Binaural direct streaming

Binaural direct streaming: Clearer sound and localisation

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Binaural direct streaming technology

You may have come across the term ‘binaural’ and wondered how this technology can impact your everyday life. It’s a common question, and the answer lies in improved clarity and efficiency. Binaural direct streaming offers a fast, effective, and comprehensive solution for anyone looking to enhance their hearing experience.

What is binaural direct streaming?

Binaural direct streaming is a cutting-edge feature in today’s hearing aids that enables the devices to communicate continuously, sharing audio data and processing instructions in real time. It goes beyond simple device pairing, it mirrors how the brain uses both ears to interpret sound. Audio signals are processed and exchanged between the left and right hearing aids, providing a balanced and unified listening experience, crucial for clarity and situational awareness.

Bringing you back to the world of sound

At Amplifon, we view technology not merely as circuits and microphones, but as a way to reconnect you with the world with ease. We combine trusted expertise with the latest innovations, such as modern binaural hearing aids that use AI to deliver a natural, balanced listening experience.

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Why two hearing aids work best?

If you experience hearing loss in both ears, using two hearing aids is generally the most effective approach. The key advantage lies in sound localisation and clarity: your brain relies on input from both ears to determine where sounds originate. A single hearing aid cannot fully replicate this essential process. Binaural technology allows both devices to work together as a coordinated system, providing your brain with the information it needs for natural hearing.

How binaural technology enhances sound localisation

Binaural technology improves your ability to locate sounds by continuously analysing subtle differences in the signals reaching each hearing aid. Your brain relies on two main cues to identify sound direction: differences in timing and intensity between the ears. When using two Amplifon hearing aids with binaural direct streaming, the devices share this information in real time. This allows the system to accurately determine the origin of sounds, making it easier to follow a conversation in a group or detect traffic approaching from either side. This feature is vital for both safety and confidence, providing a far more natural listening experience than older or single (monaural) hearing aids.

Understanding related solutions: CROS and BICROS

Sometimes, hearing loss affects the ears unevenly, with one ear significantly worse than the other. In these cases, specialised solutions are required.

What is the difference between CROS and BiCROS hearing aids?

The primary difference is the functionality of the 'better' ear.

CROS (Contralateral Routing of Signal) Hearing Aids: Designed for individuals with hearing in only one ear (single-sided deafness). The CROS system picks up sounds from the deaf ear and wirelessly sends them to a hearing aid worn on the better ear, allowing that ear to hear sounds from both sides.
BiCROS Hearing Aids: Intended for those with hearing loss in both ears, where one ear is significantly worse or non-serviceable. The BiCROS system captures sound from the weaker ear and transmits it to the stronger ear, which also has a conventional hearing aid. This way, the better ear receives amplification for its own loss plus the sound from the poorer ear.

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