Los Gatos Audiology & Hearing Aid Center

The Latest Hearing Aid Technologies and Cutting-Edge Products

At Los Gatos Audiology and Hearing Aid Center, we offer all styles of hearing aids: behind-the-ear, in-the-ear, in the canal, and completely-in-the-canal. Each of these styles can be equipped with technological circuitry, from very basic to highly sophisticated sound processors. For the highest levels of sound processors, we offer the most advanced technological circuitry available today: Siemens wireless hearing aid technology, the Siemens CENTRA™ technology, and the Siemens open-fit technology. We also offer the latest Oticon Wireless hearing aid technology, the Oticon Epoq and the Oticon Epoq receiver in-the-canal.

e2e Wireless™ Communication

e2e Wireless™ Communication is an exciting and revolutionary new technology from Siemens that is currently making headway as the future platform for hearing aids. This particular technology was created to take full advantage of wearing two hearing aids. By synchronizing the signal processing of both hearing aids, it allows them to work in tandem rather than independently.

The e2e Wireless™ Communication technology ensures that both hearing aids switch between directional microphone and omni-directional microphone modes simultaneously and automatically. By sensing the listening environment, e2e Wireless™ also synchronizes the volume level, listening program, and noise reduction of the two hearing aids, creating a seamless and comfortable transition between sound environments. Synchronization of these features allows hearing aids with e2e Wireless™ to provide precise localization of sounds, so that the wearer knows exactly where sounds are coming from.

Hearing aids that utilize e2e Wireless™ technology automatically adjust so that the wearer hears as clearly as possible in various environments. Almost anyone with any kind of hearing loss or personal preference in regards to the cosmetic appearance of their hearing aids can experience the features and advantages of the e2e Wireless™ Communication technology.

To learn more about e2e Wireless™ Communication technology, please contact the Los Gatos Audiology and Hearing Aid Center today.

CENTRA™

Today’s generation of hearing instrument wearers are more active than ever before and require hearing solutions that can stand up to their active lifestyle without slowing them down

Meet CENTRA Active™ , the newest addition to the successful CENTRA family. A new kind of Receiver-in-the-Canal (RIC) system, CENTRA Active is everything today’s wearers want in an open fit hearing solution.

Simple to fit and easy-to-wear, CENTRA Active is water-resistant, rechargeable, and offers unrivaled performance. Unlike other RIC designs, CENTRA Active features an ergonomically shaped receiver unit that’s virtually invisible and designed for optimum placement in the ear canal.

Working up a sweat? Not a problem with CENTRA Active. Thanks to the AquaProtect™ system, CENTRA Active is protected from sweat, moisture, cerumen, and other debris. This amazing system incorporates an array of innovative features including clip-on microphone covers featuring GORE™ membrane, nanocoated casing, and C-Guard™ wax protection technology.

What’s more, CENTRA Active’s rechargeable feature means freedom from the fuss of handling batteries. The easy-to-use, automatic charger unit works overnight to provide a full day and evening of power.

CENTRA Active offers:

16-channel digital sound processing
Ergonomic design — receiver unit is shaped for optimum placement in the ear canal, the rounded casing is small and attractive
AquaProtect™ technology — an array of innovations that make it resistant to sweat, moisture, and humidity
SoundSmoothing™ — recognizes and reduces annoying sounds while leaving speech signals intact
DataLearning™ — learns the wearer's loudness preferences in each program and automatically adjusts
e2e wireless™ — synchronizes signal processing to provide the best possible localization
Enhanced high-speed feedback cancellation — automatically adapts the timing of the system to act on the incoming sound and reduce or eliminate feedback
And much more!

"Open Ear" Hearing Aid Technology

"Open ear" hearing aid technology is one of the newest developments and a revolutionary breakthrough in regard to the comfort and discreetness of hearing aids. Hearing aids using "open ear" technology allow the wearer to reduce and even completely avoid the "occlusion effect," or the feeling of the ears being plugged that causes the wearer to hear their own voice as if their head was in a barrel. "Open ear" hearing aids also prevent over-amplification of low frequencies, which is especially important for wearers who have experienced high frequency hearing loss.

By using a small, soft, and highly-vented ear bud that rests in the ear canal rather than acting as an ear plug, "open ear" hearing aids allow for a more natural sound of the wearer’s own voice. This small, discreet, and comfortable ear bud is ideal for wearers who are especially sensitive to the feeling of something in the ear. A fine, clear tube runs from the behind-the-ear device that matches hair or skin color to the ear bud and ideally sits flush against the ear, making it virtually unnoticeable. With open ear technology, the typical complaints about comfort and cosmetic appearance can be eliminated while providing extra features that enhance the hearing experience.

