The new Widex Allure hearing aids have arrived at The Hearing Spa in Sarasota, bringing exceptional sound clarity and natural hearing experiences to our patients. This latest offering from Widex combines innovative technology with refined design to help you connect with the world around you in a more meaningful way.
The Technology Behind Widex Allure
At the heart of Widex Allure is the new W1 chip, providing four times faster processing speeds and four times more memory than previous Widex models. This enhanced processing power enables a range of features designed to improve speech clarity while maintaining awareness of your surroundings.
Natural Sound Quality with Allure PureSound™
Tailored especially for new users and those with mild hearing loss, Allure PureSound™ processes sound unlike other hearing aids. Using Widex's revolutionary ZeroDelay technology, this program delivers crystal-clear, distortion-free speech that sounds both natural and immersive.
This technology helps eliminate the artificial sound quality that can make adjusting to hearing aids challenging for new users. By processing sound in just 0.5 milliseconds, Widex Allure provides a more authentic listening experience without the distortion sometimes found in other hearing aids.
Speech Enhancer Pro for Better Conversations
Through advanced noise management, Widex Allure hearing aids help you focus on the sounds that matter most. The Speech Enhancer Pro feature softens unwanted noise so it stays comfortably below your hearing level while enhancing speech for crystal-clear conversations—all while preserving your awareness of your surroundings.
The system uses a sophisticated 52-band spectral analysis that separates speech from background noise, allowing for precise adjustments that make conversations easier to follow without losing connection to your environment.
Improved Feedback Management
Widex has redesigned their Dynamic Feedback Controller technology to ensure adaptability for every user. This reduces annoying whistling sounds—a common issue with hearing aids—by tailoring its response to the unique shape of your ear canal.
Using adaptive frequency shifting technology, this system prevents feedback without compromising sound quality, making it particularly beneficial for music lovers and audiophiles who want to preserve the richness of musical experiences.
Connectivity and Streaming
The Widex Allure isn't just about improving your hearing—it's also designed to connect you to your digital world:
- Stream directly to your hearing aids: Receive calls, listen to music, and more. Use the app to adjust the balance between the stream and your surroundings.
- Customize sound: Adjust bass, midrange, and treble frequencies to optimize sound in situations where you're struggling to hear.
- AI Assistants: Use the AI Quick Assistant for instant sound recommendations based on other users' preferences in similar surroundings or use the AI Sound Assistant to create personal sound settings for a specific situation.
The Allure provides direct streaming to both Android and iOS devices, with hands-free calling for iPhone users and compatible Bluetooth LE Audio phones. It's also Auracast-ready, pending a firmware update, which will allow you to access public audio broadcasts in venues like airports, theaters, and places of worship.
The New Widex Allure App
In today's digital world, connectivity is a necessity. Widex has designed their new Allure app to be accessible, even for those who aren't tech-savvy. This makes it easier to adapt to and get the most out of your hearing aids.
The redesigned app leverages real-time artificial intelligence and machine learning to help you customize your hearing experience effortlessly. It features:
- Accessibility options: Improve visibility by adjusting text size on the app or switching between light and dark mode.
- Apple Watch control: Control your hearing aids via Apple Watch. Adjust volume, change programs, and check hearing aid battery status.
- Additional support: Watch how-to video guides, easily access information to help solve issues, and track misplaced hearing aids.
Long-Lasting Battery Performance
Widex Allure boasts up to 25 hours of battery power (with 7 hours of streaming) on a single charge. This extended battery life ensures that you can go about your day without worrying about your hearing aids running out of power, even when streaming content from your devices.
Charging Options for Your Lifestyle
Widex offers two charging options for the Allure:
- Charge n Clean: This charger combines charging with automatic drying and sanitization. A 4-hour charge provides a full day of use, while a 30-minute charge gives you 4 hours of use.
- Standard Charger: A compact, stylish device that offers hassle-free, reliable charging. Like the Charge n Clean, a 4-hour charge provides a full day of use, and a 30-minute charge gives you 4 hours of use.
Accessories to Enhance Your Experience
To complement your Widex Allure hearing aids, several accessories are available:
- Widex RC-DEX: Use this remote control to quickly and easily adjust volume and switch between programs. It offers approximately 12 months of battery life.
- Widex TV Play 2: An easy-to-use device that offers seamless, high-quality streaming directly to your hearing aids for an enhanced TV experience.
Style and Design
The Widex Allure RIC R D (Receiver-In-Canal Rechargeable) model is available in three technology levels (440, 330, and 220) to suit different hearing needs and budgets. It features an onboard push button for easy control and an LED light indicator to show battery status and other information.
The hearing aids come in 10 different colors: Tech Black, Titanium Grey, Silver Grey, Dark Cherry, Chestnut Brown, Autumn Beige, Golden Brown, Honey Blonde, Rose Gold, and Pearl White. This variety allows you to choose a style that matches your preferences, whether you want your hearing aids to blend with your hair color or make a fashion statement.
Real Ear Measurements at The Hearing Spa
At The Hearing Spa, we use Real Ear Measurements (REM) when fitting all hearing aids, including the new Widex Allure. This gold-standard fitting method ensures that your hearing aids are programmed specifically for your unique ear canal shape and hearing needs.
REM allows us to determine how well a hearing aid works in your ear canal. The testing can be done with different sounds and, more importantly, speech signals to ensure that each ear's fitting and programming settings are the most comfortable and right ones for you.
The benefits of Real Ear Measurements include:
- Accuracy: A device fitted through Real Ear Measurements will provide more accurate sound than a hearing aid fit through a one-size-fits-all fitting method because it measures what happens to sound after it has passed through your outer ear canal and eardrum.
- Patient satisfaction: Real Ear Measurements allow us to create personalized solutions for each client to get the maximum benefit from their device.
Why Choose Widex Allure at The Hearing Spa
When you choose to be fitted with Widex Allure hearing aids at The Hearing Spa, you're getting more than just advanced technology. You're receiving care from experienced Doctors of Audiology who understand the complexities of hearing loss and how to program your devices for optimal performance.
Our team, led by Dr. Victoria Moore, Dr. Jennifer Steed, Licensed Hearing Aid Specialist Noel Moore, and Audiology Extern Audrey Gaskill, brings decades of experience to every fitting. We take the time to understand your unique hearing needs, lifestyle requirements, and personal preferences to ensure that your Widex Allure hearing aids are precisely tailored to you.
Experience Widex Allure Today
If you're interested in experiencing how the new Widex Allure can transform your hearing, we invite you to schedule a consultation at The Hearing Spa. During your visit, we'll conduct a comprehensive hearing evaluation, discuss your hearing needs and lifestyle, and demonstrate how the Widex Allure can help you stay connected to the sounds and people you love.
Our practice has been serving the Sarasota community for over 40 years, and we're committed to providing personalized care and the latest hearing technology to our patients. Call us today at (941) 366-4848 to learn more about Widex Allure and take the first step toward better hearing.
