluetooth technology. Also GNR are lacking some other key features such as frequency shift, remote controls (great for CIC versatility) and binaural synchronisation (push one programme button and the other side changes automatically. But they are great aids and the new whistlestop is great for anyone who still has feedback problems, especially when on the phone (no more taking the aids out, honestly!), and the CIC’s are very small and neat.

Ultimately GNR have produced a strong portfolio, and offer a good option for people looking for a hearing aid that does exactly what it says on the tin.

Phonak and Unitron will be launching new products in November - watch this space…!

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