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Phonak Audéo Lumity

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4.56 based on 124 written & video reviews

Audéo Lumity 90

Audéo Lumity 70

Audéo Lumity 50

Audéo Lumity 30

Silver Gray (22.9% popularity)

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2 Schedule your consultation

At your convenience, call your local ZipHearing provider and schedule your hearing aid consultation. You'll discuss hearing aid options, and if you want, place an order.

3 Hear better

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Local Care Included

Don’t settle for less- or “remote support.” To get the best performance out of your hearing aids you need local care. It’s why Phonak recommends it, right on their website. Your purchase includes 1 year of unlimited appointments with your local ZipHearing provider. After your first year of ownership, additional appointments with your local ZipHearing provider are (at the most) $65 each.

45 Day Risk-Free Trial

Wear your hearing aids for 45 days. If they don’t change your life, simply bring them back to your local ZipHearing provider and we’ll issue a 100% refund. No restocking fees. No fine print.

3 Year Warranty

Your purchase includes a manufacturer’s 3 year warranty covering repairs, and loss and damage. If a hearing aid is lost or damaged beyond repair during the warranty period, your ZipHearing provider can file what is called a “Loss and Damage Claim” for you, and a new device will be issued, subject to a deductible payable to your hearing provider of $350/aid.

Supplies

An initial supply of cleaning and maintenance supplies like domes and wax filters are included with your order, and your hearing provider will show you how to use them. If your hearing aids take disposable batteries, we’ll include a year's supply. If your hearing aids are rechargeable, we’ll include a charger.

Financing Available

We offer 12 month interest-free financing through CareCredit. We also offer payment plans of up to 60 months, though interest does apply. Setting up your financing takes just minutes, and a ZipHearing team member will help you through the process.

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Silver Gray (22.9% popularity)

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Released by Phonak on August 23, 2022, Audéo Lumity is Phonak's flagship line of hearing aids for wearers with mild-to-severe hearing loss.

Audéo Lumity is most well-known for being Phonak’s first hearing aid on their newest operating system, AutoSense OS 5.0, and being the first Phonak hearing aid to be trained with artificial intelligence based machine learning.

Phonak Audéo Lumity is a popular choice with our customers due to their broad compatibility with iOS®, Android™ and other Bluetooth®-enabled devices.

Phonak Audéo Lumity at a glance

Sales popularity of Audéo Lumity vs.

over the last 60 days

Relative sales popularity of Phonak models over time, based on our internal sales data. Updated weekly. Click on a model name to remove/bring back it from the chart comparsion

Sales stats for Audéo Lumity

Based on our internal sales data. Updated daily.

BOUGHT BY 2.1% of our customers who've bought Phonak in the last 90 days

RETURNED BY 14.6% of customers during their 45 day trial period for a 100% refund

This hearing aid's return rate is 1% better than our average return rate of 15%

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ZipHearing Return Policy We think you'll love your new hearing aids. But if you don't, return them for a 100% refund within 45 days. No restocking fees, no fine print.

Your savings through ZipHearing

Based on retail pricing figures from HearingTracker.com.

Average retail

OUR PRICE FOR
PHONAK AUDÉO LUMITY IS

40% less

than the national average price

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Phonak's product naming convention

Phonak

Brand

Audéo

Style

Lumity

Generation

Tech level

Rechargeable

Source: Ziphearing customer sales data. Data updated each business day

Audéo Lumity tech levels our customers buy

Based on internal sales data. Updated daily.

74.3%

Tech level	% of sales
Audéo Lumity 90	74.3%
Audéo Lumity 70	18.6%
Audéo Lumity 50	5.4%
Audéo Lumity 30	1.7%

Phonak Audéo Lumity models

Sorted by popularity. Based on our internal sales data. Updated daily.

Phonak Audéo Lumity comes in 7 different models, shown below. When purchasing through ZipHearing, the model you select doesn't affect the final price you pay — the technology level does; such as the Audéo Lumity 90, 70, 50 or 30. The majority of ZipHearing customers buy the Phonak Audéo L R model (shown in position 1 below), with the 90 technology level.

MODEL FEATURED AT TOP OF PAGE

RATING 1

Audéo L R

Receiver-in-canal style with a lithium-ion rechargeable battery

58.3% of our customers choose this model

15.7% of our customers returned this model for a full refund

See 72 reviews

RATING 2

Audéo L RL Life (Discontinued)

Waterproof receiver-in-canal style with a lithium-ion rechargeable battery

29.6% of our customers choose this model

10.2% of our customers returned this model for a full refund

See 42 reviews

RATING 3

Audéo L RT

Receiver-in-canal style with a lithium-ion rechargeable battery and a telecoil

8.1% of our customers choose this model

16.7% of our customers returned this model for a full refund

See 9 reviews

RATING 4

Audéo Slim L R

Slim receiver-in-canal style with a lithium-ion rechargeable battery.

