Phonak Audeo Models

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Audeo Models
Audeo Models
Audeo Models





Phonak introduced Audeo models V and IX in 2007 in an effort to bring cutting edge styling and the best sound processing technology available to open ear hearing aids. They added the Audeo III in 2008.

Design criteria focused on providing high quality of sound, especially speech recognition in adverse sound conditions. Phonak also wanted to make the unit as small as possible so it would be virtually invisible when worn.

Audeo does not look like you expect a hearing aid to look. Combining form and function Phonak designed an optimally aligned horizontal platform to house the directional microphones for industry leading performance - with style.

Audeo is available in three technology levels; Audeo III, Audeo V, and Audeo IX.

Phonak Audeo is a small open ear hearing aid with Canal Resonance Technology (CRT) which is Phonak’s term for Receiver In Canal sound delivery commonly abbreviated as RIC.

Audeo uses a 312 battery.

Take a closer look at each of the Phonak Audeo models by clicking one of the links below.

The Audeo digital hearing aids are available in three performance and price levels. If you would like to learn more about each hearing aid you can click on the "Audeo" links below or if you are ready to order you can make your choices using the dropdown boxes above to choose the model, color and whether you would like to include an optional remote.

Click here to use our comparison tool to look at information on all three models side by side.

Feature/Function Audeo IX Audeo V Audeo III
Sound Processing CrystalSound
State-Of-The-Art		 Digital WDRC
Very Good		 Digital WRDC
Very Good
Automatic Programs AutoPilot
4 Programs		 TriPilot
3 Programs		 SoundManager
2 Programs
Channels 20 16 6
Automatic Directionality Digital
SurroundZoom		 Digital
AutoZoom		 Fixed
AutoZoom
Feedback Reduction NoWhistle
Technology		 Phase Inverter Phase Inverter
Noise Cancellation HighResolution
Noise Canceler		 Fine Scale
Noise Canceler		 Digital
Noise Canceler
EchoBlock Yes No No
SoundRelax Yes No No
Wind Moise Management Yes No No
T-Coil Yes Yes No
DataLogging Yes Yes Yes
Self Learning Yes No No
Remote Control Optional Optional Optional
FM with MyLink Capable Capable No

CrystalSound was created to specifically address the issues of high frequency hearing loss resulting from noise damage incurred in today’s active lifestyles. CrystalSound extends the range of high frequency sound amplification. This extended ranges provides more natural sound and better speech recognition. Added benefits are better sounding music and enjoyment of sounds in nature such as birds.

AutoPilot & TriPilot are Phonak’s proprietary technologies for detecting and classifying the sound environment and choosing the best of four programs for AutoPilot & three for TriPilot then seamlessly switching to the best program for optimum sound and speech recognition.

Channels divide the frequency range into segments that can be independently controlled to match hearing loss and remove noise. More channels means better performance in noise along with amplification that is able to closely match hearing loss contours.

Automatic Directionality Phonak’s digital SurroundZoom (dSZ) is a 20-channel adaptive beamformer and the most advanced directional microphone technology available. Incorporated with Audeo’s unique shape that allows the microphone ports to be widely separated on a horizontal plane means multiple noise sources can be detected and suppressed. Digital AutoZoom functions in much the same way in fewer channels.

Feedback Reduction Industry leading technology designed to intercept feedback signals and cancel them eliminating unwanted whistles. NoWhistle is Phonak’s top level feedback manager and will allow more usable power for treating more hearing loss.

Noise Cancellation Technology that detects and manages static sounds such as road noise, fans, and other non modulated sounds. High Resolution Noise Canceler constantly monitors twenty channels and reduces gain only in affected channels. High Resolution Noise Canceler is Phonak's best noise reduction technology and very effective.

EchoBlock eliminates reverberations by detecting sound that is slightly out of phase and blocking the echo.

SoundRelax Eliminates sudden impulse sounds such as clanking dishes. Impulse sounds are ramped up slowly adding to the comfort level of wearing hearing aids.

Wind Noise Management detects and eliminates transient wind noise crossing the microphone ports.

T-Coil Picks up signals from Phonak’s MyLink for FM systems and telephones.

DataLogging Audeo’s performance is logged for help in solving problems if they occur.

Self Learning Logs changes made with optional remote controls in volume ad program selection.

Optional Remote controls available for Audeo IX and Audeo V: SoundPilot, WatchPilot, and KeyPilot.

