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Model:B70
Style:Behind the Ear & In the Ear
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Phonak Belong B70 Hearing Aids

 

|  Update:  The Phonak Belong B70 hearing aids have now been superseded, view the latest Phonak hearing aids here

|  September 2017 update:  A full range now available including the custom in-ear “Virto” models and the new B-Direct

 

What is B-Direct?

The same as the regular Phonak Belong Audeo B70 only with additional wireless streaming capabilities. This is the first “made for any smartphone” hearing aid that can do fully wireless streaming without an extra device. It works with any smartphone that has Bluetooth. In addition, they have a new improved TV streamer box to go along with it.

 

So what is the difference? - Comparing the B90

  • The Audeo B70 is the second of four technology levels in the Belong range.  The B90 is a better aid than the B70 of course, hence the higher price. However, are the differences worth it? Here we list them, you can judge.
  • The AutoSense operating system that detects your environment and reacts accordingly has four settings rather than seven. They are Calm Situation, Speech in Noise, Comfort in Noise and Music. You miss out on Speech in Loud Noise, Speech in Car and Comfort in Echo.  This is because the noise reduction in the B70 isn't quite as good as in the B90 so if you spend a lot of time in "loud noise" situations or the car then you may be better off with the B90. The lack of Comfort in Echo is simply because the B70 model doesn't have the Echostop feature, which is a useful function that does pretty much as it says and removes echoes and reverberation.
  • Channels - The B70 has 16 whereas the B90 has 20. Both can be fitted very accurately to your hearing loss, the B90 just a little more so.
  • Additional manual programs - The B70 can't have Speech in Wind or Comfort in Echo programs but can have the rest.  Other than that the hearing aids are very similar.

 

CROS / BICROS systems

These systems are for people with one completely un-aidable ear. CROS is appropriate if your better ear is fine, BICROS if you have some hearing loss in your better ear. Phonak are known for producing good CROS systems that work well and now with the improvements brought about by the introduction of "Binaural VoiceStream Technology" they work better than ever.

Also, prices can be lower too as in the previous generation the more basic V30 wouldn't function with a CROS whereas the newer B30 does. It should be noted that the CROS and BICROS are not available in the rechargeable option.

 

Accessories

The Phonak Mini-charger comes included with any of the rechargeable models. It looks nice, does the job well and is all you need. They also do a Phonak Charger Case which is a combination charger, hard carry case and drying kit in one.

The main reason to get it is because it clips to the Phonak Power Pack which means that even if you had no mains electric access for a whole week you could still charge the aids from the power stored in the pack. It will hold seven full charges worth and could be very useful for those on the move.

Wireless accessories are exactly the same as the previous generation. We had hoped that Phonak would have done away with having an intermediary streaming device as other manufacturers have but they haven't yet. Therefore you can stream from your phone, TV or RemoteMic but you still need the dangly bit around your neck, the Compilot 2 or Compilot Air 2.

 

The whole Belong range can come in one of five different shapes.  These are:

  • Audéo B-10 – This is the tiniest of the aids with the shorter life-size 10 battery.
  • Audéo B-312 – This model uses the standard 312 battery.
  • Audéo B-312T – Has a telecoil, hence the “T”. Also uses a 312 battery.
  • Audéo B-13 – This is the largest of the five aids and fits a size 13 battery and has a volume control.
  • Audéo B-R – This is the Lithium-ion rechargeable model.

 

Want to know more about Phonak Belong B70 hearing aids?

Call us free on 0800 567 7621 to speak with one of our audiologists, who will be happy to help with any hearing healthcare enquiries.

 

 

**Please note, there will be an additional surcharge of £125 if we are pairing a single hearing aid with an existing aid bought from another company where we are taking over the aftercare responsibilities and looking after both hearing aids**

Written by Paul Harrison, Audiology Expert & Founder

Managing Director & founder of Hearing Aid UK, with over 20 years of audiology experience and a member of the British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists Council (BSHAA) between 2015-2020.

Tech Rating:
£1695
per aid
£2895
per pair

Behind the Ear and In the Ear
Fitting Styles: RIC, BTE, ITC, ITE, CIC, MC, SP

5 Year Warranty Included. Rechargeable version is an additional £50 per aid.

Phonak Belong Full Range

Behind the Ear and In the Ear
Fitting Styles: RIC, BTE, ITC, ITE, CIC, MC, SP

5 Year Warranty Included. Rechargeable version is an additional £50 per aid.

Phonak Belong Full Range
Tech Rating:
£1395
per aid
£2595
per pair

Behind the Ear and In the Ear
Fitting Styles: RIC, BTE, ITC, ITE, CIC, MC, SP

5 Year Warranty Included. Rechargeable version is an additional £50 per aid.

Phonak Belong Full Range

Behind the Ear and In the Ear
Fitting Styles: RIC, BTE, ITC, ITE, CIC, MC, SP

5 Year Warranty Included. Rechargeable version is an additional £50 per aid.

Phonak Belong Full Range
Tech Rating:
£1195
per aid
£2195
per pair

Behind the Ear and In the Ear
Fitting Styles: RIC, BTE, ITC, ITE, CIC, MC, SP

5 Year Warranty Included. Rechargeable version is an additional £50 per aid.

Phonak Belong Full Range

Behind the Ear and In the Ear
Fitting Styles: RIC, BTE, ITC, ITE, CIC, MC, SP

5 Year Warranty Included. Rechargeable version is an additional £50 per aid.

Phonak Belong Full Range
Tech Rating:
£995
per aid
£1895
per pair

Behind the Ear and In the Ear
Fitting Styles: RIC, BTE, ITC, ITE, CIC, MC, SP

5 Year Warranty Included. 

Phonak Belong Full Range

Behind the Ear and In the Ear
Fitting Styles: RIC, BTE, ITC, ITE, CIC, MC, SP

5 Year Warranty Included. 

Phonak Belong Full Range
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Is this the best model for me?

