Key Features of the Starkey Edge AI

1. G2 Neuro Processor:

   • The new G2 Neuro Processor integrates a neural processing unit (NPU), boosting deep neural network (DNN) capabilities. Compared to its predecessor, it delivers 100 times more DNN processing power, ensuring clearer sound in challenging environments.
     
     

2. Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio:

   • With LE Audio, users benefit from:
     • Improved streaming quality
     • Lower latency
     • Extended battery life
     • Enhanced connectivity to multiple devices.
       
       

3. Speech Optimisation:

   • The Edge AI delivers 30% better speech recognition accuracy in noisy environments, helping users hear better during conversations and in crowded settings.
     
     

4. Auracast™ Audio Sharing:

   • This groundbreaking feature allows streaming audio to multiple hearing aids simultaneously, offering benefits in public venues, group settings, or personal device sharing.
     
     

5. Motion Sensor Integration:

   • Starkey Edge AI includes motion sensors that help with:
     • Balance assessment
     • Fall detection
     • Proactive health tracking.
       
       

6. Compact and Versatile Designs:

   • Available in seven different models, including the popular mRIC R, known for its discreet fit and rechargeable battery.

Starkey, a principal supplier for Liverpool Hearing Centre, has recently created the Signature Series, an upgrade to the regular Genesis AI platform but only for the CICs and IICs. The Genesis AI already has the world's most powerful chip in a hearing aid; it's the most waterproof hearing aid on the market in rechargeable form and it also has the longest battery life. Starkey has also secured the 2024 Excellence in Customer Service Award. They really seem to be on top of their game at the moment. Our association with such prestigious suppliers is vital to our own success at Liverpool Hearing Centre. However, the differences between the standard Genesis AI and the Genesis AI Signature Series may not be easy for a lay person to follow so here, we try to break it down for you.

Starkey, a principal supplier for Liverpool Hearing Centre, has recently secured the 2024 Excellence in Customer Service Award. This accolade not only highlights Starkey's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction but also directly boosts our capacity to serve our clients effectively. Our association with such prestigious suppliers is vital to our success, enabling us to offer cutting-edge and highly effective hearing solutions.

Liverpool Hearing Centre provides a unique combination of clinic and remote services that perfectly complement the advanced features of Signia Pure Charge&Go IX hearing aids. This hybrid care model ensures that you receive individualised support wherever you are, making the most of Signia's cutting-edge technologies.

The Pure IX, introduced by Widex in 2023, marks a substantial advancement in hearing aid technology, providing users with unrivalled sound quality, convenience, and connectivity. By selecting these hearing aids, you are improving not only your hearing but also your quality of life. Whether you're in a quiet library or a busy restaurant, the Pure Charge&Go IX keeps you involved in the conversation.

Liverpool Hearing Centre's considerable knowledge of Signia products, combined with the flexibility of remote changes via Signia Assistant and the Signia app, guarantees that you'll receive optimal hearing aid performance and convenience. The addition of remote care expands access to our support, making it easier for users to manage their hearing aids and alter settings to their preferences, resulting in a more seamless hearing care experience.

Liverpool Hearing Centre provides a unique combination of in-clinic and remote web services that perfectly complement the advanced features of Widex SmartRIC hearing aids. This hybrid care model ensures that patients receive individualised support, whether they are local or remote, making the most of Widex's cutting-edge technologies.

The SmartRIC, introduced by Widex in February 2024, is designed with a unique L-shaped design that optimises microphone angles to enhance directionality and speech targeting. This innovative design aims to improve the signal-to-noise ratio, particularly in noisy environments, by placing the device higher on the ear and aligning the microphones more horizontally. This feature is intended to help users focus on specific sounds or voices more effectively, enhancing their ability to engage in social situations and enjoy a more natural sound experience.

