Phonak Audiology Blog – Phonak Pro – life is on https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/ The Phonak Audiology Blog presents audiological topics, research and hearing technology updates from experts at Phonak and across the hearing industry. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:16:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.9 https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/81/2018/07/cropped-cropped-favicon-1.png?w=32 Phonak Audiology Blog – Phonak Pro – life is on https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/ 32 32 257310344 Turning 50 into a prompt for better hearing health https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/turning-50-into-a-prompt-for-better-hearing-health/ Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:05:07 +0000 https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/?p=838390 A national letter campaign inviting Australians to have their hearing checked at age 50 offers a compelling real-world example of how to position adult hearing screening as routine preventive care and put the WHO’s life-course approach to hearing care into practice.

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]]> 838390 EON: Adaptive clarity that speaks for itself https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/eon-adaptive-clarity-that-speaks-for-itself/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:14:07 +0000 https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/?p=838376 Four advanced new features work together in EON: Spheric Speech Clarity 3.0, AutoSense OS™ AI 8.0, APD 4.0 and WindBlock 2.0. Together, they prioritize speech understanding and reduce listening effort in real time while providing a more natural listening experience.

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]]> 838376 Phonak EON: Connectivity excellence https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/phonak-eon-connectivity-excellence/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:17:00 +0000 https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/?p=838338 With Bluetooth Classic, Roger™, and Auracast™ broadcast audio working together, Phonak Audéo EON gives hearing care professionals different connectivity options to support clients across personal devices, far-field conversation and emerging public-access audio.

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]]> 838338 Phonak EON: Every aspect purposefully designed https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/phonak-eon-every-aspect-purposefully-designed/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:50:17 +0000 https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/?p=838285 Great hearing aid design goes beyond the physical device. With Phonak EON, every design decision has a purpose, from how it feels and functions throughout the day to the technology clients can access and the way hearing care professionals fit it.

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]]> 838285 What do the 2026 WHO dementia guidelines mean for hearing care professionals? https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/what-do-the-2026-who-dementia-guidelines-mean-for-hearing-care-professionals/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:14:36 +0000 https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/?p=838240 The latest recommendations from the World Health Organization reinforce a broader, person-centered approach to hearing care. Phonak's framework for holistic hearing care reflects this progression from hearing outcomes to broader well-being and quality of life.

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]]> 838240 WindBlock 2.0: Comfort and clarity outdoors https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/windblock-2-0-comfort-and-clarity-outdoors/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:02:02 +0000 https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/?p=838225 Phonak EON introduces WindBlock 2.0, a wind noise cancellation algorithm that goes beyond suppression to actively preserve speech when wind noise is present. It operates automatically across performance levels, helping support communication in everyday outdoor environments.

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]]> 838225 Phonak EON: Three advances shaping the next generation of hearing technology https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/phonak-eon-three-advances-shaping-the-next-generation-of-hearing-technology/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:12:59 +0000 https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/?p=838167 EON brings advanced signal processing, a more efficient HYPERSONIC™ chip and broader connectivity into a smaller RIC design for comfortable everyday wear.

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]]> 838167 New research explores DNN denoising and Mandarin tone perception https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/new-research-explores-dnn-denoising-and-mandarin-tone-perception/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:18:27 +0000 https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/?p=838139 A new study from PARC Shanghai, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and Sonova researchers in Switzerland explores whether DNN denoising can preserve Mandarin lexical tone perception in noise.

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]]> 838139 Mild hearing loss and speech: What new research reveals https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/supporting-speech-development-in-children-with-mild-hearing-loss/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:49:45 +0000 https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/?p=838113 New findings suggest that children with mild bilateral hearing loss may continue to experience speech production difficulties even when hearing aids are fitted early, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring throughout the preschool years.

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]]> 838113 A wish list for the first audiologist appointment https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/a-wish-list-for-the-first-audiologist-appointment/ Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:12:02 +0000 https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/?p=838083 It’s not easy to walk through the clinic door for that first appointment. As a hearing care professional, you can ease the journey by following these tips.

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