Superseded
Phonak Marvel 2.0 | Audeo / M50 / M50-R / Naida / Virto Black
Behind the Ear & In the Ear
Fitting Styles: RIC, BTE, ITE
4 Year Warranty Included. Rechargeable version is an additional £50 per aid.
Manufacturer: Phonak
Model: M50
Style: Behind the Ear & In the Ear
Our Price
£1095 per aid
£1995 per pair
Superseded
Phonak Marvel 2.0 | Audeo / M90 / M90-R / Naida / Virto Black
Behind the Ear & In the Ear
Fitting Styles: RIC, BTE, ITE
5 Year Warranty Included. Rechargeable version is an additional £50 per aid.
Manufacturer: Phonak
Model: M90
Style: Behind the Ear & In the Ear
Our Price
£1595 per aid
£2695 per pair
Superseded
Phonak Marvel 2.0 | Audeo / M50 / M50-R / Naida / Virto Black
Behind the Ear & In the Ear
Fitting Styles: RIC, BTE, ITE
4 Year Warranty Included. Rechargeable version is an additional £50 per aid.
Manufacturer: Phonak
Model: M50
Style: Behind the Ear & In the Ear
Our Price
£1095 per aid
£1995 per pair
Superseded
Phonak Marvel 2.0 | Audeo / M70 / M70-R / Naida / Virto Black
Behind the Ear & In the Ear
Fitting Styles: RIC, BTE, ITE
4 Year Warranty Included. Rechargeable version is an additional £50 per aid.
Manufacturer: Phonak
Model: M70
Style: Behind the Ear & In the Ear
Our Price
£1395 per aid
£2295 per pair
Superseded
Phonak Marvel 2.0 | Audeo / M30 / M30-R / Naida / Virto Black
Behind the Ear & In the Ear
Fitting Styles: RIC, BTE, ITE
4 Year Warranty Included. Rechargeable version is an additional £50 per aid.
Manufacturer: Phonak
Model: M30
Style: Behind the Ear & In the Ear
Our Price
£895 per aid
£1695 per pair
Phonak Insider Information
Phonak are owned by a Swiss company called Sonova who also own the hearing aid manufacturer Unitron. Perhaps more interestingly, Sonova also owns the majority shareholding of Boots Hearingcare in the UK. If you've been recommended Phonak or Unitron hearing aids by Boots Hearingcare then it's hardly surprising.
If you're struggling to understand the make and model names of Phonak hearing aids then here's a simple guide to help:
Technology Levels - 90, 70, 50, 30
The higher the number, the higher the technology level and the higher the price.
Models. Nano (invisible in the ear), Virto (in the ear), Audeo (tiny behind the ear), Bolero (behind the ear) and Naida (the power behind the ear).
Who are Phonak?
Part of the Swiss company Sonova, Phonak is one of the largest suppliers of hearing aids in the world. Phonak has concentrated on providing cutting-edge hearing technologies over its 70 years of history.
Phonak products are designed to significantly enhance your quality of life and reduce the constraints caused by hearing loss. Their hearing aids are always at the forefront of innovation and come in a range of styles, with different choices to suit your preferences. The company produces a variety of hearing aids that meet any hearing loss and lifestyle requirement.
Phonak is a leading industry provider of state-of-the-art hearing aids for all ages. The manufacturer has become a leader in the design of hearing devices for kids after developing the Roger Pen, as well as in-class radio FM technology.
In November 2018, Phonak sent shockwaves throughout the hearing aid world by launching the Marvel, the very first hearing aid that was able to stream stereo audio straight to and from any Bluetooth device, without any intermediary streamer required. No other hearing assistance supplier had previously solved the problem of connecting to any Bluetooth device. Previously, only iPhone users were able to access to direct stereo streaming before Phonak introduced Marvel. Android consumers had to buy an independent streaming accessory to connect their phone to their hearing aids. With Android accounting for 86% of the worldwide market for smartphones, Phonak has done a huge service to many hearing aid users worldwide.
Special Features
Some of Phonak’s most cutting-edge devices boast some amazing technology. Here are some of the company’s most well-known features:
Binaural Voicestream
This feature boasts the capacity to stream complete audio bandwidth in real-time and bi-directionally, for enhanced sound quality and unsurpassed speech understanding. This special technology powers the Phonak features such as Speech in Wind, Speech in 360°, and DuoPhone. In challenging listening circumstances, Phonak VoiceStream Technology allows hearing aid users to concentrate on one voice. In more challenging listening conditions, this ensures less noise and better speech comprehension.
