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Oticon no longer makes power aids - Phonak questionable

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I’m closing the book on Oticon and power aids since the last one they made was the Xceed in 2019. With nothing to show after seven years, Oticon is now history as far as offering an Ultra power aid with a 675 battery. Phonak has a better track record, but the company’s standing in the water hasn’t shown anything new since the Lumity. And many here didn’t buy the Lumity since it’s the same as the Phonak Paradise, which went on the market in 2/2021. So (in reality land) Phonak hasn’t come out with a new power aid since 2021, or 5 1/2 years.

Call me pessimistic, looking through all the cobwebs, but if Phonak goes another year with no sign of a new power aid, I’m kissing all power aid manufacturers goodbye. Resound Enzo and Signia Motion don’t cut the mustard, though some here might disagree. In any case, I’m starting to think all ultra power hearing aids are going the way of the Dodo bird. And that’s sad.

Oticon still haven’t come out with a replacement for the Xceeds aids. They have newer rechargeable hearing aids but their power aids can be fitted with a 105 receiver. Phonak announced that they are coming out with a new platform sometime later this year. If you’re looking for rechargeable Super Power aids, Resound has the Enzo IA aids with the newer low power technology.

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Still up in the air what Phonak might come out with this year, platform-wise. All speculation.

If your referring to the Oticon OPN S 3 as a replacement for the Xceed, I’m not sure that stretch works. I’m reading Open Dome” for the aid with a 105 receiver. Open domes and power aids combo are not ideal, due to feedback problems. Then I’m reading the OPN S range is for users with a moderate to profound hearing loss. OK - huge range, but I’d prefer a power aids built specifically for those with severe to profound loss. Versus any degree of loss.

Jury still out regarding Resound Enzo power aid. Seems reviews are up and down, but that could change as we get more user reports.

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