Furthermore, the SmartRIC introduces newly designed microphone inlets to reduce wind and touch noise, addressing common challenges faced by hearing aid users in various environments. It is also highlighted as Widex's longest-lasting rechargeable receiver-in-canal (RIC) hearing aid, boasting up to 37 hours of battery life on a single charge. The device comes with a fast-charging case, Widex's first portable charging solution, offering convenience and mobility to users. This case can fully charge the hearing aids in just four hours or provide an eight-hour boost with a 30-minute fast charge, accommodating up to five full charges for extended use without access to power sources.

The centre's considerable knowledge of Widex products, combined with the flexibility of remote changes via the Widex app, guarantees that patients receive optimal hearing aid performance and convenience. The addition of remote care expands access to support, making it easier for users to manage their hearing aids and alter settings to their preferences, resulting in a more seamless hearing experience.

Liverpool Hearing Centre offers a unique blend of in-clinic and remote online services, perfectly complementing the advanced features of the Signia Styletto AX hearing aids. This hybrid care model ensures patients receive tailored support, whether they're local or remote, maximising the benefits of Signia's cutting-edge technology. The Styletto AX, known for its sleek design and innovative features like AX Split processing for superior sound quality and motion sensor AI for adaptive hearing, aligns with Liverpool Hearing Centre's commitment to providing personalised, high-quality hearing care.

The centre's extensive experience with Signia products, combined with the flexibility of remote adjustments via the Signia app, ensures patients can enjoy optimal hearing aid performance and convenience. The integration of remote care broadens access to support, making it easier for users to manage their hearing aids and adjust settings to their preferences, ensuring a seamless hearing experience. This synergy between Liverpool Hearing Centre's service model and the technological advancements of the Signia Styletto AX represents a forward-thinking approach to hearing care, prioritising accessibility, comfort, and user satisfaction.

Hello, and best wishes for 2024 from myself and the Liverpool Hearing Centre team. In this post, we will look at all of the top invisible hearing aids in 2024.

This is one of our most popular posts every year, and it is our personal pick for the finest invisible hearing aids for 2024. These are our most tried and tested hearing aids for 2023, and we predict a few more new hearing aid introductions this year.

It's also worth noting that no matter how great any of these hearing aids are, none of them are very good unless you get them from a hearing care professional who listens, understands your personal needs, and takes the time to ensure your hearing aids are perfectly set up for you.

Unfortunately, many hearing care specialists in the UK are not allowed enough time by their employers to give it their best. That is the main distinction at Liverpool Hearing Centre, where you will never feel like a number.

At Liverpool Hearing Centre, the only truly independent hearing centre in Liverpool, we're thrilled to announce an exclusive offer that's music to your ears! This January and February 2024, we're giving away a free hearing aid accessory with every purchase of a pair of Oticon Real 1 or Oticon Own 1.

If you would like a demonstration of any of the hearing aids below, we always have a pair or two at Liverpool Hearing Centre ready for a test drive.

Hearing aid technology has come a long way in recent years, and as we move into 2024, it's evident that the future of hearing aids is brighter and more promising than ever before. In this comprehensive blog post, we will delve into the latest advancements in hearing aid technology, including key highlights from major players in the industry such as Oticon, Starkey, ReSound, Phonak, and Signia. We'll explore the features and innovations that are set to transform the lives of individuals with hearing loss. So, let's embark on this journey into the world of cutting-edge hearing aid technology.

If you would like a demonstration of any of the hearing aids below, we always have a pair or two at Liverpool Hearing Centre ready for a test drive.

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Liverpool Hearing Centre presents our top picks for the best Bluetooth hearing aids for 2023. In this blog, we are reviewing what we consider to be the top four Bluetooth hearing aids currently on the market in 2023.

It does not matter how awesome any one of the Bluetooth hearing aids is that we talk about in this article if you have not had them fitted and programmed by a hearing care professional who is willing to spend the time required to set it all up for you perfectly and explain how it all works in detail.

If you want to get the most out of your hearing aids, then come to Liverpool Hearing Centre.

