Who is behind ReSound?
ReSound is part of GN, a Danish group whose history goes back to the early days of telegraph cables. Today GN works in hearing aids and in headsets and audio equipment. That mix of hearing care and consumer audio shows up in ReSound’s approach, which has long put weight on wireless connection and phone use.
ReSound was among the early brands to stream sound directly from an iPhone to hearing aids without a separate device hung around the neck. Every major brand now offers phone streaming, so this is no longer a unique selling point, but connectivity remains central to how ReSound designs its products.
What are ReSound’s current ranges?
Current ranges include the three families below. As with any manufacturer, models are updated often, and your audiologist will show you the latest at your appointment.
- ReSound Nexia. A recent range with a strong focus on connectivity, including compatibility with newer Bluetooth standards. Ask your audiologist which features apply to the model you are considering.
- ReSound Vivia. One of ReSound’s newer families. Your audiologist can explain where it sits against Nexia for your hearing and budget.
- ReSound Omnia. An established range with a focus on hearing speech from the front in noisy places while keeping some awareness around you.
Each range comes in several technology levels and styles. Most of what we fit is receiver-in-canal and rechargeable, but custom styles exist too.
Is ReSound good for streaming from a phone?
ReSound is a sensible brand to consider if you make a lot of calls, listen to podcasts or audiobooks, or want to adjust your hearing aids from an app. Streaming works with iPhone and with many Android phones, but Android support depends on the handset and its software. We always check your phone at the appointment rather than relying on a compatibility list.
Our guide to Bluetooth hearing aids explains how phone and TV streaming work across all brands, and what to expect from newer standards.
Getting used to the ReSound app
Most ReSound wearers use the manufacturer’s smartphone app at some point, even if only to turn the volume down in a noisy place. The app can also hold different programmes, such as one for a quiet room and one for a busy restaurant, so you can switch with a tap. If you are not confident with apps, that is fine. The aids adjust automatically, and the app is optional. We can show you the basics during your trial and set it up with you if a family member usually helps you with technology.
Remote support
Some brands, ReSound among them, let audiologists send small setting changes to your hearing aids through the app. Whether this is available depends on your model and phone. It can be handy for a minor tweak, but it does not replace a face-to-face appointment when something needs checking properly.
How do we decide whether ReSound is right for you?
We do not start with a brand. We start with you. Here is the order we work through at Sutton Hearing Care:
- Your hearing test. Your audiogram and speech-in-noise score narrow down which styles and power levels will work.
- Where you struggle. Television, phone calls, the pub, meetings, grandchildren’s voices. Each points to different strengths.
- Your phone and devices. If you use an Android phone, we check compatibility early because it can rule some options in or out.
- Your hands and eyesight. Rechargeable aids with a simple charger are easier for many people than changing small batteries.
- Your budget. We explain what each technology level adds so you can decide whether it is worth it for you.
- A trial. If ReSound comes out well on paper, you can wear a pair for 14 days at home to see whether it does in real life.
ReSound compared with other brands
At similar technology levels, ReSound, Phonak, Oticon, Signia, Starkey, Widex and Unitron all perform well. Differences often come down to how each one balances focus and awareness in noise, the design of the app, the feel of the sound and the shape of the case. If you would like a clear way to compare, read our guide to the best hearing aids in the UK, which focuses on matching technology to need.
Looking after ReSound hearing aids
Like any hearing aid, ReSound aids need regular cleaning and occasional servicing. Wax guards and domes need changing, and receivers can wear out over time. A weak or crackly sound is often a blocked wax guard rather than a fault, so check that first. If one aid goes completely silent, try charging it fully before assuming it is broken. At our clinic, aftercare for 5 years is included with every pair we fit, along with a 5-year manufacturer warranty. If you bought ReSound aids elsewhere and they need attention, our hearing aid repairs service handles most makes.
Try ReSound in Streetly
Your first step is a free hearing test of up to 90 minutes at our clinic on Sutton Oak Road, with free parking and no GP referral needed. We explain your audiogram on the day. If hearing aids would help, you can compare ReSound with other options and take a pair home for a free 14-day trial. Prices start from £1,595 a pair and include real ear measurement at fitting and a 60-day money-back guarantee.