Aquaris : Waterproof hearing aids

March 29, 2012 by Michèle Dostaler

Aquaris : des appareils auditifs à l’épreuve de l’eau

With most hearing aids, it is important to avoid contact with water, moisture and dust. Exposure to moisture and dust particles is often the culprit behind hearing aid damage, leading to costly repairs and requiring you to replace your hearing aids prematurely.

Now, Siemens has developed Aquaris, a line of completely waterproof hearing aids. The behind-the-ear housing is completely sealed to prevent water and dust from getting in. In addition, the soft-touch lacquered finish keeps the hearing aids firmly in place while protecting the electronic components from shocks.

Say goodbye to those moments of panic when you realize you’ve forgotten to take out your hearing aids before hopping in the shower! Now you can take part in your aquafit class and even dip your head under water to cool off! When Aquaris hearing aids are fitted with a swimming shell, they can be completely submerged.

Aquaris is a line of stylish behind-the-ear hearing aids available in five colours inspired by the calm of aquatic environments. They are offered in two superior performance levels, 501 and 701, both of which allow for background noise reduction when someone is speaking, precise adjustments according to your type and degree of hearing loss, and specific audio processing, all to the highest industry standards. Aquaris 701 also has the ability to remember your listening preferences (SoundLearning 2.0) and a sophisticated directional microphone system (SpeechFocus) that zeroes in on the person talking (speech detection in noisy environments).

The leading-edge technology behind Aquaris hearing aids delivers outstanding acoustic performance. They are also compatible with Siemens’ Tek and miniTek audio streaming systems (e2e 2.0 wireless transmission technology). Tek and miniTek allow you to connect your hearing aids directly to cell phones, the TV, MP3 players or any other audio device. With the waterproof Aquapac case, you’ll be able to swim lengths or play beach volleyball while listening to your favourite songs!

So go ahead, dive in! Enjoy every decibel of life to its fullest!

To watch a demo, go to www.youtube.com and search for: Olivia underwater with Siemens Aquaris waterproof hearing aids.wmv

Consult your audioprosthetist at one of the Lobe Santé auditive et communication multidisciplinary clinics to find out whether this product is right for you.

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