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Resound Enzo IA E17 Hearing Aids

Resound Enzo IA E17 Hearing Aids Overview

The Resound Enzo IA E17 is the advanced-level model from Resound's new Intelligence Augmented Enzo IA range. Designed for people with severe to profound hearing loss, it delivers sophisticated amplification with smart technology in a refreshingly compact design.

This device tackles the fundamental challenges of super power hearing aids - providing serious amplification without the traditional frustrations that have held users back for years.

Intelligence Augmented Processing

The E17 features the same sophisticated IA processing foundation as Resound's premium models, using the specialised 360 chip with machine learning capabilities to understand your listening environment.

Rather than simply making everything louder, the E17 actively processes sound in real-time, recognising different situations and adjusting accordingly.

This isn't the basic amplification approach of traditional super power hearing aids, where volume came at the expense of clarity. The E17 provides thoughtful, intelligent processing that adapts to your environment - whether you're in a quiet room or a more challenging listening situation.

It's rather like having an audiologist constantly monitoring your acoustic surroundings and making sensible adjustments on the fly.

DFS Ultra III - No Compromises on Feedback

Here's something important - the E17 doesn't compromise on feedback management. It includes the same DFS Ultra III system found in Resound's premium models, providing stable gain without those embarrassing whistles that can make social situations uncomfortable. For super power users, this is genuinely crucial technology.

You can move naturally, hug people, adjust your glasses, or turn your head without constantly worrying about feedback. The freedom this provides in daily life is considerable - you can actually focus on conversations rather than managing your hearing aids.

Practical Noise Management

While the E17 doesn't include the premium Clear Focus beamforming technology found in the flagship model, it still provides effective noise reduction processing through Front Focus that helps separate speech from background sounds.

The approach is more straightforward than the precision spotlighting of premium models, but for many listening situations, it's entirely adequate.

This means the E17 works well in typical daily environments - quiet conversations, small group settings, and moderately noisy situations. It won't provide the same level of sophisticated noise management as premium models in very challenging environments, but it's honest about what it does well rather than making promises it can't keep.

All-Access Directionality

When you do need to hear what's happening around you - crossing roads, keeping an eye on children, or just staying aware of your environment - the All-Access feature opens up the sound scene appropriately.

It's not trying to process everything at once like premium systems, but it gives you good spatial awareness when safety and situational awareness matter.

The switch between focused and open listening happens naturally based on your listening environment, without requiring manual adjustments or app interventions every few minutes.

Impressive Battery Performance

The E17 delivers the same impressive battery performance as the flagship model - up to 28 hours of use whilst maintaining the world's smallest rechargeable super power form factor.

Even with regular streaming, you'll achieve 20 hours of reliable operation. This addresses one of the biggest concerns for people with severe hearing loss - the anxiety of hearing aids failing during your day.

With the E17, you can confidently plan full days and travel without constantly monitoring battery levels. The straightforward desktop charger and fast-charging capability mean you're never far from reliable power - which is frankly how all hearing aid charging should work.

Connectivity That Doesn't Hold Back

The E17 includes the same innovative connectivity features as the premium model - Bluetooth Low Energy Audio, Auracast technology, and the ability to connect to two devices simultaneously. You can stream phone calls directly to both ears, access audio broadcasts in public venues, and enjoy hands-free calling with modern smartphones.

This connectivity isn't just technically impressive - it's practical enough for daily use. The reliable Bluetooth connections and dual-device capability mean you can seamlessly move between your phone, tablet, and other audio sources without the connection frustrations that plague many hearing aids.

Compact Design With Serious Power

Despite offering serious amplification power and advanced technology, the E17 maintains Resound's remarkably compact form factor - 12% smaller than comparable super power competitors. For people who need significant amplification, having a device that isn't bulky can make a genuine difference to social confidence.

Available in ten colour options, you can match your preferences, whether that means blending with your hair tone or making a style statement. Although honestly, the E17 is subtle enough that most people won't notice it, regardless of your colour choice.

