A Review Of The New Melody A3 Open Fit Hearing Aid
January 2nd, 2010
Buzz has been circulating around the medical community about an affordable hearing aid dubbed Melody A3. The hearing aid, competitively priced, uses the latest technology to solve the problems of hearing loss with a sense of design, comfort, and functionality.
The introduction of the Melody A3 brought rave reviews for a simple reason: it featured a dual microphone in the ear piece that allows for stereo-like sound. Much like a surround sound system is in a different class than the mono sound from an old television, these hearing aids provide a completely different experience. Previous models such as the Melody A1 and A2 do not have this upgrade.
All hearing aids today have a noise filtering function to allow users to focus on important sound, and not the filler noise in the background. To put it into perspective, it’s like trying to listen to someone in a crowded room- you might catch yourself saying “What?” multiple times simply because of the background noise. The Melody A3 works to eliminate needless noise.
Over the ear designs, or OTE, aren’t always the most comfortable. The Melody A3 was designed with lightweight materials that make it feel as though it isn’t even there- and it’s able to contour to the ear to make it quite forgettable. In addition, the Melody A3 currently comes in three colors that can either match the contrast of one’s skin or offset it for a stylish design. OTE designs are among the easiest to care for and maintain.
The amount of hearing loss you have incurred will determine what caliber of hearing aids you will want to look at. A doctor can determine the specific amount of hearing loss you have observed by issuing an audiogram. Those who have extreme hearing loss, up to 110 dB, should look into purchasing a hearing aid along the lines of the Melody A3. Minimal hearing loss may not need a high intensity hearing aid, but the lesser expensive hearing aids have less features on average.
There are three current models of the Melody line of hearing aids. The A3 is the most potent, and thus the more expensive option. The A3 is currently $875, although this is subject to change in the future. The A2 and A1 models are less expensive, but also don’t have all the features that the A3 does. Deciding between one over the other isn’t always easy, so enlist the help of retailers for aid.
In Conclusion
The Melody line of hearing aids has been long revered as one of the best hearing aid lines for its price. The developers continue to research and create better technologies to include in future releases, making it an exciting time for those with hearing loss to find help.
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