Autosense OS
Autosense is a system that helps you move into different environments seamlessly. Autosense hearing aids automatically modify the volume, programme, noise reduction and various other characteristics as you go through different noise environments
SoundRecover
Some people have so much hearing loss that it does not help when they turn up the sound to the max. Others must contend with distorted sound when the volume is increased. For these situations, Phonak has unveiled SoundRecover — a feature which enables the hearing aid to collect and reduce the frequency of high frequency sounds so that they can be heard and understood by the ear.
Notable Models
Phonak have been known for releasing a wide range of hearing aids in the past few years. Here are some of their latest models.
Audeo Paradise
On 18th August 2020, Phonak launched their Paradise hearing aid range offering a soundscape that evokes their mission for this new device - "There’s nothing like the sound of Paradise" - designed specifically for those with hearing loss in mind. The Paradise Audeo offers great sound quality, increased functionality, universal connectivity and the ability to manage and personalise your hearing experience wherever you are - even on the go.
Using their new Adaptive Phonak Digitial (APD) 2.0, AutoSense OS 4.0, Motion Sensor Hearing, PRISM processing chip and multi-functional Bluetooth connectivity - to offer consumer's a great first-fit hearing experience, enhanced speech signals, low power consumption, great sound wherever you are and advanced Bluetooth technology.
Virto Black
Phonak's latest ITE hearing aid launch, in 2020, was the Virto Black - offering seamless connection to the world in a stylish black design, very much like a hearable. This model combines the famous Marvel technology with universal Bluetooth, hands-free calls, a unique hearing experience with myPhonak app and when using a Roger accessory - gain from 10 x better hearing. A soundscape that is clear even in challenging environments and distance.
Virto M-Titanium
Phonak added M-Titanium to their Titanium range - Their latest generation of super discreet custom hearing aids made from their innovative titanium shell along with their Marvel technology, instead of the Belong technology of the B-Titanium and the original Phonak Titanium Hearing Aids range.
Audéo Marvel
The Marvel brings together all the standout features in Phonak’s previous iterations, from Bluetooth to rechargeable technology, to amazing sound quality
The sound quality is outstanding and really helps individuals hear better in challenging environments. This leads to a dramatically reduced listening effort. Wearers can also effectively stream stereo content from any Bluetooth device, including music, ebooks and more.
The integrated microphones enable fully hands-free phone chats between iPhone and Android mobile phones with the ability to hear the other person in both ears. Those searching for convenience will be glad to see that there is a rechargeable lithium-ion option for a whole day of hearing on one overnight charge. A smartphone app which is released alongside the model enables remote fine-tuning by an audiologist. It also enables the live transcriptions of phone conversations, which helps those with hearing loss to communicate more effectively over the phone.
Audéo B
When Phonak's Audéo B auditory device came to market in 2016, it was the first to provide the option of a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The rechargeable model offers up to 80 minutes of streaming, and 24 hours of hearing on one charge.
A discrete receiver-in-channel (RIC) factor is available in five separate designs. The included AutoSense feature senses your environment and automatically changes your hearing aid settings with each environment. According to Phonak, 95% of users of Audéo B depend on these auto-adjustments instead of manually changing them.
Extra features include a choice of rechargeable or disposable batteries, a built-in t-coil, and wireless Bluetooth connectivity.
Lyric / Lyric3
The Lyric is the most unique hearing aids on the market today. It is inserted deep into the ear canal, not worn on the outside of the ear. This ensures that it is completely invisible, one of the most discreet devices produced by any hearing aid manufacturer. The fact that it is an analogue hearing aid also ensures it has a very long battery life.
The Lyric hearing aid is a great idea for individuals with an active lifestyle because there are no batteries to replace and no fiddling around with the device. You simply have it inserted and replaced every few months by a qualified professional.
Users benefit from natural sound everywhere they go. Moreover, at the end of your day, you don't have to take them out. Everyday activities such as exercise or even showering can be done while wearing the Lyric.
Virto B Titanium
This is a hearing aid model made with medical-grade titanium for maximum durability. At the time of release, it was most discreet custom hearing aid ever made by the company. Made with 3D printing technology, Virto B-Titanium is both strong and lightweight and fits well into the ear canal. Titanium shells are 15 times stronger and 50% thinner when compared to traditional acrylic normally used for hearing aids. The thinner shell enables deeper positioning in the ear canal, leading to a more secure fit.
Naída B
Naida B is a super-power hearing aid for individuals who have severe or profound hearing loss. It boasts enhanced speech understanding using Phonak Binaural Voicestream, which helps improve comprehension and reduce listening effort in difficult listening circumstances. Combining Naída B listening devices with a Roger wireless accessory allows you to improve the ability to understand speech over distance and noise. The Naída is also available as a rechargeable option in the B-R RIC.
