We are the Harley Street provider mentioned in The Times article “Sleeker tech is shaking off the stigma of hearing aids”. Come to us for Genesis Ai hearing aids and all new hearing technology. See details on these revolutionary new hearing aids and our independent review here.
Are you a professional facing the unique challenges of hearing loss? This event is your opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who understand the journey of navigating a career with hearing challenges.
Established in 2016, Hear Here events offer a safe and supportive space for you to share your experiences, triumphs, and tips on thriving in the workplace whilst having a hearing impairment. Exchange invaluable insights with peers who have overcome similar obstacles and gain practical strategies to enhance your personal and professional growth.
This community-driven initiative aims to celebrate the strengths and resilience of individuals with hearing loss, fostering an environment where everyone’s voice is heard. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your career, you’ll find inspiration, encouragement, and a network of peers who are ready to uplift and empower you.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to join the Professionals Hearing Loss Network and be part of an inspiring event that will transform the way you perceive and approach your career journey. Embrace the power of community and discover the limitless possibilities that await you.
The Hear Here event will be held on Thursday 14th September from 6.30-10.30pm at Ernst & Young, 1 More London Place, London, SE1 2AF
To secure your free spot, click here
Jaspreet Bahra, Senior Clinical Audiologist at Harley Street Hearing came up with the concept of “Hear Here” – a professional network tailored for individuals with a hearing loss of all degrees. This platform offers a safe space where individuals can openly share their personal journeys within the professional workplace.
“The idea for ‘Hear Here’ was inspired by a young patient with progressive hearing loss, who felt a sense of isolation and a lack of connection with others who shared her struggles. ‘Hear Here’ provides a welcoming environment for discussions surrounding the unique challenges and accomplishments tied to hearing loss in work settings. Through this platform, we seek to create a more inclusive professional environment, where individuals can come together to share, learn, and collectively strive for a workplace environment that embraces diversity and accessibility.” said Jaspreet Bahra.
Join us at Hear Here and be part of a transformative experience that will inspire and empower you on your professional journey.
Hear Here is a community-driven initiative established in 2016 to empower professionals with hearing loss. By providing a safe space for open discussions and networking, Hear Here aims to celebrate the strengths and resilience of individuals with hearing challenges, fostering an inclusive and supportive professional environment.
We are London’s leading independent hearing clinic. For over 25 years, we have been dedicated to providing our patients with comprehensive audiological and vestibular care. Our team of experienced professionals diagnose and treat a wide range of hearing-related conditions, including balance disorders, tinnitus and hyperacusis, auditory processing disorders, all forms of hearing loss, and excessive wax using microsuction.
Featured in the ISM Summer Music Journal Fiona Butterworth, Senior Clinical Audiologist at Musicians’ Hearing Services, explains how musicians can maintain good hearing health and outlines what the Musicians’ Hearing Health Scheme offers musicians at a fraction of the usual price.
Also included are what employer’s responsibilities are with regards to noise in the workplace.
To read the full article, click here.
If you work in the music industry and are interested in finding out more click here
The Independent Society of Musicians (ISM) is the UK’s largest representative non-union body for musicians and a nationally recognised subject association for music.
Harley Street Hearing and Musicians’ Hearing Services have been established for over 25 years. We are passionate about the specific hearing needs of musicians and entertainment industry personnel.
If you are in search of the most discreet hearing aids available in 2023, you have come to the right place. In this post, we will provide an overview of the best invisible hearing aids on the UK market, each with their own unique features. We will also translate the terminology used by various manufacturers. Let’s dive in!
Phonak LyricDubbed the “contact lens of the ear,” the Lyric hearing aid stands out on our list. This hearing aid can only be fitted by specialist authorised audiologists. Lyric is inserted using a microscope, placing it just four millimetres from the eardrum. It can be worn continuously for 2 to 3 months and is the only truly invisible hearing aid designed to be worn 24/7.
Starkey Genesis AIThe Genesis AI IIC (IIC stands for Invisible-In-Canal) is custom-made from a mould of your ear taken by an audiologist. The shell of the hearing aid is constructed from acrylic material, which has been an industry standard. It comes in three power levels (low minus, low, and medium power) and is expected to be available in the UK in the Autumn. View details here.
