I just got my new RESound LiNX Quattro yesterday. My Dad is blind and also deaf and he got hearing aides yesterday but not the Quattro. Just a note, I have been hearing impaired my entire life and never had any hearing aides at all, neither has my dad. We live together and alone. This device for ME is amazing. I can now hear things I never heard before in my life. I wished my Dads was a Quattro as well, but since he is completely blind, he can't use the app for the phones. I only have a complaint about the wire. I wear corrective eyeglasses because I am also losing my sight, the wire is so tiny and thin, when I remove my eyeglasses, my aid comes out and twice I was unable to tell it was out. Otherwise, the app is mega cool because I can adjust bass and high pitch noises. At first, when my cell phone would ring, I was completely freaked out because I am not used to hearing it in my ear. LOL. The streaming of videos is meh, ok, as sometimes I do get scratchy noises alongside the noise of the video and right now, I am unsure how to remedy that.
I'm about 30 days into use with Quattro Level 9s and can reliably comment on some concerns and questions. My stats: 45yrs old. Cookie bite loss identified 15 years ago. Progressed to moderate to marked. Used Oticon Epoq XW for most of that time because they introduced streaming and iPhone integration which was new, revolutionary and the only option at this point in time (was and remains mind blowing). Auditioned Widex for 3 weeks and found them to be excellent. Moved to Quattro because of team Android and having a Pixel phone AND needing a stethoscope solution because I'm a DVM and we use a stethoscope clinically roughly 30 to 40 times a day. While I am working on the stethoscope solution and it remains unsolved until native Android streaming goes live, let me offer several points (medium drivers). These units have no squeal. None. I'm placing Grado sr80s with G cushions over them on ear to use with a digital stethoscope and music. Not only is this comfortable, stable and pain free, there are no traces of feedback, echo or squeal. There is no appreciable latency of any kind. They have been set up with real ear measurements and we have remote adjustment set up for future changes away from office. The app is great and doesn't crash at all on my pixel. It connects reliably with the hearing devices and only occasionally do I need to reinitiate the handshake with an app close out and restart or power cycle action on the devices which becomes intuitive and is a feature of all bluetooth/near field radio tech and no negative reflection on the Quattros. Impact reduction is great. Those clicks and pops and wood block distortions from moving through the house on hardwood are gone as is the distortion of fingers along steel guitar strings during chord changes. Dogs dancing on an exam table produced nail clicks that were not tolerable. This is amazing technology. I have used them in an open Jeep regularly and do use the wind reduction feature. It's also very well implemented. I am currently working with more open domes for home use and the more closed tulip domes in clinics to reduce barking dog noises and enhance bass frequency isolation. Streaming EQ quality has improved dramatically but still has a smaller sounding effect albeit less tinny and thankfully the hisses and crackles are absent. Spoken word from podcasts are clear and there is no hissing or crackling radio distortions from an iPad during a web conference which astounded me. We have created 4 programs: Standard and music with open domes and standard and music with tulip domes. I am pushing these to their limits and exploring their features in a dynamic and super active lifestyle. I find them to be nothing short of mind blowing. We have made adjustments using real ear measures from our second fitting session onward which did help speech clarity improve even more because of a needed bump in power at a specific frequency unique to a standing wave cancellation in my canals with open dome ear pieces. I can endorse the need to stall judgement until you have worked with a dedicated audiologist several sessions with any device to get them tuned in to your anatomy, prescription and unique neurologic sensitivities and likes and dislikes. Also, I am wearing glasses with thicker acetate frames and everything fits. I don't find them bulky and forget they are on coming from older Oticons. We did experiment with the MultiMic as an interim solution for streaming to approximate what the native Android streaming might sound like. It works very well. I have some very soft spoken friends who I could converse much more easily with by giving them the MultiMic. It is small and easily used. Both friends thought it was charming and fun to ham it up and be the crazy voice of reason in my head. It's not awkward to use in other words and good friends will gladly oblige you in exchange for not having to constantly repeat themselves. Feel free to ask questions and good luck. I look forward to experiencing the Android features once they go live.
I absolutely love your reviews. I have worn aids for 16yrs and am looking to replace my resound Verso customs as they are going on 7 years old and I have had a few issues with them- being out of warranty- I think the Quattros will be my next aids. Thank you for all you do for your patients and those of us who follow your channel.
Awesome and comprehensive overview. I've fit 3 sets of these, all on previous hearing aid users, and all of them have remarked immediately on the improvement of sound quality with the Quattro. One patient was previously wearing Linx 3Ds even, so I am very excited to continue getting to know Quattro even better. Resound truly does have the best app for those patients who want to be able to actually manipulate their hearing aids. Another great video, thank you!
Just fitted with these hearing aids (one week ago)- interface with iPhone good - interface with iWatch could be better - I wear glasses and as a new user after 10 to 12 hours in an active day starts to be painful around the front of the ear. - may be too big / thick. I also have small ear canals that go at different angles and insertion is a little bothersome. Lastly why would anyone make a square receiver for an ear canal - not sure if the receiver is hitting the side of my ear. Probably too early to rate these but your review is spot on!!
I've had my ReSound LiNX Quattros for about six months now. I love these aids. Doctor Cliff's review is accurate in my experience. My Quattros are a huge improvement over the Aleras and a big improvement over the LiNX 2 I had before. The Quattros were programmed perfectly for me using REM the first time. No recall visits needed. The rechargeable batteries are working much better than I expected. The ReSound app has been fussy to get working reliably on the iPhone with the last two updates; I think that may be *Apple's* fault, not ReSound's, though it's hard to be sure. But once I get an update set up to work well, the app is great. The TV Streamer 2's are great. Having an audiologist you trust and who is highly skilled is key.
@@Anselization1 As you know I have the rechargeable version. (I believe Quattros are available as either rechargeable-only, or button-battery-only). With rechargeable, I easily make it through 16-hours-of-use per day, still having at least 40-60% battery strength even with several hours of streaming, and recharge each night. That takes about two hours. Maybe more important is when the lithium ion rechargeable batteries would have to be replaced. My audiologist says (and this is typical for L-Ion in any device): expect to need to replace them at about year four. (At that point, I'd expect the batteries to be running low or dead after 16 hours or even sooner and needing longer to recharge.) The batteries are guaranteed to hold a charge for the first three years. Replacement rechargeable batteries are expected to cost
@@Anselization1 I think you mean do I notice Bluetooth buffering, slowdown or lag, because the Quattros use Bluetooth rather than a wifi connection like one might use to connect an iPhone to the Internet with a wifi router. The answer is that I do not notice any Bluetooth lag to the Quattros from an iPhone. I hear the sound at the same time I would hear it listening to the phone speaker with the aids, rather than a Bluetooth connection to the aids.
Hi Dr Cliff. Any idea on when Google and Resound are going to release an update to allow the Linx Quattro pair for audio? I have a Pixel XL phone and am looking forward to possibly connecting my phone and hearing aid.
My question, going under a Cement Underpass a Biker revved his engine and nearly made me want to rip out my ears with a basic aid. Does the Impact noise reduction help with that or is that different?
Following a "diagnosis" of having a serious hearing loss, I've now been wearing a pair of these hearing aids (paired with an iPhone) for about 3 months and here are a few of my initial take-aways. Keep in mind that I read and watched a number of reviews on this and other devices before making my decision to spend big bucks on these HAs. My first take-away; the audiologists will tell you that it takes time to adjust to the devices (no instant results, give it time) but unfortunately the time it takes to adjust is much longer than the trial period stipulated in the contract, in my case 30 days. That's a big leap of faith, money-wise. Second, I am not getting the desired results in settings like restaurants and conferences and I still have trouble carrying on conversations with people in my immediate vicinity. I have adjusted the app and I've have the devices adjusted but I'm still not hearing conversations as well as I would like and I'm still having to ask people to repeat themselves. Third, I can hear a lot of unimportant things better though; the crumple of paper, the flick of a light switch, the back up beeper in my car, birds chirping (nice, but not important), etc. But I didn't pay the big bucks for hearing these things better. Finally, people like my spouse who know I've now got hearing aids think they can be in another room and still talk in a normal voice and I will hear them just fine. Its difficult to have her understand that just because I now have HAs, she still needs to make some accommodations to still be heard. Very frustrating! I'll keep tinkering with these things but so far I've been disappointed.
Hey John, success with hearing aids requires the right devices, the right programming, and an accurate understanding of the expectations if you are treated correctly with those devices. I'd be interested in reviewing your case. Please email me at DrCliff@DrCliffAuD.com
I have a question i had the Lynx 2 for 4 years loved them and had no problems and ordered new ones but this time Lynx Quatro 5 i had nothing but problems. my hearing specialist spent weeks tweaking and no luck. Everything was very tintey a lot of feedback issues. I tried a couple other devices including Phonak Marvel 70 and Signia Pure 3NX. Issues with them. Right now i have a choice of upgrade Quatro 7 or Widex Moment 330 R and Phonak Marvel 70R. I loved my first resound so any any input where we are going wrong with them would be appreciated. My Hearing aid provider says she believes i am very sensitive to high pitches.
I purchased Resound GN hearing aids at Costco when connectivity with Android was added as a feature. I picked them up in March, just before everything shut down due to Covid-19. The Bluetooth connectivity with my android phone has been excellent while talking on the phone, while listening to music and watching movies. But the sound does not come through my hearing aids when I am in a Zoom meeting. I check the Resound phone app and it shows my hearing aids are connected to my phone. Is there something about Zoom that causes this problem? Is it fixable? Has anyone else had this problem? Thank you.
I’m looking to purchase this hearing aid here in Florida. How long can I expect the battery to last before they are worn out and no longer take and keep a charge? Hopefully a number of years.
First let me thank you for your video's, I am 65 years old with mild - moderate hearing loss. I specifically have trouble with conversations in noisy environment. I have narrowed my choices to the OPN 2 S and the Quattro 9. I am an Android user and even though the streaming is not yet available that is definitely a plus. I have been told that the Quattro apps also give the end user more to play with as far as customization. Can you provide any recommendations or additional advice? I would have attached my hearing test results, but it is not possible in this forum.
In that case, I would go with the Quattro 9 every day of the week and twice on Sunday. It will likely develop Android streaming and has better customization in the app.
is the quattro 7 that much better than the 5? I tried the 7 and I liked it but the 5 is closer to my budget. I just wand to know if the 7 is that much bigger of a difference. Thank you
You are going to love the resound one model with Marie receiver. They are amazing, and my patients/customers love them. (Audiologist Philip from Denmark)
I love my Linx Quattro hearing aids! The sound quality is so good especially streaming music. I always say it sounds like the music is live! I have had them almost a year now
Hi Wes. Do you have the open ear cups that don't seal? My streaming music quality is poor.... no bass or mid range, only treble. Also, the volume is low. Hmmmm?
