It has 12 WARP channels which mimic the function of the human organ of hearing (cochlea), moderate noise reduction using the latest algorithm (Noise Tracker II), mild expansion and mild wind noise reduction. In addition, the LiNX2 5 incorporatesBinaural Fusion technology which allows for both hearing aids to act as one system through wireless of exchange information via 2.4 GHz technology. This technology supports the synchronization of volume adjustments and program changes made on one hearing aid to both hearing aids. It also allows for a feature called ‘Comfort Phone’. This is when the ‘telephone ear’ hearing aid automatically changes to a dedicated phone program whilst the ‘non-telephone ear’ hearing aid reduces in volume slightly to help you concentrate better whilst still being aware of your environment. In addition this technology supportsSynchronized Acceptance Manager which gradually, through coordination between hearing aids, increases the sound level over a specified period of time to allow new users of hearing aids the opportunity to adjust and adapt to amplification.
The LiNX2 5 can also analyse and classify 7 different listening environments (Environmental Classifier) and keep track of any manual volume adjustments made in each environment (Datalogging). This allows for further personalisation of the hearing aid through additional programs for each environment if required. The LiNX2 5 additionally has Adaptive Directionalitywhereby the hearing aid, when in background noise, instantly projects a beam towards the speech signal. Alternatively, the LiNX2 5 can gradually and seamlessly switch focus between picking up sounds from all around the listener in quiet and directly in front when in background noise to highlight speech {SoftSwitching). Also, the LiNX2 5 when in directional mode mimics the real-ear by applying directionality in the high frequencies only and allowing the low frequencies to be heard from all around. Not only does this provide better spatial (3D) hearing through preservation of natural timing differences that exist between the two ears (which are sometimes lost if directionality is applied to the low frequencies) when a sound originates one side or another, it also helps to promote better sound quality and better hearing in noise (Directional Mix). Furthermore, one hearing aid can be programmed to always pick up sounds in front of you (focus ear) and the other from all around you (monitor ear) to assist the wearer concentrate on a speaker whilst still being aware of their environment (Natural Directionality II).
The LiNX2 5 includes ’Sound Shaper’ which is a frequency compression algorithm designed to help high frequency sounds be heard and processed effectively by the listener if their hearing is severely/profoundly affected in this frequency range. It is accomplished by compressing high frequency sounds into a lower frequency range where the listener’s hearing loss is less affected. Importantly, Sound Shaper only performs this at the high frequencies leaving the lower frequencies untouched. The LiNX2 5 also incorporates the industry’s leading feedback algorithm (DFS Ultra II with Music Mode). This not only helps to reduce annoying whistling from your hearing aids but preserves the sound quality of music which can sometimes be distorted by feedback algorithms. Furthermore, the LiNX2 5 has in-built tinnitus therapy in form of ’Tinnitus Sound Generator and Nature Sounds’. This feature is designed to help break the ‘vicious cycle’ of tinnitus by diverting attention away from it using a range of sounds including six installed soothing ‘water-inspired’ nature sounds such as ‘Shoreline’ and ‘Beach Surf’.
Latest version of dual-core SmartRange processing chip (Coyote 4.5)
Available in more form factors including IIC
12 WARP channels
Natural Directionality II
Tinnitus Sound Generator with Nature Sounds
Compatible with ReSound Smart App
Direct connectivity with Samsung Galaxy S 4, 5 & 6
Sound Quality
ReSound LiNX2 features the most advanced version of Surround Sound by ReSound, our unique system for processing sound. In a recent independent benchmark test, of hearing aids from leading manufacturers, experienced hearing aid users gave it a top rating across a variety of different sound environments.
ReSound LiNX2 app
The ReSound LiNX2 app is an educational demonstration app that helps your patients experience Smart Hearing and explains the key features of ReSound LiNX2.
