Phonak Audéo hearing aids have made life easier for hearing impaired individuals. These hearing aids are receiver-in-canal (RIC) models. This article will discuss the Audéo Paradise and Audéo Lumity models by Phonak in detail.
Phonak is a popular, reputable brand that has been manufacturing hearing aids for more than seven decades. It is a Swiss company, and the flagship brand of Sonova Group. Phonak perfectly understands the needs and requirements of hearing-impaired individuals, probably better than them. Keeping that in mind, they have brought into the market some revolutionary hearing aids, that has made listening an easy, natural task for those with impaired hearing.
Now let us get to know the Phonak Audéo hearing aids in detail.
Phonak Audéo Models
Audéo Paradise
Audéo Paradise was launched in August, 2020 with advances in speech understanding, sound processing, Bluetooth connectivity along with many more features. The model is built in the dimensions of 8mm (length) x 12mm (width) x 30.5 (height), which is about the size of a HB #2 pencil. This makes it fairly comfortable to wear. It weighs about 0.04 to 0.08 ounces, making it comfortably light to wear all day.
The features that set Audéo Paradise apart are:
Better Sound Quality
With the Audéo Paradise hearing aids, you can hear clear, natural sounds that are pleasant to your ears. The new sound processing chip by Phonak, PRISM ensures you experience better sound quality.
When in social surroundings, background noises often make it difficult to hold a conversation. This has been made easy with the dynamic noise cancellation feature of Audéo Paradise. It is an automated spatial noise cancellation system, which focuses on the voice and reduces the background noise. As a result, you are easily able to hear and be part of a conversation even during a party, at a mall, while stuck in traffic or any other noisy environment you might find yourself in.
On the contrary, when in quiet surroundings and someone is whispering or talking softly with you, it becomes equally difficult to hear. The Speech Enhancer feature peaks speech signals in quiet situations and allows you to have a better speech understanding.
Talking while walking is another issue that is common when you’re trying to listen through your hearing aids. The newly introduced Motion Sensor Hearing detects movement while you’re talking. It adjusts the microphones and the noise cancellation settings of your hearing aids accordingly. This makes being part of a conversation and hear clearly while walking fairly easy for you.
Better Connectivity
Phonak’s Audéo Paradise offers better connectivity options. Your hearing aids have universal connectivity with Android, iOS, TVs, and other Bluetooth enabled devices.
With Audéo Paradise, you can pair up to eight Bluetooth enabled devices while having two simultaneous active connections.
It is compatible with the myPhonak app. This gives you remote control over your hearing aids, gain remote support from hearing care specialists, track your health data, and the status of your devices.
You can also connect your Phonak Audéo Paradise hearing aids with Roger devices, specifically designed to make your hearing journey easier and smooth.
You can now enjoy truly hands-free calling and easily activate voice assistants like Siri and Google Assistant with the Tap Control feature. This feature also allows you to accept/end calls and pause/resume audio streaming with a mere tap.
Adaptive System
With Audéo Paradise, Phonak has implemented its new AutoSense OS 4.0. This trademark operating system of Phonak uses machine learning (artificial intelligence) to detect your surrounding sounds. Over a period of time, it adapts, learns, and adjusts your hearing aids, giving you an increasingly better speech understanding and an enhanced hearing experience.
Waterproof/Sweatproof
The Audéo Life, one of the Audéo Paradise models, is the first waterproof hearing aid. You can now wear your hearing aid while engaged in outdoor activities such as swimming, kayaking or even while taking a walk in the rain.
This device is also sweatproof, which means it can be worn even while you’re exercising. Your body sweat will not affect your hearing aid’s performance in any way.
The Audéo Paradise has five versions:
Audéo P-RL
- For mild to profound hearing loss
- Waterproof/sweatproof
- Built-in rechargeable battery
- Tap Control
Audéo P-RT
- For mild to profound hearing loss
- Telecoil
- Built-in rechargeable battery
- Track health data with myPhonak app
- Tap Control
Audéo P-13T
- For mild to profound hearing loss
- Replaceable 13 zinc air battery
- Telecoil
Audéo P-312
- For mild to profound hearing loss
- Replaceable 312 zinc air battery
- Direct connectivity to Bluetooth enabled, Android and iOS devices
Each of these versions are available at different technology levels – 90, 70, 50, & 30, with 90 being the most advanced and 30 being the most basic model. Each technology level has varying availability of features. You have the option of choosing a model with the technology level that is most suitable for your needs.
Audéo P-R Fit
The Audéo P-R Fit is an absolute fit for those living an active, healthy lifestyle. The Audéo Fit allows you to make maximum use of the ‘Health Tracker’ feature in the myPhonak app. This app allows you to track:
- Distance you walked or ran
- Steps taken
- Your physical activity levels
- Average wearing time of hearing aids, and
- Measures your heart rate
Additionally, it comes with all other exceptional Audéo Paradise features. It gives you better speech understanding with its trademark AutoSense OS 4.0 and features like dynamic noise cancellation, motion sensor hearing, Speech Enhancer and more.
