Starkey X-Series Hearing Aids & Reviews

Written by Paul Harrison

The X Series is Starkeys new technology and has replaced the previous S Series of hearing aids. It is available in 3 levels of technology, Starkey X Series i110 Hearing Aids, Starkey X Series i90 Hearing Aids and Starkey X Series i70 Hearing Aids,  ( i110, i90 and i70 refer to the wireless version) and comes in 3 styles, Wi, Xino and 3 Series.

Wi – Starkeys new range of wireless hearing aids. Along with a wide range of features, these hearing aids also allow you to connect to Starkeys 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

The Wi is available in the following styles

RIC – (Receiver in Canal)

CIC – (Completely in Canal)

ITC – (In the Canal)

ITE – (In the Ear)

Xino – This is Starkeys mini RIC (Receiver in Canal) hearing aid. A tiny, discreet device, that offers the same features as the other ranges. The Xino is not wireless compatible.

3 Series -   This hearing aid is very much the same as the WI. It offers the same features and wireless compatibility but has been redesigned for easier use. It has a new switch design to make volume and setting control easier and Snapfit for easier receiver connection. The styles available in  the 3 Series are

RIC – (Receiver in Canal)

Mini BTE (Behind the Ear)

The X Series has a wide range of features available.

Features Include:

• Up to 16 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.
• Up to 5 Levels of Personalisation – This allows you to customise the hearing aid to your personal requirements.
• Voice iQ2 – Thanks to this feature, the noise reduction capability in these hearing aids has been greatly increased up to a maximum 20dB noise reduction strength.
• Audioscape – This recognises noise patterns in different environments working to ensure that priority is always given to speech The X Series (i)110 and (i)90 have adaptation levels and will automatically adjust your hearing aid to your preferred settings.
• Feedback Eliminator -  Starkey’s Purewave technology helps to eliminate the whistling feedback noises that can occur.
• Self Learning – Your hearing aid will actually learn your volume preferences and adjust itself automatically
• Swap Fit – This allows your audiologist to transfer your settings from your old hearing aid device to the new one.
• 3D Speech Mapping – This feature is only available on the X Series (i)110. Using this, your audiologist can see how your hearing aid is processing sounds in real time.

The X Series also features 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.

In conclusion, the X Series is available in a range of styles and levels of technology to suit your individual needs. Whether it is wireless technology or cosmetics that are most important to you when choosing a hearing aid, this range has a style for everyone.

Author: Paul Harrison