In early October Starkey announced the launch of the new Omega AI hearing aid line, one of the first hearing aids with a DNN-powered directionality system, DNN 360, delivering better hearing from all around. This allows for greater spatial awareness and being able to hear from all directions, even if someone is talking behind you. According to Starkey, Omega AI detects speech, background noise, and motion and adjusts automatically. Research shows 28% improved speech intelligibility. Super long battery life, up to 51 hours on a single charge, is a bonus!
The initial feedback from people wearing these new hearing aids is how well they are hearing people from any direction, even if the person is behind them talking! I had a patient burst into tears stating it had been many, many years since she was able to hear someone behind her. I was standing about 6-8 feet behind her talking and she could understand me. Another person I fit was very confused, stating she was not hearing me through the hearing aids, that she was hearing me “over there”, pointing to me. She not only heard the direction that I was speaking from, but it was also so natural sounding she did not realize it was coming from the hearing aid. A longtime patient of mine who has worn hearing aids for many years stated “The hearing aids are fantastic! I had breakfast with a friend in a restaurant, and they are a total game changer. I had no issues understanding the conversation, and the background noise was a non-issue.”
I have been wearing my Omega AI 24 hearing aids for about 2 weeks. I notice how natural they sound, and I also notice how directional the input is. The connectivity to the phone and the app is very stable.
Come see us about the new Starkey Omega AI hearing aids! Call 800-277-1182 today to schedule an appointment at one of our 8 locations, or schedule online at www.gardneraudiology.com, or message info@gardneraudiology.com