2.6% of our customers choose this model

31.4% of our customers returned this model for a full refund

See 1 reviews

RATING 5

Audéo CROS L-R

Receiver-in-canal style CROS transmitter with a lithium-ion rechargeable battery

1.7% of our customers choose this model

36.4% of our customers returned this model for a full refund

RATING 6

Audéo L 312

Receiver-in-canal style with a size 312 battery

1.2% of our customers choose this model

18.8% of our customers returned this model for a full refund

RATING 7

Audéo L R Fit

Receiver-in-canal style with a lithium-ion rechargeable battery and sensor for health data tracking

0.2% of our customers choose this model

0% of our customers returned this model for a full refund

Phonak Audéo Lumity 90 vs 70 & more

This is a heavily abbreviated chart designed to focus only on the key differences between models. Features that exist across all technology are not listed below unless they`re necessary to provide context for other features listed. Swipe right to see more features, tap on a feature to read its description.

Model	30	50	70	90
Sales popularity	1.7%	5.4%	18.6%	74.3%
Return rate	8.7%	15.3%	13%	15.1%
Tech level	Low	Mid	Advanced	Premium
Finetuning channels	12	16	20	20
Automatic programs	6	6	8	9
Additional manual programs	6	6	8	9
StereoZoom 2.0
Tap control
Windblock
SpeechSensor
EchoBlock
Speech Enhancer
Dynamic Noise Cancellation

*some features may not apply to all models on this page

For a more detailed comparison, see Phonak`s feature matrix

Helpful resources from Phonak

Phonak Audéo Lumity reviews

Summary

Ratings

4.56 out of 5

*based on 124 reviews

5 star

49%

4 star

46%

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Customers say

These hearing aids are praised for their excellent sound quality and comfort, often feeling nearly invisible when worn. Users appreciate the rechargeable batteries and Bluetooth connectivity for streaming calls and music, along with a user-friendly app for customization. However, some experience Bluetooth connectivity issues, and the app has been criticized for reliability. Additionally, background noise management can be lacking in noisy environments, and the high price is often cited as a drawback.

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Appearance & comfort (40) Battery & charging (21) Bluetooth & connectivity (44) Customer service (15) Durability & reliability (15) Ease of use & controls (42) Performance in noise (28) Sound quality (91) Value for money (22)

The hearing aids are praised for their comfort and discreet appearance, with many users forgetting they are wearing them due to their lightweight and comfortable fit. A few users noted initial adjustment challenges, but overall, the sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.

...they are exceedingly more comfortable. i forget that i'm wearing them... Read more

...i am surprised how comfortable they are. sometimes i'm not aware of them at all... Read more

...wearing my phonak life 90 hearing aids has given me a new sense of independence and confidence in social settings... Read more

...they're also comfortable and not one person has noticed i'm wearing hearing aids... Read more

...good fit. looked good... Read more

...comfortable to wear... Read more

...they are comfortable that is easy to forget i have them in... Read more

...they are so comfortable i have to check that i have them in... Read more

...these are so small and (after the first few days) so comfortable that i tend to forget that i even have them on... Read more

...they seem to fit comfortably... Read more

Opinions on battery and charging are mixed. While many appreciate the rechargeable feature, some users report issues with battery life and charging convenience. The sentiment is neutral due to these mixed experiences.

...love that they have rechargeable batteries... Read more

...i do miss the charger with a battery pack though. it allowed me to travel overnight without taking all of the wires and also to be comfortable in a power outage... Read more

...the recharge time is much greater than my old aids... Read more

...i also like the rechargeable feature over the endless buying of batteries... Read more

...the right hearing aid started completely losing its charge halfway through the day while the left one had a 50%+ charge left in them... Read more

...the increased battery drain associate with streaming music or tv... Read more

...rechargeable hearing aids are a must!... Read more

...i am very satisfied with the...battery life of these hearing aids... Read more

...phonak's new model did not have replaceable batteries and i did not trust rechargeable batteries... Read more

...the battery life on the oticon was impressive... Read more

Feedback on Bluetooth and connectivity is mixed. While many users appreciate the seamless integration with devices and the ability to stream music and calls, others report issues with connectivity stability and app functionality. The sentiment is balanced between positive and negative experiences.

