The NEW Resound Omnia Hearing Aid Review 2023! Better Hearing in Background Noise?
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- Опубліковано 26 чер 2024
- In this video, HearingTracker Audiologist Matthew Allsop provides a detailed review of the new ReSound Omnia receiver-in-canal hearing aid family. The successor to the popular ReSound One, Omnia delivers new speech enhancement and directional microphone features that aim to deliver better speech clarity-especially in background noise. Let’s take a look at some of the key features of the product in more detail.
00:00 Intro
00:45 Resound Omnia
01:53 Resound Omnia Models
03:56 Resound Omnia Chargers
05:44 Colors Available
06:24 Technology Levels Available
06:45 Hearing Loss Suitability
07:14 M&RIE Recievers (Marie recievers)
09:00 Hearing in Background Noise
09:27 Environmental Classifier
10:00 Environmental Optimiser
10:19 360 All Around
10:46 Faster Mode Detection
10:58 Narrower Beamforming
11:40 Bluetooth Hearing Aids
14:06 Smart 3D App
16:33 Tinnitus Sound Generator
18:02 Remote Assist Live
19:21 Accessories
20:38 Which Resound Omnia has the telecoil?
21:40 Water Resistance
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Matthew Allsop is the Video Content Manager at Hearingtracker.com. He practices from his London-based practice, Harley Street Hearing. You can get in touch on matthew@hearingtracker.com regarding new content ideas or to become a patient.
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What is the most important thing to you in a hearing aid? for example: Cosmetics, Bluetooth, Hearing speech in Background noise? Matthew
Sound clarity
Cosmetics and of course Bluetooth
Bluetooth and cost
clarity and bluetooth
Sound clarity, hearing speech in background noise, realistic sound quality
I've just recently become a hearing aid user and have opted for the ReSound Omnia 9. I can say they have improved my hearing experience immensely, especially when listening to conversations in challenging environments. This has resulted in my feeling a part of group conversations and social interactions. I can with hand on heart say if you can afford it go for these hearing aids it will be a game changer. The more I learn about these Aids, I've only had mine 6 weeks, the more I'm impressed by them and look forward to how they can and will adapt in my future hearing needs.
Your video has been a great teaching aid to my understanding of these aids and will help me with my audiologist in future visits in asking the right questions to get the best out of the Omnia aids. Thank you, and keep up the good work and videos. Cheers Johm
Very informative review, comprehensive and clear with the right pace. No drama or exciting show. Great job!
Hey Arne, thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. I'll keep them coming if you keep on watching. Matthew
I think it’s a nice idea to wait to release a new review video, because it’s always better to have some feedback from patients. Thank you so much for another amazing review!
Hey Carla, thank you for watching and taking the time to comment, Matthew
Very clear explanation. Thank you.
Really useful thanks a lot, I’m trialing these next week 🙏
Hey Bec! Good luck. Just as an FYI they have been superseded by the resound Nexia's now. I hope that helps. Matthew
Very informative video. Learning about this stuff is overwhelming.
Hey Yogamudra, I completely understand. Theres a lot of info out there. Hopefully our channel will help so stay tuned for more. Thanks for watching, Matthew
Me too. I love streaming music in the car from my phone to the car stereo. Now all of a sudden the music is coming to me directly thru the hearing aids!!!! Aaaaaaaagggghhhhh I’m so frustrated
Thanks a million. very informative.
Glad it was helpful Tom! Thanks for taking the time to comment. Matthew
Thank you for this most informative review of the ReSound Omnia. I am 77 years old with moderate to severe hearing loss above 3,000Hz. I currently have the Linx3D 961 aids and am looking at obtaining newer technology. I am retired and only rarely in an extremely noisy environment, as (since covid) I don't often eat inside restaurants (we do dine outside) and I don't travel by plane, so coping with an airport environment isn't relevant for me. I am assessing used/refurbished models and am trying to decide if the (961) ONE would work as satisfactorily for me as a (961) Omnia. I can't seem to find as thorough a review of the ONE among for UA-cam videos, so I'd greatly appreciate it if you could provide me with your impression regarding how much of a disadvantage I would encounter by purchasing the ONE aids (as a stunningly low price). Thanks!