Oticon OwnLike the Starkey Genesis AI IIC, the Oticon Own IIC is custom-made and crafted from acrylic material. It is available in two power levels where your audiologist will choose from a 75 decibel or 90 decibel receiver.
Phonak Virto ParadiseThe Virto Paradise offers a unique feature in that it can be made from either acrylic or titanium. The titanium material makes it 15 times stronger than acrylic hearing aids. It comes in three power levels: moderate, power, and superpower.
Signia Silk XUnlike the custom-made options, the Signia Silk X is an instant-fit hearing aid. It doesn’t require an impression of your ear, but the rubber tips on the end are interchangeable to accommodate different ear canal shapes and various degrees of hearing loss.
There is no significant difference in size among these hearing aids, and for reference, we haven’t included any other manufacturers as their smallest hearing aids are not as small as those listed above.
For the most discreet appearance, it is recommended to choose black for in-the-ear hearing aids. Flesh-coloured hearing aids may stand out more due to the contrast with the shadow of the ear. However, if you prefer a colour that matches your skin tone, apart from Lyric all the other hearing aids listed come in a range of colours. The Phonak Lyric only comes in bright yellow, but its positioning inside the ear makes it completely invisible.
Each hearing aid has its own fitting range, which determines the level of hearing loss it can effectively address. It is essential to have your hearing properly tested by an audiologist should you be considering purchasing any hearing aids online to ensure that any purchases are made with an informed decision.
The method of adjustment varies among these different hearing aids. All require an initial fitting process to be completed by your audiologist. The Signia Silk X requires any further adjustments to be made by an audiologist. The Starkey Genesis AI has a T2 app for basic adjustments like volume control and program changes to allow the user some flexibility based on the environment around them. The Phonak Virto Paradise does not have an app but offers a personalised battery door with a button for different program options. The Phonak Lyric uses a magnet-on-a-stick called SoundLync for adjustments. Preferences for self-adjustment or audiologist intervention vary among individuals.
The choice between batteries and rechargeable options depends on personal preferences and dexterity. Most of the hearing aids listed have the option of using disposable batteries that last anything from three to five days or using a charger daily except for the Phonak Lyric. The Phonak Lyric’s battery will last you for two to three months, and your audiologist will replace the whole device.
The hearing aids listed come in different technology levels, each offering varying features to enhance sound quality in different listening situations. Higher technology levels often come with a higher price tag.
The Phonak Lyric stands out as it’s a digitally programmable analogue device which provides a far more natural listening experience.
However, this also means that when programming the Lyric, there aren’t as many parameters to adjust when tailoring them compared to any of the digital hearing aids on this list.
So there is sometimes a trade-off between the great convenience and discretion of Lyric versus how it performs in more complicated listening situations, such as groups, crowds, or noisy listening environments.
The Starkey and Oticon hearing aids both have their own version of AI built into the chip on their hearing aids.
Phonak have a similar feature in their Virto Paradise hearing aids called AutoSense 4.0, which works in a similar way to Starkey and Oticon, automatically adjusting to your environment. One difference, however, is that Phonak give your audiologist access to those various settings, and they can be fine-tuned and tailored based on your needs and preferences.
One thing to highlight from Signia Silk is that they have ear-to-ear communication, which means that they are working as a system rather than working as two individual devices. This means that they should be better able to cope with and assess the direction of the source of sound that you want to hear versus the background noise and therefore, improve your speech understanding in more complicated and noisy listening situations.
To get the best out of your ears, make sure that you find a completely independent audiologist that has access to technology from ALL hearing aid manufacturers. Some of them only work with a few hearing aid manufacturers, so you’re not necessarily going to be recommended what’s best for you, but whatever they have access to.
We would recommend discussing with your audiologist the suitability of each hearing aid for your hearing loss and your hearing difficulties.
Most importantly, aftercare is essential to ensure your new hearing aids last and function well for as long as possible. At Harley Street Hearing we offer an annual complimentary hearing review for life.
