The company Widex
1956 Widex was founded by the Westermann and Tøphholm families and is still family -owned. With around 3,800 employees and a presence in almost 100 countries, the company is one of the ten largest manufacturers for hearing aids worldwide. The headquarters are located in the north of Copenhagen, Denmark. After a year of collaboration, Widex 2019 together with Sivantos formed the WS Audiology.
Central to the company is awareness of social and ethical responsibility. The headquarters have been in Lynge since 2010, which is completely CO2-neutral. A geothermal system that cools or heats the groundwater, solar cells, recycling rainwater and the use of wind energy is realized. At that time, Widex made this environmental awareness the only CO2-neutral hearing aid manufacturer worldwide.
Widex hearing aids
In the area of digital technology for hearing aids, Widex is a real pioneer. In 1995 they already presented the first full digital ido hearing aid on the market. WIDEX now offers a selection of hearing aids. There is a large range of selections regarding design, technology level and color per product series. So you will definitely find the model that suits you, which meets your optical and technical requirements. In the newer models there is even the possibility to treat a tinnitus.
Technology levels Widex
The Widex moment has four performance levels. The Widex Magnify, on the other hand, is available in just 3 levels. At the level of the technology level, the technical complexity of the devices can be seen, according to which you too Price directed.
The highest technology level of the WIDEX devices is marked with number 440. If you maintain a very demanding lifestyle, you are physically and socially very active, then high technical versatility, as with the 440, is recommended. In this way you can also take part in group discussions in loud environments or follow business meetings without any problems.
The middle technology level of WIDEX includes the key figures 330 and 220. If you are mainly exposed to ordinary hearing situations in everyday life, this medium technical character is suitable for you. The number 110 refers to the technological entry-level level of WIDEX devices. If you are less socially active or mostly have one -on -one discussions in simple and quiet environment, the entry -level class may be completely sufficient for your needs.
accessories of Widex
- Com-Dex - You can use this wireless headset to have phone calls about your hearing aids. Background noises are suppressed so that you can understand your interlocutor even better.
- tv play - Transfer the tone of your television directly to your hearing aids via this transmitter and finally hear your favorite film clearly again.
- RC-Dex - With this small remote control, the program and volume of your hearing aids can be changed at the push of a button.
- Phone dex - Allows you to make calls with the landline phone via your hearing aid.
other accessories from WIDEX can be found here .
WIDEX Hearing aids News
In the WIDEX SOUND SUMMIT, it was announced that the manufacturer wants to advance artificial intelligence (AI) in hearing aids with the "SoundSensense Learn technology". The personalization options of the hearing aids are of great importance for WIDEX and you would like to further expand them with the AI.
WIDEX apps
WIDEX offers a number of apps that offer setting options for your hearing aids. All apps offer the option to adjust the volume of your hearing aids, the listening direction or the automatic selection of hearing programs in defined locations.
- Widex moment app - You can not only make settings via the app, you also get help from an artificial intelligence. This helps to choose the right settings for a given situation and enables the selection of programs for specific listening environments based on preferences from numerous other users who have been in a similar situation. Likewise, your own programs can be created, which can be used again and again.
- Remote Care App - You can get support from your hearing care professional in real time. In this way you save time and money for a journey and receive advice independent of the location.
- Tonelink app - This app includes the basic functions: setting of the program and volume, the possibility of muting, as well as to change the list of hearing. The Tonelink app is particularly user -friendly for everyone who is less technically versed.
What do WIDEX hearing aids cost?
WIDEX Hearing aids at MYSECANDEAR between CHF 1.290 and CHF 2.390 per ear. The final price for you arises after the grant of your health insurance.
WIDEX Hearing aid price list
| Model | Price at MYSECONDEAR |
|---|---|
| Widex moment sheer | from CHF 1.690 |
| Widex Magnify | from CHF 1.290 |
| Widex cros | CHF 1.490 |