Nano Coating All three Audeo models have a nano coated case that repels moisture.

FM Systems Audeo IX and Audeo V are compatible with Phonak’s MyLink.

FeaturesAudeo ModelsWhat it means to you
Digital Yes
Channels Check Specific Model
Receiver In Canal Yes
Memories Check Specific Model
Volume Control Check Specific Model
Totally Automatic -- No Controls Yes
On Board Control Type None
Remote Control Optional
Directional Microphones Directional Microphones
Noise Reduction Yes
Feedback Management Yes
Sudden Noise Protection Yes
Wind Noise Protection Yes With the Audeo IX
Telecoil No
Aid to Aid Communication Yes With the Audeo V and IX
BlueTooth Available Available for Audeo V and IX
Direct Audio Input (DAI) No
Battery Size 312
Rechargable Battery No
Warranty 2 Year
Loss Damage Policy 2 Year

Phonak Audeo, in all three models, is a small very stylish open ear hearing aid. Phonak is known for their cutting edge technology and Audeo benefits from Phonak’s best preforming features.

All three levels have excellent sound quality. We suggest you move up to Audeo IX if you are regularly in above average noise.

Phonak Audeo makes an excellent choice and is aimed at people beginning to experience hearing loss with busy lifestyles. Audeo’s automatic function will keep the best mode selected to maximize your hearing as your day takes you into a multitude of sound environments.

Take a closer look at each of the Phonak Audeo models by clicking one of the links below.

Or click here to use our comparison tool to look at informations on all three models side by side.


Take at look at the Manufacturer PDFs for more info: Note: Not all information in these document is relevant to US consumers.
Wind noise is an important feature for those that
spend time in the outdoors by reducing the roar of
wind across the microphone. This feature is
improving but is not effective in gusty wind
conditions. Microphones are the electronic component that
picks up sound. Microphones are very small and
can be made to pick up more sound in one direction
than all others. This is called a directional
microphone. Remote controls for hearing aids are small enough
to comfortably fit in a pocket. A remote control
will enable more functions than can be put on a
hearing aid itself. Controls on hearing aids usually have one or more
of: 1 A momentary button used to change from one
memory to the next 2 A button used to increase
the level of volume 3 A rocker switch where
pushing on one end does one function while the
other end does another function 4 A wheel that
will control volume For a hearing aid to be classified as Totally
Automatic, the device will have the ability to
choose from multiple memory settings (based on
programmed noise settings) chosen solely by the
hearing aid. Volume control is generally considered to be a
manual adjustment that the user can control. All
hearing aids have automatic gain control designed
to make soft sounds audible and loud sounds
tolerable. This is done automatically within
limits programmed into the device. Multiple memory settings can be programmed into
the aid to give the user the ability to cope with
changing sound and noise environments with the
push of a button. RIC (receiver-in-the-canal) hearing aids have the
speaker located at the end of the tube that goes
into the ear canal rather than in the body of the
hearing aid and then “piped” into the ear canal.
RIC hearing aids have slightly higher fidelity of
sound, but have higher level of maintenance, as
well. Human speech ranges in frequencies roughly from
250 to 6000 Hz. Hearing aids are built so that
this group of frequencies (250 to 6000 Hz) is
divided into smaller groups, called bands or
channels. The overall spectrum of frequencies
can be controlled individually, and each of the
smaller bands/channels can also be controlled
individually. The two most common technologies used in hearing
aids are analog and digital. Digital is newer and
considered to be much more flexible, capable of
doing more operations, and the only technology
used in modern hearing aids. Conventional Hearing Aid Batteries cost less than
a dollar per battery and are very easy to change. DAI is only on Large and Full Size hearing aids
due to the need for terminals on the outside of
the case. Using DAI allows other devices to
connect directly to the hearing aids and input
their audio signal. Being able to couple your hearing aids with a
BlueTooth-enabled device, such as a cell phone,
allows phone conversations to be heard through
your hearing aids. Communication from one hearing aid to the other is
a very low strength signal designed to keep both
hearing aids operating in the same mode at the
same volume. Telecoils help with telephones that are rated
hearing aid compatible. This feature helps make hearing aids acoustically
comfortable by ramping up sudden loud noises, such
as a dropped dish. Acoustic Feedback, is also known as squealing,
buzzing, ‘your aids are talking to you’, etc. Technology to separate voices from other sounds is
continuously being improved. Each manufacturer has
a patented process and trademarked name for noise
reduction.
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