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Liverpool Hearing Centre aims to keep you as informed about all things hearing as much as we are. People regularly come to see us before they go away, as they know how a blocked ear or ears can quickly ruin a summer holiday.

Planning for an upcoming holiday involves more than just picking your destination and packing your bags. One crucial step you may be forgetting is your pre-travel ear wax check-up. Why is it so important, you might ask? Well, let's dive into it.

Liverpool Hearing Centre aims to keep you as informed about all things hearing as much as we are. We found this study fascinating and thought you might be interested too.

Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Centre have discovered a potential connection between hearing loss and Alzheimer's disease (AD) in a ground-breaking study. This intriguing discovery provides valuable insights into the intricate connection between these two conditions and opens up new avenues for early diagnosis and treatment. In this article, we delve into the details of this study and explore the implications it holds for individuals affected by AD and hearing loss.

 The hearing aid industry is rife with questions and debates, one of the most common of which is the comparison between premium and basic hearing aid technology levels.

This article aims to shed light on this topic, drawing from a video by Dr. Cliff Olson, an audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in America. Dr. Olson reviews a research study by Dr. Robyn Cox and colleagues examining which hearing aid technology levels result in the best hearing aid outcomes.

Liverpool Hearing Centre is the city's only genuinely independent hearing centre, so we may honestly evaluate devices from any manufacturer. In this post, we'll take a look at the Phonak Slim, one of the most anticipated new hearing aids of 2023.

Phonak is a leading global provider of innovative hearing solutions, focused on helping individuals with hearing loss lead fulfilling lives.

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Please be aware that no matter how good a hearing aid is, it will not function to its full potential unless a hearing care professional who has received direct training from the manufacturer fits and programs it. You want to get the most out of your hearing aids, and Liverpool Hearing Centre collaborates closely with all of the major manufacturers. You deserve to know what a difference excellent hearing care can make.

Liverpool Hearing Centre is the city's only genuinely independent hearing centre, thus we may honestly evaluate devices from any manufacturer. In this post, we'll take a look at the Starkey Genesis Ai, one of the most anticipated new hearing aids of 2023.

Starkey are a leading healthcare and technology brand with an excellent reputation worldwide and provide a range of hearing aids for all types of hearing loss.

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As the only truly independent hearing centre in Liverpool, Liverpool Hearing Centre is able to review hearing aids from all manufacturers. In this blog, we are looking at the brain's important role in hearing and how together they can affect your overall health.

Oticon is a leading healthcare and technology brand with an excellent reputation worldwide and has long understood the relationship between your hearing, the brain, and general health.

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As the only truly independent hearing centre in Liverpool, Liverpool Hearing Centre is able to review hearing aids from all manufacturers. In this blog, we are reviewing what we consider one of the top hearing aid launches for 2023 - Oticon Real.

Oticon are a leading healthcare and technology brand with an excellent reputation worldwide and provide a range of hearing aids for all types of hearing loss.

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Liverpool Hearing Centre presents our top picks for the best invisible hearing aids for 2023. In this blog, we are reviewing what we consider to be the top 4 invisible hearing aids currently on the market.

With the smallest hearing aids, getting the right measurements is paramount, which is why we use loupes and ENT microscopes to take the most accurate ear impressions to make your custom hearing aids. 

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Liverpool Hearing Centre is the only hearing centre in the Merseyside region accredited to provide Phonak Lyric. We'd like to inform you why we like Phonak Lyric as a hearing aid to help with tinnitus. If you want to stay up to date on the latest news in the world of hearing technology, sign up for our newsletter and you'll be notified whenever we publish a new article.

Liverpool Hearing Centre is back to keep you up to date on all the latest hearing aid technology. This time, we have the latest Oticon Own custom in-the-ear hearing aids for you. If you want to stay up to date on the latest news in the world of hearing technology, sign up for our newsletter and you'll be notified whenever we publish a new article.