If you are looking at this page then it is likely that an audiologist has suggested that you purchase this particular hearing aid, so is this the best model for you?

In general, any audiologist will always be recommending to you the model that best suits your needs. Here is a useful check list to make sure that is the case.

  • Audiologist level of knowledge. The audiologist you have seen will hopefully have a wide knowledge of all available hearing aids, however some will only be familiar with a small number of brands and therefore may not really be in a position to know which model is the best for you. It is OK to challenge their recommendation and ask them to justify why this particular brand is the one for you.
  • Do research. Read about the hearing aid that was recommended. Does it seem like it will suit your lifestyle? Does it have more or less features than you need? 
  • Be aware of sales targets. Many high street retailers have specific tie-ins to a particular manufacturer/brand. The hearing aid they have suggested may still be the correct one for you, but do your research so that you know why they might have recommended it.

If in doubt, feel free to give us a call. That's what we're here for.

Do I need one hearing aid or two?

If you have a significant hearing loss in both ears, you should be wearing two hearing aids. Here are the audiological reasons why:

Localisation. The brain decodes information from both ears and compares and contrasts them. By analysing the miniscule time delays as well as the difference in loudness of each sound reaching the ears, the person is able to accurately locate a sound source. Simply put, if you have better hearing on one side than the other, you can't accurately tell what direction sounds are coming from.

Less amplification required. A phenomena known as “binaural summation” means that the hearing aids can be set at a lower and more natural volume setting than than if you wore only one hearing aid.

Head shadow effect. High frequencies, the part of your hearing that gives clarity and meaning to speech sounds, cannot bend around your head. Only low frequencies can. Therefore if someone is talking on your unaided side you are likely to hear that they are speaking, but be unable to tell what they have said.

Noise reduction. The brain has it’s own built in noise reduction which is only really effective when it is receiving information from both ears. If only one ear is aided, even with the best hearing aid in the world, it will be difficult for you to hear in background noise as your brain is trying to retain all of the sounds (including background noise) rather than filtering it out.

Sound quality. We are designed to hear in stereo. Only hearing from one side sounds a lot less natural to us.

What are the benefits of rechargeable hearing aids?

For most people, the main benefit of a rechargeable hearing aid is simple convenience. We are used to plugging in our phones and other devices overnight for them to charge up. 

For anybody with poor dexterity or issues with their fingers, having a rechargeable aid makes a huge difference as normal hearing aid batteries are quite small and some people find them fiddly to change.

One downside is that if you forget to charge your hearing aid, then it is a problem that can't be instantly fixed. For most a 30 minute charge will get you at least two or three hours of hearing, but if you are the type of person who is likely to forget to plug them in regularly then you're probably better off with standard batteries.

Rechargeable aids are also a little bit bigger and are only available in behind the ear models.

Finally, just like with a mobile phone, the amount of charge you get on day one is not going to be the same as you get a few years down the line. Be sure to ask what the policy is with the manufacturer warranty when it comes to replacing the battery.

 

Are behind the ear aids better than in the ear aids?

For most people, the answer is yes. But it's never that simple.

The majority of hearing problems affect the high frequencies a lot more than the low ones. Therefore open fitting hearing aids sound a lot more natural and ones that block your ears up can make your own voice sound like you are talking with your head in a bucket. Therefore in-ear aids tend to be less natural.

However the true answer is we can't tell until we have had a look in your ears to assess the size of your ear canal, and until we have tested your hearing to see which frequencies are being affected.

People with wider ear canals tend to have more flexibility, also there are open fitting modular CIC hearing aids now that do not block your ears.

There is also the age old rule to consider, that a hearing aid will not help you if it's sat in the drawer gathering dust. If the only hearing aid you would be happy wearing is one that people can't see, then that's what you should get.

Most people can adapt to any type of hearing aid, as long as they know what to expect. Have an honest conversation with your audiologist as to what your needs are.

What are channels, and how many do I need?

Generally speaking, six or more. Unless it's none at all.

The number of channels a hearing aid has is often a simplistic way an audiologist will use to explain why one hearing aid is better than another, but channels are complex and it is really not that straightforward.

Hearing aids amplify sounds of different frequencies by different amounts. Most people have lost more high frequencies than low and therefore need more amplification in the high frequencies. The range of sounds you hear are split into frequency bands or channels and the hearing aids are set to provide the right amount of hearing at each frequency level.

Less than six channels and this cannot be done with much accuracy, so six is the magic number. However, a six channel aid is typically very basic with few other features and is suitable only for hearing a single speaker in a quiet room. The number of channels is not what you should be looking at, it's more the rest of the technology that comes with them.

As a final note, different manufacturers have different approaches. One method is not necessarily better than any other. For example some manufacturers have as many as 64 channels in their top aids. Most tend to have between 17 and 20. One manufacturer has no channels at all.

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Hearing aids are easily lost, misplaced or damaged and typically are one of the most expensive personal possessions an individual can own. We offer hearing aid warranty cover for £80 per year per aid.  Find out more here

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Hearing Aid UK offers all their customers free home visiting services and home visits for hearing aids - Including hearing tests, fittings, maintenance, check-ups and much more in the comfort of your own home and at your convenience.  Find out more information here

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