I am considering getting the latest Resound, I have an early Resound model from 7 years ago. It was when the first App came out.
Thanks for commenting Gordon, it would be great to get your feedback on here if you get them. Matthew
Excellent review
Did I miss your comment on the desk top charger? You said you would mention it later in video
Do they have the needed specs to be set up for live piano?
Thanks again your style is easy to listen to not too fast but still clear.
Thanks again for another very informative review
Hey Michael, thank you for taking the time to comment. Here's a link for the charger options. tinyurl.com/2awttdhn. I hope this helps. Thank you for your positive feedback! Matthew
I have been using the Resound one now for app 6 months and I find that they are way better than my last hearing aids I will upgrade them in 18 months
I just hope that I can still use my existing hearing aids charger
Thank you!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching, Matthew
My countries disabled veterans benefits
are allowing me to get a new pair of Resound Omnia 961s.
I am 71 years old and have had hearing problems since I was a young man.
Never had any type hearing aid before.
I am very happily surprised to learn all about this new technology.
I'm going in this afternoon for some balance test.
Hey Glenn! I hope that it goes well and you get your ears fixed up! You’ll get on well with them. Matthew
@HearingTracker Hey, ya. Just picked them up today. Very amazing.
Getting them dialed in was also amazing looking at the level of technology.
Watching her calibrate it in the computer screen was very cool.
Got the app on my cell phone.
It was very fast & easy.
Learning the basics took about 20 minutes. Maintaining them is easy too.
The features on the charging box were great. The hearing aids themselves are amazing. I have a lot of control over them and can select options.
I heard my turn signal for the first time in 25 years. Lol The next 2 weeks will be learning time. The VA will be sending me supplies regularly for the hearing aids. I will be able to get support right there in the office.
All in all, I'm very grateful that I can hear much better.
Than you for the detailed review. When you review the app features (if you haven't already done so), please consider focusing on what can and cant be done with the remote, as many people, like both my parents, dont use a smart phone, so the app is worthless to them for now. Also, i assume that the mini-remote mic accessory can be plugged in to USB and 3.5mm 24-7 to be used at the TV instead of the TV accessory? How many sets of hearing aids does the TV accessory work with simultaneously (unlimited or at least two sets)?
Thanks Matthew--very informative. I am a current wearer of the Resound One and wondering if you can comment on if there is a benefit to upgrade to the Omnia?
Well done review, Matthew! Have you found that the Omnia rechargeable hearing aids actually live up to the claim that they last 30 hours (20 with heavy streaming)? I see constant complaints about Phonak not lasting through the day...I wonder how the Resound batteries can possibly last so long?
Great video. I am curious if you have any feedback on the differences between the ReSound One and the Omnia, and if you feel the upgrade is substantial enough for someone to make the switch? Thank you!
Im about to get the new Omnia 9. I recently bought a new soundbar complete with Dolby Atmos. I have never had hearing aids before. With the 360 deg feature and the assessment of the soundscape what listening experience should I expect when wearing the Omnia 9 devices? Without hearing aids I found that turning up the centre speaker helped me to hear voices better and there is also a soundbar app which can adjust for better voice and speech sound. Im hoping that with the new Omnia 9 I will be able to listen to my Dolby Atmos system and hear the surround sound like I would without hearing aids, i.e. a fully immersive experience including directional sounds to match the action on screen.
Very informative video, was hoping for a bit more of a comparison/recommendations between the 3 versions though. The 9 is obviously the best version technically, though also a big investment at over AUD $11,000 for a pair.
