With the holidays now fast approaching, many of us are excited about taking a break from our busy day-to-day lives to relax and connect with our loved ones. For you, this may look like sharing a cozy meal with your family at home, going out to a restaurant, or attending a Christmas party. Regardless of what you choose to do, one thing is for sure: the holidays tend to involve socializing and having conversations within challenging listening environments, which can be difficult for the hard of hearing.
What makes these environments challenging is the amount of background noise within them that can be hard to filter out from the sounds you do want to focus on. In addition, as individuals sometimes tend to speak over each other in group conversations, trying to understand who is saying what can be not only next to impossible at times, but also extremely exhausting. And just like that, the holiday season can turn from a highly anticipated, cherished time, into a stress-inducing, draining endeavor.
No need to worry, though: thanks to the developments made in hearing assistive technology, there are devices that can completely change your hearing experience in noisy situations, making conversations enjoyable once again! To help you find the gadget that best suits your needs, we’ve prepared a list of our favorite solutions to help you stay in control of your hearing regardless of where you are:
Featuring top-range wireless technology, the Phonak Roger Pen iN proves effective both in background noise and over distance. It is suitable for use in one-to-one and group conversations alike and it also includes Bluetooth technology so you can stream your preferred forms of media directly into your hearing aids. Its icon buttons are simple and easy to use, and its built-in microphone has the ability to detect the type of soundscape you find yourself in to adjust its settings accordingly and present you with the best possible listening experience.
If you are looking for an intelligent, flexible solution to ensure you’re always able to hear your conversation partner clearly, the GN Resound Multi Mic is ideal for you. It provides impeccable speech discrimination at a distance of up to 25 meters, and you’re not even required to wear an extra device around your neck! If taking part in a group conversation, just place this snazzy gadget on any flat surface and it will automatically switch to a mode optimized to detect the voices of multiple individuals. What is more, it is compact and lightweight and comes with a carry pouch so you can take it with you wherever you go!
Remarkably discreet, this handy device is made up of two parts: a remote microphone and a mini mobile adapter. This both improves your hearing experience in background noise and/or at a distance and allows you to wirelessly stream mobile phone audio. Small and discreet, it is easily portable, allowing you to conveniently carry it with you in your bag or pocket, and it features a single multi-function button for fuss-free use.
Thanks to the StreamLine Mic, you can now turn your compatible Signia hearing aids into an ultra-modern wireless headset! In addition to providing you with the ability to stream audio directly into your aids, this brilliant device has the power to significantly improve your one-to-one conversations in challenging environments.
Not only does this amazing listening device wirelessly transmit high quality audio, but it also has a generous six-hour battery life of continuous streaming! The quality of sound it provides is impeccable, even if your conversation partner is located up to 20 meters away from you, and it allows you to enjoy excellent speech discrimination even in the most difficult listening environments. What is more, the Connexx Smart Mic can be paired with all Bluetooth-enabled devices, allowing you to stream any form of audio you prefer!
Equipped with features of both a remote microphone and a remote control, the Oticon ConnectClip is packed with functions that can majorly improve your life as an individual on the hearing loss spectrum. Not only does it boost your hearing experience in noisy environments, but it lets you easily adjust the settings of your hearing aids, removing the need to do this manually. Furthermore, it can be paired with any Bluetooth-enabled device such as a PC, laptop, phone, or tablet, enabling you to use your hearing aids as a wireless headset. It even lets you manage calls from your landline telephone!
Beautiful design, efficiency, and easy, hassle-free functionality are the features that define the Widex COM-DEX. Available for use as both a remote microphone and an audio streamer, it can be connected with up to eight different Bluetooth-enabled devices! It comes in three elegant colors: champagne silver, anthracite grey, and emerald green, and is incredibly easy to operate. It even comes with a neck loop for extra convenience!
There you go: our top assistive devices to help you easily communicate with those close to you over the holiday season! If you’d like to see more of our products, you can click here to browse our shop.