...phonak's bluetooth works within 30 feet of my older model iphone, so i don't have to carry my iphone around with me and position it properly to have a phone conversation... Read more

...i was always changing them from the app and they never worked to my specification. especially the bluetooth side. my specialist tried to get them to work, but never succeeded... Read more

...say for the bluetooth tv cuts in a nd out and the connection doesn't always work... Read more

...left would drop out sound and not connect properly to app all the time... Read more

...seamless transition between apple products... Read more

...wifi connectivity, smooth transitioning between programs... Read more

...the app and bt connectivity are easy to use... Read more

...the connectivity, the advanced software features, the tuning, logging and diagnostic capabilities, and even their "automatic" mode is so impressive... Read more

...the bluetooth feature for streaming is solid... Read more

...i like the fact that i can hear music from my phone whith them and talk on the telephone with them... Read more

Customer service is generally well-regarded, with users appreciating the support from audiologists and the purchasing process. However, some users experienced long wait times with Phonak's customer service. The sentiment is positive overall.

...i'm very pleased with my purchase and really like the provider i was referred to! all of this happened because i found the information and guidance i was looking for from ziphearing!... Read more

...the manufacturer replaced them under warranty and for the next 7 years they worked great... Read more

...audiologist has been patient and thorough... Read more

...the communications were more than satisfactory... Read more

...the audiologist has been great. i feel like i have been really taken care of... Read more

...phonak customer service was a long telephone wait and then the tech was unable to help me in any way... Read more

...price and support at zip hearing were terrific... Read more

...there usually is a wait when calling phonak's help line for assistance, but they are polite, knowledgeable, and thorough once they are on the line... Read more

...the process was very good. the purchase, supply and fitting was smooth, efficient, and confidence building... Read more

...working with a local provider that ziphearing.com suggested helped relieve some of the angst of spending that sum online and feeling positive that the l90s would be fitted to my needs... Read more

Users generally find the hearing aids to be reliable and durable, with positive remarks about their waterproof feature. However, some concerns about initial performance issues were noted. Overall, the sentiment is positive.

...the hearing aids are reliable, durable, and easy to troubleshoot... Read more

...switched out to phonak 90 and everything works pretty seamlessly... Read more

...within the first month of wearing them, the right phonak lumity hearing aid was acting squirrely in its program changes and sound volumes... Read more

...since i've only had them for a few weeks, durability and reliability are yet to be determined... Read more

...phonak l-90 hearing aids are very reliable and durable... Read more

...other than these, the hearing aids are the best i ever had, and i used phonak for at least 15 years(at least 4 different models)... Read more

...reliable... Read more

...the new units are so light and natural-sounding that i forget i’m wearing them... Read more

...on the positive side, the units are waterproof and this allows me to use them while bicycling... Read more

...aids are durable, comfortable, and do everything for my hearing that i need doing... Read more

The hearing aids are generally considered easy to use, with intuitive controls and helpful app features. Some users experienced a learning curve with the app, but overall, the sentiment is positive.

...wearing my phonak life 90 hearing aids has given me a new sense of independence and confidence in social settings... Read more

...it's easy to set them up via the app... Read more

...i was always changing them from the app and they never worked to my specification... Read more

...i love the app and all the info that i get from it... Read more

...the phone app giving some control over them is a real asset... Read more

...the app and bt connectivity are easy to use... Read more

...the connectivity, the advanced software features, the tuning, logging and diagnostic capabilities, and even their "automatic" mode is so impressive... Read more

...phonak lumity 90 hearing aids work right out the gate... Read more

...hands free telephone calls are a great advantage... Read more

...the app is not consistent... Read more

Performance in noisy environments receives mixed feedback. Some users report improved speech recognition and noise cancellation, while others still struggle in certain settings. The sentiment is neutral, reflecting varied experiences.

...wind noise is greatly reduced when compared to my older hearing aids... Read more

...they work better in noisy environments... Read more

...i havent noticed a difference in noisy situations with the hearing aids, which has been a concern for me. i first started with the l50 and was not happy with them so i upgraded to l70 and the background noise is not much better than before using hearing aids... Read more

...i went to a large dinner in a hotel dining room and could hear much better! tonight i will go into another difficult hearing situation and expect it to be better, also... Read more

...excellent performance in windy, high ambient noise and high frequency where my hearing deficiency is worst, environments... Read more

...listening to the television or conversations in restaurants aren't as "perfect" as i'd hoped, but there is a lot of improvement... Read more

...it's not the best for phone calls in noise, or for dynamic music... Read more

...i felt they were lacking in performance... Read more

...the one area i still have trouble with is group situations in an open setting... Read more

...the best thing about them is the improvement to speech recognition... Read more

Sound quality is highly praised, with users noting clear and natural sound, improved speech understanding, and excellent streaming capabilities. The sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with only a few minor adjustments needed for some users.

