Sonic, Somerset, NJ—a manufacturer of hearing care solutions—announced the launch of Enchant, a groundbreaking new hearing aid family that delivers clear, natural sound in a brand new way. Enchant is reportedly the first Sonic hearing aid built on the revolutionary new SoundDNA platform, offering the company’s most automatic, adaptive, and flexible technology to date. SoundDNA powers smart sound processing that enables Enchant to accurately detect environmental changes and optimize sound so patients can keep up in complex sound environments. Add to that the wow of direct no-strings-attached wireless connectivity and Tinnitus SoundSupport in all technology levels, and new Enchant is a choice that will dazzle professionals and patients alike.
“Enchant is instinctively smart, with an exciting combination of faster performance, innovative features, and enhanced functionality,” said Joseph A. Lugara, Sonic president and CEO. “Today’s patients pack a lot into their lives. Listening environments can change in an instant. Enchant lets patients capture the magic of every moment—staying true to Sonic’s 4S Foundation of Sound that is natural, speech understanding in noise, simplicity in everything we do, and style that stands out.”
Speech Variable Processing with SmartCompress
Enchant features SmartCompress, a new breakthrough adaptive compression system that works together with renowned Speech Variable Processing (SVP) to optimize amplification in quiet, noise, and speech settings without the need for a separate environment classification system. This allows Enchant to intelligently adjust amplification in noise and instantly adapt the proper gain and compression. Patients enjoy a natural listening experience with the most optimized amplification without delay.
A Positive SPiN on Speech in Noise
New speech-in-noise SPiN Management is a trio of technologies that enhances speech, reduces noise, and optimizes control. SPiN Directionality enhances sensitivity to sound via an all new directional microphone system. The system operates independently in 16 frequency bands, four times more than in the past, and is completely intuitive without the need for either the hearing care professional or the patient to preselect the directionality pattern. Also operating in 16 bands is SPiN Noise Reduction, an ultra-fast algorithm that acts immediately to preserve high-modulation speech sounds and reduce low-modulation noise. SPiN Engage optimizes the activation of noise reduction technologies to support individual patient needs in changing listening situations.
Tinnitus Relief Sounds
Tinnitus SoundSupport is available in all Enchant technology levels for patients with hearing loss who also experience tinnitus. Patients can choose from a selection of nature or broadband sounds to meet their individual needs.
No-Strings Wireless Connectivity
Enchant offers patients fast and direct wireless connectivity without the need for a “go-between” device. The SoundDNA platform powers the new Dual-Radio System that employs 2.4 GHz technology so patients can stream audio directly to their hearing aids via their iPhone®. The system also incorporates Near Field Magnetic Induction (NFMI) for faster ear-to-ear communication. The SoundLink 2 App for iPhone® and AndroidTM smartphones controls wireless operations like volume and program changes, and includes updated features such as “find my hearing aid,” links to instructions, and low battery notification. Patients can also use the RC-A Remote Control to adjust volume and programs and the TV-A Adapter to stream favorite TV programs directly to their hearing aids.
Built-In New Technology
New Extended Dynamic Range (EDR) found exclusively in Enchant100 expands the dynamic range up to 113 dB SPL. Patients enjoy superior clarity as sound grows in intensity at venues such as movies, theaters, and auditoriums. The SmartMusic program enhances enjoyment of live music without distortion by anticipating the emotion and swell of music and extending the dynamic range to a fixed level 113 dB SPL.
New Enchant is available in three technology levels: Enchant100, Enchant80 ,and Enchant60 with popular styles including the miniRITE, miniRITE T (with telecoil), and BTE 105. All Enchant hearing aids have an IP68 rating for protection from dust and water.
Source: Sonic
Does enchant 60 have frequency shifting
I purchased sonic Enchants which are supposed to have Frequency Shifting.
The worksheet shows frequency shifting activated but
I am not aware of or cannot notice any shift in frequency
I read that Freauency shifting sounds differently but mine sound very normal.
I don’t hear above 2khz .
My sister just got these & loves them. I can finally understand her on the phone. I can’t wait to try the for myself. Have been wearing hearing aids for over 20 years-Widex & now Phonak. Hoping these will solve my hearing problems.
Have been wearing your Enchant 60 aids for about a week now. They are amazing. Sound is so close to the natural ear sound that you can’t tell the difference. They are so comfortable I forget I have them on. Love the App on my Iphone that lets me adjust the settings. I am 76 and never worn hearing aids before. These have certainly enhanced my quality of Life. Thanks Sonic.
These hearing aids have made a remarkable difference in my mom’s life. She tried out several blue tooth enabled hearing aids from other companies that provided inconsistent performance which was very frustrating to the user. No problems with these and really clear sound. Small group, church setting, phone and one to one conversations.
Can you tell me which model did your mother buy? my mother is indecisive between the enchant 80 and 100. The 100 cost much more and we would like to know if it worth the investment. Thank you!
This is just the same technology and performance like all other hearing aids in the market. A small software adjustment separates an output, or gain or compression in order to distinguish one hearing aid from another. All that is actually done is to present the technology in a different shell, a shell that is more modern than the last design seen in the past three months.
What matters is the effectiveness of the hearing aid settings on the ears and brain of the patient. This is not measurable by any verification of outcomes. Patient testimony is one of perceptive and cognitive changes. This cannot be measured objectively.
All in all, just a method of doing business!
Two points. First, there are some factors such as comfort and pleasure with sound quality which are literally impossible to measure objectively. It’s also impossible to measure many aspects of pleasure objectively, which does not make that measurement worthless. It IS possible to measure these things SUBJECTIVELY as long as that measurement is reliable and repeatable. Sonic and Oticon have done lots of valid research to prove their technology works. Google it.