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Any new CROS options that utilize ai & DNN?

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To start... I tried to upload my . Don't know if I did it correctly but I've got severe loss on the right and pretty mild on the left side.

I'm currently using older Phonak Paradise on both ears (not cros). My audiologist has programmed an AMP- setting that I can click when needed to simulate a cros system. But it's terrible in noise.

I'll be demoing some the end of this year (both regular and cros) and am researching if any of them are using ai & deep neural networks in their CROS or BI-CROS systems yet?

It does seem that Starkey Omega cros uses ai to clean up the sound from the transmitter ear to the good ear... but it was released in 2025 so technology has only improved since then.

So I'm looking for what's currently working well for people with ... particularly in noisy environments.

Thanks for reading!

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Oticon Reveal has a new option that does what you're looking for. Phonak, Signia and Unitron don't have enabled CROS options. Signia may release one for their new MaX platform, but nothing has been announced.

Have been a P90/ user for many years and now on the waitlist for a in my unaidable ear. For me the CROS is of limited use, terrible in noise.

I found a single Phonak Sphere (original, not Ultra) a remarkable step up. I didn’t go ahead with purchase only because I started on the CI journey shortly after my trial. The Sphere was amazing and may still be in my future.

I am currently trialing one Starkey Omega AI24 to see how I like the sound profile, and how it compares with the Sphere experience. I will still need an aid for my better ear when the time comes, but will need to consider compatibility issues with other devices/equipment.

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You will do as you want, but most people who proscrastinated getting (they said indeed the same thing as you) regretted later: "Why did I wait so long to take it?". That's because of benefits.

Additionally, the earlier getting CI to unsuable ear, the easier rehabilitation is.

Nothing by force, that's all from mine for to make an informed decision that isn't based on prejudice or rumors, which are frequent, unfortunately.

I tried - it has been NEVER helpful for and only draained battery faster. It was not much helpful even in quiet condition, let alone in a noise.

Now I am CI+ user - most recommended and I event started to try listening people with plugged HA ear.

A true is better than an AmpCROS, but it's still not enough in noise when you are relying only on one ear. hearing is pretty important to hearing in noise and the boost you need when you're unilateral is still regularly more than a hearing aid and CROS can do. Better to think of a CROS as a solution for not craning your neck around in a quite situation. In noise you're probably better off adding a roger ON. I've had a few users switch from their CROS to the sphere for the noise reduction, but I'm not sure how well that would work for you given your milder loss in the other ear and likely more open coupling.

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@Neville said:

I've had a few users switch from their CROS to the sphere for the noise reduction, but I'm not sure how well that would work for you given your milder loss in the other ear and likely more open coupling.

For me, Infinio Sphere 90 is great even if I didn't have at all. I see no point to have if someone have problem with noise.

Just my point - I am pretty surprised because of some people getting Infinio R/Eon R + CROS.

But - I have closed fitting (Unitron power domes).

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