...the sound is not "brassy," and they are exceedingly more comfortable... Read more

...sound quality is pretty good but it is a wee bit different than hearing without the aids... Read more

...i can hear my husband more clearly... Read more

...i'm hearing much clearer and sharper... Read more

...the sound quality is an improvement over my prior hearing aids. the clarity with a tv is a little better... Read more

...sound is natural and the wind noise is greatly reduced... Read more

...the hearing ads have been working great... Read more

...sound good... Read more

...good sound resolution for various settings... Read more

...the sound quality is good as they have helped my overall hearing... Read more

Many users feel the hearing aids offer good value for money, especially when purchased through discounted channels. However, some concerns about the cost of battery replacement and perceived improvement were noted. The sentiment is mostly positive.

...much appreciated the discounted price, which was covered by my hearing aid benefit... Read more

...overall i like these and would have given a higher grade except that i still can not understand the tv... Read more

...i will recommend to anyone that asks me about them... Read more

...not a significant improvement. mostly just didn't feel adequate benefit over current... Read more

...i would recommend them... Read more

...the phonak lumity is far superior in every aspect, i should have made the switch years ago... Read more

...very concerned about replacing the rechargeable batteries in the phonak every two years or so at a rumored cost of $400 plus... Read more

...money well spent... Read more

...good savings... Read more

...the price was better then others i had seen... Read more

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Color: Champagne

Remarkably comfortable

I have moderate to severe hearing loss at high frequencies. I have found the Phonak Audeo hearing aids to be very helpful in conversations when there is a lot of ambient noise and in discerning speech when listening to tv, my two main areas of concern. They are remarkably comfortable and I was accustomed to them before I got home from the delivery appointment. The sound quality is good. I like that they can stream music or siri via Bluetooth. You can even listen to a football game at a wedding without offending anyone. The phone calling or answering with an ear tap is a big plus. I like being able to adjust and control the Phonaks from my cell phone. I’m glad I opted for the waterproof version because it is so easy to forget you are wearing the aids, on a couple of occasions I have gotten into the shower while wearing them. Fortunately the waterproof Life version tolerated the shower just fine. All in all, I’m very pleased.

I still struggle to hear

I have come to the conclusion that the hearing improvement that I had hoped for is just marginal in a quiet setting. I still struggle to hear my wife clearly on my left side. The Bluetooth was very good with phone conversations. The best part was in a noisy environment I was better able to hold a conversation with someone. I was hoping the new PRISM processor introduced in the Paradise series would help me with better speech clarity but it hasn’t.

So much clearer

Was just fitted with the newest Phonak Lumity hearing devices, they are truly amazing! The sound quality is super crystal clear! Very comfortable and even wearing a sun hat with the brim fitting next to my hearing devices there was not any sound issues. I had been wearing the Phonak Paradise 70’s which would be comparable, but so much clearer sound.

Phonak Lumity Life

I tried several different brands before I bought the Phonak Lumity Life aids. Felt they were the best for me. I travel to dry and humid climates and felt the waterproof version was the best choice, had one aid prior that had to be dried out from being in rain. Now hopefully no issues there. They sound is great, picks up from all directions. Only complaint is the bluetooth to phone, hard to hear if in any noise area for the person you are talking to, they just hear the background noise. You hear them, but they hear the other noise. John S.

Color: Silver Gray

Not a bionic ear but really helps hearing

Sound quality is excellent. Really helps hearing voices during conversations. Very comfortable and do not take long at all to get used to. My overall hearing is so much better and I go out of my way to wear it as much as I can.

Much better than I expected

After just 2 weeks of use I can honestly say that I wish I had done this earlier. In an attempt to 'save money' a couple of years ago I did the cheap route of hearing amplifiers which did only that - amplify, so I got what I paid for. These hearing aids are so easy to use, are not easily seen because of their small size, and they do everything I was told they would do.

Highly recommend

I DO enjoy the benefits of wearing hearing aids. I have worn aids for the past nine years and recently replaced them with Phonak L70-RL hearing aids which I purchased through Zip Hearing. I've only worn them for about a week now, but I am very impressed. The quality of the Phonak product greatly exceeds my previous aids; which were from a big name provider. The sound is much clearer and more natural. The aids quickly adapt to the different hearing environments I am in. In addition, the MyPhonak app allows me to tailor my listening experience with my smart phone. I am very pleased with my purchase, and would highly recommend Phonak Life hearing aids.

Color: Champagne

The best overall sound quality I’ve found

I’ve switched from another top rated brand to these Phonaks and couldn’t be much happier. The sound is about as natural as I’ve found and Phonak has stepped it up in the interconnectivity and app space. They automatically connect to the TV adaptor, I’m no longer using sub-titles! I’m still learning the features of the app, I like being able to change settings on demand, but I have to say, the automatic adjustment works very well. Very happy. :)

The fit is comfortable

Sound quality excellent. They are a superior replacement to my five year old hearing aids. The fit is comfortable, recharging is fast, 3 hours or less.