@@mikeclemens4082 I have the RICs not the sears type. If you’re streaming with something like amazon music go to your smart 3D app and put it streaming focused and it will turn off your mics
@@wesfloyd6040 Thanks for the reply. Mine are RIC with open domes. Music has no bass at all. My 3D app does not have a streaming focused setting. I'm wondering if something is wrong, or is it just the way it is?
@@mikeclemens4082 it won’t give you the option for focused streaming unless you are streaming on the background. So while the music is playing it will give you that option.
My husband charging unit seems not to be working. Any suggestions on what the problem may be? I believe the hearing aids will be a year old in November. He loves them. But really is bad for this malfunction. He does have backup hearing aids but they are in for repairs too. Sigh...
Great video.. I am a first time hearing aid user who has been wearing the Quattro for two days. I like that I can stream from my android phone, but the sound quality is crap. It has zero bass, like listening to an old transistor radio with the one ear bud. Is this the norm, or is their a way to make it sound better?
I am stuck between the Styletto, The Marvel and the these. I want ones that will connect to any device and I am an android user. I want the best I can get. What would you recommend?
Has anyone heard if Resound is planning to put the quattro chip into the ENZO line of aids? I have a profound loss and it is likely the LiNX won't have enough power to service what i need. I'm due to new aids likely this year and would wait if the ENZO was going to get the newer chip. It would seem to be a logical step but who knows. Anyone have an insider scoop? PS - Thank you Dr. Cliff for all these videos......to do this on your own time for the overall community is awesome and definitely personally appreciated. I will be doing a Real Ear test next time i go in for a fitting thanks to you.
Thanks for all of your useful videos. I've subscribed and watched them all. I mothballed my 3rd pair of Starkey's and DroidX for a pair of LiNX 3D 9's and an iPhone. I couldn't be happier. Any chance you could make a video about personalizing settings and making Favorites? I'd like to see your input on things like Bass, Mid & Treble. Thanks again!
If you have word comprehension Right ear about 40% , Left ear about 60%. My question: Is the best device for me the behind that ear like the Resound Lynxx Quattro or is there a more invisible in the ear hearing aid that would work Just as well?
Wow. Good presentation of the two Resound hearing aides. After watching this one and the Phonack I believe I would go with ReSound. There are other features which you didn’t cover that interested me. It’s just getting the right person to fit and personalize them for me. Do you have any idea of cost. Just a ballpark idea. That’s something I haven’t been able to find. Thanks Doctor Cliff for your hard work. Wish I could visit with you in Arizona.
Hi, Cliff, if I have sound processor (Nucleus 6) of Cochlear implant in my one ear and Bolero V70-P in my second it's definitely better to buy Resound aid or stay still in Phonak aids (I have Roger Select also)? My question is because Cochlear and ReSound advertise their bimodal solution, but I found no more benefits than binaural streaming or adjustments by smartphone app (not important for me) and I din't find any solutions like cooperations between sound processor and ReSound such as between Phonak aids (or aid and CROS II) in StereoZoom.
I've had my Linx Quattro 9 hearing aid for one week now and I can confirm that it does sound more natural than either the Phonak or the Siemens, and the impulse noise reduction really works, unlike the Phonak or Siemens. However, the rechargable version of the Quattro has no volume button on the hearing aid. You MUST use either the mobile phone app or the additional cost "optional" remote control to adjust volume or programs. I am using the Smart 3D app, however it disconnects from the hearing aids every time the phone goes into sleep mode (i.e. when the display tuns off) so by the time you launch the app, wait for it to reconnect to the hearing aids, and adjust the volume, 15 seconds or more has elapsed. That's 15 seconds lag time to adjust the volume of the hearing aid! Does the remote control suffer from the same "disconnect" problem? Adjusting the volume of hearing aids should not be considered "optional".... that would be like selling a $4000 home theatre system that didn't have a volume control, and offering an "optional" remote control for another $250 to make it function. If there is no USABLE way to adjust volume you should not endorse these hearing aids.
Hi dean had same Problem. How to solve this problem: go to (More Setting) in the app. Bottom right hand corner. There you a button (MFi - Optimize connection) turn it off. Your App will not go into sleep mode or when you click on the app it will not have to reconnect. Its then always connected. I rung up Resound Technic here in Germany and they told me how to do it. Should have no more problems. Best wishes from Hamburg
@@plut53 Thanks for that reply, I'm considering paying out £3000 on a pair of these pending a successful trial next week, so Deans comment had me a little concerned.
That’s odd, no actually that’s just not true, at least with my I Quattro 9’s (RE961-DRWC). It uses the button on the right aid to increase the volume in both aids (short press), change the program in both aids (longer press), and to turn-off the power (longer press - turns-off the right aid only). The left aid’s button turns down the volume on both aids and powers down the left aid. NO APP NEEDED WHATSOEVER. All of this is explained clearly in the User’s Manual, which you must not have read carefully before posting an entirely misleading public comment. The problems do not lie with any deficiencies with the RE961-DRWCs, but rather with you, and your hastily posted comment. READ THE MANUAL!!
A nice review. I have a comment about the audio streaming feature. I have the Costco version ReSound Preza and a new Android phone. I have the open ear cups that do not seal. I find the music streaming unuseable. The fidelity is so poor. There is no bass, only tinny treble. Volume is also low, even with my phone turned up the whole way. I would never use them to listen to music or even phone calls. What am I missing?
Into my second day on my Kirkland 10 hearing aids coming from a pair of Bernaphone’s. pluses - great music dynamics. Good battery life. Excellent automatic streaming on both my iPhone and iPad simultaneously without having to select one or the other. Negatives- somewhat muddy echoey speech.
I was wondering if you have a video on the different models (5 vs 7 vs 9). I can't seem to determine what the difference is and should I pay the extra money for a better model?
I saw your veviews on the signia pure charge and go and this review on the resound Quattro 9. I have been trying the resound for a couple of weeks and it does not help with hearing in noisy environments . I hear backround noises but not conversations at my table. Is the Signia better in these environments?
Great analysis, thanks a lot. However, and since I have two cost estimations of two different hearing aids, from which I must choose one, I would like to ask for your expert opinion about the model in this review and the Oticon OPN 2. Which of these two provides a better performance (independently of the streaming capability only with iPhone or with iPhone and Android). I thought that the chip Velox made the Oticon OPN 2 one of the best (if not the best) options for a high speech quality even in noisy environments. What about the chip of the LiNX Quattro? Is it as fast and good at processing the audio signals as the Velox? The last question, does it have telecoil? Thank you for any help you could provide Doctor Cliff.
Both are good hearing aids. The OPN 2 is a second tier device and if speech understanding in background noise is important, you should consider the OPN 1. Also, the OPN is getting an upgrade in a few weeks to the OPN S. Not sure if it will have a telecoil yet, but the recharegeable Quattro does not. Also, your performance in background noise will depend on your Speech in Noise score. That being said, the biggest factors for success with any hearing aid is Real Ear Measurement, so spend your time on finding a hearing care provider who does them.
Hello, One concern that I have had about the rechargeable hearing aids is the decrease of life battery after a few years of use. Is that something that has been tested/reviewed? Also how big is the difference from the 7 to the 9 LiNX aside few extra fitures it has ?
The lithium hearing aid batteries are rated for 6 years. However, they can be replaced at no charge if the devices are still under warranty. There are not differences in the 7 vs 9 aside from the feature differences. If you don't want to leave any benefit on the table, go with the 9s. After all, the cost difference spread out over 5 years is negligible.
@@DrCliffAuD Thank you for the insight! I went with the traditional battery 9s and I love them! They were a huge upgrade from the previous ones I had. Thank you for having this channel it really helped me!
@@giovanaregino2670 Hi, I'm testing the quattro 9s next week and I think I'll take the traditional battery. Do you have any special advice for a future user of these devices? Take the rechargeable batteries? Pay attention to something? Thank you in advance
Can anyone describe how the R61 works when using the Apple Watch Series 4? For example, if I'm on a call and I walk out of range, my phone call switches to my watch. Can I use the watch microphone when I walk away from the phone (assuming the call is transferred to the watch)? What happens if I answer the call on my watch? (AirPods work great in this scenario). Opinions on the best alternative for a remote microphone? I tend to walk around during conference calls and I'm on the phone most of the day. I'm trying to make sure I will be happy, before investing. If I'm going to just go back to the AirPods, I don't need high end HA's. Also curious, if I switch to the BT in my car, does the car microphone take over? Thanks.
I purchased the quattro - 9 earing aids on line. Can you program them via the internet if I supply you with the results of a hearing test that I will do locally? Steve Freed
The Quattros are set up to allow remote adjustment, but besides a recent comprehensive hearing test for which you will have to pay locally (free ones won't come with a copy of the results), you need a professional relationship with an audiologist who will program the aids. Many audiologists only perform programming services for customers to whom the audiologist sold the aids. Some audiologists authorized by ReSound may be willing to take you on even though you don't live nearby, but you will have to find one on your own. and expect to pay a programming fee. And they may not be willing or able to do remote programming service; you'll have to ask. You may have to mail the aids to them instead. Websearch for one. Try eBay. Make some calls.
You should also note that audiologists can't do REM (Real Ear Measurement) remotely. That has to be done in person with you wearing the aids. When done properly, REM can make a huge improvement in aid performance. It's worth going to extra trouble and expense to get.
I tested the resound LinX 3D 9 and now I switched to the Quattro 7 and the truth is that the difference in the noise is huge and the sounds feel more natural now. Do you think there is a lot of difference between Quattro 7 and 9? Because the truth is that I feel very good with the 7 and I do not know if it is necessary to invest more money.
The Quattro 9 has more developed features and customization ability. If you are happy with the 7s that is great. However, when you consider how many years you keep hearing aids, an increase of $300-$500 per aid broken down over a number of years typically justifies ensuring you have the best ability to hear in every setting. If the cost is an additional $1,000 per aid, then it may not be worth it.
Since I have Linx 3D with Size 13 batteries, I'm wondering if the size for the Lithium batteries is really any larder than the model I have. I'm extremely delighted with the 3D, but next year I will be due for my Disability upgrade to the Linx 2 and am anxiously looking forward to something new. (I'm a disabled veteran and the VA supplies me with two sets. Since I had one set already, I get to upgrade every couple of years.)
Great review. My Tinnitus increased significantly about 9 months ago and is now in both ears. I am toying between the Phonak Marvel, Oticon OPN , Resound Quattro or 3D9. Both Resounds claims to have Tinnitus Sound Generator. Is this A. Just a marketing ploy B. A useful feature for Tinnitus C. Unique to Resound. Guess i'm asking if any make is particularly helpful for Tinnitus.
A Tinnitus Sound Generator is an effective method of masking tinnitus sound for some individuals, but all hearing aid manufacturers have tinnitus maskers.
