HD 295 RIC Digital Hearing Aid
Behind the Ear
Sits behind the ear
Programmable
Programmable to an audiogram
Volume
Adjustable volume
Batteries
Size 312 / 5-6 days
Overview
Is the HD 295 RIC Digital Hearing Aid right for you?
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Pros
- One of the smallest BTEs in our range but with a 312 battery
- Programmable to an audiogram; free fine-tuning available for the life of the product
- Dual microphones for improved speech focus in noise
- Lower likelihood of feedback with increased volume due to RIC design
- 30 day money back guarantee if not suitable
- 12 month warranty
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Cons
- Cleaning and/or changing the wax guard on the end of the wire can be fiddly
- Moisture / wax build up in the ear canal can damage the speaker component.
Features
The HD295 is a receiver-in-canal (RIC) digital hearing aid. Receiver-in-canal means that the speaker component (receiver) sits in the ear canal, and is joined to the rest of the hearing aid seated behind-the-ear via a thin wire. Because one of the main components is no longer in the casing behind-the-ear, the overall size can be kept compact, whilst still offering dual microphones, and a bigger battery than a non-RIC equivalent.
The beige-coloured HD295 offers a discreet fitting. A variety of different domes for the end of the wire are supplied to ensure the speaker wire sits comfortably in the ear canal.
Suitable for those with a mild to moderate hearing loss, the HD295 analyses incoming sound in 12 frequency areas to reproduce a clear, amplified result. In our standard setting, high tones are boosted up more than lower bass tones. There are also 4 volume levels created, to offer a range for some adjustment at home.
Directional microphones provide a forward focus of amplification for better speech pick-up in noisy environments. More amplification is given to sounds from the front microphone than to sound coming from the back one; creating an improved signal-to-noise ratio for the wearer.
A noise reduction algorithm is also constantly active, helping to provide better listening comfort in noise.
If you have sent us your audiogram in advance the 4 volume levels will be based on the profile of your audiogram:
- Setting 1 is set 2dB softer than the software’s recommendation for the audiogram to give a softer option on startup.
- Setting 2 is as per audiogram recommendation.
- Setting 3 is 2-3dB louder than setting 2.
- Setting 4 is 2-3dB louder than setting 3.
If you do not have an audiogram; our default setting, suitable for a mild to moderate, high-frequency hearing loss is used to create the 4 settings.
Dimensions
30mm x 9mm x 7mm
- Pack of 6 size 312 batteries – each battery will last an average of 5-6 days
- 1 medium open dome (included on the end of the wire tubing)
- 1 large 10mm open dome
- Pack of closed fitting tips – 1 small, 1 medium, 1 large
- 4 spare wax guards
- Cleaning brush (there is magnet on one end to help with battery removal)
- User guide
Looks
The HD295 is a receiver-in-canal (RIC) digital hearing aid. Receiver-in-canal means that the speaker component (receiver) sits in the ear canal, and is joined to the rest of the hearing aid seated behind-the-ear via a thin wire. Because one of the main components is no longer in the casing behind-the-ear, the overall size can be kept compact, whilst still offering dual microphones, and a bigger battery than a non-RIC equivalent.
The beige-coloured HD295 offers a discreet fitting. A variety of different domes for the end of the wire are supplied to ensure the speaker wire sits comfortably in the ear canal.
Sounds
Suitable for those with a mild to moderate hearing loss, the HD295 analyses incoming sound in 12 frequency areas to reproduce a clear, amplified result. In our standard setting, high tones are boosted up more than lower bass tones. There are also 4 volume levels created, to offer a range for some adjustment at home.
Directional microphones provide a forward focus of amplification for better speech pick-up in noisy environments. More amplification is given to sounds from the front microphone than to sound coming from the back one; creating an improved signal-to-noise ratio for the wearer.
A noise reduction algorithm is also constantly active, helping to provide better listening comfort in noise.
If you have sent us your audiogram in advance the 4 volume levels will be based on the profile of your audiogram:
- Setting 1 is set 2dB softer than the software’s recommendation for the audiogram to give a softer option on startup.
- Setting 2 is as per audiogram recommendation.
- Setting 3 is 2-3dB louder than setting 2.
- Setting 4 is 2-3dB louder than setting 3.
If you do not have an audiogram; our default setting, suitable for a mild to moderate, high-frequency hearing loss is used to create the 4 settings.
Size
30mm x 9mm x 7mm
What’s in the box
- Pack of 6 size 312 batteries – each battery will last an average of 5-6 days
- 1 medium open dome (included on the end of the wire tubing)
- 1 large 10mm open dome
- Pack of closed fitting tips – 1 small, 1 medium, 1 large
- 4 spare wax guards
- Cleaning brush (there is magnet on one end to help with battery removal)
- User guide
FAQs
Here's answers to the frequently asked questions about the HD 295 RIC Digital Hearing Aid
How do I use the HD295?
How do I know if it will fit my ear?
The medium length wire included as standard fits more than 85% of our customers comfortably - but we can send out a shorter or longer wire if need be. A number of different sizes and styles of dome designs can also be used. A smaller dome can help to minimise the ear canal feeling blocked up; but a bigger dome may be required to prevent amplified sound leaking back out the ear canal and creating feedback (whistling).
How do I know if the sound will be right for me
If anything about the physical fitting or sound is not to your liking, you can return the HD295 for a full refund within the first 30 days of receipt. Do of course feel free to contact us to see if the problem can be resolved with a fine tuning.
What if it doesn't work for me?
If an evaluation by a hearing professional indicates that you have hearing loss in both ears, and especially where the degree of loss is similar, two hearing aids are usually recommended.
While it may be tempting to try to limit the cost by going with a single hearing aid, wearing just one hearing aid may not give you maximum benefit in some difficult listening situations.
Should I get one or two?
If an evaluation by a hearing professional indicates that you have hearing loss in both ears, and especially where the degree of loss is similar, two hearing aids are usually recommended.
While it may be tempting to try to limit the cost by going with a single hearing aid, wearing just one hearing aid may not give you maximum benefit in some difficult listening situations.
How much will it cost to run the HD295?
The following items will need to be replaced on the HD295:
- Battery: budget 6 batteries per month (6 batteries in a pack)
- Dome: change the dome every month on average (10 domes in a pack)
- Wax guard: varies greatly person to person - average change once every 3 weeks (8 wax guards in a pack)
How do I turn the HD295 on/off?
No on/off switch, just insert battery, close / open battery door
How do I work the controls?
There is a rocker-type switch button on the spine of the HD295. Hold for 3 seconds up or down to change between 4 volume settings
How do I clean the hearing aid?
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Compare to other Behind the Ear hearing aids
| Price (Each) | Programmable | Volume Control | Moisture Resistant | Noise Reduction | Speech Focus | Battery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HD 210
|
329,00€ | Size 10 / 4-5 days | |||||
HD 295 RIC
|
419,00€ | Size 312 / 5-6 days | |||||
HDR 200 Rechargeable
|
329,00€ | Rechargeable / 20 hours use time per charge | |||||
HDR 400 Rechargeable
|
489,00€ | Rechargeable / 20 hours use time per charge |
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