Color: Graphite Gray

Game Changer

I am a first-time hearing aid user. The Phonak Audeo Lumity L90-R aids are very comfortable and greatly enhance my ability to hear high frequencies. From day 1, I've been able to wear them all day long. They hold their charge very well and I have no discomfort at all. The aids are small and barely noticeable. I really like the graphite gray color too. I like using the tap control for streaming, answering/ending phone calls and summoning the voice assistant. Bluetooth streaming works extraordinarily well and I find it very convenient to not have to carry around earbuds anymore. I highly recommend these hearing aids! The only knock on the product is the app, which could be more reliable and easier to use. Though I think that is typical of most hearing aid apps, not just Phonak's app. Special thanks to Jeff from ZipHearing who referred me to a great audiologist, patiently answered a ton of questions and helped me choose this model.

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Hi, my name is Jay, and I live in central New Jersey. I’m here to review the Phonak Audeo Lumity L90-R hearing aids. They’re dark grey in color, and I’m a very first time hearing aid user. The needs that I had were for better hearing in noisy environments like restaurants or bars, and I also according to my hearing audiogram show that I had a hearing loss at higher frequencies. Since getting the hearing aids, and I’ve had them for a couple of months now, I’ve been able to listen to the TV and the car radio at much lower volumes, and have thus received a lot fewer complaints from my family about how loud the TV was. It’s much easier for me to hear in noisy places and easier to distinguish consonants. What I really like about the aids is they’re rechargeable and the charge on these Phonaks lasts a full day. And even if it’s a really long day if I wake up very early and go to sleep very late, there’s still at least 30 percent charge on the left and the right aids. Wearing the hearing aids is very comfortable and you don’t even really notice they’re on most of the day, they do not get uncomfortable as the day wears on they just couldn’t be more comfortable. I really like the Bluetooth connectivity, I’m able to make handsfree phone calls without even needing to use the speakerphone, so you’re transmitting your voice and listening just through the hearing aids themselves, and the sound quality is very good from what other people tell me at the other end of the calls. I love streaming music through these and the aids themselves are small and really unobtrusive, most people don’t even notice that they’re there unless I point it out. Let me show you one, I’ll pull it out now just to show you. Here you go. Put it back in. And they’re a couple of minor details that I don’t particularly care for but not show stoppers. The Phonak app is a little bit clunky and showing its age I think, but I’ve heard that’s true of many brands, so I wouldn’t pick a hearing aid based solely on the quality of the app, there’s also an issue occasionally with Bluetooth, sometimes I can’t really get it connected to the computer or to the app and it causes me to need to reboot the hearing aids here and there, just shut it and restart it. In terms of advice for people that are looking for hearing aids, particularly for first timers like me, get your hearing tests and act on that by getting hearing aids if the prescription warrants it. I put it off for a few years and wish I’d done this sooner, I’m hearing all kinds of things that I’ve never heard for years. Big tip, I would call ZipHearing, I spoke with Jeff Hall the CEO there and real shout out to him for answering a ton of questions and steering me towards the hearing aids that I picked. He has excellent prices and very easy to talk to and very easy to reach. He referred me to a wonderful audiologist in East Windsor, New Jersey, they’re called Horizon Audiology and they’re a fantastic practice and very easy to work with as well. Lastly, this is just general advice no matter where you get the hearing aid, is to make sure the audiologist uses real ear measurement technique, when they’re fitting your hearing aids, you can find more about that online, there’s several sources of them, one great source of videos on hearing issues and hearing aids is Dr. Cliff Olson, so that’s it and I wish you luck in your pursuit of hearing aids.

Good sound quality

My hearing aids have good sound quality and seem to be helping. The audiologist is super. I have gone back to see her once and she helped my problem.

My Phonak L70 hearing aids

I am new to hearing aids and my Phonak L70 aids and phone software and crystal clear and easily adjusted for whatever environment I might find myself. Most of the time the software adjusts my devices to the proper levels but automatically but when I might need further clarity or volume, I can get it quickly using the software on my phone. If I had to give this hearing aid a minus, it would be that the music quality it gives me via bluetooth could be higher quality.