You can enjoy true hands-free calling and activate voice assistants along with pausing/resuming audio streaming with the Tap Control feature.
The Audéo P-R Fit offers universal connectivity with smartphones, TVs and other Bluetooth enabled devices. Moreover, you can now pair up to eight Bluetooth devices while having two active connections at the same time.
You can also connect your hearing aids with Phonak’s Roger accessories.
The Audéo Fit is available at only two technology levels: 90 (Premium) and 70 (Advanced).
Audéo Lumity
Audéo Lumity was launched in August, 2022 by Phonak. This model is best for those suffering from mild to profound hearing loss. All versions of this model come with a built-in rechargeable battery. With this version, Phonak has implemented a lot of advancements in the existing features. Let us take a look at the features of Audéo Lumity in detail:
AutoSense OS 5.0
- The newly introduced operating system, trained with AI-based machine learning principles
- Captures and analyses your surrounding audio environment continuously
- Then blends multiple features in real-time, giving you an exceptional listening experience no matter what environment you find yourself in
SpeechSensor
- An algorithm that detects where the main speech signal is coming from
- Adjusts the directional microphones in your hearing aids accordingly
- Has been noted to give you about 15% better speech understanding, with around 11% less listening effort on your end
StereoZoom 2.0
Listening to someone and holding a conversation in a noisy environment can be very difficult if you’re suffering from hearing impairment. The StereoZoom 2.0:
- Detects any increase in noise and enhances the focus accordingly
- Can give you up to 16% better speech understanding
Moreover, you can adjust the ‘Speech Focus’ slider in the myPhonak app for a better listening experience.
ActiveVent Receiver
- World’s first intelligent hearing aid receiver
- You are able to attach to your hearing aids
- Features a mechanical vent – closes when noise increases and opens up during quieter situations, without affecting your hearing
- Balances sound clarity along with your listening preferences and comfort
- Gives you 10% better speech understanding when in noisy surroundings
- Allows you to experience clear, natural sounds in normal, day-to-day situations
Connectivity
- Universal connectivity with Bluetooth enabled, Android, and iOS devices
- Compatible with Roger and other Phonak wireless hearing accessories
- Compatible with myPhonak app
Tap Control
- Enjoy hands-free calling
- Control volume for your hearing aids
- Control hearing aid programs
- Activate voice assistants
- Pause/resume audio streaming
Audéo Lumity has three versions, as mentioned below with individual distinctive features:
- Audéo L-R
- Audéo L-RT – equipped with telecoil or t-coil
- Audéo L-RL – is waterproof
Phonak Audéo Hearing Aid Colors
Phonak is well known for manufacturing hearing aids bearing in mind the needs and expectations of hearing impaired individuals. You are sure to find a hearing aid that perfectly caters to your need to be discreet about wearing one. Additionally, you can find one that adheres to your style.
Phonak Audéo Paradise Colors
The Audéo Paradise hearing aids are available in eight different colors. These colors offer discretion and are made to suit your style perfectly. The eight colors that Audéo Paradise are available in are: Sand Beige, Sandalwood, Chestnut, Champagne, Silver Gray, Graphite Gray, Beige, and Velvet Black
The Audéo Fit, however, is available in only three colors – Silver Gray, Chestnut, and Sand Beige.
Phonak Audéo Lumity Colors
The Phonak Audéo Lumity models are available in eight colors. Each of these colors are meant to perfectly suit your need for discretion and style. The eight colors are: Sand Beige, Silver Gray, Champagne, Chestnut, Sandalwood, Graphite Gray, Beige, and Velvet Black
Phonak Audéo Hearing Aids Prices
One thing to note about Phonak is that it does not sell hearing aids directly. It has a network of select audiologists and hearing care centres located throughout the U.S. which sells their hearing aids. As a result, it is also very likely that if you should decide to go for Phonak hearing aids, you may have to change your audiologist.
With respect to prices, since the Phonak hearing aids are only available through audiologists/hearing care centres, their prices vary from whom or where you purchase. We conducted extensive research on trying to find an average price range to give you an idea and here’s what we found:
Audéo Paradise
You can purchase Audéo Paradise hearing aids either for one ear or both. The average price range for Audéo Paradise models, including Audéo Fit, is likely to be between $1,200 & $2,500 for one device and between $2,400 to $5,000 for two devices.
Audéo Lumity
The price range for one Audéo Lumity device may range between $1,400 to $2,600. For two Audéo Lumity hearing aid devices, the price may range between $2,700 to $6,000.
The Audéo Paradise and Audéo Lumity hearing aids are by far the most advanced hearing aids by Phonak. They are equipped with the latest and highly efficient features. These features enhance the hearing experience for you, along with giving you a far better speech understanding.
There’s one right Phonak Audéo hearing aid for everyone. Consult an audiologist or a hearing care specialist now, and find the right hearing aid for you!
