289 - Exploring Phonak’s Approach to Real-World Hearing Aid Testing

289 - Exploring Phonak’s Approach to Real-World Hearing Aid Testing

Hearing care professionals often face challenges when trying to evaluate and compare performance claims across hearing aid brands. Andrew Bellavia speaks with Michael Preuss, Audiology Manager at Sonova, about Phonak’s approach to validating its claims through objective, lab-based methods designed to better reflect real-world listening environments.Preuss explains how Phonak uses a 12-speaker array and ambisonic sound recordings to simulate complex acoustic settings like cafés and dinner parties—scenarios where traditional test setups fall short. He also outlines the development of Sphere mode, powered by a deep neural network (DNN), and how it differs from directional microphone technology. The conversation underscores a broader call for industry-wide standardization to support more informed clinical decision-making.

  • Paper: What is behind the numbers? Understanding how quality, robust evidence is achieved through realistic technical assessments. https://www.phonak.com/content/dam/phonak/en/evidence-library/white-paper/technical-paper/PH_Insight_StudySpotlight_210x297_EN_028-2716-02_V1.00.pdf
  • Background on how manikins are used in hearing aid performance assessments: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/abellavia_hearingaids-hearingloss-audiology-activity-7224045390709321728-ZwGi
  • Exploring Phonak Audeo Sphere Infinio launch https://hearinghealthmatters.org/thisweek/2024/phonak-infinio-hearing-aids-review/

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323 - How Hearing Aid Innovation Happens: Jason Galster on Turning Research Into Real-World Technology

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322 - Widex Allure Expands With BTE, Rechargeable ITE, Portable Charging & Software Updates

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321 - Life With a Fully Implanted Cochlear Implant: Michael Seufer Shares His Experience

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A fully implantable cochlear implant isn’t just a technical milestone—it's a fundamentally different way of living with hearing loss. In a candid conversation, Gael Hannan speaks with Michael Seufer, ...

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320 - Exploring the H1 Hearing Buds: LXE’s Entry Into Earbud-Style OTC Hearing Aids

320 - Exploring the H1 Hearing Buds: LXE’s Entry Into Earbud-Style OTC Hearing Aids

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319 - Lineage and William Demant Invest Partner to Advance Cell Therapy for Hearing Loss

319 - Lineage and William Demant Invest Partner to Advance Cell Therapy for Hearing Loss

Can lost hearing cells be replaced? Lineage Cell Therapeutics CEO Brian Culley returns to discuss the company’s new collaboration with William Demant Invest. Together, they’re advancing ReSonance™ (AN...

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318 - Understanding Hearing Loss Stigma — What New Research Reveals

318 - Understanding Hearing Loss Stigma — What New Research Reveals

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