Erlangen, 14 October, 2015
EUHA Congress, October 14-16, 2015, in Nuremberg, Germany
New Siemens hearing aid families: More choice, more features, more hearing
• Three new families of hearing aids in the Essential segment.
• Easy to operate and with lots of hearing comfort.
• Model-dependent options for remote control and connection to communication and consumer electronics.
Sivantos is presenting three new families of Siemens hearing aids in the Essential segment at the 60th International Congress of Hearing Aid Acousticians EUHA in Nuremberg. The hearing impaired now have a wide selection of hearing aids in this important market segment with the Intuis 2, Sirion 2 and Orion 2 product series, all of which are equipped with a range of current technologies. They can be remotely controlled depending on the model – also via free apps for Apple and android smartphones – and can even be connected to modern communication and consumer electronics. The former hearing aid division of Siemens AG has been operating under the name Sivantos since the beginning of 2015. It develops, produces and sells Siemens brand hearing aids.
From a global perspective, hearing aids of the Essential segment appeal to two different target groups. In the highly developed industrial nations, they are chosen by users for whom the price is paramount but who still set great store by operating and hearing comfort. In emerging countries, they address people who want more than just a basic provision.
The three product families Siemens Intuis 2, Sirion 2 and Orion 2 now provide a large selection for a wide range of demands in this important market segment. The hearing impaired can choose between conventional behind-the-ear hearing aids (BTE), RIC hearing aids (receiver-in-canal) and even discreet in-the-ear hearing aids (ITE).
Siemens Intuis 2: Best in class with proven Siemens technology
Intuis 2 hearing aids sound good from the first day because they provide the right balance between good speech comprehension and a pleasant sound. This means that, with or without hearing aid experience, wearers can quickly get used to their Intuis 2. The time-tested Feedback Stopper suppresses feedback at source even before it becomes audible to the wearer. Bursts of static are managed in 12 channels depending on frequency. This feature is unique throughout the industry in this product class. Siemens Intuis 2 is available in three standard BTE models but also as ITE and here even in a CIC version.
Siemens Sirion 2: Comfortably and discreetly remotely controllable
The Siemens Sirion 2 additionally offers better speech understanding in difficult hearing environments by aligning itself automatically to the conversation partner. The option of frequency compression for specific fitting cases and an acclimatization function for the familiarization and acclimatization phase contribute to greater hearing comfort. Sirion 2 hearing aids can also be remotely controlled using the touchControl app available free for both Apple and Android smartphones. As a result, wearers can control the volume and sound of their hearing aids or change the hearing program easily and inconspicuously. The Siemens Sirion 2 is available in the same models as the Intuis 2.
Siemens Orion 2: Always connected and in harmony
When fitted binaurally, the Siemens Orion 2 units connect wirelessly to form one system and synchronize automatically. Siemens was the world’s first manufacturer to launch this technology onto the market and has developed it continuously since. It improves directional hearing, spatial hearing and sound quality to an even greater degree. In addition, the Orion 2 units include a tinnitus noiser which smartphone owners can control along with other important hearing aid functions via a free touchControl app. The hearing aids can connect to all Bluetooth-enabled phones, computers or music players via the optionally available easyTek accessory. Via an additional adapter they can also connect to TVs or home stereo systems or even to multiple devices simultaneously if required. The audio signals then come directly into the hearing aids. easyTek can also be used as a hands-free facility and, thanks to a free smartphone app with additional control options, offers even greater flexibility. In addition to the models available for the Intuis 2 and Sirion 2, the Orion 2 is also available in two small RIC BTE versions which disappear behind the ear to be barely visible.
With the new Intuis 2, Sirion 2 and Orion 2 hearing aids, the Siemens brand offers a complete portfolio of devices that are easy to use, versatile and robust (IP 67 certified). This applies not only to the top models in the Siemens High-end segment but also to those in the Essential segment. They provide comprehensive hearing comfort. As a result they fulfill the expectations of many hearing impaired people, which have increased significantly also for this product range. Further information about Siemens hearing aids can be obtained from www.bestsoundtechnology.com
About Sivantos Group
The businesses of Siemens’ former hearing aid unit have been combined into the Sivantos Group since the beginning of 2015. The origins of Sivantos go right back to 1878, when Werner von Siemens invented a telephone receiver which made it considerably easier for the hard of hearing to follow conversations. Today, Sivantos Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of hearing instruments. With its 5,000 employees the Group recorded revenues of € 690 million and a reported EBIT (earnings before interest and taxes) of € 126 million in the 2014 business year. Sivantos’ international sales organization supplies products to hearing aid specialists and sales organizations in more than 120 countries. Particular emphasis is placed on product development. The declared goal is to make Sivantos with its brands Siemens, Audio Service, Rexton, A&M, HearUSA and audibene the market leader in the years to come. The owners of Sivantos are the anchor investors EQT together with the Strüngmann family and Siemens as co-investors.