Help! I have been wearing Resound Quattro for over 6 months and they work SOMETIMES. But the right hearing aid cuts out the high sounds intermittently, and both seem to lose volume at times, then it comes back on. Very unstable. (I also stream with iPhone and that works pretty well 70% of the time.) This problem occurred early on and both hearing aids were sent back to Resound and replaced. The audiologist confirmed that they were not working. Now I'm having the same problem with the replacement HAs. Is there a firmware update I'm missing? Are there known defects in this model? Unfortunately, my audiologist does't seem to know much about Resound.
Update: The second pair was replaced by ReSound, but with no explanation for the failure of the first 2 sets. Now I'll see if the third pair of Quattros keep working. I can't believe there are not many others with failed ReSound Quattros.
I have had so much trouble with these. Receiver wires having to be replaced, each twice and only had it 5 mo. And had to send al in for service when right port in charger started only charging to 1 light. Did ok about 6 weeks, now, it's doing it again. Every month, something needed fixed, some months more than one issue. But hey, they are great when they do work. Sucks about android not getting full function of the app, unless you have the Android 10. Very disappointed.
Saludos desde México sería tan amable en decirme cual es el modelo exacto de aparato auditivo más potente actualmente para perdida profunda ya que padezco perdida profunda de ambos oidos y ya busque en varias marcas y ninguno da cobertura a mi perdida ya que solo oigo más fuerte pero no entiendo las palabras . Quiero saber cual es lo mejor de ustedes a ver si con ese si logro escuchar bien y entender mi pérdida va así : del lado izquierdo en la audiometría que dice db empieza en el 20 y luego hacia la derecha va bajando hasta llegar el número 120 creo dice Htz
hello sir i have linx 3d 588 bte hearing aid, and when i am trying to connect android phone for samsung j8 so only one aid connect not connected one of more, so please let me sir how to connect both of hearing aid to android phone, and i have already follow for your this video but i am not able to connect, i am waiting for your reply as soon possible thanks..
Dr. Cliff thank you so much for the great information. You are simply amazing as always! I learned a lot from you. I have moderate bilateral sensorineural hearing loss. I am about to buy new hearing aids. I am in between Oticon Opn1 or ReSound Quattro. I find Oticon is really good for speech clarity. However I didn't really like the sounds in general. I don't feel it is natural. I also tried ReSound Linx2. I like the sound quality very much. So natural. However I feel speech clarity is not good as much. For Quattro, I have to wait a bit because they will come to the market later in my country. Would you suggest me to wait for Quattro, or should I get Oticon opn? Do you think I can have better speech clarity with Quattro more than Linx2? Thank you so much!
I've had the ReSound Linx2 since Jan 2017 and now have to get some new ones due to loss. I don't know the Oticon, but would not suggest the Linx2 today anymore, because these are models from 2015. I was not very happy with the mobile streaming quality of mine, so I certainly would update to Linx3D or even Quattro. Also the old iPhone app had some issues, and Linx2 does not support the newer Smart 3D app!
Hello Cliff, what is the actual size difference with the Linx 3d? Ive got that one on trial now and i’d like to know whether or not to try the Quattro aswell. Thanks!
first, thanks for your terrific video's - very informative and helpful. i'm looking at the resound quattro's specifically for use with an android phone (pixel 2xl) and note that this video is almost a year old now. my local audiologist (in in Australia) seems to echo your sentiments regarding the aids, but is still unable to be clear about whether they're capable of android streaming. have you found out anything more regarding this? again, thanks for your work...
I see that the above review is already from 25 September ago. Has Google not yet created an app after more than 5 months so I can also stream it with my hearing device?
Hi, I'm a bit confused, the title says made for Android but you say it can NOT play music back from an Android phone? I am trying to find my first devices, playback of music via bluetooth on my device is high on my want list. Thanks Mark
Dear Cliff, Thanks a lot for the great videos you make on youtube! I saw your video about the LINX Quattro and I am really interested. I wonder whether the Phonak Audeo B-R 90 has similar qualities or is the Resound a better choide?
What are the chances you could do a direct comparison between the resound Quattro and audeo marvel? Things like battery, frequency range, accessories (ie Phonak tv connector doesn’t support digital connection). I’m trying to toss up between the two and I’m sure quite a few other people are too. Thanks for your videos anyway!
Great review! I sprung for the rechargeable Quattro 9 61's and am awaiting delivery to my audiologist. Any idea on how long the Li-ion batteries might last from a ReSound rep or whatever? My audiologist said that the Li-ion batteries were factory-replaceable, predicted the pricing would be in line with the current refurbishment cost of $279 per ear, and reminded me that part of the replacement cost would have been spent on buying disposable batteries over 4 or 5 years if I'd opted for the 62's instead. Be great if that's all so.
The 961s should get you about 30 hours of battery life. Lithium batteries are typically rated for 6 years, but will have a decline in longevity year over year. Those level of devices typically come with a 3 year warranty from the manufacturer and should be sent in for battery exchange before the warranty expires to prevent refurbishment costs as much as possible.
I spend a lot of my day on conference calls, sometimes 6-8 hours of streaming audio. After 2 weeks with the R61's, I have not run out of battery life and have gone 2 days before recharging once when I didn't stream as much. Also took a trip for 4 days and did not even plug in the case. The case kept the HA's recharged although I did not stream much while traveling. On the down side, I've found the BT connectivity range is limited. With any wall between me and the phone, the audio has dropouts and a little static. You will have to carry your phone, even if you don't need to speak. I'm guessing that is due to the low frequency BT. AirPods have a much further range, I can leave the room , for example to get coffee, and no dropouts.
Hi Dr Cliff I’m currently on trial with the Quattro. Love the streaming option. My provider does not do REM. I am struggling with background noise and still don't hear normal conversation like I think I should. Can I take them to someone who does REM even though I didn’t buy from them?
Just came across your question. Houston, TX audiologist here. I regularly perform REM for HA users who purchased HAs elsewhere where REM was not performed. This almost always takes the HAs from good to great! In my opinion, dispensing HAs without performing REM is performing a huge disservice to the end user. Take care. Sara Nagel, Au.D.
Hey Joop. The primary area is connectivity now. I also prefer the increased bands for programming more precisely to prescriptive targets. Don't get me wrong, if you have a pretty standard High-Frequency hearing loss and an iPhone, the Quattro would be just as good of a hearing aid as the Marvel in my opinion.
Same here! Hope for better music streaming quality and reduced "hard noices" from paper, glass....My audiologist tells me there are no differences in microphone quality for many years now, and wants to sell me the 3D
Thanks for the great videos! I play classical piano, and one concern I have is to choose hearing aids that provide optimal sound quality while playing. It seems like the Resound LiNX Quattro would be a good choice from that point of view. Streaming of music from Android devices is also potentially important for me, either via a multi mic, or even better, direct - when that becomes possible. So does the Quattro seem a good choice, or do you have any alternative suggestions? The new Phonak Audeo M sounds great for the Android streaming, but not sure about sound quality for music, as compared to the Quattro...
From a live music situation they both tend to do well. From a streaming perspective, unless you have fully occluding earmolds, they both suck when it comes to music quality. Not their fault, just don't close off the ear canal enough.
Agree with Dr Cliff. After 2 weeks with R-61's I used my BT Sennheiser's (on a plane) and AirPods for music streaming. I just don't like the sound quality of music streaming. No bass even after setting up different profiles in the app.
Dr. Cliff, is there any big difference between resound tv streamer 1 and 2? I am being offered the generation 1 for $50. Is it worth it to pay four times that for generation 2?
As an owner of three models of aids and both generations of ReSound Unite TV Streamers, I can tell you for sure that only TV Streamer 2 works with the Quattros, unfortunately. The original ReSound Unite TV Streamer worked with certain older models of ReSound aids. TV Streamer 2 is well worth getting for the Quattros. I bought three on eBay, where they can be found relatively cheaply, to use with two TVs and a computer in my home. (Quattros can be programmed by you to work with a maximum of three Unite TV Streamer 2's when using the iPhone or Android ReSound app to control them.) If you shop on eBay, be careful that you're *really* getting a TV Streamer TWO. I've seen listings for TWOs using the photo for the slightly different ONE. You can see what both should look like online; there is a slight difference in the appearance..
@@@diegoalexandre-garcia7561 I searched online through ReSound webpages for about 15 minutes and couldn't find a definitive answer for you. I do know that ReSound's original TV Streamer works with the original LiNX [1] and the LiNX2 aids. ReSound Quattro aids definitely need ReSound's TV Streamer 2. (I tried my legacy original TV Streamer with the Quattros before buying TV Streamer 2, and it won't work.) I do not know and could not find 1. Which ReSound TV Streamer is used by the LiNX 3D aids, or 2. If TV Streamer 2 is backwards-compatible with TV Streamer 1, so that it would work with LiNX [1] aids. I don't *think* it will, but I couldn't confirm it from ReSound. Sorry. You can try emailing ReSound that question, but they seem to be providing minimal support for their legacy gear, preferring you to buy new gear, go figure. Good luck.
I'll also tell you that if you already have the original LiNX hearing aids (or LiNX 2 aids) and are happy with them and just want to add a ReSound TV Streamer, the original ReSound Unite TV Streamer is all you need. There would be no benefit to paying 4X as much for TV Streamer 2, which I doubt would work with the original LinX aids anyway; the newer model was designed to work with newer aids.
You will also need a ReSound Unite Remote Control **or** an iPhone with the original ReSound Smart app (not the ReSound 3D app) to control the original TV Streamer with the original LiNX aids. I don't know if there is an app that can do it with an Android phone; I haven't tried. Don't assume it can be done with legacy gear like this; ReSound worked with iPhone for a while without working for Android.
@Cathy Mumper I did a google search for hearing aids in my area, read the providers websites, and called some to ask, if they didn’t have the info on their site.
I'm pretty sure you will have to have the latest version of Android which is 9.0 Pie. And that phone will be released Oct. 9. (Latest Pixel devices) Hopefully they will make a big deal about it in their keynote to bring awareness to it😀. But yeah, I've been waiting for years for this.
I love my rechargeable Resound aids but DO NOT forget the charger when you travel. The one advantage of replaceable batteries is that you can pick them up at any drugstore.
I have these hearing aids and had to go to iPhone because there is still no release on Android. The only thing I can find on Android hearing support are articles from August. There were speculations that it would be included on Android 9 and would debut on the pixel 3. None of that happened and there is nothing to be found about the subject. Do you know anything on a release date/ platform/ phone?
I had hearing test today and tried to fit the LINX QUATTRO.. sadly it never works good on me.. they put in a higher volume but still not clear and the sounds have vibrate.. but when i go in other center and try another hearing aid..they tried to put the Phonax B70-SP and B30-SP, it is cheaper and Old model But its very loud and clear.. Im so sad that Linx Quattro didn't work, because i like it so much because chargeable and can connect to device..
Did they do Real Ear Measurement on the Quattros during programming? There is no reason it shouldn't have worked for you if it was programmed correctly.
