At Professional Hearing Services, we understand that finding the right hearing aids can be overwhelming. Since 1992, we've been providing trusted mobile audiology care throughout Lakewood, CO and the Denver area, helping our patients navigate the world of hearing technology with confidence and expertise.
Today's Leading Hearing Aid Technology
The hearing aid market continues to evolve with increasingly sophisticated technology. As audiologists dedicated to providing the best care possible, we stay current with the latest advances to offer our patients the most effective solutions. Let's look at some of the top hearing aid models available at our Lakewood clinic.
Widex Allure
The newest platform from Widex is the Allure, which brings together innovative technology and refined design in their most advanced platform yet. The Allure platform helps users find the balance between clear speech and accurate understanding of environmental sounds, allowing for natural sound quality and deeper connection to the world around you.
Allure is powered by Widex's fastest chip ever, the W1 chip. It features Allure PureSound, designed for new users and those with mild hearing loss, processing sound differently than other hearing aids. Using ZeroDelay technology, the Allure PureSound program delivers clear, distortion-free speech that sounds natural and immersive.
The Allure platform includes Speech Enhancer Pro through advanced noise management to help you focus on important sounds by softening unwanted noise while enhancing speech for clear conversations. The Dynamic Feedback Controller reduces whistling sounds by adapting to the unique shape of your ear canal, while the dedicated streaming compressor lets you enjoy music and podcasts without distracting volume changes.
Starkey Edge AI
Starkey Edge AI represents the cutting edge of hearing innovation, processing sound at extremely high speeds. It features the G2 Neuro Processor with a fully integrated neural processing unit (NPU) that classifies complex soundscapes, enhances speech, and reduces noise in real time with advanced AI technology.
The Neuro Sound Technology 2.0 in Edge AI works like a normal brain processes information, incorporating acoustic information, motion, and listening intent. It processes these inputs through three distinct areas: Sensory (mapping the environment), Subconscious (continuous background processing), and Conscious (putting control in the wearer's hands).
Edge AI delivers high-quality speech enhancement and noise reduction, with features like 30% more accurate speech identification, 6dB reduction in low-level noise, and waterproof protection up to 1 meter for rechargeable styles. The device maintains 51 hours of battery life and integrates with the My Starkey app, which now offers Apple Watch compatibility, convenience features, and benefits beyond better hearing including a self-guided balance assessment exercise.
Signia Pure Charge&Go IX
Signia Pure Charge&Go IX hearing aids represent an innovative product from Signia, part of WS Audiology and the third-largest hearing aid manufacturer globally. The standout element in these devices is the Integrated Xperience (IX) technology, enabling multiple beam-forming capabilities.
While traditional beam-forming technology narrows in on one conversation at a time, IX technology is designed to follow multiple conversations simultaneously, making it an excellent solution for individuals who often engage with numerous speakers at once.
The Signia Pure Charge&Go IX is one of the smallest behind-the-ear style hearing aids on the market. The devices offer impressive battery life, lasting up to 36 hours on a single charge. They're equipped with dual processing chips that separate speech from noise, and are Bluetooth LE Audio compatible for both iPhones and Androids.
Features That Make a Difference
Sound Quality and Speech Enhancement
Modern hearing aids employ sophisticated technology to provide clear sound in various environments. Widex offers their PureSound and ZeroDelay technologies, which deliver sound to the eardrum faster than ever before. This helps prevent the distortion that can occur when digitally amplified sound mixes with natural sound entering the ear, especially in open fittings.
Widex's Speech Enhancer Pro uses advanced noise management to help users focus on the sounds that matter most. It softens unwanted noise while enhancing speech for crystal-clear conversations, all while preserving awareness of surroundings.
Starkey's Edge AI uses its powerful processor to manage a deep neural network that effectively handles background noise. The result is clearer, more distinct, and more true-to-life sound quality than previous models.
Connectivity and Streaming
Today's hearing aids offer seamless connectivity options. Many devices are compatible with smartphones and other devices, providing users with remote control and access to various audio streaming options. Edge AI, for example, integrates the Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio streaming protocol, which consumes less power and delivers the next-generation connectivity standard across the industry.
