Phonak Audeo Sphere Infinio I90 R hearing aid
From $4,150.00
Phonak Audeo Sphere Infinio I90 R hearing aids provide unparalleled speech clarity in noise, exceptional sound quality and leading connectivity. Suitable for people with mild up to profound levels of hearing loss. You will enjoy following conversations with ease and comfort even in higher levels of competing noise such as in a busy restaurant, a lively dinner party, pub, cafe or business conference. Finally hearing aid technology that lives up to the marketing hype. Phonak Sphere Infinio hearing aids are a true game changer.
Hearing aids include:
- 3 years of warranty (5 Years on Select Models)
- 1 Year of Unlimited Services ~ Hearing Test, Fitting & Follow Ups as required.
- 1 Year of Insurance for Loss and Damage Beyond Repair*
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- 30 Day Money Back Satisfaction Guarantee
Description
Phonak Audeo Sphere Infinio I90 R Hearing Aids
Finally, hearing aids that genuinely live up to the hype and provide clear speech understanding in background noise. “I wouldn’t have believed it until I heard it for myself, even soft speech in louder competing background noise of 80dB was clear and understandable.” Audiologist – Andrew Mackendrick. This is Swiss engineering at its finest. A massive workforce of thousands of top engineers and developers at Phonak (Sonova) and decades of research and development by the team are behind this ground breaking technology.
World leading manufacturer Phonak from the Sonova group have introduced their latest ecosystem of Infinio hearing aids and assistive listening devices onto the global market in August 2o24. They promise exceptional sound quality and clarity in any environment. You will feel empowered from the moment you put them on to engage in life’s conversations in noise. Imagine following the conversation with ease in the liveliest of business meetings, conferences or family dinners. Phonak Audeo Sphere Infinio hearing aids will:
- Separate unwanted noise to deliver clear speech from all directions.
- “Up to three times more likely to understand speech in challenging environments compared to two leading competitor brands.”
- Un-paralleled de-noising in complex group conversations.
- Reduce listing effort and listing fatigue by up to 45%
Infinio Sphere Uses Real time AI to enable Clear Speech in competing noise
Phonak Sphere Infinio Uses dual chip technology, one to apply the real time AI sound processing to set higher standards of sound quality, power efficiency and wireless connectivity. For people with mild to profound hearing loss, these essential features go to improve speech understanding and conversation quality in the most challenging of listening environments.
The new Phonak ERA Chip has a focus on better sound quality, reliable connectivity and personalisation. It is the primary chip platform in all the new Phonak Infinio family of devices with styles ranging from custom fitting completely in the canal to the range of receiver in the canal behind the ear devices. It is the main chip in all the technology levels from the Entry level – Phonak Infinio I 30, Mid Range- Phonak Infinio I 50, Advanced- Phonak Infinio I 70 and Premium – Phonak Infinio I 90. Then there’s the Phonak Sphere Infinio I70 and Phonak Sphere Infinio I90 which is the very top of the line model. It is only the Infinio Sphere models that feature the dual chip architecture with the dedicated DEEPSONIC AI chip that’s focus is clear speech separation from background noise.
This new power house of a microchip provides up to 6X more wireless transmission power for a more stable bluetooth connection to allow for uninterrupted hands-free calls and audio streaming across up to double the former distance. Incredible actions of 550 million operations per second with its 74% more RAM for faster processing, 145 Million transistors. All this incredible processing power whilst remaining energy efficient for a full day of run-time.
The Dual DeepSonic Chip of Phonak Sphere Infinio
The second DEEPSONIC AI chip as stated by Phonak makes Sphere Infinio the “world’s first hearing aids with a dedicated AI Chip. They say that “For the first time in the hearing industry, Phonak is applying AI/DNN (deep neural network) to sound processing using a dedicated AI chip, DEEPSONIC™. Deep Sound Optimised Neural Integrated Chip is an absolute game changer, expanding the listening range from all directions delivering unparalleled speech clarity by separating speech from noise.”
These new dual chips boast an incredible increase in processing power with 53X more processing power compared to current industry chip technology. With 4.5 Million “neural connections” and is capable of 7,700 million operations per second. This creates a new level of clean and clear speech.