Hey Mark, thanks for the feedback that's really kind of you. I would love to cover all of the features but I'm sure most people would get bored. It's worth a chat with your audiologist and hopefully they should fill you in. Matthew
Hi Mathew, I just got fitted for Resound Omnia 9 with M&RIE receiver. My audiologist is loathed to try anything but a closed dome because of the likelihood of feedback at high freq. At 500Hz I'm less that 20dB loss but quite a steady slope down past 2K to around 60dB loss at 8K, so all the amplification is at higher frequencies. The occlusion I get however is not really tolerable. Coupled with the noise reduction capabilities of the Omnia and it often feels like Im just walking around with my fingers in my ears and worse when I speak. I tend to wear the dome deeper in my canal which alleviates some of the occlusion but this can become uncomfortable and sore. My audiologist would certainly prefer that I wear the dome a little looser and not so deep which can exacerbate the occlusion. I play acoustic guitar and record music whilst singing along so 'hearing' more of my natural voice would be better but I'm conscious of losing true harmonics with hearing aid set up. Have you experimented with a more open dome style to get a solution which lessens the occlusion to a more tolerable level but doesn't cause too much feedback? I know that the Resound TrueFit SW recommends the closed dome for my script but some venting must surely be possible. I don't want to move away from the M&RIE receiver either as its ability to help with identifying spacial queues and the direction a sound is coming from is really good. However Im told that as the mic is in the ear vented domes are a sure fire way to induce feedback.
This sounds like a great hearing aid. Thanks for this handsome Matthew.
Haha! Thanks Geo Cape, I will find out who you are one day! Matthew
Hi, can I stream audio from my Mac using bluetooth ? Thank you.
I am trialling a rechargeable version of these aids. When they are paired with the app, they are the best aids I have ever experienced. The restaurant setting is particularly impressive. However, I am experiencing horrendous connectivity issues, losing contact with the app several times,almost daily. Having to “forget” and reset is not as simple as it should be. I hope the battery version “61” I am hoping to get does not have this connectivity problem.
Hey Walter, thank you for this honest feedback. Ill feed it back to Resound. Thanks for watching, Matthew
Thanks for your reply. I have now got the “61” battery model. They are outstanding and there are no connectivity problems at all so far. These are easily the best hearing aids I have had in over 10 years and ReSound are a make I honestly would not have otherwise considered.
I've got the Resound One 61 Rechargeable and have had the same connectivity issue with my Samsung S10+ (no problems with previous aids - like my LiNX Quattro). Just a couple weeks ago I got a software update to my phone (Android 12) and since then I've not had a single connectivity issue . . . FINALLY! Also, I've got the M&RIE, which works great without feedback as long as I'm using the proper domes. Apparently, because the Resound One receivers are more powerful than that of the Quattro and a wider frequency range, everything sounds so much crisper and truer, which I love for my music listening. Wish I had the Omnia for situations like in a restaurant, but the Multi-Mic does pretty well there.
A restaurant mode???
Oh man! I am going to freaking Love that setting. I Love restaurants & cafes.
But it is very hard on my hearing.
Hopefully this will open up a whole new enjoyment as I eat. I miss the dinner conversations.
@@glennbrymer4065 it is whys that?
I have some questions so I just got the multi mic when I got my new ReSound Omnia 9 rechargeable hearing aids. My audiologist told me that when the mic is connected to my hearing aids I should be able to see it pop up in the Smart 3D app. I did not. Is that supposed to happen? Also I hear a sound when the multi mic is connect to the hearing aids but I can’t tell difference in sound when I speak through mic like I could when I was previously use the Phonak Roger Pen.
Dr. Cliff, I enjoy your channel and subscribe to your channel. Regarding dB gain vs wind noise you.mentioned, 3dB gain is 100% gain to shield against wind noise. 6 dB is not 200%, but 400%, thus Resound claim of over 150% is accurate.
Could you do a review on the AirPods 2nd generation as hearing aids?
Hey Rick, keep watching, it's coming. Make sure that you subscribe to be notified when it's ready. Thanks for watching, Matthew
I’m due new hearing aids in October. I’m currently using ReSound One. The problem is the Audiologist I see doesn’t have the ability to do “real ear measurements” or remote adjustments. Both these features were a big selling point for me. I have severe hearing loss and need the best facilities and best audiologist possible. How can I find where the best place to go for the best services available in my area. Please help me locate a good place before October rolls around. I would be open to trying the newest version as long as I get proper care. I have tolerated the set I have now for almost 3 years thinking my provider could adjust them. I need some help or should I just go to where I know I get good service but have to drive a long way to get there.