Color: Champagne

Clear sound, waterproof and comfortable fit

Pros: Clear sound quality, waterproof, comfortable, Bluetooth, app Cons: Not great in a noisy environment, TV connection is unreliable, Bluetooth Phonak customer service is poor. I purchased this unit to help me understand speech better in a noisy environment such as a restaurant. The results are less than spectacular. Yes, my understanding is much better than it was with my old hearing aids at a table with four people. When that number increases to eight or more, I have difficulty understanding a person across the table. They work, but not great in this environment. The Bluetooth connection promised a comfortable experience watching television. Yes, the results are great when the TV connector works. My Sony television would not connect with my hearing aid so I purchased the Phonak TV connector. The connection is unreliable because it goes on and off unpredictably leading to an annoying experience. The TV connector is only 6 feet away from me. Phonak customer service was a long telephone wait and then the tech was unable to help me in any way. I rate this unit as poor. On the positive side, the units are waterproof and this allows me to use them while bicycling. A major plus for me. The batteries are rechargeable and after nine hours of use there is still 40 percent battery life left. This is very good. The app is easy to use but I recommend exploring all the options to become familiar with it. The ability to save and name settings, such as a particular restaurant, is great. Very good app. Overall, I recommend the Phonak Lumity 90 with the understanding that you should not expect miracles. For the most part it works very well but just be aware of its limitations.

Excellent service

Thus far everything seems to be working well. Not completely dialed in to TV yet but assuming we will be. We need to get more familiar with various programming.

Color: Silver Gray

A great Hearing aid

The sound quality is awesome, it is very comfortable to wear. I have forgotten that I was wearing and got into the shower, thank goodness it is also waterproof

Dolby sound vs a.m. transistor radio

I have less than 20 percent effective phoneme/morpheme discrimination and approximately 90 Db loss, these appliances increase discrimination to better than 90& and re-introduce sounds that I have not heard for years (maybe a decade). I can re-join group conversations and communication generally is greatly improved. Phone control of amplification is very helpful, especially in the car. One can reduce amplification on the outside to reduce road noise interference while discretely amplifying passenger side reception, enhancing listening comfort while traveling. Initializing the TV-connector was problematic. Enclosed instructions were very inadequate Better instruction on use of the device is needed (e.g. to initialize, start with all devices off, connect then activate the TV-connector, turn on phone, activate hearing aids). Thereafter, reinitialize when hearing aids refuse to connect to the phone application. This is occasionally necessary when switching back and forth from TV-connector to the automatic setting . TV-connector delivers Dolby quality sound. I'd recommend switching TV-connector off when not necessary for watching TV. Restaurant setting is good for dental visits. Music and TV setting offer some, but little appreciable improvement in sound quality.

Color: Sand Beige

I have been quite happy

After trying another more expensive brand from an in town provider (and returning them) I gave ziphearing.com and the Phonak L90s a try. I have been quite happy with the results, and working with a local provider that ziphearing.com suggested helped relieve some of the angst of spending that sum online and feeling positive that the L90s would be fitted to my needs.

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Well hello, my name is Joel coming to you from the heartland of the country, I’m gonna tell you about my experience with hearing loss and now hearing aids. My hearing loss history is all rock and roll baby, I worked in radio for years and sitting there in a studio with headphones on for 5 hours a day, 6 days a week, plus concerts on top of that, all part of the job, and it took its toll on my hearing in pretty short order. Tinnitus probably showed up about 10 years ago and then I noticed that certain songs that I used to be able to hear cymbals and things like that, couldn’t hear that high frequency anymore, and then my wife got tired of me saying what, so I finally settled on hearing aids, I have the Phonak L90s, been quite happy with them, and they have really some nice features on them. Your able to adjust them quite handedly several ways through the app, here’s what they look like, that hands in back of the ear, here’s the other part that sticks on my head, and I’ve been like I said quite happy with them, best mix of sound and also the app has been quite nice, I use the app quite a bit, to me that’s a major consideration when you’re looking at hearing aids these days, is how well the app is gonna perform for you. What I liked about them is they sounded the best. I had tried out some others and I felt that these sounded the best and they come with classic Bluetooth, and I like that as well, the other pair that I tried didn’t have classic Bluetooth and they would disconnect and wouldn’t sound as good. So you know that’s why I like these the best, just because of those options. What I don’t like about these hearing aids, every now and then when I get a notification from the app, I get a audible hiss in the hearing aid, it’s just a shhhh, then it stops, we’ve tried to adjust it out and it’s still there. If I go into the app and when I know I’m in Bluetooth mode, and I select it, the option, and then go in and fiddle with the mic in bluetooth settings, I can make that hiss go away, but then when that program closes when that channel closes if you will, it comes back, so it’s not something that once you adjust it it sticks, you can adjust it out while that channel is active but uh it stays there for the rest of the time. Another thing that I wish about the app is that I wish these hearing aids could be voice controlled, it would be great to be able to say hey voice assistant, tell Phonak to mute my hearing aids, or hey voice assistant, tell Phonak to use the Focus program that I created so that way the microphones are all very tightly focused. So it just was nice to, would be nice to be able to have that option. There was another set of hearing aids that I tried that had integration with IFTT, if this then that, that if it was set up properly, if I broke the geofence, you know going for a walk, the house would change and lights would turn off or turn on depending on the day, so you could have some things automatically happen for you which I think for some people that as they age in life, having that ability to have things automatically happen based on where you are and what you’re doing I think would be a nice feature, but we can hope can’t we? Would you recommend these? Absolutely and matter of fact I have, I’ve got a buddy of mine that is losing his hearing as well as he ages and have suggested that he get these types of hearing aids from Phonak, and suggested he go to ZipHearing as well. Um did I have any experience with other hearing aids? I did, I tried a pair tail end of the year and I just didn’t care for them, they were uncomfortable, the app was iOS focused and I’m an Android person, so after having them for a couple of weeks I took them back. If I could offer one piece of advice when you’re looking for hearing aids, and that would be to test drive them. Listen to them. With this set of hearing aids where I was a little hesitant on which ones I wanted and the audiologist was kind enough to lay them out on the table and said let’s listen to all of them. And so the top brands I was able to try and I was amazed at how different some of them sounded from the others. There was one pair that took me all of 10 seconds to just hear them and go, these things are awful and so yeah, just have the opportunity to listen to them and I found that the Phonaks sound the best out of all of them. I appreciate you giving this a listen and I wish you the best as you look toward trying to solve your hearing problems.