With the Phonak AI active the claim is an “Instant speech separation from noise all around – with an unprecedented 10dB SNR improvement1“
As described the deep neural network differentiates speech sound from competing noise sound “the background noise is vacuumed up, leaving behind the clear speech.” Even when multiple speakers is moving around the Phonak Sphere Infinio hearing aid wearer the background noise is removed. Noise is no longer a barrier with approximately 36.7% clearer speech in background noise than ever before.
This level of Signal to Noise ratio improvement can make a massive difference in background noise as to whether you can comfortably understand the speech and remain engaged in the conversation. Or it remains an incomprehensible din and you have to bluff your way along.
So with Audeo Sphere Infinio hearing aids you will be “capable of separating unwanted noise from the speech and therefore deliver a level of clean and clear speech far beyond any existing technology. Wearers are 2 to 3 x more likely to hear speech from any direction in background noise.”
Incredible Attributes for Unprecedented Processing Power:
- 4.5 Million “Neural Connections”
- 53X More processing power then former Phonak Lumity.
- Deep Neural Network (DNN) Trained with 22 Million Sound Samples.
- 7,700 Million operations per second.
- 15X More memory than former Phonak Lumity
- 420 Million Transistors
- Size; A tiny 4.08mm X 3.19 mm
Please note that Phonak Audeo Sphere Infinio with it’s dual chip platform that includes the DEEPSONIC AI chip is limited to the top two tiers of technology being the top of the line Phonak Audeo Sphere Infinio I90 R and the second tier down being the Audeo Sphere Infinio I70 R rechargeable hearing aids.
AutoSense Operating System 6.0
Based on 24 years of machine learning research by Phonak the new Auto-Sense 6.0™. The automatic system scans the environment 700 times a second and the deep neural network (DNN) assists in environmental classification to ensure optimal functioning for that unique set of listening conditions. Features including dynamic noise cancelling, speech enhancer and motion sensors are all coordinating in real time to ensure optimal functioning for the dynamic changing acoustic environment in real time. Exceptional sound quality and clarity is preserved even in noisy echo’e and reverberant environments. You can feel confident you will be able to comfortably follow conversation in the most challenging of environments.
Exceptional Sound Quality, Clarity & Comfort
Through studies and application of the Harman Curves Phonak ensure their new Infinio hearing aid range have the best sound quality, a sound quality that is warm, rich and pleasant as well as clear. This is essential especially for first time hearing aid wearers acceptance or first fit acceptance.
Seemless Connectivity
Universal, reliable and fast connectivity is provided for hands free phone calls and audio streaming from all your bluetooth devices. These include smart phone, tablets and computers whether Android IOS or Apple Mac iOS devices. In fact Infinio hearing aids can connect up to around 6,800 different bluetooth enabled devices.
Simply Double Tap or press the hearing aid rocker switch button to answer phone calls or start and stop audio streaming.
With up to 6X more wireless transmission power there’s a far more stable bluetooth connection with a big range of up to 206m for android devices and double the former distance. For example you can enjoy gardening with you favourite music or pod cast streaming or take a hands free phone call whilst rout in the garden and your phone is in the house. The call will remain clear and your recipient will not receive any interruption of your voice either.
AuraCast Ready
When the time comes the new Phonak Infinio are Aura Cast ready. In the near future AuraCast transmitters will be present in many public venues including transport networks such as at train stations and airports, churches and movie houses. This will enable you to receive a bluetooth transmission of the public broadcasts in these places directly through your Infinio hearing aids. You will appreciate not missing important information and public notices when it really matters.
- You can pair up to 8 Bluetooth enabled devices.
- 2 Bluetooth devices can be connected simultaneously
- Uninterrupted handsfree calls and streaming across
- AuraCast ready which uses Bluetooth Audio Low Energy (LE).
- Shift seamlessly between acoustic environment and audio streaming
- RogerDirect™ is built in to further improve hearing performance in noise and over distance
Highly Water Resistant and “Life Proof”
Of real significance is the superior water resistance provided by Phonak Audeo Infinio hearing aids. They have multiple layers of moisture, dust and dirt protection affording them an Ingress Protection Rating that exceeds the industry average of iP68. Whether you’re caught in a rain shower or exposed to dust, these hearing aids are engineered to perform reliably in various environmental conditions.