Nice video. I always wondered why all hearing aids are limited to 8kHz top frequency? I am a professional music composer and in my studio, I just need to boost +10dB ALL the upper frequencies from 1.5kHz up. I understand that most old folks over 60 like me are deft starting a 8kHz but I really think boosting ALL the upper frequencies would be better for me. Also, why don't hearing aids companies give us the ability to just adjust the frequencies just like I do in my Studio? It could be done with an app (Android) That way, I don't need a professional to take care of my hearing handicap for me since I can do it in my studio using EQs.
Have you tried Widex? those are best sound quality and best for musicians
Hello!
I purchased Omnia 7 rechargeable in Jan 2023 along with new iPhone 14 plus.
Had iPhone XR which did not support hands free calling due to which has to purchase 14 plus.
In the last two to three months, my hearing aids auto restart whenever an audio call or WhatsApp audio or video call is terminated. This has been a big headaches.
HAs were sent to service Center to diagnose the issue but in vain. Issue symbol persists.
Can you please help me fix this issue? What should be done?
Can you compare the resound Omnia with the Phonak Audeo life?
Hey Emily, I;ll add it to my list. Great idea. Thanks for watching, Matthew
How does the resound OMNIA compare to the Jabra pro 10
A question. I'm getting fitted with resound omnia's this Friday by my audiologist. Do you get the marie receiver by default in those hearing aids or is it something that you need to be fitted for? I think I'd like to take advantage of this and try it, but I don't know if they can fit me with a receiver in office, if they don't come with them by default.
Hey Slice, it all depends if your PTA is suitable. It's not default though so worth asking the question. Matthew
The best way to hear music production is that the tracks are mixed in the studio for your ears. This is impossible though. I did an audio engineering course, and I am about to get my first set of hearing aids, so I don’t expect music to sound great, even though I can adjust the bass, mids and highs via an app on my phone.
Hey Lo Po, make sure that you work with an audiologist that knows something about musicians' hearing aids. Thanks for watching, Matthew
When will Nexia be available for the Custom hearing aids?
Now …
Resound Launches 3 NEW Nexia Hearing Aids
ua-cam.com/video/L-2fbwKq5mc/v-deo.html
Excellent review: great help, as I'm trying out Resound Omnia aids now. I had indeed noticed that I can hear people behind me in restaurants. Can I toggle that feature? Thanks. Andrew (Englishman in Seattle)
Hi Andrew. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. Yes you can indeed. Thanks for watching, Matthew
Have there been any connectivity issues with the rechargeable Resound Omnia 9 RIE 61 R? Is the Resound Omnia 9 RIE 62 a better version of the Resound Omnia 9?
Hey Stan, they have changed the positioning of the antenna in this version so it should be better than the Resound One. The 61 and 62 are the same tech levels (9). Thanks for watching, Matthew
Would this aid be suitable for single sided mild to moderate hearing loss?
Hey flipsyde84, absolutely. Chat with your audio about them. Thanks for watching, Matthew
Mathew, does the Omnia indeed live up to the claims about decerning speech noise which Resounds states?
Hey Shirley, the feedback that I've had from patients so far regarding the 'Ultra Focus' has been really positive. Thanks for watching, Matthew
Dear Mathew
I was fitted with these new hearing aids a month ago but I found they stopped working constantly so I returned them for a full refund. Do you think the ones I was given were just faulty or have others had similar problems?
Hey User... It sounds like the ones that you were fitted with were faulty and may be worth trying again. Thanks for watching, Matthew
You didn't give any feedback based on your clients reviews... I thought that was the point of the delayed release of this review.
Hey Fly33, the content of the video was built around feedback from patients. Keep an eye on the comments too and my replies will be based on user feedback. Thanks for watching, Matthew
Is there a CROS solution with these new Omnia HAs? Having one-sided hearing loss, I lose a hearing aid's 'directionality' functions, and i am left with a CROS solution as my best alternative. And when, oh when, will hearing aid providers include LC3 CODEC and Bluetooth 5.2/5.3 updates???
