Rosebud Hearing Aids Inks Exclusive Deal with PerfectHearingAids.com

Rosebud Hearing Aids announced today that it has entered into an exclusive online sales contract with PerfectHearingAids.com ( http://www.PerfectHearingAids.com ). The online hearing aid discount house will be the only place to purchase the new Rosebud line of hearing aids for the next six months.

"The majority of Americans that ignore their hearing loss say that it is due to the high prices of hearing aids. We wanted to get the message out that the Rosebud line of hearing aids are top quality hearing aids sold at reasonable prices. The felt that the best way to do so was to exclusively launch the brand at PerfectHearingAids.com, a company that is well known for selling top quality hearing aids at discount prices", said Eric Rosenberg, founder of Rosebud Hearing Aids.

The Rosebud line of hearing aids is scheduled to debut on PerfectHearingAids.com in January 2009.

About PerfectHearingAids.com

PerfectHearingAids.com sells top brand hearing aids direct to the public at discount prices. The site, located at http://www.PerfectHearingAids.com , specializes in providing ready to wear hearing solutions for sufferers of high frequency hearing loss, the most common form of hearing loss.

About Rosebud Hearing Aids

Rosebud Hearing Aids has created a line of top quality hearing aids that sell for a fraction of average retail price of hearing aids in the United States. The Rosebud line will be introduced to the public in January 2009.

Sonic Innovations Introduces sonicBLU Bluetooth Device

SALT LAKE CITY, Sept 23, 2008 -- Sonic Innovations, Inc., the only U.S.-based publicly traded manufacturer of digital hearing aids, is introducing sonicBLU, a wireless communication device that will allow users of Sonic Innovations' Velocity(TM) hearing aids to wirelessly connect to Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones. Connectivity to sonicBLU is available for Sonic's Velocity hearing aids.

The sonicBLU device has talk time of up to four hours and a stand-by time of up to 70 hours. In addition, it has an operating range of up to 10 meters and uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery (with a charging time of 1 1/2 to two hours). SonicBLU weighs 10 grams and measures 42 millimeters long by 24 millimeters wide by 12 millimeters thick.

"By introducing sonicBLU, Sonic Innovations is taking yet another step in continually updating and upgrading our products to match the active lifestyles of our customers. We are confident that sonicBLU will become one of our best-selling accessory products," said Sonic Innovations Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Sam Westover.

ABOUT SONIC INNOVATIONS: Sonic Innovations is a global provider of superior hearing solutions. The company is passionate about quality, technology, and improving lives through enhanced hearing. Sonic Innovations is dedicated to the growth and success of their hearing-healthcare partners.

Sonic Innovations, headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, has international offices and manufacturing centers across the globe. Sonic Innovations and their distributor partners provide hearing care services and solutions in more than 25 countries. Sonic Innovations is listed on the NASDAQ Global Market System (SNCI) and can be found online at http://www.sonici.com.

Sonic Innovations' partners have prescribed more than 1,000,000 Sonic hearing instruments.

36 Million Americans Affected By Hearing Loss

Hearing loss currently affects more than 36 million Americans. Although hearing problems are commonly associated with the normal aging process, more than half of all hearing-impaired persons are younger than 65. With the increased use of personal music players (MP3 players) and earbuds, the number of Americans experiencing hearing loss at a younger age is growing.

In response to the growing number of Americans experiencing hearing loss, the American Academy of Audiology has launched the annual National Audiology Awareness Month and National Protect Your Hearing Month, starting October 2008.

"This initiative will expand the Academy's efforts to educate the public about audiology, hearing loss, noise-induced hearing loss, and the importance of hearing screenings," explains M. Patrick Feeney, PhD, president, American Academy of Audiology, and associate professor and chief of audiology in the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, at the University of Washington. "Most Americans consider hearing loss a condition that is associated with aging; they don't know how to recognize the condition; and they don't know who is qualified to diagnose and treat the condition."