- The exterior has a hydrophobic coating which causes water and moisture to instantly bead and slide off. The microphone inlets and ports have been redesigned into a labyrinth layout so moisture has little chance of reaching the microphones.
- In the unlikely event that any moisture enters the shell of the hearing aid, all the internal electronics and the lithium ion rechargeable battery are completely sealed away by a Parylene coating. There is little to no chance of corrosion even if moisture enters the hearing aid.
Parylene conformal coating is a thin film coating technology used to improve the capabilities of leading-edge technologies. It is applied as vapour and the coating layer perfectly conforms to complex shapes and provides complete and even coverage.
Product designers use Parylene to waterproof electronics, add dry lubricity or enhance adhesion to other coatings. Parylene coatings are a popular choice in applications where reliability and performance matter most. It has become the protective coating of choice for industrial and consumer electronics, aerospace and medical applications.
Reliability testing has successfully included prolonged immersions in salt water, chlorinated pool water, fresh water. So they are truly “Life Proof”. Although it is still not recommended that you swim whilst wearing your hearing aids as there’s a chance of them being lost. Also the receivers that although readily replaceable aren’t quite as water resistant and the main body of the RIC style hearing aid.
Highly Durable Phonak Infinio
To ensure robustness and reliability ,Phonak Infinio’s development has also included over 10,000 hours and 135 individual rigorous mechanical tests. From impact ressiatnce to button reliability tests.
Conveniently Rechargeable
Phonak Audeo Sphere Infinio Rechargeable hearing aids enable you to enjoy a full waking day of hearing with audio streaming on a single charge. Simply place the Infinio hearing aids into the Phonak Charger Go RIC and enjoy easy charging whilst on the move. This charger has a built in power bank that hold three reserve charges for the Infinio hearing aids before it has to be reconnected to the mains power supply.
Phonak Infinio Technology Levels Feature Overview
Phonak Infinio is Available in eleven amazing colours. Sand Beige, Sandalwood, Chestnut Brown, Champagne, Silver Grey, Graphite Grey, Velvet Black, Copper, Sienna Red, Beige and Atlantic Green.
Style
- A Receiver in the Ear Hearing Aid with a rocker switch for adjusting the volume, program changes and answering phone calls.
- Double Tap Controls for answering phone calls and starting/stopping streaming.
What Are the Key Benefits of Sphere Infinio Hearing Aids
- Greatly Improved Speech Understanding in Background Noise.
- Reduced listening effort in quiet and noise
- Precise detection of Speech from any direction
- Universal connectivity to a multitude of Bluetooth enabled devices.
- A personalised listening experience and health data tracking from the MyPhonak App
- Easy to use, rechargeable with quick charging options
- Option for Tele-Audiology without having to go into the office.
Phonak Sphere Infinio Hearing Aid Features and Benefits Explained
With Harmony Hearing you will enjoy piece of mind with a 4-year warranty and 1 year of Insurance for loss and damage beyond repair *.
Save $1,000’s on the latest Phonak Audeo Infinio Sphere hearing aids.
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Contact Harmony Hearing today to find out more about these amazing new hearing aids. Simply call 1800 020 406 or fill in our enquiry form:
For more information about Phonak Audeo Infinio please see: https://www.phonak.com/en-au/hearing-devices/hearing-aids/audeo-infinio
Amazing Technologies Working in Concert
For over 75 years, Phonak has been committed to addressing the number one concern for people living with hearing loss and that is to improve their ability to understand speech in noise. The ability to understand in noise is one of the most important predictors for hearing aid satisfaction.
Adaptive Directional Microphone Technology:
A well established way to improve speech understanding in noise is the use of adaptive directional microphone systems. Where two or more microphones work together to prioritise input from a specific directional and can adapt the focal patterns (polar patterns) to focus on the speech sound and steer away from dominant noise sources. Phonak introduced StereoZoom in 2012 which used the input from the pair of microphones on the left hearing aid and compared and coordinated the inputs from the right hearing aid in real time to create a virtual 8 microphone network with create a super directional or “beam forming” focus on the target speech signal. This substantially improved signal to noise ratio SNR
StereoZoom 2.0 was introduced in 2022 with Phonak Lumity which was deigned to balance spatial awareness at lower levels with speech focus at higher levels of competing noise. The strength of Stereozoom 2.0 is adapted to the environment based on noise level.