Here, we explain the unique EarMatch Technology feature inbuilt into all Unitron Insera Blu hearing aids in detail. If you want to stay up-to-date on the latest hearing technology news, sign up for our newsletter. You'll be notified whenever we publish something new.

Widex is a Danish company founded in 1956 by the Tøpholm and Westermann families and is still owned by the original founders’ relatives. Widex has kept their mission throughout the years; to provide the absolute best and most advanced hearing aids with a natural sound on the market.

Widex is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of hearing aids which are sold in almost 100 countries and the company employs over 4,000 people worldwide. Widex keeps a close collaboration with international audiological researchers and specialists, with an uncompromising approach to innovation that has led to such advances as the world’s first 100% digital in-the-ear hearing aid in 1995, as well as their own revolutionary wireless technology, at a level of quality that few can match. All this has forged Widex reputation as one of the most innovative manufacturers in the industry.

Widex was the first manufacturer to launch a product, Widex Evoke, to incorporate machine-learning technology (Artificial intelligence). That technology is still available on their newest product, Widex MomentTM, but now with a sound that changes everything; a sound that doesn’t sound like a hearing aid anymore!

Oticon was founded in Denmark in 1904 by Hans Demant that wanted to help his wife to live a better life, unhindered by her hearing loss, and by creating one of the first electronic hearing aids has managed just that.

From then, Oticon’s mission has been to challenge conventions and push limits of technology to empower people in need of hearing support. Their vision has evolved to life-changing technology and kept working towards a world where hearing loss is no limitation. With independent distributors and sales offices all over the world, Oticon employs over 3000 people and aims to lead the market in high-performance hearing devices.

At their April launch, the Oticon UK Team presented their new, at essential category, hearing aid called Ruby.

Whilst we wouldn’t normally recommend that people try to remove earwax themselves, they are more likely to be tempted to do so if a professional isn’t available to help. This is why we’ve put together what we believe are the safest products to use if someone absolutely had to do it themselves. Bionix SprayWash tips and Earol have long been used and recommended by audiologists.

Personally, we would only advise the use of this pack, when it is difficult for a patient to see a practitioner and can't wait. There is a lot to be said about the benefits of a professional being able to view the specific problem as it is dealt with.

The main risk is that the blockage could be made temporarily worse if the wax doesn’t come out and absorbs the oil and moisture. Therefore, creating a bigger blockage. Ultimately, the wax would still likely soften and relief would be found but there could be a period of time while the ear feels more blocked.

Using any water method to remove wax either by a professional or a self-clean method always carries a small risk of infection which is why most ear care professionals would recommend the dry method of aural microsuction. However, in times like this, we believe this is your next best option.

Phonak has been committed to innovative hearing aid research and distribution for over 70 years. It is a key part of the Sonova family and one of the largest hearing aid providers worldwide.

The latest launch brings new models to the Marvel family: Virto Marvel 312 and Naida Marvel SP. Below we discuss the Phonak Naida Marvel. Virto and Naida can now do everything in the video below.

When paired with a Roger accessory, Naida Marvel wearers can also experience up to 10x better-than-normal hearing in noisy situations and over distance by streaming the Roger signal directly into both ears.

The Phonak Naida Marvel hearing aid directly streams from both iOS, Android, or virtually any other Bluetooth-enabled audio device. Naida Marvel boasts up to 16 hearing performance features that work together to help wearers connect with everyone everything in their life. Meanwhile, its microprocessor chip runs five wireless protocols at the same time including Bluetooth Classic, Bluetooth LE, Binaural VoiceStream Technology, Airstream Technology and Roger, providing the wireless connectivity that today’s wearers expect.

With Naida Marvel, wearers can answer, end, or reject a phone call with a push of a button on the hearing aid while keeping their phone in their pocket or bag. On-board microphones allow wearers to use their devices as wireless headsets, resulting in hands-free conversations.

Phonak has been committed to innovative hearing aid research and distribution for over 70 years. It is a key part of the Sonova family and one of the largest hearing aid providers worldwide.