I'm a current Resound user but, after 6 years, I need new aids and this faffing about with the Android issue has finally made me say, enough; let's look elsewhere. So, tomorrow I have an appointment to look at Phonak Audéo Marvel aids, which seem to do all the things Resound promised but haven't yet delivered.
After an unsatisfactory experience with Sam’s Club HA’s, thanks to your videos I have an appt tomorrow with an audiologist that uses best practices (looking forward to that!). I tried the Oticon OPN for a very short time at another clinic that also didn’t use best practices (but I loved it) so wondering how this Resound compares (I have cookie bite loss). Thinking ahead about possible best options.
@@DrCliffAuD Do you have a review on difference in sound processing technology for major hearing aids. Phonak, Widex, ReSound? I was looking through your site but could not find it.
Hi from Germany. At the moment testing ReSound LiNX Quattro can only agree with you they are very good. In the test product I have only two programs: All-Round and Music both are very good. But as a streaming ear device Music they are no comparison to my Air Pods from Apple. Also this a also a Premium Model and expensive (don't what you guys pay in the USA) Here are State Health care give us 1700 Euros (1.907,26 US-Dollars) for hearing devices. The rest sum in this case I have to pay. The ReSound LiNX Quattro will set me back : 4.868 Euros (5.460,80 US-Dollar) with the (1.907,26 US-Dollars) from my State Health care: = (7.363,06 US dollars) Expensive would interest me if the prices are the same in USA
Hello! Do you know something about the Phone Now of ReSound LiNX Quattro? I know that is a magnet wich you only have to activate a telephone program and when the patient pick up the phone and bring it to the hearing aid these activate the program and he can listen like it was an iPhone. Is that true? I want it because of my job, I need to pick up the phone wich is a landline and I want something like it was an iPhone. I hope you can help me!! Thanks so much
Thanks Dustin. Hearing aids squeaking is a fit/programming issue. Unless you are talking about when you are actually placing the hearing aids in your ear.
Great review. Kinda disappointed to hear how wide it is since I wear glasses and don't posses a lot of space behind my ears. Hoping you can do a comparison between the Oticon OPN and the Quattro soon. My audiologist is recommending the Signia NX, since she's very familiar with it, for my first hearing aid, however I'm leaning toward the OPN or Quattro. What would your recommendation be for a 46 year old, cookie bite hearing loss, airline pilot, tech loving, podcast streaming iPhone user? Thanks for any suggestions, your review and advice have been very helpful as I move toward my first hearing aid.
The Quattro app lets you be more techy than the OPN app. However, check out IFTTT.com . The OPN app gives you access to the "internet of things" and it is pretty cool. The Signia NX is a good hearing aid, and you may want to consider it if the provider fits a lot of them. That usually means they know how to utilize every feature to its maximum.
@@maggies3137 Wait, I couldn't get a Private Pilot's License back in the 80's because I wore hearing aids. Now "Many PILOTS love.." their hearing aids?!?
Warranty typically depends on the level of technology you purchase with longer warranties for higher levels of technology. However, this is not always the case.
just considering upgrading to the quattro. I currently have the Linx 2 62 v 9. Do you think i will notice a meaningful difference. The list of features i have seen shows them to be almost identical. i would appreciate you (and others) opinion of the value of upgrading--primarily with regard to sound quatlity.
If you are still in a Linx Squared, you should definitely notice a difference with the Quattros. Ultimate sound quality will depend on how well they are programmed.
caking Dr. Cliff, I am currently shopping for a hearing aid provider and come across one that sell AQX brand hearing aids. I have never heard of AQX before. Can you give me a heads up on this company.
Hi Clark. I've been meaning to make a video about AGX. Essentially, they are just rebranded versions of Oticon, ReSound, Signia, Siemens, and Widex hearing aids. Each clinic that dispenses them is an Audigy practice. Audigy is a hearing aid buying group that provides business development services for their members. They also have a term called "Audigy Certified", used to differentiate their clinics from other clinics. Although there is no criteria to become ""Audigy Certified"" other than joining their group. They rebrand hearing aids so consumers can't compare the devices based on cost with other non-Audigy clinics that dispense name brand hearing aids. Oh...they also lock them so you can't go anywhere else to get them adjusted or reprogrammed. In my opinion, stay away from AGX.
Cliff I have resound 3d hearing aids (love them) minus I had to go to iphone temporarily REM was used to adjust. kept getting garbled mess till earmolds were used (i have high pitch hearing loss)my audiologist said my hearing is perfect till i hit a certain pitch then I'm stone deaf. due to the way my ear canals are shaped they keep falling out and are uncomfortable is there any way regular mics can be used for my type of hearing loss?
Resound isn't the best at custom earmolds. However, if they keep falling out, you either need a canal lock or skeleton lock. Have them remake the molds so they are comfortable and have them add these locks.
Rick P I can tell you do not buy the Resound product. The customer support is terrible I live in a town of 500K people and they have no dealer anymore. When we bought them we had a dealer but now we do not so if you want to send them in for any service you need to drive to a dealer which in my case is two hours away. So drive two hours pay $350.00 and drive two hours back to them and pick them up. I called them and talked to a customer support person and he basically said ya to bad for you. So after spending $6000 for my wife to hear we now have a product that is not supported without driving two hours to find someone to send them in. So unless your guaranteed to always have a dealer in your area plan on driving. Plus customer support seemed poor to me.
Please name a product from any industry that you can guarantee there will always be a dealer. Saying not to buy something, for this reason, is pretty stupid.
Marvel not so Marvel! Testing at the moment ReSound LiNX Quattro and Phonak Marvel My experience: two programs All round and music.(Both high end hearing aids) and why I am choosing Resound. Marvel Bluetooth connection not very cool. The Audiologist and I thought like all others. iPhone settings = MFi Hear Help it’s searches and connects. Nope! Only using the app you get the connection. Later on I tried streaming phone on the hearing aids but no connection (but this was automatically with Resound) after a while I found out you have to connect the right hearing aid again with Bluetooth to get this feature. My Audiologist then rung me up with the information that Marvel is made for all smart phones and not specifically for iPhone. Tried this out and after a while I did get a streaming connection but then the app lost the connection to the left hearing aid. Oh I thought how simple it was with Resound. The Marvel App is very spartan designed and with the two programs had no balance controls: (“Base, medium, treble. Also saw no wind reduction or noise reduction which Resound does have”). Only thing I liked about Marvel the music play back from my iPhone was better. But compared to my air pods both hearing aids where left behind. But from normal hearing and TV my subjective opinion the Resound is the champ🏆 and as the best designed and usable App.We are the next generation clientele who have grown up with computers 🖥 smartphones and we want tech that works and choice. After two days I gave my Marvel back. Also Marvel in the end price here in Germany 🇩🇪 is 839 euros 💶 more expensive. I don’t think 🤔 that justify the end price from 5.706 Euros!
I have a set of these and they are terrible. The "Impact noise reduction" you talk about doesn't work at all with mine. Any clicking, hissing, ticking, banging or high pitch noise is like firing a gun. It definitely favors high frequencies. The most annoying part is that it only stays programmed for a few months. Then the sound quality gets real bad and I have to go back to my audiologist. They are plenty loud enough. They are too loud in many situations. But even though they are loud, I can't understand people. It's like I'm in a room with people speaking a different language. I going back one more time and then I'm going to get my money back before the warranty runs out.
Sounds like they are not programmed very well. If clicking, hissing, and ticking are a part of those intense sounds, then it isn't impact noise reduction that will fix it. Check compression. I would also bet that you are over-amplified in some frequency ranges.
It's hard for me to imagine. I'm not much of a futurist. It will likely be different than what we see today, but I expect that price competition from OTC hearing aids will stifle true advances in hearing aids other than connectivity. It think connectivity will continue to grow.
Please review these hearing aids again now that android 10 is out (for Pixel 3) ... and we can actually pair an android phone with the hearing aids. I have version 10 and I see the hearing aid pairing ... but I want to know how well it works in practice .... I would like to see two videos one, in depth on the resound and one that compares the resound to the phonax and its android connection technology
Thanks for this review. I'm picking up my LiNX Quattro hearing aids today. My first hearing aids ever.
I just got my new RESound LiNX Quattro yesterday. My Dad is blind and also deaf and he got hearing aides yesterday but not the Quattro. Just a note, I have been hearing impaired my entire life and never had any hearing aides at all, neither has my dad. We live together and alone. This device for ME is amazing. I can now hear things I never heard before in my life. I wished my Dads was a Quattro as well, but since he is completely blind, he can't use the app for the phones. I only have a complaint about the wire. I wear corrective eyeglasses because I am also losing my sight, the wire is so tiny and thin, when I remove my eyeglasses, my aid comes out and twice I was unable to tell it was out. Otherwise, the app is mega cool because I can adjust bass and high pitch noises. At first, when my cell phone would ring, I was completely freaked out because I am not used to hearing it in my ear. LOL. The streaming of videos is meh, ok, as sometimes I do get scratchy noises alongside the noise of the video and right now, I am unsure how to remedy that.
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I'm about 30 days into use with Quattro Level 9s and can reliably comment on some concerns and questions. My stats: 45yrs old. Cookie bite loss identified 15 years ago. Progressed to moderate to marked. Used Oticon Epoq XW for most of that time because they introduced streaming and iPhone integration which was new, revolutionary and the only option at this point in time (was and remains mind blowing). Auditioned Widex for 3 weeks and found them to be excellent. Moved to Quattro because of team Android and having a Pixel phone AND needing a stethoscope solution because I'm a DVM and we use a stethoscope clinically roughly 30 to 40 times a day. While I am working on the stethoscope solution and it remains unsolved until native Android streaming goes live, let me offer several points (medium drivers).
These units have no squeal. None. I'm placing Grado sr80s with G cushions over them on ear to use with a digital stethoscope and music. Not only is this comfortable, stable and pain free, there are no traces of feedback, echo or squeal.
There is no appreciable latency of any kind. They have been set up with real ear measurements and we have remote adjustment set up for future changes away from office. The app is great and doesn't crash at all on my pixel. It connects reliably with the hearing devices and only occasionally do I need to reinitiate the handshake with an app close out and restart or power cycle action on the devices which becomes intuitive and is a feature of all bluetooth/near field radio tech and no negative reflection on the Quattros.
Impact reduction is great. Those clicks and pops and wood block distortions from moving through the house on hardwood are gone as is the distortion of fingers along steel guitar strings during chord changes. Dogs dancing on an exam table produced nail clicks that were not tolerable. This is amazing technology. I have used them in an open Jeep regularly and do use the wind reduction feature. It's also very well implemented. I am currently working with more open domes for home use and the more closed tulip domes in clinics to reduce barking dog noises and enhance bass frequency isolation. Streaming EQ quality has improved dramatically but still has a smaller sounding effect albeit less tinny and thankfully the hisses and crackles are absent. Spoken word from podcasts are clear and there is no hissing or crackling radio distortions from an iPad during a web conference which astounded me.