If you’re interested in finding out more please call 020 7486 1053 or complete the contact form.
Harley Street Hearing are the home of independent audiology in London. We’re the largest independent hearing clinic in London and have been established on Harley Street for 25 years.
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A brand-new accessory addition to the hugely successful Phonak Roger portfolio, Roger On iN v2 is a versatile microphone dedicated for all conversation where background noise is present, or when there is a distance to the talker. Roger On iN v2 is a third ear for virtually all difficult and ever-changing listening situations.
With the new Headset Mode, Phonak Roger On iN V2 replaces the function of computer’s microphone. This way, Phonak Roger On iN V2 can now be used as a headset for online calls, allowing two-way voice streaming when connected to a computer via USB cable.
Thanks to the built-in accelerometer Phonak Roger On iN V2 recognises the sound environment and its position, and switches automatically between Table mode, Presenter mode and Pointing mode. With its display it’s possible to see which mode is active and the status of the device.
Roger On is available in two modern colours Champagne and Graphite Grey.
Today’s hearing aids do an excellent job of improving speech understanding. However, a third of hearing aid wearers report they still have challenges hearing in noisy situations.1
Roger technology is designed to boost the performance of hearing aids and cochlear implants, regardless of background noise or the distance to the person talking, by picking up the voice and transmitting it wirelessly to the listener.
Reduce distracting background noise using Phonak Roger Microphones. Ideal if you need to zone in on noisy social situations, meetings or presentations. You can even connect to your tv’s audio output. Roger will enhance your hearing.
Roger Table Mic IIDesigned for group situations either socially, work meetings or school or colleges; multiple microphones can be connected in a MultiTalker Network to cover large meetings. It selects the person who’s talking and switches automatically between the meeting participants.
Roger Select™Can be worn by a presenter or placed on a table. When multiple conversations take place, the listener can manually select whom to listen to.
In hearing aids featuring RogerDirect™ the receiver can be installed directly. No need to add an external receiver. For other hearing aids and implants there are several types of receivers available.
Roger NeckloopIdeal for teachers, instructors or presenters, when they wear the Neckloop you can hear instructions clearly in group situations.
Phonak Roger systems may be reimbursed for work or for school, college or university students. If you are eligible, your clinical audiologist can help you to apply.
If you’d like to come in for a hearing consultation, our highly trained clinical audiologists at Harley Street Hearing will be delighted to talk you through and demo all new technology available for your individual hearing needs. Call us on 020 7486 1053 or complete the form.
1.Abrams, H. B., & Kihm, J. (2015). An introduction to MarkeTrak IX: A New Baseline for the Hearing Aid Market. Hearing Review, 22(6), 16.
Matthew Allsop is a Partner at Harley Street Hearing, and a content creator for Hearing Tracker, where he shares his honest opinion on all new hearing aid technology. Hearing Tracker is the world’s first truly-independent resource for hearing aid customers. You can view his video where he shares his opinions on the new Roger On iN microphone below.
Duncan Geddes was at Glastonbury when his hearing became distorted. Years later he’s found a solution.
“Since the age of 12 my biggest passion had been live music, but I could barely listen to music even at home. At times it felt like my world was shrinking, like I’d have to find something else to live for.
Ultimately, my way out came with help from a hearing therapist called Jordon Thompson (Harley Street Hearing) who is trained in audiology and cognitive behavioural therapy. His first observation was quite a surprise: the earplugs I’d been wearing at gigs for years kept out too much sound. The noise-reduction rating of 29dB taught my brain that the music was scary and to be avoided.
The answer to this was pushing putty into my ears and taking a mould for custom, more efficient earplugs, made by ACS. While these provided less sound reduction than the heavy-duty earplugs I’d been wearing to protect my hearing previously, they were still strong enough to prevent the objective hearing loss threatened by concerts and cinemas — and without turning the sound into mud, like cheap foam plugs do.
Over the course of our six sessions, Thompson taught me mindfulness, especially the practice of focusing on bodily sensation to keep your thoughts in the present………”
This is an excerpt, to read the full insightful article in The Times click here.
