Digital hearing aids

With Bluetooth to pair to your devices

Advanced hearing aid technology

The digital age has brought huge advances in technology in so many aspects of our lives, and hearing is no different. Digital development has resulted in superior, bluetooth hearing aids being easily available that:

Produce a richer, more natural sound
Have more functionality to sync with other devices that make your life easier and more enjoyable, like your phone, TV and computer
Are easier to use
Are smaller and more discreet
Can be programmed and maintained remotely
Can be easily adjusted to suit any change in hearing loss
Are more reliable and last for longer
Are rechargeable and don’t need batteries

How digital and Bluetooth hearing aids work

Each hearing aid has at least one microphone, an amplifier, a receiver and a hearing aid battery (which is either replaced or rechargeable). In digital hearing aids, the amplifier acts as a computerised brain. It processes speech and audio picked up by the microphone and sends it to the receiver and into your ears, rather than simply making sounds louder like the traditional analogue hearing aids. A digital hearing aid amplifier instead, acts smartly to bring the many sophisticated layers of natural sound to life, to suit different settings, putting you in control so you enjoy them in your own personalised, individual and comfortable way.

Digital vs Analogue hearing aids

Before the development of digital hearing aid technology, hearing aids were based on analogue technology. But what is the difference?

	Analogue hearing aids	Digital hearing aids
Sound signals	Continuous and uniform	Sophisticated layers of sound
Ability to adapt to different sound environments	No – can only turn up the volume	Yes – sound signals vary and are individual
Background noise reduction	No	Yes
Natural-sounding speech	No	Yes
Can be customized to suit your hearing loss	No	Yes
Can pair and stream sound with other devices	No	Yes

The benefits of digital hearing aids

You can customise your hearing experience to suit your hearing loss, which in turn enhances your comfort level – no more screeching in certain settings!
You can play with the tone and volume of the sounds you hear, so it sounds natural and feels completely right
You can fully connect with your world by pairing up with other digital devices you own, like your smartphone or your entertainment system, and sound will reach your ears without anyone knowing what or who you’re listening to!
Digital hearing aids are discreet and usually small so they blend in when you wear them, and are virtually invisible in use!

How to choose a digital/Bluetooth hearing aid

If you’re considering a digital hearing aid, it’s a good idea to book an appointment with your local True Tone Audiologist who will be able to advise you on the digital hearing aids that are suitable for your hearing loss. They will be able to compare and explain all the features of digital hearing aids to you and the benefits, so you can make the best choice. We offer a wide range of digital hearing aids from all the leading manufacturers and as we’re independent, you can be assured of unbiased, independent advice that best suits your hearing loss and your needs!

What our patients say

Mairead Diamond

“I am delighted to leave a review for Katie, Optometrist at BH McKeague, Ballymena. I was very unsure about choosing my hearing aids and about how these would perform better than my NHS ones. I cannot believe how good my Starkey AI bte hearing aids are. Katie had such patience, gave me very explicit instructions and I was completely confident I had chosen the right ones. Having no batteries was a big plus. I know if I have any issues Katie has assured me to get in touch at any time.“

Stuart Dobson

“Blown away by the technology and also the knowledge of the technician. I was made to feel very important and relaxed throughout the appointment. Highly recommended”

Michael Blake

“Ciara, thank you so much for your support and expertise. I will be happy to let you know how I get on and keep you posted. Your interest and commitment to what you are doing with great professionalism is beyond question. All the best in the future.“

Michael Cullen MBE

“I have tried 4 different types of hearing aids in the past, but none came close to the Starkey hearing aids Conor fitted for me. So many helpful features. I am able to listen to the TV, group conversations and converse on the phone with ease. Just a vast improvement to my everyday life. Thank you!”

Helen Murphy

“Had my first ever hearing test with Ciara Donnan at True Tone hearing today. I was put at ease immediately and the assessment process was outlined so I was aware of what was going to happen. Each part of the assessment was explained at each stage and Ciara went over my results with me, explaining the results and recommending options where required. I can’t recommend Ciara highly enough; she was very friendly, knowledgeable and put things in terms I could understand. An excellent experience.“

Damian Fitzsimons

“I expected today on my hearing test for the person to pop a device into my ears and say you’re good there is no wax or anything else they could see, but not in this case, the lady called Ciara went through my history relating to my job and what it entailed then checked my ears as I watched the screen then got me to go into a sound proof inclosure and did another test and finally got me to do a visual test on a computer screen and I am happy to say I passed and my hearing is perfect which I am delighted about and going forward Ciara was able to give advice on wearing hear protection while using power tools, if any one has concerns about their hearing just book an appointment with this lady.”

N Scott

“The advice offered by True Tone was excellent. They explained everything brilliantly and put me at my ease. Importantly, they did not make me feel self-conscious about seeking advice about my hearing and convinced me. of the benefits of exploring acquiring hearing aids. I realise that there is a link to developing dementia if a person feels cut off from conversations and social interactions if they cannot hear properly. I witnessed this in my own family and wish I could have persuaded my father to explore hearing aids. Thank you True Tone and Katie and her colleagues for their great service.”

Angela Robinson

“Great service from Shane. Very helpful. I would definitely recommend a visit to him if you have any hearing problems.”

RW

“A big thank you to Katie for testing and supplying hearing aids for me. Best thing I’ve ever done! It was a great service, great after-care, and nothing was too much trouble.”

Pat O'Hare

“Just had a wonderful customer service experience with your Audiologist, Ciara, in your Newry, Co Down clinic. A relatable, understanding and very professional audiologist. I will be recommending Ciara and her service far and wide. Thank you so much for a very positive experience.”

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