Signia's crisp, clear sound quality sets it apart, while their user-friendly app optimizes ease of use for patients. The app can improve a patient's overall experience in wearing and managing their hearing aids, allowing for a better quality of life.
Battery Life and Rechargeability
Rechargeable hearing aids like the Widex Allure can operate for a full day on a single 4-hour charge, and a quick 30-minute charge provides up to 4 hours of use. The Charge n Clean charger combines charging with automatic drying and sanitization, making maintenance simple and convenient.
The Starkey Edge AI maintains impressive battery performance with up to 51 hours of battery life on a single charge. This extended battery life gives users the freedom of prolonged usage without frequent recharging, perfect for active lifestyles or travel when regular charging might not be convenient.
Mobile Apps and Customization
Modern hearing aid apps like the Widex Allure app provide a full range of options for controlling hearing aids on Apple or Android smartphones. The app allows users to personalize the sound of the hearing aids using AI Assistants, adjust bass, midrange, and treble frequencies, and control streaming balance between audio and surroundings.
Starkey has introduced a brand new app called My Starkey that puts the most-used features front and center. This app enables users to update their hearing aid firmware and offers helpful how-to videos.
Why Professional Fitting Matters
Selecting the right hearing aids is only part of the solution. For optimal results, professional fitting and programming are essential. At Professional Hearing Services, all our audiologists are Doctors of Audiology who follow evidence-based best practices.
Hearing aid programming is not a "one-size-fits-all" solution. It requires meticulous customization to achieve optimal performance and comfort. Programming ensures that your hearing aids are not just amplifying sound, but doing so in a way tailored specifically to your ears.
Our audiologists consider several factors beyond your hearing test results, such as hearing loss configuration, severity, cause of hearing loss, ear canal shape and size, cognition, dexterity, and personal preferences. All these factors significantly impact the effectiveness of a hearing aid fitting.
Real Ear Measurement
Real Ear Measurement (REM) is a method used by audiologists to verify that the settings on a hearing aid are providing the correct amplification for a patient's specific hearing loss prescription. This process involves measuring the sound pressure level that develops when a hearing aid is worn in the ear, ensuring that the device is providing the right amount of amplification tailored to the individual's unique hearing needs.
The implementation of Real Ear Measurements is crucial because it eliminates the guesswork in hearing aid fittings. It provides an objective measurement of how a hearing aid performs in your ear, taking into account your unique ear canal shape, length, and size.
Mobile Audiology Services
Since 1992, Professional Hearing Services has provided patients with mobile audiologist care. Our audiologists are expertly trained and educated in the field of audiology and hearing aid technology. We strive to stay at the forefront of emerging trends in hearing healthcare by attending conferences, trainings, and courses.
Each person has their own unique communication needs and varying degrees of hearing loss. We believe that good hearing is essential in maintaining and engaging with family, friends, and loved ones. Our patients are amazed by the level of commitment and compassionate care we provide.
All of our high-tech equipment is portable and small enough to carry with us. Most homes in which we test are very quiet, and we use insert earphones that meet the standards for ambient noise for hearing testing. Before any testing begins, an audiologist will consult with you about your lifestyle and listening experiences.
Schedule Your Hearing Consultation Today
Finding the right hearing aids is a personal journey that begins with understanding your unique hearing needs. At Professional Hearing Services, we're committed to providing comprehensive care that goes beyond simply selling hearing aids. Our team of experienced audiologists—Dr. Jeff Baller, Dr. Mary-Todd Moseley, and Dr. Seth King—will work with you to find the perfect hearing solution.
Whether you're interested in learning more about the latest technology from Widex, Starkey, or Signia, or you simply want to schedule a hearing evaluation, we're here to help. Our mobile audiology services make it convenient for you to receive expert care in the comfort of your own home anywhere in Lakewood, CO and the Denver metro area.
Contact us today at (303) 237-4967 to schedule your appointment. Our clinic in Lakewood is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Take the first step toward better hearing and an improved quality of life.