If tinnitus is affecting your enjoyment of music and you would like a Hearing Therapy consultation, or for custom made hearing protection ear plugs please call us on 020 7486 1053 or complete the form below.
Harley Street Hearing are the home of independent audiology in London. We have been established on Harley Street for 25 years.
Unitron announces the launch of Vivante, a platform designed to enhance listener experience through personalised hearing control. The newest platform from Unitron, Vivante integrates improved sound performance, new designs and a suite of Experience Innovations with the Remote Plus app to deliver a customised listening experience.
“Following the same design philosophy that has won Unitron hearing instruments many awards, Moxi Vivante products are designed for those who appreciate aesthetics, comfort and ease-of-use,” says Corey Banham, Senior Product Manager at Unitron. “Our Moxi Vivante hearing instruments are designed to bring the sounds of the good life right to wearers’ ears.”
Designed focusing on comfort, aesthetics and ease-of-use, Moxi Vivante features new RIC (Receiver-in-Canal) designs and a new charging case.
Vivante utilises Unitron’s automatic signal processing system, Integra OS, which has evolved to have eight different listening environments. A new environment, conversation in loud noise, helps in the most difficult noisy situations. This includes a new feature, HyperFocus, which is designed to improve signal to noise ratio for face-to-face conversations in loud noise environments and will automatically adapt to constantly changing environments. Users will also have access to the new 360 conversation in car manual program that automatically focuses on speech, regardless of where passengers are sitting, addressing the unique listening environment in the car. All of these listening features can be accessed through the Remote Plus app, which is available for iOS and Android devices.
“Vivante provides the next level of sound performance, that focuses on speech in more environments and a personalised hearing experience made possible with our Experience Innovations,” says Nicola McLaughlin, VP, Marketing at Unitron. “We want our clients to hear the sounds of life, which is why we strive to create more innovative products for them. Empowering people with life-enhancing hearing experiences that fit seamlessly into their world, Unitron’s Experience Innovations and intuitive design work perfectly together to provide personalisation and optimisation.”
If you’re interested in finding out about this and all new hearing technology available in the UK contact us below or call 020 7486 1053.
Harley Street Hearing is the home of independent audiology in London. Established on Harley Street for 25 years.
Starkey is leading the hearing industry in redefining the future of hearing health, not just with incremental improvements, but with breakthrough benefits. The result is Genesis AI, a new, unprecedented experience for both patients and hearing professionals. Completely reimagined from the inside out, it’s the only hearing technology system to feature an all-new processor, all-new sound, all-new industrial design, all-new fitting software, and all-new patient experience.
All-New Processor
The all-new Starkey Neuro Processor features the industry’s most advanced processor technology which mimics the function of the central auditory system through a Deep Neural Network (DNN) on-chip accelerator and automatic functions.
All-New Sound
Starkey’s new Neuro Sound Technology provides the best hearing experience for patients in all situations. The additive compression system synthesises the signals from slow and fast compression systems for optimised perceptual outcomes, like the neural fibres that code different information for the brain.
“By spending countless hours with hearing professionals and patients, researching and analysing every element of the hearing journey, we relentlessly pursued how to develop and bring the most advanced hearing technology to professionals and patients in a simple and intuitive way,” said Achin Bhowmik, Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President of Engineering at Starkey. “Our all-new, powerful processor was designed to work like the human brain, leveraging the neuroscience of the ear-brain connection and information processing to create better sound quality, pushing energy-efficient artificial intelligence to its limits, analysing and automatically optimising sound over 80 million times an hour. Genesis AI’s improved performance levels are unlike anything else in the industry, while doubling the battery life.”
All-New Design
Genesis AI features an all-new sleek, discreet and stylish aesthetic product design that’s durable and comfortable for all-day wear, and which helps break barriers and reduce the stigma of what is hearing care technology today.
All-New Patient Experience
The new My Starkey App gives patients full control over their hearing aids, plus the ability to get helpful tips, track their health, and access intelligent features designed to simplify their lives.
