September 2026 Update
Phonak is one of the 6 major worldwide hearing aid manufacturers. They are part of the Sonova group based in Switzerland. In August, Phonak launched a new hearing aid platform called EON. The EON is powered by the new HYPERSONIC™ chip. Phonak reports the following:
- Spheric Speech Clarity 3.0 uses deep neural network processing to separate speech from background noise
- AutoSense OS™ AI 8.0 analyses the environment and automatically adjusting, supporting a more natural listening experience in speech-in-loud-noise situations
- WindBlock 2.0 automatically reduces wind noise by up to 50 dB
- EON uses 37% less power than the previous generation. This allows the hearing aid to be 25% smaller and 20% lighter while maintaining all-day wearability.
- EON works with virtually any Bluetooth® enabled device and combines Bluetooth Classic, Roger Direct™ and Auracast™ broadcast audio into one hearing aid.
The EON is available in 3 rechargeable options. The Audeo EON R is their standard receiver in the canal (RIC) option. The Audeo EON Sphere boasts outstanding hearing performance with “Real-time AI speech-from-noise separation” and claims a more natural and comfortable sound. The CROS EON R is available for those with single sided deafness and is compatible with the Audeo EON R, allowing hearing from both sides by transmitting sound from non-hearing side to the hearing side.
The custom rechargeable option is still the Virto Infinio hearing aid.
Gardner Audiology Doctors fit, service, and repair all Phonak hearing aids in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus Counties in Florida. Email info@gardneraudiology.com or call 1-800-277-1182 for details.