We have created 4 programs: Standard and music with open domes and standard and music with tulip domes. I am pushing these to their limits and exploring their features in a dynamic and super active lifestyle. I find them to be nothing short of mind blowing. We have made adjustments using real ear measures from our second fitting session onward which did help speech clarity improve even more because of a needed bump in power at a specific frequency unique to a standing wave cancellation in my canals with open dome ear pieces. I can endorse the need to stall judgement until you have worked with a dedicated audiologist several sessions with any device to get them tuned in to your anatomy, prescription and unique neurologic sensitivities and likes and dislikes.
Also, I am wearing glasses with thicker acetate frames and everything fits. I don't find them bulky and forget they are on coming from older Oticons. We did experiment with the MultiMic as an interim solution for streaming to approximate what the native Android streaming might sound like. It works very well. I have some very soft spoken friends who I could converse much more easily with by giving them the MultiMic. It is small and easily used. Both friends thought it was charming and fun to ham it up and be the crazy voice of reason in my head. It's not awkward to use in other words and good friends will gladly oblige you in exchange for not having to constantly repeat themselves.
Feel free to ask questions and good luck. I look forward to experiencing the Android features once they go live.
How much were they?
Thanks so much for this review - we are in very similar circumstances - progressive cookie bite and lots of exposure to dog sounds. Very helpful!
I absolutely love your reviews. I have worn aids for 16yrs and am looking to replace my resound Verso customs as they are going on 7 years old and I have had a few issues with them- being out of warranty- I think the Quattros will be my next aids. Thank you for all you do for your patients and those of us who follow your channel.
Awesome and comprehensive overview. I've fit 3 sets of these, all on previous hearing aid users, and all of them have remarked immediately on the improvement of sound quality with the Quattro. One patient was previously wearing Linx 3Ds even, so I am very excited to continue getting to know Quattro even better. Resound truly does have the best app for those patients who want to be able to actually manipulate their hearing aids.
Another great video, thank you!
My pleasure Sarah. It's great to see that you're getting such great results even compared to the 3D which is a great device.
Just fitted with these hearing aids (one week ago)- interface with iPhone good - interface with iWatch could be better - I wear glasses and as a new user after 10 to 12 hours in an active day starts to be painful around the front of the ear. - may be too big / thick. I also have small ear canals that go at different angles and insertion is a little bothersome. Lastly why would anyone make a square receiver for an ear canal - not sure if the receiver is hitting the side of my ear. Probably too early to rate these but your review is spot on!!
I've had my ReSound LiNX Quattros for about six months now.
I love these aids. Doctor Cliff's review is accurate in my experience. My Quattros are a huge improvement over the Aleras and a big improvement over the LiNX 2 I had before. The Quattros were programmed perfectly for me using REM the first time. No recall visits needed. The rechargeable batteries are working much better than I expected. The ReSound app has been fussy to get working reliably on the iPhone with the last two updates; I think that may be *Apple's* fault, not ReSound's, though it's hard to be sure. But once I get an update set up to work well, the app is great. The TV Streamer 2's are great. Having an audiologist you trust and who is highly skilled is key.
Can You tell me the Battery Life with and without streaming
Thank You!
@@Anselization1 As you know I have the rechargeable version. (I believe Quattros are available as either rechargeable-only, or button-battery-only). With rechargeable, I easily make it through 16-hours-of-use per day, still having at least 40-60% battery strength even with several hours of streaming, and recharge each night. That takes about two hours. Maybe more important is when the lithium ion rechargeable batteries would have to be replaced. My audiologist says (and this is typical for L-Ion in any device): expect to need to replace them at about year four. (At that point, I'd expect the batteries to be running low or dead after 16 hours or even sooner and needing longer to recharge.) The batteries are guaranteed to hold a charge for the first three years. Replacement rechargeable batteries are expected to cost
Sounder Davis are you facing any WiFi buffering or slow or lag while wearing Quattro connected to iPhone? Thank you
@@Anselization1 I think you mean do I notice Bluetooth buffering, slowdown or lag, because the Quattros use Bluetooth rather than a wifi connection like one might use to connect an iPhone to the Internet with a wifi router. The answer is that I do not notice any Bluetooth lag to the Quattros from an iPhone. I hear the sound at the same time I would hear it listening to the phone speaker with the aids, rather than a Bluetooth connection to the aids.
What hearing aids would you recommend these ones or widex moment?
I fit somebody with the non-rechargeable 62 model a couple of weeks ago, and she is very pleased!
Hi Dr Cliff. Any idea on when Google and Resound are going to release an update to allow the Linx Quattro pair for audio? I have a Pixel XL phone and am looking forward to possibly connecting my phone and hearing aid.
My question, going under a Cement Underpass a Biker revved his engine and nearly made me want to rip out my ears with a basic aid. Does the Impact noise reduction help with that or is that different?
Following a "diagnosis" of having a serious hearing loss, I've now been wearing a pair of these hearing aids (paired with an iPhone) for about 3 months and here are a few of my initial take-aways. Keep in mind that I read and watched a number of reviews on this and other devices before making my decision to spend big bucks on these HAs. My first take-away; the audiologists will tell you that it takes time to adjust to the devices (no instant results, give it time) but unfortunately the time it takes to adjust is much longer than the trial period stipulated in the contract, in my case 30 days. That's a big leap of faith, money-wise. Second, I am not getting the desired results in settings like restaurants and conferences and I still have trouble carrying on conversations with people in my immediate vicinity. I have adjusted the app and I've have the devices adjusted but I'm still not hearing conversations as well as I would like and I'm still having to ask people to repeat themselves. Third, I can hear a lot of unimportant things better though; the crumple of paper, the flick of a light switch, the back up beeper in my car, birds chirping (nice, but not important), etc. But I didn't pay the big bucks for hearing these things better. Finally, people like my spouse who know I've now got hearing aids think they can be in another room and still talk in a normal voice and I will hear them just fine. Its difficult to have her understand that just because I now have HAs, she still needs to make some accommodations to still be heard. Very frustrating! I'll keep tinkering with these things but so far I've been disappointed.
Hey John, success with hearing aids requires the right devices, the right programming, and an accurate understanding of the expectations if you are treated correctly with those devices. I'd be interested in reviewing your case. Please email me at DrCliff@DrCliffAuD.com
I have a question i had the Lynx 2 for 4 years loved them and had no problems and ordered new ones but this time Lynx Quatro 5 i had nothing but problems. my hearing specialist spent weeks tweaking and no luck. Everything was very tintey a lot of feedback issues. I tried a couple other devices including Phonak Marvel 70 and Signia Pure 3NX. Issues with them. Right now i have a choice of upgrade Quatro 7 or Widex Moment 330 R and Phonak Marvel 70R. I loved my first resound so any any input where we are going wrong with them would be appreciated. My Hearing aid provider says she believes i am very sensitive to high pitches.
I purchased Resound GN hearing aids at Costco when connectivity with Android was added as a feature. I picked them up in March, just before everything shut down due to Covid-19. The Bluetooth connectivity with my android phone has been excellent while talking on the phone, while listening to music and watching movies. But the sound does not come through my hearing aids when I am in a Zoom meeting. I check the Resound phone app and it shows my hearing aids are connected to my phone. Is there something about Zoom that causes this problem? Is it fixable? Has anyone else had this problem? Thank you.
I’m looking to purchase this hearing aid here in Florida. How long can I expect the battery to last before they are worn out and no longer take and keep a charge? Hopefully a number of years.
First let me thank you for your video's, I am 65 years old with mild - moderate hearing loss. I specifically have trouble with conversations in noisy environment. I have narrowed my choices to the OPN 2 S and the Quattro 9. I am an Android user and even though the streaming is not yet available that is definitely a plus. I have been told that the Quattro apps also give the end user more to play with as far as customization. Can you provide any recommendations or additional advice? I would have attached my hearing test results, but it is not possible in this forum.
In that case, I would go with the Quattro 9 every day of the week and twice on Sunday. It will likely develop Android streaming and has better customization in the app.
is the quattro 7 that much better than the 5? I tried the 7 and I liked it but the 5 is closer to my budget. I just wand to know if the 7 is that much bigger of a difference. Thank you
You are going to love the resound one model with Marie receiver. They are amazing, and my patients/customers love them. (Audiologist Philip from Denmark)
I do! They are definitely impressive devices. Got my review coming out next week.
I love my Linx Quattro hearing aids! The sound quality is so good especially streaming music. I always say it sounds like the music is live! I have had them almost a year now
Hi Wes. Do you have the open ear cups that don't seal? My streaming music quality is poor.... no bass or mid range, only treble. Also, the volume is low. Hmmmm?
@@mikeclemens4082 I have the RICs not the sears type. If you’re streaming with something like amazon music go to your smart 3D app and put it streaming focused and it will turn off your mics
@@wesfloyd6040 Thanks for the reply. Mine are RIC with open domes. Music has no bass at all. My 3D app does not have a streaming focused setting. I'm wondering if something is wrong, or is it just the way it is?
@@mikeclemens4082 it won’t give you the option for focused streaming unless you are streaming on the background. So while the music is playing it will give you that option.
My husband charging unit seems not to be working. Any suggestions on what the problem may be? I believe the hearing aids will be a year old in November. He loves them. But really is bad for this malfunction. He does have backup hearing aids but they are in for repairs too. Sigh...
Should eye glass arms sit on the outside of the hearing aid or inside?
Great video.. I am a first time hearing aid user who has been wearing the Quattro for two days. I like that I can stream from my android phone, but the sound quality is crap. It has zero bass, like listening to an old transistor radio with the one ear bud. Is this the norm, or is their a way to make it sound better?
I am stuck between the Styletto, The Marvel and the these. I want ones that will connect to any device and I am an android user. I want the best I can get. What would you recommend?
Has anyone heard if Resound is planning to put the quattro chip into the ENZO line of aids? I have a profound loss and it is likely the LiNX won't have enough power to service what i need. I'm due to new aids likely this year and would wait if the ENZO was going to get the newer chip. It would seem to be a logical step but who knows. Anyone have an insider scoop?
PS - Thank you Dr. Cliff for all these videos......to do this on your own time for the overall community is awesome and definitely personally appreciated. I will be doing a Real Ear test next time i go in for a fitting thanks to you.
Thanks for all of your useful videos. I've subscribed and watched them all. I mothballed my 3rd pair of Starkey's and DroidX for a pair of LiNX 3D 9's and an iPhone. I couldn't be happier. Any chance you could make a video about personalizing settings and making Favorites? I'd like to see your input on things like Bass, Mid & Treble. Thanks again!
Hi Dr. Cliff, Do other hearing aid company use MEMS microphone ? Thank you.
If you have word comprehension Right ear about 40% , Left ear about 60%. My question: Is the best device for me the behind that ear like the Resound Lynxx Quattro or is there a more invisible in the ear hearing aid that would work Just as well?