The Resound Smart App

The E17 works with the same comprehensive smartphone app as the flagship model, providing useful control over your hearing experience.

You can adjust settings in real-time, monitor battery levels, and receive remote fine-tuning from your audiologist through video calls. The Find My Hearing Aids feature is particularly valuable for super power users who cannot afford to lose their devices.

Remote adjustments through Resound Assist mean professional tweaks without office visits - brilliant for those fine-tuning needs that often crop up in the first few weeks.

Essential Accessories

The E17 pairs seamlessly with Resound's Multi-Mic+ and TV-Streamer+ accessories. For many users, these aren't optional extras but essential tools for accessing speech in situations where even advanced hearing aids need additional support.

The Multi-Mic+ is particularly practical - place it strategically in restaurants, clip it to companions, or position it near speakers to significantly improve speech understanding in challenging environments.

Who Should Consider the Enzo IA E17?

The E17 is ideal for people with severe to profound hearing loss who want intelligent processing, reliable connectivity, and all-day battery life without requiring the most sophisticated noise management technology.

If your listening needs centre around typical daily environments rather than consistently challenging acoustic situations, the E17's honest approach could be perfect.

This represents advanced hearing technology at a more accessible price point than premium models, whilst still delivering the fundamental benefits that matter most - reliable amplification, freedom from feedback, exceptional battery life, and modern connectivity.

For someone who needs serious amplification with intelligent processing but doesn't require premium-level noise management in every situation, the E17 offers excellent value and genuine capability.

The Resound Enzo IA E17 is available through qualified hearing care professionals who can ensure proper fitting and programming for your specific hearing needs and lifestyle requirements.

Other performance levels in the range:

• Resound Enzo IA E19 hearing aids
• Resound Enzo IA E15 hearing aids
• Resound Enzo IA E14 hearing aids

Need more support with the Enzo IA E17 hearing aids?

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Author: Kimberley Bradshaw

FAQs

• What hearing loss levels are the Resound Enzo IA hearing aids designed for?

  The Enzo IA range is specifically designed for people with severe to profound hearing loss - essentially those who need super power amplification. If you've struggled with standard hearing aids not providing enough volume, or you've been told you need more powerful devices, the Enzo IA could be ideal.
  
  These aren't aids that simply make things a bit louder - they're serious amplification tools built to handle significant hearing challenges whilst maintaining sound clarity.

• How long does the battery last on Resound Enzo IA hearing aids?

  Battery performance varies by model in the range, but you can expect impressive all-day power even with the intensive processing required for severe hearing loss. The top models deliver up to 28 hours on a full charge, and even with several hours of audio streaming, you'll still get around 20 hours of reliable use.
  
  The charging is genuinely fast too - a quick top-up can keep you going if you've forgotten to charge overnight. For super power users who've previously worried about aids dying at crucial moments, this battery reliability is frankly transformative.

• Do Resound Enzo IA hearing aids whistle or cause feedback?

  The Enzo IA range features DFS Ultra III feedback management, which is exceptionally effective at preventing that embarrassing whistling that's plagued super power hearing aid users for years. You can hug people, adjust your glasses, or turn your head naturally without triggering feedback.
  
  It's one of those features you don't fully appreciate until you've experienced the anxiety of aids that whistle at the slightest movement - then you'll genuinely value how liberating this feedback control actually is.

• Can I connect Resound Enzo IA hearing aids to my smartphone?

  Yes, the Enzo IA supports Bluetooth Low Energy Audio and works with both iPhone and Android devices. You can stream phone calls directly to both ears, connect to two devices simultaneously, and even use hands-free calling on compatible smartphones.
  
  The Enzo IA was actually the first super power hearing aid to offer Auracast technology, which lets you access audio broadcasts in public venues. Unlike some hearing aid Bluetooth that's technically possible but practically frustrating, this connectivity is reliable enough that you'll actually use it daily.

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