The Bernafon Symbio XT was launched in 2004, at the time it was the first digital hearing system to process sound with ChannellFree signal processing, meaning without channels or bands using OpenFit, solving the occlusion problem for many users, and Soft Noise Management technology, that helps to enhance the understanding of speech.
The ChennelFree processor can channel the most important sounds and process them 16.000 times per second, recognizes the most important ones like speech and enhances them for you. Not only speech but other sounds get a clear treatment by this hearing aid, you will be able to enjoy music like never before.
Bernafon Symbio XT Specifications
- ChannelFree
- OpenFit to avoid occlusion
- Adaptive Feedback Canceller
- OASIS plus 3.0
- Soft Noise Management
ChannelFree Technology
The Bernafon Symbio XT is the first hearing aid from this brand that is totally digital and isn’t limited by channels or bands. The original Symbio was presented in 2002 and later was upgraded to the Symbio XT that offers advanced features and enhancements like the OpenFit and Automatic Telecoil.
It also has improvements in the Oasis software that controls the speech recognition and treatment of the sound by the hearing aid processor. It is fast, accurate and flexible and specialists say that this hearing aid is a one of a kind. It can process the sound as it comes through the hearing aid at speeds of 16.000 times per second.
The hearing aid is fully automatic, changing settings from outdoors to indoors, without the need to change programs. It also controls the feedback efficiently, so there is no discomfort. It is highly recommended and even if a bit outdated, it still is a great hearing aid to have. You can still find them for affordable prices.
Bernafon Symbio XT at a Glance…
Pros:
- Comfortable to use
- Affordable high end hearing aid
Cons:
- May be outdated by other models
The Bernafon Symbio XT is the improved model from the original Symbio, it was launched in 2002, so it is a bit outdated considering other models that have been launched by Bernafon and other brands. It still is a great hearing aid, if you can find it for the right price. If not, you’d be better off with newer models than this one.
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