Phonak makes a splash with its new water and dirt resistant portfolio

Based on Spice+ technology, the Phonak M H2O hearing aid is the perfect choice for those seeking excellent performance during all activities.
Stäfa, Switzerland (October 19, 2011) – Today’s hearing aid users are clear about their expectations: They want a device that offers reliable performance in every listening environment. The new Phonak water and dirt resistant portfolio is designed to meet these requirements. Whether enjoying conversations in a restaurant or heading out sailing on the open seas, users can enjoy total freedom without having to worry about the their hearing aids. The Phonak water and dirt resistant reliability is available in a range of versatile micro-sized BTEs, a powerful CRT and a dedicated pediatric device.
Featuring an impressive level of water and dirt resistance (IP67) the new Phonak M H2O models are the perfect companion - both indoors, and outdoors, ranging from jogging and cycling to water-based activities. The new housing is designed to be water and dirt resistant, with special attention paid protection of the microphone sound inlet and battery door, ensuring reliable performance in every environment. This micro-sized hearing aid is equipped with a telecoil, an on-board manual control and is Dynamic FM compatible (ML15i receiver). Together with all the other performance highlights, the M H2O is the ideal choice for a broad range of applications.
Based on the new Spice+ technology, Phonak M H2O offers a unique performance and feature set. Spice+ delivers significantly optimized sound quality, a more natural hearing experience in a quiet environment, improved first fit acceptance and a simplified fitting workflow. To cover all needs, the new M H2O is available in three price and performance categories, joining the product families Phonak Ambra (premium), Phonak Solana (advanced) and Phonak Cassia (standard).
“With our new portfolio we introduce truly reliable hearing solutions that offers outstanding performance and a high level of water and dirt resistance. Users can do whatever they want, whenever they want, without having to worry about their hearing aids”, says Alexander Zschokke, Interim CEO of Phonak.
The water and dirt resistant portfolio is completed by the introduction of the new Naída S CRT, an external receiver device for those who do not want to compromise when it comes to a powerful, yet discreet hearing solution. As member of the M H2O product family, the new Nios S H2O is an extremely robust and reliable hearing aid of the pediatric portfolio and offers micro-sized housing perfectly suited for small ears.
Om Phonak
Phonak, som har sitt huvudkontor nära Zürich i Schweiz och är en medlem i Sonovagruppen, har utvecklat, producerat och distrinuerat hörapparater och FM-system i mer än 50 år. Kombinationen av hörselexpertis och stora kunskaper i akustik och ett starkt samarbete med professionella inom hörselvården, gör det möjligt för Phonak att påtagligt förbättra människors möjlighet att höra och att uppfatta tal och på så sätt bidra till att förbättra deras livskvalitet. Phonak har ett komplett sortiment av digitala hörapparater och FM-system. Phonak är aktivt på världsmarknaden och är drivande när det gäller att utveckla nya innovationer och teknologier.
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For more information, please visit www.phonak.com, www.phonakpro.com or contact:
Audrey Jourdan Modarres
Corporate Communications
Phone: +41 58 928 01 01
E-mail: audrey.jourdan@phonak.com
Phonak AG
Laubisrütistrasse 28
CH - 8712 Stäfa
Phone: +41 (0)58 928 01 01
Fax: +41 (0)58 928 20 11
www.phonak.com