Wow. Good presentation of the two Resound hearing aides. After watching this one and the Phonack I believe I would go with ReSound. There are other features which you didn’t cover that interested me. It’s just getting the right person to fit and personalize them for me. Do you have any idea of cost. Just a ballpark idea. That’s something I haven’t been able to find. Thanks Doctor Cliff for your hard work. Wish I could visit with you in Arizona.
Hi Cathy. Cost is entirely dependent on your region and clinic. Impossible for me to speculate.
Hi, Cliff, if I have sound processor (Nucleus 6) of Cochlear implant in my one ear and Bolero V70-P in my second it's definitely better to buy Resound aid or stay still in Phonak aids (I have Roger Select also)? My question is because Cochlear and ReSound advertise their bimodal solution, but I found no more benefits than binaural streaming or adjustments by smartphone app (not important for me) and I din't find any solutions like cooperations between sound processor and ReSound such as between Phonak aids (or aid and CROS II) in StereoZoom.
Cliff-I love your approach, thank you. (Audiologist trainer Maggie)
I've had my Linx Quattro 9 hearing aid for one week now and I can confirm that it does sound more natural than either the Phonak or the Siemens, and the impulse noise reduction really works, unlike the Phonak or Siemens. However, the rechargable version of the Quattro has no volume button on the hearing aid. You MUST use either the mobile phone app or the additional cost "optional" remote control to adjust volume or programs. I am using the Smart 3D app, however it disconnects from the hearing aids every time the phone goes into sleep mode (i.e. when the display tuns off) so by the time you launch the app, wait for it to reconnect to the hearing aids, and adjust the volume, 15 seconds or more has elapsed. That's 15 seconds lag time to adjust the volume of the hearing aid! Does the remote control suffer from the same "disconnect" problem? Adjusting the volume of hearing aids should not be considered "optional".... that would be like selling a $4000 home theatre system that didn't have a volume control, and offering an "optional" remote control for another $250 to make it function. If there is no USABLE way to adjust volume you should not endorse these hearing aids.
Hi dean had same Problem. How to solve this problem: go to (More Setting) in the app. Bottom right hand corner. There you a button (MFi - Optimize connection) turn it off. Your App will not go into sleep mode or when you click on the app it will not have to reconnect. Its then always connected. I rung up Resound Technic here in Germany and they told me how to do it. Should have no more problems. Best wishes from Hamburg
@@plut53 Thanks for that reply, I'm considering paying out £3000 on a pair of these pending a successful trial next week, so Deans comment had me a little concerned.
That’s odd, no actually that’s just not true, at least with my I Quattro 9’s (RE961-DRWC). It uses the button on the right aid to increase the volume in both aids (short press), change the program in both aids (longer press), and to turn-off the power (longer press - turns-off the right aid only). The left aid’s button turns down the volume on both aids and powers down the left aid.
NO APP NEEDED WHATSOEVER.
All of this is explained clearly in the User’s Manual, which you must not have read carefully before posting an entirely misleading public comment. The problems do not lie with any deficiencies with the RE961-DRWCs, but rather with you, and your hastily posted comment. READ THE MANUAL!!
A nice review. I have a comment about the audio streaming feature. I have the Costco version ReSound Preza and a new Android phone. I have the open ear cups that do not seal. I find the music streaming unuseable. The fidelity is so poor. There is no bass, only tinny treble. Volume is also low, even with my phone turned up the whole way. I would never use them to listen to music or even phone calls. What am I missing?
I just got my Resound linx quattro hearing aids last week. Will I get a software update when streaming is available for my Android phone?
You should get the updates and then your aid will turn itself off and back on, but I am not exactly positive.
How much were they if I may ask?
Into my second day on my Kirkland 10 hearing aids coming from a pair of Bernaphone’s. pluses - great music dynamics. Good battery life. Excellent automatic streaming on both my iPhone and iPad simultaneously without having to select one or the other. Negatives- somewhat muddy echoey speech.
I was wondering if you have a video on the different models (5 vs 7 vs 9). I can't seem to determine what the difference is and should I pay the extra money for a better model?
Dr. Cliff you certainly did a great job to further elaborate upon my ReSound Linx Quattro hearing aids! Thanks so very much!
I saw your veviews on the signia pure charge and go and this review on the resound Quattro 9. I have been trying the resound for a couple of weeks and it does not help with hearing in noisy environments . I hear backround noises but not conversations at my table. Is the Signia better in these environments?
Great analysis, thanks a lot. However, and since I have two cost estimations of two different hearing aids, from which I must choose one, I would like to ask for your expert opinion about the model in this review and the Oticon OPN 2. Which of these two provides a better performance (independently of the streaming capability only with iPhone or with iPhone and Android).
I thought that the chip Velox made the Oticon OPN 2 one of the best (if not the best) options for a high speech quality even in noisy environments. What about the chip of the LiNX Quattro? Is it as fast and good at processing the audio signals as the Velox?
The last question, does it have telecoil? Thank you for any help you could provide Doctor Cliff.
Both are good hearing aids. The OPN 2 is a second tier device and if speech understanding in background noise is important, you should consider the OPN 1. Also, the OPN is getting an upgrade in a few weeks to the OPN S. Not sure if it will have a telecoil yet, but the recharegeable Quattro does not.
Also, your performance in background noise will depend on your Speech in Noise score. That being said, the biggest factors for success with any hearing aid is Real Ear Measurement, so spend your time on finding a hearing care provider who does them.
Hello,
One concern that I have had about the rechargeable hearing aids is the decrease of life battery after a few years of use. Is that something that has been tested/reviewed? Also how big is the difference from the 7 to the 9 LiNX aside few extra fitures it has ?
The lithium hearing aid batteries are rated for 6 years. However, they can be replaced at no charge if the devices are still under warranty. There are not differences in the 7 vs 9 aside from the feature differences. If you don't want to leave any benefit on the table, go with the 9s. After all, the cost difference spread out over 5 years is negligible.
@@DrCliffAuD Thank you for the insight! I went with the traditional battery 9s and I love them! They were a huge upgrade from the previous ones I had. Thank you for having this channel it really helped me!
@@giovanaregino2670 Hi, I'm testing the quattro 9s next week and I think I'll take the traditional battery. Do you have any special advice for a future user of these devices? Take the rechargeable batteries? Pay attention to something? Thank you in advance
Can anyone describe how the R61 works when using the Apple Watch Series 4? For example, if I'm on a call and I walk out of range, my phone call switches to my watch. Can I use the watch microphone when I walk away from the phone (assuming the call is transferred to the watch)? What happens if I answer the call on my watch? (AirPods work great in this scenario). Opinions on the best alternative for a remote microphone? I tend to walk around during conference calls and I'm on the phone most of the day. I'm trying to make sure I will be happy, before investing. If I'm going to just go back to the AirPods, I don't need high end HA's. Also curious, if I switch to the BT in my car, does the car microphone take over? Thanks.
I purchased the quattro - 9 earing aids on line. Can you program them via the internet if I supply you with the results of a hearing test that I will do locally?
Steve Freed
The Quattros are set up to allow remote adjustment, but besides a recent comprehensive hearing test for which you will have to pay locally (free ones won't come with a copy of the results), you need a professional relationship with an audiologist who will program the aids. Many audiologists only perform programming services for customers to whom the audiologist sold the aids. Some audiologists authorized by ReSound may be willing to take you on even though you don't live nearby, but you will have to find one on your own. and expect to pay a programming fee. And they may not be willing or able to do remote programming service; you'll have to ask. You may have to mail the aids to them instead. Websearch for one. Try eBay. Make some calls.
You should also note that audiologists can't do REM (Real Ear Measurement) remotely. That has to be done in person with you wearing the aids. When done properly, REM can make a huge improvement in aid performance. It's worth going to extra trouble and expense to get.
I tested the resound LinX 3D 9 and now I switched to the Quattro 7 and the truth is that the difference in the noise is huge and the sounds feel more natural now. Do you think there is a lot of difference between Quattro 7 and 9? Because the truth is that I feel very good with the 7 and I do not know if it is necessary to invest more money.
The Quattro 9 has more developed features and customization ability. If you are happy with the 7s that is great. However, when you consider how many years you keep hearing aids, an increase of $300-$500 per aid broken down over a number of years typically justifies ensuring you have the best ability to hear in every setting. If the cost is an additional $1,000 per aid, then it may not be worth it.
Thank you!!!! :D
Since I have Linx 3D with Size 13 batteries, I'm wondering if the size for the Lithium batteries is really any larder than the model I have. I'm extremely delighted with the 3D, but next year I will be due for my Disability upgrade to the Linx 2 and am anxiously looking forward to something new. (I'm a disabled veteran and the VA supplies me with two sets. Since I had one set already, I get to upgrade every couple of years.)
Bruce Warner the size will be very comparable, definitely not bigger/thicker than your current model
Great review. My Tinnitus increased significantly about 9 months ago and is now in both ears. I am toying between the Phonak Marvel, Oticon OPN , Resound Quattro or 3D9. Both Resounds claims to have Tinnitus Sound Generator. Is this A. Just a marketing ploy B. A useful feature for Tinnitus C. Unique to Resound. Guess i'm asking if any make is particularly helpful for Tinnitus.
A Tinnitus Sound Generator is an effective method of masking tinnitus sound for some individuals, but all hearing aid manufacturers have tinnitus maskers.
Help! I have been wearing Resound Quattro for over 6 months and they work SOMETIMES. But the right hearing aid cuts out the high sounds intermittently, and both seem to lose volume at times, then it comes back on. Very unstable. (I also stream with iPhone and that works pretty well 70% of the time.) This problem occurred early on and both hearing aids were sent back to Resound and replaced. The audiologist confirmed that they were not working. Now I'm having the same problem with the replacement HAs. Is there a firmware update I'm missing? Are there known defects in this model? Unfortunately, my audiologist does't seem to know much about Resound.
Update: The second pair was replaced by ReSound, but with no explanation for the failure of the first 2 sets. Now I'll see if the third pair of Quattros keep working. I can't believe there are not many others with failed ReSound Quattros.
I have had so much trouble with these. Receiver wires having to be replaced, each twice and only had it 5 mo. And had to send al in for service when right port in charger started only charging to 1 light. Did ok about 6 weeks, now, it's doing it again. Every month, something needed fixed, some months more than one issue. But hey, they are great when they do work. Sucks about android not getting full function of the app, unless you have the Android 10. Very disappointed.
