by Alvin Toh
Starkey is one of the most popular manufacturers of hearing aids in the world. It is the first company to offer guarantee and free trial period to its buyers. Starkey produce a wide selection of hearing aids which are suitable for a different hearing needs. All of Starkey hearing aids currently on the market are fully digital.
Starkey offers the Destiny line of hearing aids. These come in a wide range of models and styles to fit any budget and hearing need. The Destiny 400 is an entry-level model, which works best in quiet environments. It eliminates feedback and offers a good digital option at an affordable price. It adjusts automatically for telephone communication and provides indicator tones when attention is needed such as battery replacement. The Destiny 400 adapts easily for each environment. It can be highly customized using a hearing specialist.
The Destiny 800 is a slightly more advanced model which is able to adapt much quicker and can handle many different situations. It is able to adjust to different types of sounds without any need for manual adjustment.
The Destiny 1200 is popular among people who swap between different acoustic environments. It works great at home and at sporting events. It can eliminate feedback and pick up quiet sounds.
The Destiny 1600 is the top of the line Starkey hearing aid. It uses Starkey-specific technology called nFusion, which is loaded with every state of the art feature possible. It has voice indicators to help understand tones. A built-in self-check provides diagnostic reports. It has immediate environmental adaptation, which allows the user to transition seamlessly between different types of environments.
There are also a number of wireless solutions which can enable wireless connectivity between your hearing aid and your Bluetooth enabled device such as cell phone.
Starkey hearing aids come in styles to suit any hearing need. The type of device you need is determined by the type and level of your hearing loss. BTE - Behind the ear style sits just behind the ear. ITE - In the ear style sits just inside the ear. ITC - In the ear canal style is made to sit lower into the ear. CIC - Completely in the ear canal style slides deeper into the ear canal.
Before buying a hearing aid, consult with a hearing specialist who can determine the best type of hearing aid for your hearing loss. Of all the hearing aid styles, BTE is the most versatile and usually offer better hearing results. This style is making a big comeback, particularly in light of all the new technology that uses similar looking earpieces.
Besides Starkey, the other major manufacturers of hearing aids include Siemens, Beltone, Phonak, Widex and Oticon. It is good to shop around in order to find the hearing aid that suits your hearing needs, comfort, lifestyle and budget.
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