Hearing Aid Manufacturers Do Matter When It Comes to Your Hearing Health

A Look Into the “World” of Hearing Aids

When it comes to correcting your hearing loss, brand name is critical. Choosing the proper device for your hearing condition is more than a matter of finding the lowest price. It is a matter of relying on the expertise of your audiologist to find the best manufacturer for your needs.

Most of us may not be aware of the six major manufacturers who are the most reputable in the business. They include:

• 

  Widex – a family-owned business established in Denmark in 1956. Their core values include: putting customers first, pioneers, reliability, passion, and team spirit.

• 

  Starkey – founded in 1967 and headquartered in Minnesota. Among other firsts, they were the first manufacturer to create the in-the-canal hearing aid.

• 

  Phonak – a Swiss-based company, founded over 60 years ago. They created the Venture series of hearing instruments that include AutoSense OS technology to gather and analyze incoming sounds and automatically adapt to the listener’s environment.

• 

  Signia (formerly Siemens) – founded over 100 years ago in Germany. They started with telephone receivers and transitioned into the first pocket-sized hearing device in the 1950s.

• 

  Oticon – a Danish company, established in 1904 by Hans Demant to help his wife’s hearing impairment. Their commitment remains focused on people first.

• 

  Resound – the youngest of the six leading brands; Resound is a Danish company established in 1984. They consistently pioneer new hearing correction technology such as the first remote microphone device and redefined sound directionality.

Discuss with our audiologists at Bravo Hearing Centre and learn more about which of the best hearing aid companies is the ideal choice for your needs.

4 Reasons Buying Your Device from a Top Hearing Aid Manufacturer Makes Sense

Remember, name brand does matter when it comes to correcting your hearing loss. Here are 4 reasons to purchase a hearing device from the top manufacturers:

• Research and development – These companies have fantastic research and development departments. They are the leaders in new technologies and focus on creating the best hearing experience for you.
• Quality product – Quality is important. If you have trouble with your device, you can feel confident that these manufacturers stand behind their product with warranties.
• Covers a broad range of hearing impairments – As leaders in the industry, these companies have the experience to help a variety of hearing losses like conductive (i.e. sound blocked in the outer and middle ear) and sensorineural (i.e. damaged sensory hair cells in the cochlea)
• Many audiologists work with these manufacturers – On a more practical level, think about if you go out of town and start having trouble with your hearing device. If you choose private label over name brand, you may have to wait until you get home for help from the retailer you purchased your hearing aid from.

Choosing the Best Manufacturer’s Hearing Aid for You

Correcting your hearing should be handled between you and your audiologist who can choose the best brands for your particular hearing loss. Avoid putting your auditory health at the mercy of an unknown brand that may not deliver the performance you need and deserve.

Contact the experts at Bravo Hearing Centre today to arrange a consultation at your earliest convenience. You can also book a consultation online here.