Widex Allure Hearing Aids Now Available at Evanston Audiology

At Evanston Audiology, we're excited to introduce the latest innovation in hearing technology from Widex – the Allure hearing aid platform. This advanced system represents a significant step forward in our commitment to providing the best hearing solutions for our Evanston community.

The Next Generation of Widex Technology

Widex Allure combines years of research and innovation into a comprehensive hearing solution, designed to deliver natural clarity and superior speech recognition in challenging environments. The platform is built around the new W1 chip, which offers 4 times faster processing speeds and 4 times more memory than previous Widex models, allowing for more sophisticated sound processing.

The driving force behind Widex Allure's development was creating a hearing solution that offers crystal-clear speech without compromising your awareness of the surrounding environment. This balance creates what Widex calls an "effortless immersion" in sound – where conversation is enhanced naturally while maintaining your spatial awareness.

Key Features of Widex Allure

Allure PureSound™

Building on Widex's established PureSound technology, Allure PureSound™ uses ZeroDelay technology to deliver crystal-clear, distortion-free speech. This is particularly beneficial for new hearing aid users and those with mild hearing loss, providing a more natural and immersive listening experience.

Speech Enhancer Pro

One of the most impressive innovations in the Allure platform is Speech Enhancer Pro, which uses advanced noise management to help you focus on speech while softening unwanted background noise. This technology maintains comfortable noise levels while enhancing speech clarity, all while preserving your awareness of your surroundings. Clinical studies show 92% of users prefer this feature in noisy situations.

Dynamic Feedback Controller

Widex has redesigned their feedback control technology to ensure better adaptability for each user. This reduces the annoying whistling sounds that can occur with hearing aids by tailoring its response to the unique shape of your ear canal, making for a more comfortable listening experience.

Dedicated Streaming Compressor

For those who enjoy streaming music, podcasts, or other audio content, the dedicated streaming compressor ensures consistent volume levels without distracting changes or interference from external noises.

Widex Allure Models and Design

The Allure RIC R D is available in three technology levels (440, 330, and 220) to accommodate different hearing needs and budgets. The device features an onboard push button for easy control and comes in 10 color options to match your personal style.

With up to 25 hours of battery power on a single charge (including 7 hours of streaming), Allure provides reliable performance throughout your day. The hearing aids come with two charger options: a Standard Desktop Charger and a Charge N Clean system that not only charges but also dries and sanitizes your hearing aids.

The Widex Allure App Experience

The newly designed Widex Allure App offers an intuitive and customizable experience with several user-friendly features:

• AI-powered quick adjustments for real-time personalization
• Stream directly to your hearing aids from compatible devices
• Customize sound by adjusting bass, midrange, and treble frequencies
• Use AI assistants for instant sound recommendations
• Improved accessibility with adjustable text size and light/dark mode options
• Apple Watch compatibility for convenient control

Connectivity Options

Widex Allure offers comprehensive connectivity options, including:

• Bluetooth streaming for direct audio connection from both iPhone and Android devices
• Hands-free calling for iPhone users
• Compatibility with future Auracast broadcast audio systems (pending firmware update)

Real Ear Measurement for Optimal Fitting

At Evanston Audiology, we follow best practices for hearing aid fittings, including the use of Real Ear Measurement (REM). This evidence-based approach ensures that your Widex Allure hearing aids are programmed specifically for your unique hearing profile. REM allows us to verify that your hearing aids are delivering the right amount of amplification across all frequencies, resulting in better speech clarity and overall satisfaction with your hearing aids.

Working with Other Advanced Technologies

The Widex Allure complements our offerings from other leading manufacturers like Phonak, Oticon, ReSound, Starkey, Unitron, and Signia. As an independent practice, we can recommend the best hearing solution based on your specific needs and preferences rather than being limited to a single brand.

For patients with more complex hearing challenges, we can also incorporate auditory training solutions like LACE AI Pro to help you get the most benefit from your hearing aids by training your brain to better process and understand speech.

Daily Living with Widex Allure

Living with hearing loss can present many challenges in everyday situations. The Widex Allure is designed to address these challenges with automatic environment detection that adjusts settings based on your surroundings. Whether you're in a quiet room at home, a busy restaurant, or walking down a windy street in Evanston, your hearing aids will adapt to provide optimal sound quality.

