Are hearing aids useless in noisy environments?
Picture this: You're sitting in a crowded restaurant. It's noisy, filled with chatter, clattering cutlery, and background music. You lean toward your conversation partner and try to understand what they're saying—but your hearing aids seem to have completely failed. Everything sounds muddy, unclear, jumbled. You think to yourself, “I can hear much better without my hearing aids!” In everyday life, at a meeting, at a trade fair — the feeling is always the same: no help, unclear speech, nothing but frustration.
Yes — sometimes it feels as if hearing aids are completely useless in situations like these.
But: We are aware of these problems. And we have solutions.
We understand your predicament — and we can help.
If you recognize yourself in situations like these, you are not alone. Many hearing aid users experience speech being “lost” in noisy environments. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. With modern technology and professional fitting, speech intelligibility and listening comfort can be significantly improved.
Our experts analyze your everyday listening situations and precisely tailor devices, programs, and accessories to your needs—so you can once again understand conversations effortlessly and actively participate in life.
1. Fine-tuning / correct adjustment of your hearing aids
Often, precise adjustments by an audiologist is all it takes: volume, microphone alignment, filter settings—when everything is optimally adjusted, speech comprehension in noisy environments can improve significantly. We provide professional advice and help you select settings that prioritize speech and minimize background noise.
2. Hearing aids with special programs for different situations
Many modern hearing aids offer a range of programs: everyday life, car, restaurant, concert, etc. Changing the program (“restaurant mode” or “noise mode”) allows you to prioritize noise processing differently—distracting noise is reduced and speech is highlighted more clearly. We would be happy to advise you on which program is best for which situation and how to switch between programs.
3. State-of-the-art technology: Phonak Audéo Infinio Ultra with AI-powered noise processing
The new generation of hearing aids from Phonak—Infinio Ultra (e.g., the “Ultra Sphere” model)—uses highly advanced AI and a powerful processor that automatically recognizes speech and makes it clearer, even in very noisy environments.
- With “Spheric Speech Clarity 2.0,” speech is recognized from any direction and clearly emphasized.
- The device automatically adapts to changing environments — ideal for restaurants, meetings, or mass.
- This can make hearing significantly more comfortable and effective—we would be happy to advise you on whether this device is suitable for your everyday life.
4. Use of an external microphone: Phonak Roger On V3
For particularly noisy and difficult situations (e.g., groups, meetings, large rooms), an external microphone such as Roger One or Roger On can transmit the speaker's voice directly to your hearing aid, reducing distracting background noise. This ensures maximum intelligibility. We will happily show you how to use this microphone optimally.
We know that every hearing loss and listening situation is unique. That’s why we offer tailored solutions—from precise fine-tuning and optimal program selection to modern high-end hearing aids and practical accessories like external microphones.
We take the time to fully understand your personal everyday situations—whether at a restaurant, at work, or at home. Together, we find the settings and devices that provide you with the best possible hearing and maximum comfort.
If desired, we create an individualized hearing plan that specifically aligns technology, programs, and accessories with your needs.