If you would like to discuss the possibility of being fitted for a hearing aid with open ear technology, please contact audiologist Ellen Mosher at the Los Gatos Audiology and Hearing Aid Center today.

ARTIS 2 ™

Welcome to ARTIS™ 2

ARTIS™ 2 hearing instruments were developed to help people with hearing loss appreciate all that life has to offer. Featuring leading-edge technologies, ARTIS 2 provides confident and comfortable communication in a variety of listening environments.

A Full Line-up of Features ARTIS 2 offers a host of features that create a natural and comfortable hearing experience. What’s more, most of these features work or can be programmed to work automatically.

DataLearning™ - actually learns the wearer’s volume preferences for each hearing program and automatically adjusts, also logs data to assist Professionals in fitting and counseling during follow-up visits
e2e wireless™ - creates natural and effortless binaural hearing including precise sound localization, synchronized volume and program settings, and better hearing comfort in noisy environments
ePocket™ remote control option – for wearers who want control without fuss, volume and program changes as well as instrument status including battery power level can be made with the touch of a button
Feedback cancellation – optimal adaptation speed to reduce or eliminate feedback and avoid artifacts is automatically selected
Speech and noise management – reduces background noise for improved hearing comfort without compromising speech intelligibility
Automatic and multi-channel, adaptive directional microphone system – adapts to the listening situation and optimizes system settings to improve speech intelligibility in noisy situations, even when multiple moving noise sources are present
eWindScreen™ - reduces the bothersome turbulence of wind, even in mild wind conditions, and adapts automatically to wind changes
AutoPhone™ - automatically engages a dedicated telephone or telecoil program during phone use, and returns to the last acoustic program when finished

TheARTIS 2® family Available in the most popular styles, there is anARTIS 2 right for almost every hearing requirement.

Cielo™ 2

Introducing Cielo™ 2

Building upon the success of its predecessor, CIELO™ 2 offers even greater hearing comfort and convenience. Thanks to proven technology and features, CIELO 2 makes it easy to find joy in the everyday moments of life.

Automatic and adaptive directional microphone system proven to improve speech understanding in noisy situations, even where there are competing sound sources
Speech and noise management provides noise reduction and speech enhancement in six independent channels minimizing intrusive noises without compromising speech intelligibility
Data logging collects information for hearing preferences such as duration of instrument use, volume control position and changes, hearing environments, and program usage that can be used for easier fine tuning
AutoPhone option automatically engages a special program for use with hearing instrument compatible phones, and when the call is finished the instrument returns to the previous listening program
Wind noise reduction detects and reduces annoying wind noise

CIELO 2 is available in a full range of models and colors to appeal to every type of hearing loss and cosmetic preference.

INTUIS™

What’s the Word on INTUIS™?

When a new product comes on the market, many people like to hear what others are saying about it. At Siemens, we recently conducted surveys with customers who have ordered and fit the new INTUIS™ hearing instruments.

The results of the survey are excellent. Both professionals and wearers are very satisfied with INTUIS.

An overwhelming majority, 92 percent, of professionals have an overall favorable opinion
And, 96 percent of their patients report an overall favorable opinion
Nearly 100 percent of professionals and their customers believe INTUIS is a good value for the price
A majority reported that INTUIS was better than other entry level digital products they had tried recently

The impressive line up of features was a huge factor in why professionals chose INTUIS over other entry level digital products. The top features mentioned were:

Noise reduction — makes INTUIS more comfortable to wear in noisy situations by instantly and effectively reducing steady-state sounds like the hum of an air conditioner or noise from traffic
Feedback suppression — so intuitive that it actually reduces or eliminates feedback without negatively affecting sound quality
Number of programmable channels — fully digital 4-channel amplifier and 4 adjustable compression channels

All in all, the professionals we surveyed reported that because of the many options available with INTUIS in addition to its flexibility and value, it is appropriate and recommended for patients of all ages with a wide variety of hearing losses and communication needs.

Oticon

Epoq

With true high speed binaural processing and Bluetooth connectivity, An Epoq System performs as stereophonic headset. Spatial sound allows you to locate and identify sound naturally. The most comfortable listening experience ever! Models include behind the ear and in the ear styles. Bluetooth connectivity expands your possibility to use cell phones, MP3 players and alike through both ears. This is unprecedented in current hearing aid technology.

Delta

Finally, a hearing device that you will want to wear! Combining fashion with function Delta represents advanced technology and innovative design. Available in many fashion colors.

Tego Pro/Tego

Tego Pro and Tego the most successful instruments in the mid-level segment. No skipping on the features help ensure good performance in a mid range product.

Go Pro

Go Pro is an expanded line of entry-level digital hearing aids with high-end features, delivering clear digital sound quality, and high reliability.