The latest launch brings new models to the Marvel family: Virto Marvel 312 and Naida Marvel SP. Below we discuss the Phonak Virto Marvel. Virto and Naida can now do everything in the video below.

When paired with a Roger accessory, Virto Marvel wearers can also experience up to 10x better-than-normal hearing in noisy situations and over distance by streaming the Roger signal directly into both ears.

Virto Marvel is the world’s first custom-made hearing aid that directly streams from both iOS, Android, or virtually any other Bluetooth-enabled audio device. Virto Marvel boasts up to 16 hearing performance features that work together to help wearers connect with everyone everything in their life. Meanwhile, its microprocessor chip runs five wireless protocols at the same time including Bluetooth Classic, Bluetooth LE, Binaural VoiceStream Technology, Airstream Technology and Roger, providing the wireless connectivity that today’s wearers expect.

With Virto Marvel, wearers can answer, end, or reject a phone call with a push of a button on the hearing aid while keeping their phone in their pocket or bag. On-board microphones allow wearers to use their devices as wireless headsets, resulting in hands-free conversations.

The launch also included a brand-new mobile app called Thrive Hearing and three new wireless accessories, the Starkey Hearing Technologies TV, the Remote, and the Remote Microphone+. With the Remote Micorophone+, Livio AI is also the first hearing aid to feature Amazon® Alexa connectivity.

Livio AI monitors brain and body activity, provides heart rate* information, and can detect if you’ve fallen and send an alert to selected contacts. Using integrated sensors and artificial intelligence, the Starkey Livio AI hearing aid is a multi-purpose device that redefines what a hearing aid can do. Most fitness tracking devices use the wrist, but the ear is the ideal spot for reliable tracking, and Livio AI is the first-ever device to take advantage of that.

Livio AI also features easy tap control and can translate up to 27 languages. And if that’s not enough, it’s also Starkey's best sounding and best performing hearing aid ever.

Phonak’s Marvel 2.0 hearing aids 42% smaller than previous models. The hearing devices are also using 26% less power giving users longer battery life. With the addition of a Roger device users gain on average 62% more sound in noisy environments (around 75dB) and can enjoy the new simplified accessories. Built-in receivers reduce the size and the small, sleek devices are a great addition for any hearing aid user. Remember, Roger devices aren’t limited to Phonak hearing aid users. Roger can be used with any hearing aids and it’s just Phonak hearing aids that already have the receiver for Roger built-in.

If you are feeling a little overwhelmed by Phonak’s Roger devices a simple difference is the Partner Mic is generally aimed at 1-2-1 conversation and usage. Whereas, the Roger Select is for use in large groups of people, noisy environments and/ or for hearing sound across bigger distances.

Signia and WS Audiology pride themselves on hearing excellence and delivering hearing aid management through innovative technology. Their new platform Xperience continues Signia’s progress to deliver crystal clear hearing with new sound processing technology. Signia has also released a new Pure range putting the Xperience technology into practice, the Pure Charge & Go X and Pure 312 X. So what’s new with Signia’s Xperience platform? Xperience is the new chip Signia’s aids have installed and they use a technology overall branded as YourSound. It is Signia’s YourSound features that give new and improved quality. Feature one being the DSP (Dynamic Soundscape Processing) which provides a clear, natural sound from any direction due to its Acoustic Sensor and a Motion Sensor which is analyzing and adjusting to the hearing aid users surrounding environment and movement. Feature two, Signia’s YourSound OVP (Own Voice Processing) feature adds the hearing aid user's voice into the sound mix in a natural way.

The YourSound features running off the powerful Xperience platform allow sound to be easily understood from any direction around the hearing aid wearer but also while the hearing aid wearer is in motion. Daily life involves changing between dynamic and quiet environments, stepping onto a busy street to go shopping, being in the quiet of home having a cup of tea and then out walking the dog. Signia’s innovative technology focuses on sound in motion and has been developed to work with the contemporary active lifestyles many of us have today.