An audiologist is a highly educated, clinically trained licensed health-care professional who specializes in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating people with hearing loss and balance disorders. Audiologists treat patients of all ages-newborns, infants, babies, toddlers, children, teens, adults, and the elderly. The first step in treatment of a hearing issue is a hearing evaluation by an audiologist.

"Hearing loss can be caused by a number of things such as noise exposure, ear infections, trauma, certain medications, as well as, hearing loss related to the aging process," explains Patricia Gaffney, AuD, assistant professor, Nova Southeastern University.

You may have a problem with your hearing and need to see an audiologist if you have trouble hearing conversation in a noisy environment such as a restaurant, are unable to understand people talking to you without looking at them, or have a constant ringing in your ears.

Audiologists have a variety of specialties that include, but are not limited to:

• Prescribing and fitting hearing aids
  
  
• Assisting with cochlear implant programs
  
  
• Designing and implementing hearing conservation programs and newborn hearing screening programs
  
  
• Providing hearing rehabilitation training such as
  
  
  • Auditory training
    
    
  • Speech reading
    
    
  • Listening skills improvement
  
  
• Providing rehabilitation for tinnitus or ear noises and some positional dizziness problems

Although most hearing loss that is caused by nerve damage is permanent, an audiologist can determine the best treatment to improve and enhance communication, which may include hearing aids, assistive listening devices, and/or hearing rehabilitation.

For more information about hearing loss and to find an audiologist in your area, visit www.audiology.org and click on "Find an Audiologist."

For more information on noise-induced hearing loss, visit www.TurnIttotheLeft.com, the Academy's public awareness campaign about the dangers of exposure to high-level sound.

The American Academy of Audiology, representing over 10,000 audiologists, is dedicated to providing quality hearing care services through professional development, education, research, and increased public awareness of hearing and balance disorders. To learn more about the audiology profession and how audiologists are helping the 36 million Americans who experience hearing loss, visit the Academy's Web site at www.audiology.org.

A Hearing Aid Accessory Designed To Help The Hard Of Hearing Eliminate Annoying: Sores, Squeals, Wind Noise and Discomfort

Many who are hard of hearing wear hearing aid devices (instruments) that are unsatisfactory in several ways: (1) loose fitting, (2) make whistling noises, (3) pick up feedback, (4) have wind noise, (5) produce squeals, (6) cause sores, (7) generally uncomfortable and loose to wear. This new Weber Hearing Aid Liner is designed to overcome and eliminate these problems with a new accessory: a hearing aid liner that is easy to use, is low in cost and can be washed in water for re-use.

Toms River, NJ (PRWEB) September 19, 2008 -- Terry Weber of Originals By Weber, announces immediate availability of their new product (invention): the Weber Hearing Aid Liner. This liner is designed to cover, surround and make more secure, hearing aid devices of all kinds and shapes.

Among the several benefits the liners provide for hearing aid wearers are: (1) more comfort; (2) a secure and better fit; the elimination of (3) soreness; (4) bothersome whistling; (5) wind noise as well as (6) the always-annoying feedback sounds. This is a new kind of hearing aid liner and It is an accessory to hearing aids with many valuable comfort producing benefits. It always stays soft and flexible which means it can be easily shaped and molded with the fingers for the most comfortable fit at all times.

In addition, this new accessory for hearing aids of all kinds can be re-used over and over again by simply rinsing it clean with ordinary tap water. After rinsing, the liner can be wiped dry with a towel or tissue and it is then ready to re-use immediately.

The always soft cushioning effect of the liners reduce abrasion of the tender skin of the ear that is often caused by the hard plastic of the shell of the hearing aid. Elimination of this common cause of soreness and discomfort is a major benefit of the Weber Hearing Aid Liners. In addition, the liners are designed to stop the annoying whistling sounds that can be annoying when heard by both the hearing aid wearer as well as others who are nearby. In short, the daily use of this new Weber Hearing Aid Liner takes the mess, bother and discomfort out of wearing a hearing aid.