AutoSense OS 6.0 in Phonak Audeo Sphere Infinio hearing aids will continue to identify challenging acoustic environments and automatically transition into Spheric Speech in the loud noise program. Spheric Speech in Loud Noise being a unique combination of directional microphone technology and Spheric Speech Clarity.
Spherical Speech Clarity
Phonak claims that theirs is the first hearing aid technology to fully exploit an AI systems ability to separate speech from noise.
Spherical Speech Clarity is an AI based solution designed to differentiate the desired speech signal from unwanted noise, effectively removing undesirable sound while maintaining the speech signal in real-time. This improves Signal-To-Noise Ratio by up tot 10dB which effectively doubles the ability to follow speech in competing noise.
This process is powered by Phonak’s Deep Spheric Optimised Neural Integrated Chip (DEEPSONIC™) and the Audio Quality Estimator DNN.
Steps in Signal Processing:
- Sound Scene Classification: Signal processing starts with AutoSense 6.0 analysing the sound scene to determine the type of processing required to maximise user benefit within the specific context.
- Following sound scene classification hearing aid microphones are adjusted to restore a degree of spatial awareness.
- In the next Step Spheric Speech Clarity identifies and removes unwanted noise from the audio signal, retaining only speech sound. This is the work of the Deep Neural Network (DNN) that was trained with 4.5 million parameters and 22 million sound samples for this purpose. The DNN computes a 64 frequency mask that separates speech from noise and then applies it to the audio signal.
What is a Deep Neural Network (DNN)
Describing electronic computational systems as neural networks is an analogy. Calculations in artificial neural networks although related are not the same as the ones that occur in biological brains. A single layer in a Neural Network (NN) is built from simple operations of largely addition and multiplications. With Inputs and parameters that affect outputs. In the case of Phonak’s Spheric Speech Clarity the Input is the full sound spectrogram containing 64 frequencies and phases, so there can be from x1 to x128.
A Deep Neural Network (DNN) is built from chaining multiple layers of calculations together. So, DNN’s are complex computational models that simulate the way the human brain processes information. DNN’s allows vast amounts of parallel computation to occur which allow them to detect complex patterns in sound, make predictions, and solve tasks.
Training a Deep Neural Network
Training the Deep Neural Network involved the use of an Audio Quality Estimator taken from a huge sample of human perception based preferred audio quality. Approximately 350 humans rated the noise, sound quality and overall preference of 30,000 sound files resulting in nearly a million human ratings. These audio files rated on:
- How much noise does it contain?
- How Good is the overall sound quality? Are there any distortions?
- Overall, How much do people like how it sounds?
The result is a DNN that can predict human ratings on any piece of audio data. This contributes to the optimum balance of speech clarity and sound quality in any acoustic environment.
Results of a Field Study
A fixed directional microphone setting combined with noise cancelling algorithms like Phonak Noise Block and Dynamic Noise Cancelling (DNC) creates a signal to noise ratio improvement of 5.1dB. These features then combined with SteroZoom 2.0 increases this improved SNR to 6.4dB.
Spherical Speech Clarity combined with StereoZoom narrow microphone directionality creates an unprecedented SNR improvement of 9dB at default strength and 10.2dB at maximum strength. The strength of the Spheric Speech Clarity can be adjusted by the hearing care professional or by the user with the MyPhonak App.
Phonak claims “Spheric Speech Clarity is not only Phonak’s best performing technology to date, but it also outperforms three key competitors.” This allows you to focus on what is relevant while having a conversation in a challenging listening environment.
Phonak Infinio Styles, Chargers and Accessories: The following table shows the new Phonak Infinio ecosystem of hearing aid styles, chargers and accessories. Phonak Roger accessories can still play a valuable role in hearing clear speech across distances or in the “far field”.
If you would like any more information or to schedule a consultation to discuss any of these game changing accessories please don’t hesitate to contact us at Harmony Hearing on 1800 020 406 or via email: [email protected]
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Additional information
| Colours | Sand Beige, Sandalwood, Chestnut Brown, Champagne, Silver Grey, Graphite Grey, Velvet Black, Copper, Sienna Red, Beige, Atlantic Green |
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| Side | Left Side, Right Side, Both Sides |
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