The Oticon Intent Hearing Aid Is Finally Launched In February 2024
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 มิ.ย. 2024
- "Intent" is Oticon's latest flagship hearing aid. It features a fully-redesigned exterior and a new chip, which Oticon claims enhances speech clarity in background noise through improved deep neural network ("DNN 2.0") technology. It also includes More Sound Intelligence 3.0 for better noise reduction and introduces 4D sensor technology for adaptive sound settings based on the wearer's movement and environment, aiming for improved speech comprehension. Additionally, Oticon addresses past connectivity issues by incorporating LE Audio for broader and more efficient audio streaming in public spaces, alongside maintaining a built-in telecoil. Rechargeability has also been improved with a faster charging time, though the ability to replace rechargeable batteries on-site has been removed.
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Chapters:
00:00 The New Oticon Intent
00:26 Oticon Intent Vs Oticon Real
03:31 The New Oticon Intent Design
04:33 Oticon Intent's New Features
05:14 Artificial Intelligence in Hearing Aids
05:55 Hearing In Background Noise
06:50 4D Sensor Technology
08:37 Are They Suitable for You?
09:05 Oticon Intent Comparison Table
09:15 Connectivity
10:15 Oticon Intent LE audio
11:27 Telecoil
12:10 Rechargeability Updates
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Which is most important for you:
A: Hearing In Background Noise
B: Cosmetics
C: Connectivity
D: Rechargeability
E Speech Clarity
Let me know and I'll focus my videos on what you want. Thanks, Matthew
E
Gracias Messi! Mattéo
I would pick E, if you don't know what people are saying what good is the hearing aid?
Tricky, but obviously A😊
Speech clarity, not only for day to day, but also for learning another language.
I think speech clarity and hearing in background noise are the most important to me.
Thanks Carla, I think that's the theme that we'll see with all of today's responses. Thanks for watching, Matthew
Speech clarity is easily the most important to me
Thank you Keith. What are you wearing at the moment? Matthew
@@HearingTrackerthe same. Using an old WIDEX CIC now
@@HearingTracker two weeks ago I upgraded to the Philips 9040 from Costco. Previously I was wearing a unitron that was 7 years old.
9:31 Glad you called them out on this, such a core thing to completely balls up. Oticon have been off the table for me until its fixed. Great vid
Thanks buddy, it means a lot! Matthew
Agreed, and it makes me wonder just how well sorted this new technology is - the Companion app is completely useless to the extent that I've binned mine and use the Apple assistive app on my phone - it near enough does the same things, and it works. My Opn's are 5 years old and I'm looking around for replacements, but I'm seriously jaded by Oticon's failure to manage such a simple, but critical, part of the set up.
Thanks, this is really interesting. As a totally blind hearing aid user, I have to be honest and say I'm so totally sick of hearing aid makers trying to tell me what they think is important to me in what I want to listen to. I want to hear all noise as a blind person, that's how I see the world around me if you will :) what I'd love, is analogue type sound, but with the flexibility to equalise different frequency bandds. This is not currently something any hearing aid offers to my knowledge, they're all so obsessed with compressing this, upping that, canceling echo, removing noise, moving sound around you etc. I'm sure if you took all that out, what you'd get left with is smooth, faster les delayed sound but with the ability to amplify certain bands that users have lost. Alas though I realise I'm the minority voice here :)
Most important for me... in order: 1-hearing in background noise 2-Speech clarity 3-want smaller size (i wear eyeglasses) 4. want disposable battery
Speech clarity and musical instrument discernment are my two highest priorities. Being able to pick up multiple conversations and side comments in a conference room is a close cousin to speech clarity. Doing it in a loud restaurant is magical.
I’m basically satisfied with my Oticon More 1 hearing aids they meet my needs well. I’m not especially pleased with the connectivity issues but with patience you can make it work. I sincerely hope they get that fixed. 😅
Hey James, I feel your pain and that's why I wanted to make a big deal of it in the video. You're not alone with those problems. I have everything cross that they've fixed them. Thanks for sharing , Matthew
Also, you perfectly described the issues that frequently arise even now with connectivity. Starting and restarting the connectivity app seems to work best and I have an iPhone 15 Pro Max 1T so it’s likely not an issue with my phone.
Great video Matthew !! Looks like I should have waited because I just started wearing the ReSound Nexia 761.
Cool 😁
Speech clarity, especially in crowded areas such as restaurants. Listening to dialog from the TV and movies would be great. I now have the Oticon Intent 2, and it seems to have solved these issues I had for most of my life.
Tried Oticon recently and there connectivity drove me crazy. For me it’s E hearing in background noise so I’d like to try this new hearing aid in February. Great videos
Hey Valduncan, Let's keep everything crossed that they've sorted it! Thank you for the positive feedback, it means a lot . Matthew
Hearing in background noise and speech clarity, most important
I have been wearing Oticon real for 1 year. If I knew about this new technology, I might have waited to use my benefit. My health benefit is $2,500 and I have 4 more years on this existing pair. Thank you for the info!
there will be even newer tech in 4 years
I can't get on with Intents, gone back to Reals. They are very different. Reals allow dormant parts of my brain to wake up ( eg, putting unwanted sounds in the background). The Intents do that for you, all very clever but my brain staying dormant left me feeling flat.Also clarity for me was very poor. Wires much better though, wish they'd make them for the Reals.