When Weber was asked to explain the need for his new hearing aid liners he said:

" As a new wearer of an ordinary hearing aid, I was confronted with the many annoying side-effects of wearing this hearing device. That is when I decided there had to be a better way. So, because I have always been an inventor, after much research, and experimenting with several compounds, I devised this always soft, low cost, sound-reducing material (Noise reduction rating: 22 Decibels) to solve these hearing aid problems once and for all. Now, I must say: It really works!"

Weber Hearing Aid Liners are available in a package containing five Liners (Liners are discs approximately 2-inches in diameter by 1/8-inch thick). A package of five Weber Hearing Aid Liners (Model # WHA-908) is priced at: $12.95 per package (shipping is free). Trial orders are welcome. Satisfaction is guaranteed or money back.

To place an order or for more information, contact: Originals By Weber, 338 Alabama Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753. Toll Free phone: 877-309-8382.

Water is no longer the enemy of hearing aids

Anyone who has ever worn a hearing aid knows the danger that water presents to hearing aids. With this comes a great deal of frustration that such a highly sophisticated device can be damaged so easily by a little bit of water. Starkey Hearing Labs has eliminated these problems. The new Starkey zon is guaranteed to be completely waterproof. Rain, swimming pools and showers are no match for this aid!

The Starkey zon is an open fit style, receiver in the canal hearing aid that handles a wide range of hearing loss. The aid comes in three different options: zon 7, zon 5 and zon 3. The zon 7 has the most features including the ability to tell you with a human voice when it needs repair or even a new battery. All three of the aids have up to four programmable memories including automatic telecoil.

Being water-proof is not the only reason to consider the Starkey zon. The zon has some of the best feedback control in the hearing aid industry. The zon also comes with a lifetime circuit warranty, a 3 year repair warranty and a 1 year loss warranty. The Starkey zon is sold online at http://www.openfit.com/. Openfit will program the aids based on your audiogram and include a box of batteries with every hearing aid purchased.

Sonic Innovations Launches sonicBLU Bluetooth Device

SALT LAKE CITY, Sept 23, 2008 -- Sonic Innovations, Inc, the only U.S.-based publicly traded manufacturer of digital hearing aids, is introducing sonicBLU, a wireless communication device that will allow users of Sonic Innovations' Velocity(TM) hearing aids to wirelessly connect to Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones. Connectivity to sonicBLU is available for Sonic's Velocity hearing aids.

The sonicBLU device has talk time of up to four hours and a stand-by time of up to 70 hours. In addition, it has an operating range of up to 10 meters and uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery (with a charging time of 1 1/2 to two hours). SonicBLU weighs 10 grams and measures 42 millimeters long by 24 millimeters wide by 12 millimeters thick.

"By introducing sonicBLU, Sonic Innovations is taking yet another step in continually updating and upgrading our products to match the active lifestyles of our customers. We are confident that sonicBLU will become one of our best-selling accessory products," said Sonic Innovations Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Sam Westover.

Unique Hearing Aid Receives Patent Protection

SHELTON, Conn., Sept 02, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Vivatone(R) Hearing Systems received a U.S. patent today on its revolutionary new open-ear hearing device.

Hearing aids traditionally have been bulky devices that plugged up the ear canal, causing a person's voice to sound like they are in a barrel when speaking. Vivatone(R) revolutionized the hearing aid industry in April, 2004 with the introduction of its open-ear hearing aid. Vivatone(R)'s small microphone and digital sound processor fit comfortably behind the ear and connect to the miniature speaker in the center of the person's ear canal.

Because the Vivatone(R) hearing aid leaves the ear canal open, natural sound continues to flow into the ear around the speaker. In addition to the hearing enhancement provided by the digital sound processor, the wearer enjoys the natural sound of their residual hearing. The tiny device is cosmetically appealing and on most people it's almost invisible.

