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In reply to @stevemink

The technology is better in my opinion after learning about all three companies. . That is why I selected them. Not sure there are many companies that don’t skirt the systems in some way, we just k ow about this particular instance. The same parent company - Sonova - owns AB and Phonak since 2007. The AB is the only CI that links with a Phonak HI for better sound quality for CI/HI wearers. Just my two cents having recently become at CI recipient.

In reply to @anon33641277

@Lostdeaf said:

But if try to compare frequency response - you will see different picture.

@Lostdeaf what’s the point of frequency response if the doesn’t have the power needed to deliver those frequencies!
It’s like having a car with a responsive engine, but no/limited power.
I see your point, but the main part is the fitting range.
Hopefully, expert people on this forum can give us more insight on this topic.

In reply to @glucas

@glucas said:

@Lostdeaf and @Zebras What do you think of this Signia? It appears to have UP power? Has it been overlooked?

It seems it has in this discussion, the Intuit’s 3 SP as well, I also noticed ReSound still offering Enzo Q and the One 988HP

RESOUND ONE 988
ENZO Q9
intuis sp

@Baltazard said:

@Lostdeaf not sure your statement above is totally accurate, but see my screenshots below

@Baltazard he’s taking about the Motion SP not the C&G which is inadequate.

motion sp

Yeah it’s older tech, but still useful for people in that range, sometimes newer version doesn’t mean better hearing, remember Phonak is still doing 675 batteries in the UP, I got my different fitting range from within the software.

Merry Christmas to you and everyone.

@tenkan said:

Merry Christmas to you and everyone.

blessings to all indeed! especially those I’ve annoyed all year long…which is just about everyone. Peace and goodwill on earth, and happy hearing of the word throughout creation. Humanity is mostly deaf in that regard…even those with perfect ears.

In reply to @joanhawsey

@joanhawsey said:

The AB CI is the only CI that links with a Phonak HI for better sound quality for CI/HI wearers.

I don’t know how accurate this is (not saying it’s wrong, just don’t know for a fact), but I can tell you that they work together amazingly well.

I have an on one side, and the Phonak Link on the other. Love being able to control both with a single app, and have them work together for phone calls, music streaming, noise reduction, and more.

Merry Christmas to all, and Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

In reply to @glucas

@glucas said:

What do you think of this Signia? It appears to have UP power?

I’ve never come across a private audiologist who hands out Signia, here in the UK.

NHS hand out Signia for people who are older but they are older technology.

In reply to @billgem

I’m no audiologist, but I think it would be an aid (whether or style) to fit someone with a loss in the Severe to Profound1 region.

I’m right in that zone with my cinderblock ears, and I do quite well with the Phonak Lumity Life RIE L90s - double domes on the speakers. Others would prefer a BTE with my loss. It’s a combination of recommendation, models out there, one’s very unique hearing preferences and … ALLERGIES. I insert the last qualifier cuz I am very allergic to custom molds - typically sold with the BTE units.

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