Lucky I've got a great audiologist.
Thanks for adding actual captions for the Deaf
Hey JW! Of course! Matthew
Look forward to your next evaluation of these hearing aids
Cheers Malcom, watch this space. I'm fitting them starting this week. Make sure you're subscribed to know when it's up. Matthew
I wear Oticon Real 1.
In order of most importance:
1. Speech clarity in quiet room. I believe this is 100% achievable by the audiologist, by working their magic to hit the correct targets solely via the utilisation of the complex software of the manufacturer.
2. Speech in noise clarity (Oticon are superb with this compared to Signia and Widex)
3. Comfort (I find Widex form factor too uncomfortable cos it’s bulky and square edges on RIC version)
4. Connectivity. Yes Oticon have been having issues with this. But it doesn’t bother me because my iPhone doesn’t ever fail to automatically connect despite the app. The app I heard is getting an upgrade in any case as of today.
5. I personally will try my hardest to get 312, because I keep Shabbat, and I just prefer slotting in fresh batteries when my old ones die. I don’t like the extra hassle of having to recharge them every night. What if I’m on a 14 day excursion with no elec?!
I just received the new Intents today and I love them! I would say E-A-D-C-B as my preferences.
Hey Chris, that's great feedback! I hope that continues, Matthew
I’ve been wearing hearing aids for 5 years now - my hearing got to the point that HAs became a necessity, if I had interest in leading a social life. In those 5 years I’ve learned to live with them, but I still hate them as much as I did on day one. All your points are important, the order just shifts throughout the day in different environments. You list cosmetics, but did not list comfort or ergonomics which I feel should be #1 on anyone’s list. If they aren’t comfortable work with your glasses, mask or whatever they will not be used. Hearing in background noise has to be everyone’s biggest challenge because in most cases you cannot control your position within such environments and a computer cannot decide for you what you personally value as most important to hear.
Clarity, but not just speech...
Might be my own unique case, but as I only have to correct one ear - and in that one only above 4k really - high on my priority list is that I want all sounds of the world (music, nature, people, TV, etc) restored in that ear, to match the good one as best as is possible!
But of course do kick in with a bit of extra help in really challenging environments, if I need it, thanks. 👍
Demant technology seems to do what I want very well indeed. (Philips wearer here)
speech understanding is important. But also the ability to hear unclipped and unaltered music when playing on stage. Also the ability to use telecoil without having the mics turned off
Speech clarity is the most important feature to me. Like the quality I get when phone calls come through healing aids.
I'm on marlet for new aids, so your review is very timely. Yes, speech is the prime need, but I would add speech during cell phone handling. I hear well in my hearing aids BUT the aids mic send a lot of unwanted noise the phone partner. My ideal, listen with aids and use mic on phone. Then you look normal when taking a call.
Connectivity to other electronics is most important to me. I hear much better through Bluetooth for online meetings or watching a video.
Hey Stanley, thanks for sharing! Matthew
Nice idea with the AI, if it works as intended. As for BT, I use often for tv, phone, youtube, video, audiobooks, online education on phone + ipad + ipad + boox + 2 tv sets, so it must work flawlessly on multiple devices. Also, I do NOT want rechargeable hearing aids...I prefer replacing batteries myself bcs they are in from 6am to midnight and it is easier to just swap out a dead battery, plus I don't deal with decaying rechargeable battery life.
Being able to hear music properly, whether I'm playing guitar by myself, with a group of other musicians, or mixing recordings. After that, it's hearing speech properly in noisy situations.
I think Oticon have made an error by designing these new hearing aids shorter and wider. Shouldn’t they be longer and thinner. Like myself, I expect most hearing aid users are also spectacle wearers too.
75 year old male. Been wearing Oticon Open for almost 7 years. Just retired and must watch my funds. How much difference in tech comparison to newer tech improvements? Is it worth it to go with Phillips HearLink 9040 Premium or with the Jabra Enhanced Pro 20?
I would very much like to know how to get one analog ha for music listen only….
hi sir, can you provide us the link of technical data sheet for intent 1 2 3 and 4
Speech clarity is most important
Just got the intent and btd 800 usb. Anyone know how to connect to xbox series x? (Apparently it can do this just like regular Bluetooth headphones)
You know my answer Matthew - clarity in noise.
Yes Greg! I'll see you soon and we'll get the intents in your ears! Matthew
@@HearingTracker excellent, thank you!
