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We don’t think the best thing to come out of Switzerland is watches — we think it’s hearing aids. Nothing beats the shocked smile on a client’s face when you switch on a set of Alphas in their ears. To be fair, programmed properly, a lot of hearing aids can do this, but Bernafon really do seem to have aligned their stars pretty impressively here.
Bernafon describes their sound as “simply closer to reality”, which is a reserved, Swiss way of saying “incredibly natural”, clear sound. Alpha wearers tend to emphatically agree with this, so understandably, we all want to know how Bernafon have managed to approach the holy grail of hearing aid ambitions and deliver so convincingly.
The answer lies firstly, in their comprehensive scientific white-paper research into the brain’s interpretation of sound, which displays critical understanding and analysis of data, which provides firm, confident direction in their product development.
Secondly, there’s the little matter of the computer processing chip placed within each device that just so happens to be the fastest in the world. Although it would need to be — in order to process all this wealth of data so efficiently and effectively. It processes sound signals 32,000 times a second, which is so quick the wearer cannot detect any delay in the sound, therefore resulting in half the reason the overall experience is so natural. Slower speeds result in the wearer hearing what they describe as “echoey sound”.
So essentially, what you end up with is something awe-inspiring, designed to do one simple job — realistic, clear sound. Anywhere. It’s a simple premise with a complex framework. You have to admire Bernafon for this, but there’s one catch.
When fitted with Bernafon Alphas, clients experience a rich, immersive sound environment, often feeling like they’ve been transported back to their youth. New wearers describe the initial experience as overwhelming but exciting.
The unique design preserves a natural sound experience, unlike competitors that focus on artificial noise control. Bernafon doesn’t offer extensive control over ambient sounds, focusing instead on speech comprehension.
Though the adjustment can be challenging, the rewards are significant for those open to the change.
Lithium-ion Rechargeable: The Bernafon Alpha offers 23 hours of use from a 3-hour charge, thanks to its lithium-ion battery and docking station. It’s one of the few hearing aids (along with Oticon) that allows manual battery replacement after about three years of use.
Bluetooth Streaming: Stream phone calls and music directly to your hearing aids from iPhones and Android 10+ devices, adjusting sound to suit your hearing loss for optimal quality.
EasyControl-A App: Manage volume, programs, and battery level, plus use the “Find my hearing aid” feature. Integration with IFTTT lets you connect to IoT devices and set alerts.
SoundClip-A: For Android users, the Mobile Clip streams audio from your phone to your hearing aids, providing a hands-free experience without needing to hold the phone.
TV-A (TV Adapter): Stream TV sound directly into your hearing aids, offering complete control and crystal-clear audio for every program.
RC-A (Remote Control): A discreet, lightweight remote for easy control of your hearing aids with minimal power use.
SoundGate 3: Connect to various wired and wireless audio sources, acting as an interface between Bernafon hearing aids and Bluetooth® devices.
At Regain Hearing, we take the time to test your hearing and diagnose your hearing loss carefully and professionally. We do this at an almost forensic level to ensure we can recommend the best hearing treatment for you. You can rest assured that you’re in safe hands with our caring and experienced audiologists.
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