My concern, which I would have to say will be shared by many, is that the prototype device will have offered a very different sound experience than the new SoundControl hearing aids, in particular if they are fitted with the open tips. It was a prototype device that used typical ear full-body earbuds. As our friend Abram Bailey has already pointed out, the device used for the study was not the SoundControl. This was established by running ear canal measurements to see how close research participants self-selected amplification output was to the output of a perfectly fit hearing aid. In the research cited by Bose, most users using the CustomTune system ended up close to an accepted good hearing aid fitting. On average, there was no difference in hearing-in-noise performance or hearing benefit between CustomTune™ and prescription-fit.Users were happier with the sound quality compared to prescription-fit users.CustomTune™ provides audiologist-quality customisation.Citing a study (1.) conducted with researchers at Northwestern University, Bose says: Pretty Strong Claimsīose is making some pretty strong claims about their hearing aids and their CustomTune technology. They say the SoundControl™ Hearing Aids will initially be available on a limited geographic basis, with expanded availability in the United States within the coming year. Bose says it will offer strong product support from their hearing team. They will be priced at $849.95 for a binaural set and will come with a 90-day trial. They are intended for Direct-To-Consumer (DTC) sale and the soon to be active Over-The-Counter market. The devices are self-fitted and no preprogramming or hearing test is necessary. Maybe it is just I was expecting more? Doubtless, though, the devices are important and they represent the entry of a very major consumer electronics player into the world of traditional hearing aids.
#BOSE SOUND CONTROL BLUETOOTH#
They don't offer audio streaming, no calls, no music, just a simple Bluetooth LE connection to the app on your smartphone. To be honest, on the face of it, they seem a bit bog-standard. They say that these are hearing aids redefined that allow you to "hear the difference", "tune it yourself”, “skip the appointments” and “pay less”. According to Bose, the SoundControl™ Hearing Aids are intended to amplify sound for individuals 18 years of age or older with perceived mild to moderate hearing impairment.
#BOSE SOUND CONTROL HOW TO#
How to talk to someone with hearing lossīose has finally announced the launch of its much-anticipated self-fitting hearing aid.
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