Getting my Phonak Lumity 90' s today. Are these Oticons comparable? Had a demo period of two weeks with the Lumity's and must say they are quite impressive. Any thoughts
Hey RP, they're two premium products so both great! Matthew
I used the SiGNIA DIGITAL 12 CHANNEL mission for two ears and had this problem
Speech clarity!
I have hearing aids and require to repair them
*Oticon and *Starkey
Service center address required. Will be of great help.
Thanks in advance.
Ihave a Philips brand that I got in early Jan 24. My research indicates that it is very similar if not identical to Oticon's premier brands as they are made by the same manufacturer. My wish is that I could have at minimum an 8 band parabolic equalizer on my phone to be able to tweek it better than the 3 band EQ on the app. I am an old sound tech guy and just want a bit more control to be able to make the sound a tad bit better..... I suspect I understand why they don't do it, but for someone who understands EQ, Compression etc. I yearn for greater control. But I do see how the average bloke would screw this all up.
Speech clarity for sure. I wear the Real and it's pretty good but would Intent be an upgrade for speech clarity?
Hey Geo, according to Oticon, yes, in noise. Thanks, Matthew
Hi, Just to let you know. I couldn't get on with the INtent. Poor clarity and dormant bits of brain stay dormant( IE putting unwanted sounds into background) my brain now puts the unwanted sounds in background with Reals. Intents do that for you so brain stays dormant. Gone back to Reals and much happier.
While I can Bluetooth connect with my iPhone and iPad I have never been able to Bluetooth connect with my MacBook Pro. Will this new technology allow me to do that?
Sounds like you need this video Denny!
How to Connect Your Hearing Aids to Your Apple Mac Computer (iMac & MacBook)
th-cam.com/video/i2VPxgetEzc/w-d-xo.html
That’s for watching, Matthew
If you’re having a hard time adjusting to hearing/ listening to your own voice as your fitting new hearing aids.
Ask your guy/ gal to turn off all the features and you’ll be pleasantly pleased.
hI I just buy oticon own 2 in the ear,but when i tested i payed for oticon real 2(i tested real2 behind the ear and i espected real 2 in the ear),my question is ,are they same or i got scamed?
Hi there, the Own is the custom version of real. I hope that helps, Matthew
E and music quality which is very rare with digital ha
I have oticon reals 1 i cannot understand speech in background noise and it is not very clear
I hope the claims are true from Oticon with their new tech then. Thank you for sharing your experiences, Matthew
I have Oticon More. Will I be able to connect my old More and the new Intent on iPad at different times?
I'm not sure what you mean entirely? You'll need to switch the pairing over if you want to use them both. Matthew
I tried the newer Oticon with the More and had to forget the more then set up newer model. Will Le Audio show up under Bluetooth or under Made for Apple?
Made for apple@@jleonar11
While the 4D sensor technology & DNN 2.0 are promising I am always a bit skeptical about the marketing hype that the manufacturers employ. Regardless, I feel Oticon have taken a major step backward with the new shorter, yet thicker form factor. Personally, if addition space were required for the new technology I would have voted for just the opposite - thinner and longer, similar to the Signia Styletto.
I will choose E
Oticon with their previous version of the AI hearing aids were the worst I had tried, out of 4 different models. And a second AI powered was not any better, so I ended going with the phonak audeo Paradise.
Unfortunately these aren’t performing as well after 4 years.
I am willing to give AI another chance, though. Because I work in the field and a lot of progress has been made in past 4 years.
When do you think the Philips 9050 will be oferred at Costco?
Hey Dennis, I’m working on the video now. Subscribe and you’ll be notified soon. Matthew
@@HearingTracker Thanks Matt. I love your podcast and check it daily. As a 78 year old with a severe /profound hearing loss (high freq.), I am currently wearing the Costco Jabra 20s. They are quite good. But, the Philips 9050s have caught my attention. Looking forward to your video!!
Just finished recording it… will have it online on the next few days 😊🙌
Can these connect to tv?
Yes, at the moment using Oticon's TV streamer. I imagine in the future Auracast streaming will take over. Thanks for the question. Matthew
Speach Clarity!
Speech clarity and background noise it’s a bear in restraraunts
The term ai is used so loosely that it is really hard to know what each company means when they use it.
Hey Tony, 100% true, across all industries! Thanks for the comment, Matthew
any one familiar with Audioservice?
My ears are left 65% DB right 75% DB can't hear that much I can hear and understand the words spoken by me Can't understand what someone else is speaking I don't know why
Is resound nexia better than oticon real 1
It depends on so many factors Asma. It's really hard to say without understanding your case fully. Matthew
A C E most important
Thanks ASMA
Hearing in background noise
A& B
Makes perfect sense Kathleen. Thank you for sharing. Matthew
C it loses the connection sometimes
Why only “pretty” excited? How do their potentially exagerated claims compare with reality?
It takes a lot to excite me Bobby! Matthew
Speach Clarity
A and E with C a hmm ok if present
" E "
E Speech Clarity
I just received the new Intents today and I love them! I would say E-A-D-C-B as my preferences.