The Starkey Ignite 30 and Tour 30 were launched as a value range of hearing aids for people with more of a budget in mind. They still have many of Starkeys excellent features and some models have now been made wireless compatible.
The Ignite 30 is available in the following styles
RIC – (Receiver in Canal)
CIC – (Completely in Canal)
ITC – (In the Canal)
ITE – (In the Ear)
With the introduction of the Ignite Xino, this model is now also available as an IIC (Invisible in Canal) hearing aid. This tiny device sits deep in the ear canal making it almost completely unnoticeable.
The Tour 30 is available in two styles
RIC – (Receiver in Canal)
Mini BTE – (Behind the Ear)
Features include
• 6 Channels - Each channel processes a range of frequencies so the more channels you have, the more specifically it can be programmed to suit your hearing needs.
• Feedback Cancellation – This helps to eliminate the annoying whistling sounds that can sometimes occur.
• Directional Microphone – This feature helps your hearing aids focus on the sounds you want to hear and not the ones you don’t.
• Noise Management – This helps to suppress background noise leaving speech sounds clearer.
The Ignite and Tour also feature Starkeys Hydrashield. This makes your hearing aids resistant to a range of substances such as sweat, wax or water, helping to prolong the life of the hearing aid.
As these models offer wireless compatibility they can be paired with Starkeys range of wireless accessories. These include
• Surflink Media Streamer – TV/Radio/MP3 Streamer
• Surflink Remote Control – 3 Mode Remote Control
• Surflink Mobile – Media streamer/remote control/mobile phone transmitter
In conclusion the Ignite/Tour 30 is the higher level of technology in Starkeys value range. Despite being more of a budget hearing aid it still has very good features and is still wireless compatible, the Starkey Ignite/Tour 20 is also very good as part of this collection. This hearing aid is suited to the more cost conscious person whose lifestyle is on the less active side.