Saludos desde México sería tan amable en decirme cual es el modelo exacto de aparato auditivo más potente actualmente para perdida profunda ya que padezco perdida profunda de ambos oidos y ya busque en varias marcas y ninguno da cobertura a mi perdida ya que solo oigo más fuerte pero no entiendo las palabras . Quiero saber cual es lo mejor de ustedes a ver si con ese si logro escuchar bien y entender mi pérdida va así : del lado izquierdo en la audiometría que dice db empieza en el 20 y luego hacia la derecha va bajando hasta llegar el número 120 creo dice Htz
hello sir
i have linx 3d 588 bte hearing aid, and when i am trying to connect android phone for samsung j8 so only one aid connect not connected one of more, so please let me sir how to connect both of hearing aid to android phone, and i have already follow for your this video but i am not able to connect, i am waiting for your reply as soon possible thanks..
Dr. Cliff thank you so much for the great information. You are simply amazing as always! I learned a lot from you. I have moderate bilateral sensorineural hearing loss. I am about to buy new hearing aids. I am in between Oticon Opn1 or ReSound Quattro. I find Oticon is really good for speech clarity. However I didn't really like the sounds in general. I don't feel it is natural. I also tried ReSound Linx2. I like the sound quality very much. So natural. However I feel speech clarity is not good as much. For Quattro, I have to wait a bit because they will come to the market later in my country. Would you suggest me to wait for Quattro, or should I get Oticon opn? Do you think I can have better speech clarity with Quattro more than Linx2? Thank you so much!
I've had the ReSound Linx2 since Jan 2017 and now have to get some new ones due to loss. I don't know the Oticon, but would not suggest the Linx2 today anymore, because these are models from 2015. I was not very happy with the mobile streaming quality of mine, so I certainly would update to Linx3D or even Quattro. Also the old iPhone app had some issues, and Linx2 does not support the newer Smart 3D app!
I’m getting mine in 6 weeks. I look forward to it
Hello Cliff, what is the actual size difference with the Linx 3d? Ive got that one on trial now and i’d like to know whether or not to try the Quattro aswell. Thanks!
About 1 - 1.5mm thicker
Doctor Cliff, AuD thanks! thats not too bad, right?
How does ReSound LINX 3D compare to a living room home cinema?
first, thanks for your terrific video's - very informative and helpful.
i'm looking at the resound quattro's specifically for use with an android phone (pixel 2xl) and note that this video is almost a year old now. my local audiologist (in in Australia) seems to echo your sentiments regarding the aids, but is still unable to be clear about whether they're capable of android streaming. have you found out anything more regarding this?
again, thanks for your work...
I see that the above review is already from 25 September ago. Has Google not yet created an app after more than 5 months so I can also stream it with my hearing device?
Nope. 😔
Hi, I'm a bit confused, the title says made for Android but you say it can NOT play music back from an Android phone? I am trying to find my first devices, playback of music via bluetooth on my device is high on my want list. Thanks Mark
You want the Phonak Marvel hearing aids.
Dear Cliff,
Thanks a lot for the great videos you make on youtube!
I saw your video about the LINX Quattro and I am really interested. I wonder whether the Phonak Audeo B-R 90 has similar qualities or is the Resound a better choide?
Both are similar. Phonak is a few steps ahead though.
How ist the Stat today?
Did you got an example of those ReSound Linx Quattro for Android?
I don't understand your questions.
What are the chances you could do a direct comparison between the resound Quattro and audeo marvel? Things like battery, frequency range, accessories (ie Phonak tv connector doesn’t support digital connection). I’m trying to toss up between the two and I’m sure quite a few other people are too. Thanks for your videos anyway!
I will consider this. Thanks!
Great review! I sprung for the rechargeable Quattro 9 61's and am awaiting delivery to my audiologist. Any idea on how long the Li-ion batteries might last from a ReSound rep or whatever? My audiologist said that the Li-ion batteries were factory-replaceable, predicted the pricing would be in line with the current refurbishment cost of $279 per ear, and reminded me that part of the replacement cost would have been spent on buying disposable batteries over 4 or 5 years if I'd opted for the 62's instead. Be great if that's all so.
The 961s should get you about 30 hours of battery life. Lithium batteries are typically rated for 6 years, but will have a decline in longevity year over year. Those level of devices typically come with a 3 year warranty from the manufacturer and should be sent in for battery exchange before the warranty expires to prevent refurbishment costs as much as possible.
I spend a lot of my day on conference calls, sometimes 6-8 hours of streaming audio. After 2 weeks with the R61's, I have not run out of battery life and have gone 2 days before recharging once when I didn't stream as much. Also took a trip for 4 days and did not even plug in the case. The case kept the HA's recharged
although I did not stream much while traveling. On the down side, I've found the BT connectivity range is limited. With any wall between me and the phone, the audio has dropouts and a little static. You will have to carry your phone, even if you don't need to speak. I'm guessing that is due to the low frequency BT. AirPods have a much further range, I can leave the room , for example to get coffee, and no dropouts.
Hi Dr Cliff I’m currently on trial with the Quattro. Love the streaming option. My provider does not do REM. I am struggling with background noise and still don't hear normal conversation like I think I should. Can I take them to someone who does REM even though I didn’t buy from them?
Wow, 5 months and still no reply. I'm having the same issues!
Just came across your question. Houston, TX audiologist here. I regularly perform REM for HA users who purchased HAs elsewhere where REM was not performed. This almost always takes the HAs from good to great! In my opinion, dispensing HAs without performing REM is performing a huge disservice to the end user. Take care. Sara Nagel, Au.D.
Thanks for your reaction, Cliff. I am going to reconsider my choice. Cannyou tell a few things the Phonak is more ahead?
Hey Joop. The primary area is connectivity now. I also prefer the increased bands for programming more precisely to prescriptive targets. Don't get me wrong, if you have a pretty standard High-Frequency hearing loss and an iPhone, the Quattro would be just as good of a hearing aid as the Marvel in my opinion.
Good review. Thinking of upgrading to these from my linx2’s. wondering how much of a difference I would see.
Same here! Hope for better music streaming quality and reduced "hard noices" from paper, glass....My audiologist tells me there are no differences in microphone quality for many years now, and wants to sell me the 3D
Thanks for the great videos! I play classical piano, and one concern I have is to choose hearing aids that provide optimal sound quality while playing. It seems like the Resound LiNX Quattro would be a good choice from that point of view. Streaming of music from Android devices is also potentially important for me, either via a multi mic, or even better, direct - when that becomes possible.
So does the Quattro seem a good choice, or do you have any alternative suggestions? The new Phonak Audeo M sounds great for the Android streaming, but not sure about sound quality for music, as compared to the Quattro...
From a live music situation they both tend to do well. From a streaming perspective, unless you have fully occluding earmolds, they both suck when it comes to music quality. Not their fault, just don't close off the ear canal enough.
Agree with Dr Cliff. After 2 weeks with R-61's I used my BT Sennheiser's (on a plane) and AirPods for music streaming. I just don't like the sound quality of music streaming. No bass even after setting up different profiles in the app.
Dr. Cliff, is there any big difference between resound tv streamer 1 and 2? I am being offered the generation 1 for $50. Is it worth it to pay four times that for generation 2?
As an owner of three models of aids and both generations of ReSound Unite TV Streamers, I can tell you for sure that only TV Streamer 2 works with the Quattros, unfortunately. The original ReSound Unite TV Streamer worked with certain older models of ReSound aids. TV Streamer 2 is well worth getting for the Quattros. I bought three on eBay, where they can be found relatively cheaply, to use with two TVs and a computer in my home. (Quattros can be programmed by you to work with a maximum of three Unite TV Streamer 2's when using the iPhone or Android ReSound app to control them.) If you shop on eBay, be careful that you're *really* getting a TV Streamer TWO. I've seen listings for TWOs using the photo for the slightly different ONE. You can see what both should look like online; there is a slight difference in the appearance..
@@sounderdavis5446 thanks for your help. Do you know if tv streamer 2 works for Links 1? I have not found that online. thanks in advance
@@@diegoalexandre-garcia7561 I searched online through ReSound webpages for about 15 minutes and couldn't find a definitive answer for you. I do know that ReSound's original TV Streamer works with the original LiNX [1] and the LiNX2 aids. ReSound Quattro aids definitely need ReSound's TV Streamer 2. (I tried my legacy original TV Streamer with the Quattros before buying TV Streamer 2, and it won't work.) I do not know and could not find 1. Which ReSound TV Streamer is used by the LiNX 3D aids, or 2. If TV Streamer 2 is backwards-compatible with TV Streamer 1, so that it would work with LiNX [1] aids. I don't *think* it will, but I couldn't confirm it from ReSound. Sorry. You can try emailing ReSound that question, but they seem to be providing minimal support for their legacy gear, preferring you to buy new gear, go figure. Good luck.
I'll also tell you that if you already have the original LiNX hearing aids (or LiNX 2 aids) and are happy with them and just want to add a ReSound TV Streamer, the original ReSound Unite TV Streamer is all you need. There would be no benefit to paying 4X as much for TV Streamer 2, which I doubt would work with the original LinX aids anyway; the newer model was designed to work with newer aids.
You will also need a ReSound Unite Remote Control **or** an iPhone with the original ReSound Smart app (not the ReSound 3D app) to control the original TV Streamer with the original LiNX aids. I don't know if there is an app that can do it with an Android phone; I haven't tried. Don't assume it can be done with legacy gear like this; ReSound worked with iPhone for a while without working for Android.
Can you review Costco’s Resound Preza 861
@Cathy Mumper I did a google search for hearing aids in my area, read the providers websites, and called some to ask, if they didn’t have the info on their site.
Check the listings on www.HearingTracker.com
This isnt a review, its a commercial. Its people who use the things that need to be doing the review!
I'm pretty sure you will have to have the latest version of Android which is 9.0 Pie. And that phone will be released Oct. 9. (Latest Pixel devices) Hopefully they will make a big deal about it in their keynote to bring awareness to it😀. But yeah, I've been waiting for years for this.
I agree. I'm assuming that they will work with Pixel first, then other Android devices.
I love my rechargeable Resound aids but DO NOT forget the charger when you travel. The one advantage of replaceable batteries is that you can pick them up at any drugstore.
Can it be used for hand free calling ? (The way $200 AirPod does)
Not technically hands free. It still uses the microphones on the iPhone. It's a bummer.
I have these hearing aids and had to go to iPhone because there is still no release on Android. The only thing I can find on Android hearing support are articles from August. There were speculations that it would be included on Android 9 and would debut on the pixel 3. None of that happened and there is nothing to be found about the subject. Do you know anything on a release date/ platform/ phone?
Hi Seppe. No idea on the Quattro Android release date. The Phonak Marvel is the only device that connects to Android directly at the moment.
I had hearing test today and tried to fit the LINX QUATTRO.. sadly it never works good on me.. they put in a higher volume but still not clear and the sounds have vibrate.. but when i go in other center and try another hearing aid..they tried to put the Phonax B70-SP and B30-SP, it is cheaper and Old model But its very loud and clear..
Im so sad that Linx Quattro didn't work, because i like it so much because chargeable and can connect to device..
Did they do Real Ear Measurement on the Quattros during programming? There is no reason it shouldn't have worked for you if it was programmed correctly.