Vivatone(R)'s chairman, Leon C. Hirsch, stated that, "The acceptance of this totally new concept was remarkable. Vivatone(R) was the first company to introduce an open fit, receiver-in-the-ear hearing aid system and patent its development. Subsequently, other companies recognized the value of receiver-in-the-ear and copied Vivatone(R)'s invention. It is gratifying to know that after more than two years of other companies copying Vivatone(R) products, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has validated Vivatone(R)'s claims for patent protection on its unique product line."

The growth potential in the hearing aid market is significant. Ten percent of the population of the industrialized world suffers from some form of impairment that can be helped by hearing aids. Despite the potential benefit to these sufferers, 80% of these potential users do not wear hearing aids. Even with only 20% penetration in the United States, annual hearing aid sales are in the billions.

Vivatone(R) markets a full line of speaker-in-the-ear, open-ear products for sale in the U.S., and throughout the world. In addition to its newly-issued U.S. patent, the company has patent protection in Japan and has been notified that a European patent will issue shortly.

GHI Simplicity Select Hearing Aid Review

The Simplicity Select hearing aid is an open fit ready to use hearing aid priced at around $330 each.

While we don't have any complaints about GHI products to speak of, we do recommend a less expensive model made by a major manufacturer. The Rosebud Open Fit is an open fit hearing aid of the highest quality and priced at about $100 less per ear than the GHI model.

Rosebud's Speech Enhancement / Noise Reduction switch processes millions of digital calculations per second. While many other instruments suffer from a lack of "punch" or perceived power, the Rosebud hearing aid delivers. This feature accents the sounds you need to hear most in order to deliver clarity and discriminate speech.

The Rosebud Open Fit comes with a 45 day trial and a 1 year warranty. The RosebudOpen Fit is available for $299 at PerfectHearingAids.com.

Open fit hearing aids are an extremely fast growing phenomenon in America, especially among Baby Boomers. Open fit hearing aids are designed to boost the high frequency sounds, resulting in the better understanding of human speech, even in loud places like restaurants and shopping malls. High frequency loss of hearing is the most common type of hearing loss among Baby Boomers.

Open Fit Hearing Aids - The Affordable, Discreet Choice For Baby Boomers

Open Fit Hearing Aids have been the talk of the industry since they first hit the market in 2005. The main advantages of Open Fit Hearing Aids are their greater comfort, discreet appearance, and affordability. Open Fit Hearing Aids are generally pre-programmed for moderate to severe high pitch hearing loss, the exact problem of most baby boomers. That means you will be able to understand conversations much more clearly, even in loud settings such as restaurants and shopping malls.

Greater Comfort

Most Open Fit Hearing Aids have air passages in their earpieces. This allows sound and air to move freely within the ear. This is important for two reasons; 1) it virtually eliminates occlusion, which is a complaint by some wearers that their own voice sounds like they are speaking in a barrel; and 2) your ear canal moves when you talk and when you chew. Hard molded acrylic earpieces do not give and therefore can feel uncomfortable when talking and chewing.

You can see for yourself by placing your fingers in your ears. Notice the movement inside your ear when you move your jaw around. And when you talk, it sounds like your head is in a barrel. Open Fit earpieces move with your ear and allow the air and sound to pass through.

Discreet Appearance

Open Fit Hearing Aids are lightweight, tiny, and nearly invisible. Unlike the older and bulkier behind the ear (BTE) models, Open Fits generally sit over the ear (OTE) and are designed to withstand an active lifestyle.

Affordability

Direct vendors such as PerfectHearingAids.com make it possible to buy Open Fit Hearing Aids at a price much less than what you would get from an audiologist. In fact, most customers at PerfecthearingAids.com report a savings of up to thousands of dollars. An example is the site's most popular model, the Tango 3P Open Fit, which costs less than $280.