Phonak Lumity 90 review

Nothing is perfect when it comes to hearing. That said, the Lumity 90's are as close to it as I've gotten with hearing aids. I've worn hearing aids for over two decades, with varying degrees of success. My hearing is borderline severe. The Phonak Lumity 90 aids have provided me with the best clarity I've achieved to date. I also purchased the Roger On iN to assist hearing in noisy settings. With limited use, so far, Roger has been fine. Roger also is excellent at listening to TV. I pair my hearing aids with an Android Google Pixel 6 Pro phone. At least in the early stages of wearing them, there is a tendency for a single hearing aid to drop its pairing every two to four days. Phonak has a workaround procedure to pair them again. It seems to happen less and less often, so maybe it will fix itself. There usually is a wait when calling Phonak's help line for assistance, but they are polite, knowledgeable, and thorough once they are on the line. The hearing aids are comfortable. I experienced some muffling with my previous hearing aids. That hasn't been the case with these. Don Treichler

Color: Beige

Great build quality and app is decent

I have just one Lumity Level 9 hearing aid and I barely notice that it's there. Unless someone sits behind me they cannot see it either. It's also does a great job with sound quality, especially clarity of speak. It works well as a bluetooth headset for listening to podcasts, but it's not the best for phone calls in noise, or for dynamic music. It was difficult to figure out how to use the app, but it provides a good number of features to help with adjusting to different scenarios. Overall, I find hearing aid apps to be poorly designed, so among other hearing aid apps this one is towards the top of the pile. Among other apps out today it's towards the bottom and needs more development.

Color: Silver Gray

They work great and are easy to use

My new hearing aids are top of the line, highly rated devices. They work great and are easy to use. My hearing and understanding are greatly improved. I’ve used a traditional hearing aid provider before and they were good but I saved several thousand dollars and got the same top end hearing aids and personal service.

Color: Beige

Sound quality is excellent

Sound quality is excellent. The ability to change settings depending on my environment, being able to receive/talk on the phone hands free and listening to music makes all the difference in the world.

Phonak Lumity 90

Tried several hearing aids over a 3-4 mo period and ended up choosing Phonak Lumity. .It has an AI based OS like many others do. The sound is generally good but I cannot really detect any difference between the various programs. That is to some extent predictable since its automatic mode is supposed to adjust to the environment. Sound is as good as Widex. Ultimately chose Phonak since it connects through regular Bluetooth and my pnone is android. It does drop connection with some frequency but is easy to reconnect. Comfortable to wear and easily maintained.

Not sure yet

I have been using my Lumity Life 90 hearing aids for nine days now. The jury is still out. My hearing loss is all higher frequencies, and I am not sure the cost is giving me a wortwhile improvement. But, I am open to the possibility of recognizing a possible benefit after more use.

First aids, seem excellent

With am moderate to severe hearing loss, these are first regular hearing aids. Tried an Over the Counter aid first which was fine except not designed for my loss. The Phonak Lumity 70 aids work very well. Subjectively, they allow me to listen to music and tv at a lower volume than before - confirmed by my wife who has normal hearing. This level of aid has streaming capabilities and I use them regularly for phone calls. They work well - according to friends, my voice sounds natural. I have tried streaming on the aids and it is also very good with natural sound. After one month, we have no regrets or reservations with these aids. I would get them again. They fit well. This model is behind the ear with a hardly visible receiver wire. Battery life is good - I have worn them for over 15 hours at a time and they still had a good usable charge.

