ReSound Nexia 960s CROS Hearing Aid

The ReSound Nexia 960s CROS MicroRIE Single Hearing Aid with Premium Charger is designed to deliver exceptional speech clarity and natural sound for people with single-sided hearing loss. Moreover, this advanced CROS MicroRIE hearing aid features rechargeable technology, ensuring all-day performance without frequent battery changes. In addition, the included premium charger provides fast and reliable charging, making daily hearing effortless and convenient. As a result, users enjoy confident listening in both quiet and noisy environments.

 Key Features at a Glance: ReSound Nexia 960s CROS

• Product Name: ReSound Nexia 960 CROS microRIE

• World’s Smallest rechargeable CROS microRIE solution.

• CROS/BiCROS Capability: For full sound picture awareness in single-sided deafness.

• Auracast™ Ready and Bluetooth® LE Audio for next-generation, seamless connectivity.

• Ultra Focus and Front Focus for superior speech understanding in noise.

• Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery for all-day power.

• All-Around 360° Hearing capability.

 Dedicated AI processor technology: ReSound Nexia 960s CROS

The ReSound Nexia utilizes an advanced chipset that powers ReSound’s proprietary Organic Hearing™ philosophy. This chipset allows for rapid processing and sophisticated noise management algorithms, helping the brain process sound naturally with high fidelity and reduced listening effort.

 Spheric Speech Clarity 2.0

This technology incorporates features like Ultra Focus and Front Focus to deliver exceptional speech understanding by focusing on the speaker in front, even in loud environments. It ensures conversations are clear and distinct, leading to up to 150% improvement in speech understanding in challenging acoustic environments like noisy restaurants.

 Key Technologies: ReSound Nexia 960s CROS

• WARP Compression: Uses up to 17 channels to process sound with natural sound purity and near-zero distortion.

• All-Around 360° Directionality: An adaptive directional microphone system that helps the user maintain awareness of sound and speech from all directions.

• CROS/BiCROS Solution: Transmits sound from the non-hearing ear via the CROS transmitter to the hearing ear, giving the user a complete awareness of their sound environment.

• M&RIE Receiver (Optional): Utilizes a third microphone placed in the ear canal to provide more natural and spatial sound awareness by using your ear’s unique shape.

 Adaptive processing modes

At the 960 (Premium) level, the hearing aids automatically adapt across various listening environments. They utilize Synchronised Soft Switching to ensure directionality settings change quickly and smoothly when the environment shifts, always prioritizing speech clarity.

 AutoSense 7.0 (or Equivalent)

The Nexia platform incorporates advanced features like Environmental Optimiser and Noise Tracker II. These analyze ambient sounds and automatically adapt the settings, ensuring optimal performance without manual adjustments, whether moving from a quiet room to a bustling street.

 APD 3.0 fitting

APD (Acoustically Placed Domes) 3.0 is ReSound’s advanced fitting algorithm that ensures optimal sound quality and comfort. It focuses on natural sound, clarity, and deep customization to the user’s individual hearing needs.

 Universal Bluetooth connectivity

The ReSound Nexia is one of the first hearing aids to utilize Bluetooth LE Audio. This enables direct streaming and hands-free calling (for compatible Apple devices) with both Apple iPhone (MFi) and Android (ASHA) devices.

 Auracast-ready

This hearing aid is future-ready, meaning it can directly stream Auracast™ broadcast audio in public venues (like airports, theaters, or gyms) once the technology is widely adopted, making public announcements and audio clearly audible.

 Tap control & easy maintenance

The microRIE style includes a Tap Control functionality, allowing you to answer phone calls or change programs with a simple double-tap on the device. It comes with an iSolate nanotech coating and IP68 certification, making it all-weatherproof for easy daily maintenance.

 IP68 certification

The IP68 rating confirms that the hearing aid is resistant to dust and water. It can withstand sweat, accidental splashes, and brief immersion, ensuring durability for daily use and an active lifestyle.

 ReSound Nexia 760 vs 960: Which should you choose?

Since the product name is ReSound Nexia, here is the comparison between the 760 (Advanced) and 960 (Premium) models:

 Other models in the range: ReSound Nexia 960s CROS

In addition to the 960 (Premium) and 760 (Advanced), the ReSound Nexia range also includes 560 (Standard) and 460 (Essential) technology levels. The CROS solution is available across all levels.

 Conclusion: ReSound Nexia 960s CROS

The ReSound Nexia 960 CROS microRIE is an unparalleled solution that merges essential CROS functionality for single-sided deafness with ReSound’s best-in-class hearing technology. Its ultra-small design, Auracast-ready connectivity, and superior speech clarity in noise make it a leading premium hearing aid on the market today.

 Quick FAQs for the ReSound Nexia 960s CROS

• What’s the difference between the 760 and 960?

  • The 960 model (Premium) offers more processing channels (17 vs. 14), more powerful noise reduction, and the most advanced directional feature, Ultra Focus, providing superior performance in the most challenging environments compared to the 760 (Advanced).

• How long does the battery last?

  • The microRIE model offers full-day power on a single full charge, including streaming (typically 16-20 hours).

• Will it connect to my smartphone?

  • Yes. It supports direct audio streaming using Bluetooth LE Audio with both iPhone (MFi) and Android (ASHA) devices. Hands-free calling is also possible with compatible Apple devices.

• Is the 960 good enough for noisy restaurants?

  • Yes, absolutely. The 960 model, with its Ultra Focus and advanced noise management algorithms, is specifically designed to provide better speech understanding in the most demanding and noisy environments.

ReSound Nexia 960s CROS how-tos and support resources:

• Bluetooth set up: Easily pair with an iPhone or Android device via the ReSound Smart 3D™ app.

• Apps: Use the ReSound Smart 3D™ app for remote adjustments, volume control, and personalization of features like the ‘Hear in Noise’ program.

• Accessories: Compatible accessories include the Multi-Mic+ (Auracast-enabled), TV-Streamer+ (Auracast-enabled), and Remote Control.

• Maintenance: The microRIE style is all-weatherproof with iSolate nanotech and IP68 certification. Use a soft cloth for regular cleaning and protect it from moisture.