The new Aquaris waterproof hearing aids from Siemens Hearing Instruments have taken the recent industry trend toward more durable, water-resistant hearing aids to a whole new level. Siemens says the Aquaris hearing aids are fully waterproof to depths of three feet for up to 30 minutes.
The new hearing aids promise to eliminate the repair problems associated with sweat, dirt and humidity, in addition to expanding their functionality: Siemens has even developed a sound-processing program that can be switched on while swimming to help the hearing aids adapt to the sound of water splashing and other acoustic challenges.
The company describes the technology developed for the new waterproof hearing aids in its news release:
A scratchproof, rubber-like surface holds the device securely behind the ear and prevents it from slipping. The battery compartment is equipped with a waterproof but air-permeable membrane. As a result, environmentally-friendly zinc air batteries can be used, which always require “air to breathe”. The cover clip is attached to the top of the casing via ultrasound. It also protects the waterproof but acoustically transparent microphone membrane, which was specially developed for Aquaris. A nano coating and a seal protect the earpiece.
As with its other latest-generation hearing aids, Siemens equipped Aquaris with its BestSound Technology, which improves speech understanding, the wearer is able to make adjustments using Siemens “Tek” and “miniTek” remote operation, and the hearing aids link wirelessly with modern communication and entertainment electronic devices.
Morgan says
these hearing aids are HORRENDOUS. They shut off when air cannot reach the battery, have flimsy battery doors (i’m needing a 3rd hearing aid in the past 4 months) terrible software, and clearly haven’t been used in real-life conditions. How waterproof hearing aids could fail at working in water is unreal. At this point, i’m hoping and praying oticon or another brand makes a pair that ARE waterproof, and soon. I rely heavily on the use of waterproof hearing aids for lifeguarding, teaching swim lessons, pool operating, and teaching aquatic fitness lessons.
john adams says
can they be worn in salt water?
swimmer says
i am 16 and a swimmer and i am woundering how much they cost per aid
Accurate Hearing says
This is very cool! Hearing aid technology just keeps getting better. This will definitely attract active people with hearing loss especially the younger ones.
Ali Sharp says
wow i am 16 and so excited i love to swim and it is so hard to do with friends and family because i can not hear without my hearing aids i hope i can get these playing sports just living life will be great having kids of my own one day and being able to everything with them taking a shower and not having to worry about not hearing someone trying to get my attention without them coming in on me to tell me if something is wrong i have wanted this for yrs:) does medicaid cover them cost or some of the cost i may even be able to get a job one day no one wants to hire me because of the moisture from different things please help me if anyone has an answer.
Edgar says
Just got mine. So fat so good. Prices are $2400 and $2900 depending on function. Going swimming with them tomorrow. We shall see….
Thomas Sutherland says
It’s now 7/16/11. Any idea of availability and price. Will the bluetooth hardware be an extra cost and at what prices. I am in the market now….
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This is the nice article. This is the very nice instrument , And i think, The new Aquaris waterproof hearing aids from Siemens Hearing Instruments have taken the recent industry trend toward more durable, water-resistant hearing aids to a whole new level. Siemens says the Aquaris hearing aids are fully waterproof to depths of three feet for up to 30 minutes.
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donna trimmier says
How strong is it, and when is it coming out , also how much.
Paul Berman says
I need a waterproof hearing aid. When will the Aquarius be released?
Who will be distributing it in Broward County?
What price range for hearing aids?
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