Phonak Audéo™ Lumity Hearing Aids

Description

Speech in Loud Noise

• 90 Premium: Equipped with automatic Speech in Loud Noise, this feature uses StereoZoom 2.0 and motion sensors to intelligently focus on speech in extremely noisy environments like parties or crowded cafes.

• 70 Advanced: Offers manual activation of the feature, giving the user control to focus when needed.

• 50 Standard & 30 Essential: Not available, making these models less effective in loud group conversations.

Speech in Car

• 90, 70, 50: All three support this function, optimizing speech recognition in moving vehicles.

• 30 Essential: Lacks this feature, resulting in more listening effort during travel.

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2. Sound Quality and Personal Enjoyment

Music & Streaming

• 90 & 70: Support dedicated Music programs and streaming music with enhanced fidelity for an immersive musical experience.

• 50: Lacks dedicated music streaming (noted as a typo “Stmaming musik” in older literature).

• 30: Supports streaming music, but without advanced processing or music-specific tuning.

Streaming Speech

All four models—90, 70, 50, and 30—support Bluetooth streaming of speech, ensuring clear phone calls and voice audio from digital devices.

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3. Speech Processing and Noise Management

Comfort in Noise

• Available in 90, 70, and 50, this feature ensures that background noise is softened, improving listening comfort.

• 30 Essential: Does not support it, potentially making noisy places overwhelming.

Speech in Noise

• All four models support this fundamental feature, enhancing speech clarity in moderately noisy environments.

Speech Enhancer

• Only the 90 Premium model features Speech Enhancer, which amplifies soft speech for better one-on-one conversations in quiet settings.

Dynamic Noise Cancellation

• Found in 90 and 70, this adaptive feature automatically reduces background noise while preserving speech clarity.

• 50 and 30: Not available.

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4. Advanced Microphone & Directional Features

StereoZoom 2.0

• 90 & 70: Employ advanced directional microphone technology that narrows focus to speech in front of the wearer, ideal for complex conversations.

• Not available in 50 and 30.

Speech in 360° (Manual)

• Present in 90 and 70, allowing users to manually focus on speakers from any direction in group conversations.

• Not available in 50 and 30.

UltraZoom

• All models include UltraZoom, a standard directional microphone feature that focuses on speech in front while reducing side/rear noise.

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5. Sensor Technology & Smart Features

Motion Sensor Hearing

• Integrated into 90, 70, and 50, this feature adjusts microphone and noise cancellation settings dynamically based on the user’s movements.

• Absent in 30 Essential.

Tap Control

• Available only in 90 and 70 models, users can tap the device to activate voice assistants, answer calls, or pause streaming.

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6. Comfort, Naturalness, and Real-World Usability

SoundRelax

• Present in 90, 70, and 50, this feature softens sudden loud sounds like slamming doors or clattering dishes.

• 30 Essential lacks this comfort enhancement.

DuoPhone

• Offered in 90, 70, and 50, this feature streams the caller’s voice to both ears during phone calls, significantly improving understanding.

• Not available in 30 Essential.

Real Ear Sound

• Standard across all models, this feature mimics the way sound naturally reaches the eardrum, improving localization and naturalness.

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7. Receiver, Tinnitus, and Compatibility Features

ActiveVent Receiver

• Supported across all models (with ** or professional fitting requirements), the ActiveVent Receiver intelligently switches between open and closed modes for optimal speech clarity and comfort.

Tinnitus Balance

• Available in all four models, providing relief for tinnitus sufferers via customizable masking sounds.

T-coil

• 90 offers T-coil in select models (***).

• 70, 50, and 30: Standard inclusion, enabling connection to loop systems in public venues like theatres and churches.

Roger Technology Compatibility

• Fully supported by all levels, giving users access to Roger™ microphones, enhancing speech understanding in noise and over distance.

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8. Technical Specifications

Channels

• 90 Premium: 20 channels – offers the highest resolution in sound processing for precise personalization.

• 70 Advanced: Slightly reduced number of fine-tuning channels.

• 50 Standard and 30 Essential: Have progressively fewer channels, offering less customization but still good basic performance.