I'm a current Resound user but, after 6 years, I need new aids and this faffing about with the Android issue has finally made me say, enough; let's look elsewhere. So, tomorrow I have an appointment to look at Phonak Audéo Marvel aids, which seem to do all the things Resound promised but haven't yet delivered.
After an unsatisfactory experience with Sam’s Club HA’s, thanks to your videos I have an appt tomorrow with an audiologist that uses best practices (looking forward to that!). I tried the Oticon OPN for a very short time at another clinic that also didn’t use best practices (but I loved it) so wondering how this Resound compares (I have cookie bite loss). Thinking ahead about possible best options.
CATalley This might be a dumb question but how do you find out if an audiologist using best practices? Do you just look up reviews on them?
Check out www.HearingTracker.com. You can filter provider search results by if they claim to perform REMs.
Oticon and ReSound process sound differently. You may find that you prefer one over the other.
@@DrCliffAuD Do you have a review on difference in sound processing technology for major hearing aids. Phonak, Widex, ReSound? I was looking through your site but could not find it.
Hi from Germany. At the moment testing ReSound LiNX Quattro can only agree with you they are very good. In the test product I have only two programs: All-Round and Music both are very good. But as a streaming ear device Music they are no comparison to my Air Pods from Apple. Also this a also a Premium Model and expensive (don't what you guys pay in the USA) Here are State Health care give us 1700 Euros (1.907,26 US-Dollars) for hearing devices. The rest sum in this case I have to pay. The ReSound LiNX Quattro will set me back : 4.868 Euros (5.460,80 US-Dollar) with the (1.907,26 US-Dollars) from my State Health care: = (7.363,06 US dollars) Expensive would interest me if the prices are the same in USA
Hello! Do you know something about the Phone Now of ReSound LiNX Quattro? I know that is a magnet wich you only have to activate a telephone program and when the patient pick up the phone and bring it to the hearing aid these activate the program and he can listen like it was an iPhone. Is that true? I want it because of my job, I need to pick up the phone wich is a landline and I want something like it was an iPhone.
I hope you can help me!! Thanks so much
Yes the Phone Now is a good feature. If the magnetic strength of your handset isn't strong enough, then you will need to attach a separate magnet.
Must I have my cell phone near me to answer it through my iphone? If not, how do I answer and disconnect?
You get a Phonak Marvel if you want to answer and hangup through the hearing aids instead of through the phone.
Can you still manually switch on/off the hearing aids so no one can hear the aids squeaking? Nice review!
Thanks Dustin. Hearing aids squeaking is a fit/programming issue. Unless you are talking about when you are actually placing the hearing aids in your ear.
I met when placing in ear.
yes
Great review. Kinda disappointed to hear how wide it is since I wear glasses and don't posses a lot of space behind my ears. Hoping you can do a comparison between the Oticon OPN and the Quattro soon. My audiologist is recommending the Signia NX, since she's very familiar with it, for my first hearing aid, however I'm leaning toward the OPN or Quattro. What would your recommendation be for a 46 year old, cookie bite hearing loss, airline pilot, tech loving, podcast streaming iPhone user? Thanks for any suggestions, your review and advice have been very helpful as I move toward my first hearing aid.
The Quattro app lets you be more techy than the OPN app. However, check out IFTTT.com . The OPN app gives you access to the "internet of things" and it is pretty cool. The Signia NX is a good hearing aid, and you may want to consider it if the provider fits a lot of them. That usually means they know how to utilize every feature to its maximum.
Perhaps try the ReSound Linx 3D, model 961 as it meets all of the needs you mention. Many pilots love the 3D line.
The Quattro rechargebles can give you 30 hours use without streaming and 24 hours with 12 hours for streaming. Best in the industry in that area
@@maggies3137 Wait, I couldn't get a Private Pilot's License back in the 80's because I wore hearing aids. Now "Many PILOTS love.." their hearing aids?!?
Does the VA offer these hearing aids?
Yes!
They increased bandwidth?? I haven’t had training on these, but I reallllly hope they are putting them on VA contract!!
I'm sure the VA will get them soon.
@@DrCliffAuD yes, it's coming :)
what is the warranty???
Warranty typically depends on the level of technology you purchase with longer warranties for higher levels of technology. However, this is not always the case.
just considering upgrading to the quattro. I currently have the Linx 2 62 v 9. Do you think i will notice a meaningful difference. The list of features i have seen shows them to be almost identical. i would appreciate you (and others) opinion of the value of upgrading--primarily with regard to sound quatlity.
If you are still in a Linx Squared, you should definitely notice a difference with the Quattros. Ultimate sound quality will depend on how well they are programmed.
whether quattro has echo block?
yea
do ReSound LiNX Quattro work on android??
Can the Quatro be used as a hands free phone device (without additional microphone)?
No, if you want to be hands free, wait for the Phonak Marvel (November 30th). It uses the hearing aid microphone to pick up your voice.
@@DrCliffAuD Thanks
This is a great informational video for hearing aid users.
Thanks ptholen!
Thanks for sharing!
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Dr. Cliff,
I am currently shopping for a hearing aid provider and come across one that sell AQX brand hearing aids. I have never heard of AQX before. Can you give me a heads up on this company.
Hi Clark. I've been meaning to make a video about AGX. Essentially, they are just rebranded versions of Oticon, ReSound, Signia, Siemens, and Widex hearing aids. Each clinic that dispenses them is an Audigy practice. Audigy is a hearing aid buying group that provides business development services for their members. They also have a term called "Audigy Certified", used to differentiate their clinics from other clinics. Although there is no criteria to become ""Audigy Certified"" other than joining their group. They rebrand hearing aids so consumers can't compare the devices based on cost with other non-Audigy clinics that dispense name brand hearing aids. Oh...they also lock them so you can't go anywhere else to get them adjusted or reprogrammed. In my opinion, stay away from AGX.
So direct streaming is available now on pixel 3 with Android 10 update why is it nobody is talking about it now.
Because nobody has a Pixel phone. Well....almost nobody.
Cliff I have resound 3d hearing aids (love them) minus I had to go to iphone temporarily REM was used to adjust. kept getting garbled mess till earmolds were used (i have high pitch hearing loss)my audiologist said my hearing is perfect till i hit a certain pitch then I'm stone deaf. due to the way my ear canals are shaped they keep falling out and are uncomfortable is there any way regular mics can be used for my type of hearing loss?
Resound isn't the best at custom earmolds. However, if they keep falling out, you either need a canal lock or skeleton lock. Have them remake the molds so they are comfortable and have them add these locks.
@@DrCliffAuD thank you so much for you input and fast response!
Thank you, Dr. Cliff! As always, very helpful!
You're welcome Andrew!
Rick P
I can tell you do not buy the Resound product. The customer support is terrible I live in a town of 500K people and they have no dealer anymore. When we bought them we had a dealer but now we do not so if you want to send them in for any service you need to drive to a dealer which in my case is two hours away. So drive two hours pay $350.00 and drive two hours back to them and pick them up. I called them and talked to a customer support person and he basically said ya to bad for you. So after spending $6000 for my wife to hear we now have a product that is not supported without driving two hours to find someone to send them in. So unless your guaranteed to always have a dealer in your area plan on driving. Plus customer support seemed poor to me.
Hey Rick. What was the name of the clinic?
Doctor Cliff, AuD
It was Comfort Hearing Aid Centers LLC, in Bakersfield CA on H st but they are no longer in business.
Please name a product from any industry that you can guarantee there will always be a dealer.
Saying not to buy something, for this reason, is pretty stupid.
Marvel not so Marvel! Testing at the moment ReSound LiNX Quattro and Phonak Marvel My experience: two programs All round and music.(Both high end hearing aids) and why I am choosing Resound. Marvel Bluetooth connection not very cool. The Audiologist and I thought like all others. iPhone settings = MFi Hear Help it’s searches and connects. Nope! Only using the app you get the connection. Later on I tried streaming phone on the hearing aids but no connection (but this was automatically with Resound) after a while I found out you have to connect the right hearing aid again with Bluetooth to get this feature. My Audiologist then rung me up with the information that Marvel is made for all smart phones and not specifically for iPhone. Tried this out and after a while I did get a streaming connection but then the app lost the connection to the left hearing aid. Oh I thought how simple it was with Resound. The Marvel App is very spartan designed and with the two programs had no balance controls: (“Base, medium, treble. Also saw no wind reduction or noise reduction which Resound does have”). Only thing I liked about Marvel the music play back from my iPhone was better. But compared to my air pods both hearing aids where left behind. But from normal hearing and TV my subjective opinion the Resound is the champ🏆 and as the best designed and usable App.We are the next generation clientele who have grown up with computers 🖥 smartphones and we want tech that works and choice. After two days I gave my Marvel back. Also Marvel in the end price here in Germany 🇩🇪 is 839 euros 💶 more expensive. I don’t think 🤔 that justify the end price from 5.706 Euros!
What about when someone tries to whisper to you
I have a set of these and they are terrible. The "Impact noise reduction" you talk about doesn't work at all with mine. Any clicking, hissing, ticking, banging or high pitch noise is like firing a gun. It definitely favors high frequencies. The most annoying part is that it only stays programmed for a few months. Then the sound quality gets real bad and I have to go back to my audiologist. They are plenty loud enough. They are too loud in many situations. But even though they are loud, I can't understand people. It's like I'm in a room with people speaking a different language. I going back one more time and then I'm going to get my money back before the warranty runs out.
Sounds like they are not programmed very well. If clicking, hissing, and ticking are a part of those intense sounds, then it isn't impact noise reduction that will fix it. Check compression. I would also bet that you are over-amplified in some frequency ranges.
I tried it. My hearing with it feels blocked. Instead of improvement it’s decline in hearing with the hearing aid. It was horrible experience for me.
I'm not a betting man, but if I was, I would bet that it wasn't fit and programmed correctly.
With all the advances we have see over the last five years, what do you see being the situation in five years time?
It's hard for me to imagine. I'm not much of a futurist. It will likely be different than what we see today, but I expect that price competition from OTC hearing aids will stifle true advances in hearing aids other than connectivity. It think connectivity will continue to grow.
Please review these hearing aids again now that android 10 is out (for Pixel 3) ... and we can actually pair an android phone with the hearing aids. I have version 10 and I see the hearing aid pairing ... but I want to know how well it works in practice .... I would like to see two videos one, in depth on the resound and one that compares the resound to the phonax and its android connection technology
I had trouble with the Pixel 3, I think they need to work out some software issues?
Why does everyone cater to apple and ignoring android
Not everyone. Phonak Marvel works with Android directly. It is a technology limitation due to chip requirements for wireless protocols.
Apple interface has always been fixed while there are many variables with Android. Supposedly Android P maybe Q will have required support.
This guy babels - given that he is addressing people with hearing loss he should be speaking slowly and with pauses.