All items tagged with Sonova (29)

Perception, Stigma, and Ergonomics in Hearing

October 3, 2024 by Joao Martins

Perception, Stigma, and Ergonomics in Hearing

Let’s address the stigma "thing." Is it "awkward" to wear standard consumer earbuds (e.g., AirPods) to compensate for hearing loss? Are standard hearing aids a visible sign to informs others that a person has a disability? Are we supposed to have to explain that "these things are actually hearing aids"? This article discusses product design, hearing aids, the stigma associated with its use, and how that could complicate the ongoing convergence with consumer-oriented hearing assistance and enhancement.

Sennheiser Consumer Audio Releases Updates to Enable Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast

September 4, 2024 by Joao Martins

Sennheiser Consumer Audio Releases Updates to Enable Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast

Sennheiser announced an update to its Smart Control App that will enable Auracast functionalities and will activate a future firmware update for its MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 and ACCENTUM True Wireless earbuds, both released in 2024. The Smart Control App enables both Auracast Assistant and transmitter modes from the smartphone. The two Sennheiser products are already LE Audio and Auracast ready and the companion app update will pave the way for the exciting new features associated with these technologies.

Phonak Unveils AI-Powered Real-Time Speech Separation in Noisy Environments

August 6, 2024 by Joao Martins

Phonak Unveils AI-Powered Real-Time Speech Separation in Noisy Environments

Phonak, a Sonova brand, launched a new family of hearing aids based on its latest Infinio platform. Part of the Infinio family with several Bluetooth-enabled models that still don't support LE Audio, is the Audéo Sphere Infinio, said to be the world's first hearing aid with a dedicated real-time AI chip for speech-from-noise separation. Powered by a new Phonak ERA processor, and a dedicated NPU, the new Audéo Sphere Infinio hearing-aids are able to enhance speech understanding from any direction.

Sennheiser Introduces New HD 620S Closed Back Headphones

May 8, 2024 by Joao Martins

Sennheiser Introduces New HD 620S Closed Back Headphones

The newest member of the acclaimed Sennheiser HD 600 headphone series offers a compelling take on closed headphones for private, reference listening without compromise. While Sennheiser offers a complete range of close-back headphones for professional use, this model is part of the Sennheiser consumer range, operated by Sonova under license. And the HD 620S headphones are targeted specifically to home listeners and that group of enthusiast users that actually care about frequency response targets - aka “audiophiles”.

Sennheiser Expands ACCENTUM Range with True Wireless ANC Earbuds

May 7, 2024 by Joao Martins

Sennheiser Expands ACCENTUM Range with True Wireless ANC Earbuds

Sennheiser expanded its ACCENTUM range of essential and reasonably priced products with the new ACCENTUM True Wireless hybrid ANC earbuds. The new LE Audio-ready model combines Sennheiser signature acoustics in an all-new ergonomic design, creating an attractive alternative for an on-the-go, connected lifestyle. Unlike the ACCENTUM Wireless headphones which are just bland, the ACCENTUM True Wireless earbuds actually shine for its ergonomics and modern features.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM Sport semi-Open Earbuds Fuse Sports With Premium Sound

April 9, 2024 by Joao Martins

Sennheiser MOMENTUM Sport semi-Open Earbuds Fuse Sports With Premium Sound

Available now, the all-new Sennheiser MOMENTUM Sport earbuds were developed for athletes and sports enthusiasts, and combine state-of-the-art integrated biometric sensors with superior sound quality. Unlike many other fitness-oriented products that basically focus on ingress protection and staying in place, the new Sennheiser MOMENTUM Sport earbuds are a premium ANC design that is intended to be both motivational and useful when combined with the leading tracking and training platforms.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 Are Now Available

March 1, 2024 by Joao Martins

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 Are Now Available

Announced at CES 2024 and available now, the latest generation flagship earbuds Momentum True Wireless 4 are an important product for Sennheiser. Packed with over a dozen upgrades and future-facing technologies such as Snapdragon Sound Technology with Qualcomm aptX Lossless Technology and an ultra-low-latency mode, the Momentum True Wireless 4 jump straight to the top five best TWS earbuds in the market for 2024. Offering high-performance audio now over Classic Bluetooth, Sennheiser promises Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast support for the future.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 Are First TWS Earbuds To Support Dual-Mode Bluetooth Classic and LE Audio

January 10, 2024 by Joao Martins

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 Are First TWS Earbuds To Support Dual-Mode Bluetooth Classic and LE Audio

The all-new Momentum True Wireless 4 earbuds are an important highlight from Sennheiser at CES 2024, ushering in a new generation of feature-packed devices. The Sennheiser consumer division, or better said, Sennheiser Hearing, the consumer division of Sonova, showcased these new premium Bluetooth 5.4 earbuds based on the Qualcomm S5 Gen 2 Sound Platform and Snapdragon Sound, featuring over a dozen improvements.

Sennheiser Launches ACCENTUM Wireless Headphones

September 26, 2023 by Joao Martins

Sennheiser Launches ACCENTUM Wireless Headphones

The new Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless headphones are a smaller and much more affordable version of the flagship MOMENTUM 4 Wireless model. While the MOMENTUM 4 is characterized for its understated elegance, contrary to its name the ACCENTUM Wireless headphones are even more plain looking. This was the product that the German brand was supposed to have launched at IFA 2023 and didn't. Likely, because Sennheiser's consumer division is now owned by Sonova, the Swiss audiology company that is still grappling to understand the consumer electronics space.

Sennheiser Introduces All-Day Clear Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids

June 20, 2023 by Joao Martins

Sennheiser Introduces All-Day Clear Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids

Sennheiser Hearing has introduced a new model of over-the-counter hearing aids that the company defines as a new class of devices, allowing US consumers access to powerful assistive hearing technology on their own terms. The FDA-approved All-Day Clear and All-Day Clear Slim are traditional looking behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids that combine speech enhancement with self-fitting features to complete "a refreshing, uncomplicated ownership experience."

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