Oticon are telling us Xceed is ‘the world's most powerful hearing aid’, so why might this be? Many traditional power hearing aids used only a front microphone which focused on hearing sounds in front of the hearing aid user. Oticon's OpenSound Navigator takes sounds from 360° around the hearing aid and brings their established OpenSound approach to their new Xceed power hearing aids. The Xceed takes those 360° sounds and analyses them with Oticon’s built-in OpenSound Optimiser feature. The analysed sounds are prioritised and speech becomes clearer through the mixture of sound reduction and amplification.

Since 1946, The Swiss manufacturer, Bernafon have worked in the passionate spirit of their founders to develop and market solutions that help people with hearing difficulties. Together with thousands of hearing care professionals in more than 70 countries, they have empowered millions of people to hear and communicate better.

While the Bernafon Viron hardware is shared with Oticon's OPN S range (both owned by the William Demant Group), the features and strategies used are a little different. We're going to look at what's good and great about the 2019 Bernafon Viron including it's best features, what styles and tech levels are available and how much it costs.

The Bernafon Viron hearing aid is the industry’s first True Environment Processing™ hearing aid. The new chip platform delivers super-fast sound detection and processing so that users can receive more precise information about their environment in real time. True Environment Processing is the closest ever processing to natural hearing they have ever produced. Viron also includes a newly patented feedback cancellation system and is available in a brand-new rechargeable style.

It is important to realise that some styles may not suit your hearing loss, and that some styles sacrifice technology for cosmetics.

The first step into finding a hearing aid is to know which style works best for your hearing loss and what style you are willing to wear if cosmetics is a factor.

The smaller hearing aids sacrifice some of the greatest most beneficial technology that the larger hearing aids styles can include. A professional audiologist will explain what styles works best for your hearing loss. They will then make it clear on what technology you may be sacrificing if choosing a more discreet style.

Hearing aids can be bought via hearing aid retail outlets or a business. This could be at a high street branch or a domiciliary service in the comfort of your own home.

It is widely known that some high street retailers simply try and undercut everyone else and compete on price. This means the level of service may be compromised and you do not receive the time and care you need. You will also probably not be offered a comprehensive range of hearing solutions.

However, it is important to consider prices, and that you balance pricing up with all other factors to ensure you get the best hearing aids at a fair price with the right service.

All companies offer a money back period, normally 30 or 60 days. This can be extended upon agreement with your supplier you are not satisfied with the hearing aids. You can effectively trial any provider and hearing aids knowing you can get a refund.

Some suppliers may charge a cancellation fee so do check this before making any payments. The details will be in the terms and conditions which will be on the back of the form that you sign when making a payment.

Private audiologists must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council in order to sell hearing aids.

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• 16 Channels
• 6 Programs
• 128dB output power pressure level (OFL @ 90dB)
• 61dB Gain (@ 60dB)
• Frequency Range 250 - 6000Hz
• Operating Current 1.8mA
• Equivalent Input Noise 29dB
• Distortion <3%
• 4th Generation Feedback Canceler
• Layered Noise Reduction™
• Wind Noise Suppression
• MPO
• Volume Control
• Programme Push button
• Programme Switch Tones
• Low Battery Tone
• Telecoil
• 1 Microphone
• Audio Input
• In-situ Sound Generator
• BC Fit fitting software
• NOAH Vers. 4.3 and above
• NOAH Link
• First Fit
• Battery size 312 or 13

Some medications, such as chemotherapy drugs, diuretics, aspirin toxicity, and antibiotics like streptomycin can also be culprits.

Treatment, depending on the cause, can include surgery to repair the ear or remove a tumor, antibiotics to treat infection, steroids to reduce inflammation and swelling or discontinuing use of a medication that is causing the hearing loss.

Treatment could be simple, such as having a hearing health professional remove ear wax or, if irreversible, hearing loss may be treated with a hearing aid. The key to the success of most treatments is speed of detection so get it checked!