The Speech Enhancer Pro technology is particularly helpful in social gatherings where multiple conversations occur simultaneously. By focusing on the speech directly in front of you while keeping you aware of your surroundings, Allure helps you stay engaged in conversations without feeling isolated or overwhelmed by background noise.

Many of our patients report improved confidence in social situations after being fitted with Widex Allure hearing aids. The natural sound quality and effective noise management allow them to participate fully in conversations without constantly asking people to repeat themselves.

Customized Hearing Solutions

Every person's hearing loss is unique, which is why we take a personalized approach to hearing care at Evanston Audiology. Our comprehensive hearing evaluation goes beyond basic hearing tests to understand how you hear in different environments and situations. This allows us to program your Widex Allure hearing aids to address your specific challenges.

Dr. Kate T. Dunckley, our audiologist with a Ph.D. in Audiology and Hearing Sciences from Northwestern University, brings her extensive research background to every fitting. Her expertise ensures that you receive the most advanced care based on the latest developments in hearing science.

Making the Transition to Better Hearing

For first-time hearing aid users, adapting to amplified sound can take some adjustment. We provide ongoing support and counseling to help you through this transition period. Our follow-up appointments allow us to make fine-tuning adjustments to your hearing aids based on your real-world experiences.

The Widex Allure's intuitive design and user-friendly app make this adjustment period smoother than ever before. You can make subtle adjustments yourself using the app, or save your preferences for different listening environments that the hearing aids will recall automatically when you return to similar situations.

Hearing in Challenging Environments

One of the most common concerns we hear from patients is difficulty hearing in noisy environments. The Widex Allure addresses this challenge with its 52-band spectral analysis system that provides detailed control over speech and noise. This system can identify and separate speech from background noise, making adjustments that optimize your ability to understand conversations even in challenging listening situations.

Restaurant settings, which combine multiple conversations, background music, and the clatter of dishes, often present the greatest difficulty for people with hearing loss. The Allure's advanced processing can handle these complex sound environments, allowing you to focus on your dinner companions while maintaining awareness of your surroundings.

For outdoor activities common in Evanston—like walks along Lake Michigan or visits to farmers markets—the Allure's wind noise reduction feature helps maintain clear sound quality even on breezy days. This feature is particularly valuable in our lakefront community where wind can often interfere with hearing aid performance.

Supporting Brain Health Through Better Hearing

Research increasingly shows connections between untreated hearing loss and cognitive decline. By providing clear sound input to your brain, properly fitted hearing aids like the Widex Allure may help maintain cognitive function and reduce listening effort.

When combined with auditory training programs like LACE AI Pro, which we now offer at Evanston Audiology, the benefits can be even greater. This combination of advanced hearing technology and brain training creates a comprehensive approach to hearing healthcare that goes beyond simply making sounds louder.

Ongoing Care and Support

At Evanston Audiology, we view hearing aids as just one part of a long-term relationship focused on your hearing health. After fitting you with Widex Allure hearing aids, we provide regular follow-up care to ensure they continue to meet your needs as your hearing or lifestyle changes.

Our service includes regular cleaning and maintenance of your devices, hearing reassessments to track any changes in your hearing, and adjustments to your hearing aid settings as needed. This ongoing care helps extend the life of your investment and ensures you receive maximum benefit from your hearing aids.

Experience Widex Allure at Evanston Audiology

If you're experiencing hearing difficulties or are looking to upgrade your current hearing aids, we invite you to explore the exceptional capabilities of the Widex Allure. Our team of experienced audiologists will guide you through a comprehensive hearing evaluation and help you determine if Widex Allure is the right choice for your specific hearing needs.

Located conveniently at 1811 Benson Ave in Evanston, our family-owned practice combines years of research experience with clinical expertise to provide the highest level of hearing healthcare. We're open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 9am-5pm, Friday from 9am-3pm, and select Saturdays from 9am-12:30pm.

Schedule Your Consultation Today

Take the first step toward better hearing by scheduling a consultation with our audiologists at Evanston Audiology. Contact us at 847-869-9433 to learn more about Widex Allure hearing aids and how they can help you stay connected to the conversations and sounds that matter most in your life. Our personalized approach ensures that you receive the right hearing solution tailored specifically to your lifestyle and auditory needs.