FWIW, I just spoke to customer support at Philips USA. They have not yet received any notice about the new 9050 hearing aid, and the rep told me they would normally be notified about a month before a new hearing aid actually becomes available at Costco.
Incidentally, @Volusiano I think some folks would consider the addition of Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast also to be key new features of the 9050.
Yes, I agree that Auracast would be a key new feature as well. Thanks for pointing that out.
As a glasses wearer, the smaller form factor is a compelling reason for me.
There werenât a lot of features added to the 9040s compared to the 9030s, and I didnât find the 9030s much better than my 9010s. The 9040s sounded a lot better, though. The 9050s may not be much better than the 9040s, but then again, they may be. You probably have to wait 2-4 months - maybe itâll be worth it, maybe not.
What are Android TM devices?
Have Auracast and the accelerometers is worth the wait if you want hands free calling. So I would wait even though these new things are likely going to be buggy for a while.
Watched a video about the Oticon Intent yesterday and it was mentioned that although they are shorter the new model will also be wider. So assuming the Philips will be the same, Iâm starting to wonder if the âsmallerâ form factor could actually be a detrimental change for people who wear glasses? Youâd think that surely they must have considered this as part of their design process?
Maybe glasses wearer can order a slightly longer receiver wiring harness so that they can have the aid slightly lower than before as to not get in the way with the temple parts of the eyeglasses.
I know it really depends on the eyeglassesâ fitment on a personâs head, but generally the temples would rest on top of the ears, so I donât see how a little bit wider aid would no longer allow the temple to rest on top of the ears. The only thing a wider body aid can do is push out the ear a little bit, but I just donât see how the templeâs placement would be affected by a wider body aid.
Ah yeah sorry I wasnât clear there: Iâm mainly concerned about it pushing out against my ear more than it already does.
Last week I purchased the 9040s and the specialist didnât mention anything about a new 9050. Iâll ask him about it when I return for my checkup. Although I really like the 9040s that replaced my 6-year old Widex HAs, Iâll probably try the 9050s if theyâre available during my 9040 trial period.
MAD magazine 1970âs. Nice photo
Got some screenshots to share from Philips software. Seems like all the latest tech is there (motion sensors, etc):
I updated my original post with a link to the new video about the HearLink 50 series. Here it is in case you missed it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hku5NJ1umIE
Was at Costco today and ask the Hearing specialist about when they were going to get the 9050 and she said she didnât know anything about them so I think itâs going to be a while before Costco gets them
The staff get just a few days notice so even if theyâve heard nothing now, they could still arrive soon.
Iâm pickup my new 9040s on Friday. I asked what happens if the 9050s become available. The specialist said as long as it is within the 6 month window, I could return them and get the new ones.
Even if the 9050 doesnât come out during your 6 month window, you can still just return your 9040 near the end of 6 months and wait until the 9050 comes out, that is, if you have a backup pair of HAs to fall back on during the wait.
Thatâs certainly an option.
What will be required for the Phillips 9050 to work with Phonakâs Roger devices?