Bob, i do not believe so in regards to Cros aids. A local clinic i know of which handles Resound always goes with Phonak for any Cros applications. But i have been known to be wrong in the past (according to my wife - but i say i was just mistaken)..
@@impoppa9647 I have Phonak HAs now with a CROS HA. But even Phonak did not, at their announcement of the newest Lumity HAs, offer a CROS solution! Strange, isn't it? But in the past, a Phonak CROS product was announced well AFTER the announcement of any new HA. If & when HAs are manufactured to INCLUDE Bluetooth 5.2/5.3 and LC3 Codec ... well only then will I research & select my next HAs ... which will include a CROS solution for my single-sided hearing needs.
Hey Bob, theres no CROS with omnia at the moment. Check out the Oticon Mores. Thanks for watching, Matthew
I am demoing a set of Omnia 9s right now. I've had them for over a week. They are betting than my first set ... basic level Starkeys. My continual complaint on ALL of the hearing aids I've had in my ears is that I cannot trust the sound that the hearing aid is putting into my ear: It is altered to an unnatural state. With the Omni 9s, I found that if I put them into the noise canceling mode, the sound coming into my ears was much less obnoxiously altered. I am a musician, live sound engineer and a recording technician. I need to be able to trust what I am hearing or I will not be able produce a good mix. Still undecided on what hearing aid I will purchase ... if any. If they do not improve my hearing dramatically, I won't wear them ... and if I don't wear them, I will not buy them.
Have you tried Widex? I have tried ReSound and I had no luck with it, but I have had the best success with Widex so far. Widex is number 1 for musicians for many reasons,.. 1) Best frequency bandwidth and dynamic range, 2) Fastest processing speed of any device on the market. There is no other hearing aid like widex
Music reproduction. I'm one of many audiophile baby-boomers who mises the ability to hear music reproduction accurately. While listening to an LP, my brain recalls symbols playing with the beat, but my ears no longer hears them. I don't care if I need 2 pairs of hearing aids for example, one for music and the other for speech. I've been making calls here in the US asking these kinds of questions before I make an appointment, but I feel they think I'm crazy. I've just about given up. I Miss my records and live concerts!!!
Hey Larry, I hope that you find someone to help. Thanks for watching, Matthew
We have had aids for several years - the most recent purchase was a Resound about 4 years ago. Two questions:
1. The Multi-mic and Mini-mic have several problems: short battery life, drops about 20 feet away and must be repaired and drops for no apparent reason. Has there been an upgrade during the past 2 years (the last time they went back to Resound for repairs)?
2. Can we get access to the audiologist setup software? In the past, audiologists have "abandoned" us after the warranty expires. And, more important, as we move among audiologists, the new audiologist starts from the beginning, erasing all setup from previous audiologists.
Thank you!
Hey Stuart, thanks for the feedback and taking your time to comment:
1. It hasn't changed as far as I am aware.
2. I'm disappointed to hear that there are audiologist out there practicing like that . We're not all like that I promise.
Matthew
Hmm a video. How about a transcript. This is for people who have difficulty hearing. I want to read it.
Hi Irene. Do you have closed captions turned off?
@@HearingTracker I had them on for the part I watched, They have poor accuracy whereas a transcript would be fully correct. Plus they are slow. I could read a transcript faster than you can speak and I feel like I am twiddling my thumbs waiting for the words. SO I will seek information elsewhere.
@@IreneSternFriedman hmm, personally i found the closed captioning to be highly accurate and excellent timing between speech and text showing up on screen. A good fats internet connection helps with the text speed.
For me its just a noise hearing aid ,😢😢😢
Where are you located? Can I see you as an audiologist? It has been months and I still haven’t found a hearing aid that works for me 🥲🥲
Hey Kathy, I'm based in London, UK and happy to help if I can. Feel free to drop me an email on matthew@hearingtracker.com. Thanks for watching, Matthew
@@HearingTracker Where in London are you based? Burt
When will Nexia be available for the Custom hearing aids?
Now …
Resound Launches 3 NEW Nexia Hearing Aids
ua-cam.com/video/L-2fbwKq5mc/v-deo.html