Color: Silver Gray

Very satisfied

I am very satisfied with the sound quality, adjustability and battery life of these hearing aids. For the seven years prior to switching to the Phonak Lumity hearing aids, I wore another brand. The Phonak Lumity is far superior in every aspect, I should have made the switch years ago.

Color: Graphite Gray

Phonak Audéo Lumity devices are terrific!

My first set of hearing aids were top of the line 7 years ago when I purchased them. They were behind-the-ear units with a hollow tube to transmit sound to the ear canal. Batteries lasted about a week. Their iPhone app provided seamless connection to my phone. The sound quality was good, but not enough to participate in conversations in noisy environments. The battery compartment doors got loose over time and wouldn’t reliably close. The tubing became stiff and slippery and the ear inserts slipped off too easily. My new Phonak Audéo Lumity L-R 90 hearing aids are a big step up from my previous devices. It was only after I got my new devices that I realized how much I’d been missing - clarity, broader frequency response, crispness, presence, and spatial definition. Best of all, the signal processing of these devices allows me to participate in conversations in noisy environments - ones where my older units weren’t enough. The new devices are rechargeable, eliminating weight and mechanical issues. In fact, the new units are so light and natural-sounding that I forget I’m wearing them. Any behind-the-ear device will have challenges with glasses. These do too, although their smaller size makes that less of an issue. The iPhone app is not quite as intuitive as my previous brand, but it appears to have plenty of options for adjustment, and the ability to save new programs. I look forward to playing with the parameters such as Noise Reduction, Speech Focus, and Dynamic Range. I can save up to 4 custom programs in addition to the ones installed by my audiologist.

I love my hearing aids

So happy with the hearing aids love hearing the TV hearing others on the phone and regulating my device to improve my hearing! I didn’t want to wear or have hearing aids out side my ear I have them in my ear and over me hear ! I love them!

Color: Graphite Gray

The sound quality is very good

This is my first set of hearing aids. The sound quality is very good, especially music, although I'm still getting used to the volume of sounds I assume I was not hearing previously. They are very comfortable, and I do not realize I'm wearing them most of the time. One issue that everyone should be aware of is "body shadowing". Phonak alerted me to this when I called to complain that music from my iphone was cutting out frequently or totally when my phone was held at my side or in my pocket. Due to the type of bluetooth technology that is used, the connection has difficulty transmitting through your body unless the transmitter (phone) and receiver (hearing aid) are close to each other.

I can hear again....woohoo!

The sound quality is good and the technology is really wonderful....Its a whole new world for me..no tot have my tv or music blaring at top volume levels

Very pleased with my new hearing aids

I have had a very easy transition into wearing my hearing aids. They are very comfortable and I am able to hear people better. I like how they connect to my phone and iPad also, making voices clearer to me.

Color: Graphite Gray

Outstanding

I loved the (Phonak Lumity 90) HAs immediately. Even though my hearing degradation is only mild to moderate, I was much more aware of my environment the moment I inserted the devices. I tested long range sound pickup, and the result was impressive. Even a family gathering of 7 adults, and a very enthusiastic 1.5 year old was easily handled. I could understand everyone around the table. When playing with the child on the floor about 15' away I could still follow the conversation at the table. The devices are comfortable enough that I am unaware of their presence. I also enjoy the two Bluetooth connections that the units can maintain. My cell phone calls, and movie sound tracks from my iPad feed directly into the hearing aids. Phonak does need to hire competent, and creative programmers to work on their smartphone interactions. The software does connect to the HAs, and one can control volume and operating mode. But the software does not react to switches into landscape mode, nor does it communicate with a smart watch. Controlling volume from a watch would be much less intrusive than using the phone app. Toggle switches on the devices themselves are intended for volume control, but mine perform other functions as well, which I have not under control yet. So I hesitate to touch the HAs while in operation. One caution: removing a Covid protection mask easily flings the devices out of the ears onto the parking lot. Similarly when lifting off a motorcycle helmet. Obviously, this issue will be the same for all brands. Overall, no regrets. I would buy these again.

Color: Beige

The automatic adjustment for varius environments

Sound quality is great, I pick up more subtle sounds that I previously was not aware of. Not as a distraction, but as it "used to be." Audiologist has been patient and thorough. Two features I don't like, but these are personal preferences. First is the blue tooth connection with my cell phone. I didn't like it because I get a lot of junk calls and there is no caller ID. The only time I really need it is in my truck, which already has blue tooth with my phone. The Phonak blue tooth over rides this. The problem was that I really had a hard time getting it out of the hearing aids once the Audiologist set it up. It took her to clean it up, now all is well. The other thing is to increase the delay in the chime when you put the hearing aids in in the morning. I like the chime to tell whether or not I have them properly placed in the ear canal. Other than these, the hearing aids are the best I ever had, and I used Phonak for at least 15 years(at least 4 different models).