Starkey leads the hearing industry as it relates to incorporating health and wellness features into hearing aids, including being the first to integrate 3D sensors; the first to enable counting steps; the first to track and encourage social engagement; and the first to provide benefits that went beyond just better hearing. Starkey was also the first hearing manufacturer — and still the only — to make hearing aids that can detect falls and send alerts.
Genesis AI’s improved streaming capabilities utilise binaural phone steaming, sharing information to both ears directly and simultaneously. This supports two-way, hands-free calling through compatible Apple and Android devices and makes it easier for patients to enjoy their favourite music with more natural results.
Genesis AI is now available in the UK.
If you’re interested in finding out when this and all new hearing technology is available in the UK contact us below or call 020 7486 1053.
Matthew Allsop is a Partner at Harley Street Hearing. He is Hearing Tracker’s worldwide Video Content Manager and gives his honest, independent opinion on all new hearing technology. Hearing Tracker is the world’s first truly-independent resource for hearing aid consumers.
To see Matthew’s review of Starkey’s Genesis AI hearing aids click below:
Harley Street Hearing is the home of independent audiology in London. Established on Harley Street for 25 years.
Evolv AI is the first 2.4 GHz CIC (completely-in-canal) hearing aid with integrated sensors and artificial intelligence. It’s the World’s smallest 2.4 GHz CIC custom moulded to your unique ear canal. These discreet and powerful devices have water-resistant coating to resist dust, moisture, and humidity ensuring your custom hearing aids last a long time.
With up to 55 million personalised adjustments every hour, Evolv AI is an award-winning hearing aid that is expertly designed to automatically deliver realistic and genuine sound quality in every listening environment, so wearers can hear and enjoy life. Evolv AI is available in all styles, from Behind-The-Ear and Receiver-In-Canal to Completely-In-Canal and Invisible.
Starkey’s Evolv AI has been named the best invisible hearing aid of 2023, according to a recent list by Forbes. The Forbes Health editorial team consulted with audiologists from the Forbes Health Advisory Board to determine the best invisible hearing aids available. Ratings were based on prices, average user ratings and product features that are typically important to hearing aid users. Evolv AI was the only hearing aid to receive a five-star rating, earning the top spot on the list.
“As the industry leader in custom hearing aids, we are committed to excellence when it comes to our Invisible-In-Canal devices,” said Starkey President and CEO Brandon Sawalich. “We know that, far too often, the stigma associated with wearing hearing aids prevents people with hearing loss from getting the help they need. These hearing aids help break down that barrier. While we are proud of what we’ve accomplished so far, the best is yet to come. Exciting things are right around the corner, that will help people hear better, so they can live their best lives.”
Compared to previous technology Evolv AI provides an additional 40% reduction in noise energy designed to reduce listening effort, with better than ever sound.
2-Way Audio – Now, you can take and end calls directly from your hearing aids instead of your Apple device. Plus, hearing aid microphones pick up and stream your voice directly back to iPhone and iPad allowing you to seamlessly talk hands-free.
Edge Mode – Hearing better in challenging listening environments is easy with Starkey’s friendly, on-demand Artificial Intelligence feature that works with or without Starkey’s Thrive app.
TeleHear™ – Remote programming offers even more flexibility and fine tuning wherever you are. Discuss with your clinical audiologist and you can easily make adjustments to your Evolv AI hearing aids.
The Starkey Evolv AI CIC hearing aid is currently awaiting a CE rating accreditation. As soon as this is available it will be released in the UK.
If you’re interested in finding out when this and all new hearing technology is available in the UK contact us below or call 020 7486 1053.
Matthew Allsop is a Partner at Harley Street Hearing. He is Hearing Tracker’s worldwide Video Content Manager and gives his honest, independent opinion on all new hearing technology. Hearing Tracker is the world’s first truly-independent resource for hearing aid consumers. To see Matthew’s review of Starkey’s Evolv AI CIC hearing aids click below:
With one in seven adults now experiencing tinnitus make sure you’re following preventative measures to avoid becoming one of the seven. For Tinnitus Week the focus is on prevention. If you are already experiencing tinnitus, our hearing therapists will be pleased to see you to create your personalised tinnitus management plan. Call 020 7486 1053 or complete the form below.
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