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ReSound Sensia CROS and BiCROS hearing aids are designed for people with significant hearing loss in one ear who need help accessing sounds from their poorer-hearing side.
At Absolute Hearing Solutions, our hearing professionals help patients throughout Gahanna, Columbus and Central Ohio determine whether a CROS or BiCROS system may be appropriate based on their hearing test results, speech understanding and hearing ability in each ear.
The ReSound Sensia platform combines sound routing technology with advanced AI-driven processing, rechargeable convenience and modern wireless connectivity to help make everyday conversations easier to follow.
ReSound Sensia CROS and BiCROS Hearing Aids PDF
ReSound Sensia CROS and BiCROS systems are designed for people who have little or no usable hearing in one ear.
A small transmitter is worn on the poorer-hearing side. It picks up sounds from that side and sends them wirelessly to a ReSound Sensia hearing aid worn on the better-hearing ear.
This allows the listener to access sounds that might otherwise be difficult to hear when they originate on the side of the poorer ear.
The key difference between CROS and BiCROS depends on whether the better-hearing ear also needs amplification.
Understanding the difference between CROS and BiCROS is important.
A CROS system may be appropriate when one ear has unaidable hearing loss while the better ear does not require amplification.
The transmitter worn on the poorer side picks up sound and sends it to the hearing device on the better-hearing side.
In simple terms:
CROS routes sound from the poorer-hearing side to the better-hearing ear.
A BiCROS system may be appropriate when one ear has unaidable hearing loss and the better ear also has hearing loss that requires amplification.
The system transfers sound from the poorer side while also amplifying sounds for the better ear.
In simple terms:
BiCROS routes sound from the poorer-hearing side and also provides amplification for the better-hearing ear.
A professional hearing evaluation is necessary to determine which configuration is appropriate.
People with severe or profound hearing loss in one ear may experience difficulty knowing where sounds are coming from and understanding conversations when someone is speaking from the poorer-hearing side.
Common situations may include:
A CROS or BiCROS system is designed to improve access to sound from the poorer-hearing side by routing that sound to the better ear.
The goal is not to restore hearing in the unaidable ear. Instead, the technology helps make sounds from that side more accessible.
ReSound Sensia uses advanced AI-driven sound processing designed to help the hearing system respond to changing listening environments.
Rather than simply increasing the volume of every sound, modern hearing technology is designed to identify and manage different types of sound while supporting access to important speech.
This may be especially useful when the listener is in environments with:
The Sensia platform combines this advanced processing with the CROS or BiCROS sound-routing system.
The transmitter:
With BiCROS, the hearing aid on the better side performs the same sound-routing function while also providing amplification for that ear's hearing loss.
This can help reduce the need to constantly reposition yourself so your better ear is facing the person speaking.
The ReSound Sensia CROS system is rechargeable and designed for all-day everyday use.
The CROS transmitter provides approximately 16 hours of use on a charge, depending on usage and streaming.
Rechargeable technology can be helpful for people who prefer:
Actual battery performance can vary based on wireless streaming, device settings and individual use.
ReSound Sensia also includes modern wireless connectivity.
Compatible models support technologies such as Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast, allowing users to connect with compatible phones, devices and audio systems.
Depending on the equipment being used, wireless features may help with:
This can make the Sensia platform more useful beyond everyday face-to-face conversations.
ReSound Sensia hearing aids can work with the ReSound Smart 3D app on compatible smartphones.
Depending on the specific device and configuration, the app may allow users to manage hearing aid settings and supported wireless features.
This can provide convenient access to controls without needing to adjust the hearing aids directly.
Our hearing professionals can help set up compatible devices and explain which features are available with your specific ReSound Sensia system.
ReSound Sensia hearing devices are designed for everyday use and include an IP68-rated dust- and water-resistant construction.
This added protection can help hearing aids handle normal daily exposure to moisture, perspiration and environmental conditions.
However, hearing aids are still sophisticated electronic devices.
Routine cleaning, proper drying and professional maintenance remain important for dependable long-term performance.
ReSound Sensia CROS or BiCROS technology may be worth considering for people who have:
The most important factor is determining the hearing ability of both ears.
A CROS system and a BiCROS system are designed for different hearing configurations, so professional testing is essential.
CROS and BiCROS systems require more than simply choosing a hearing aid.
The hearing ability of each ear must be evaluated independently so the hearing professional can determine whether the better ear needs amplification and how the system should be programmed.
Professional care may include:
Real Ear Measurement helps verify the sound being delivered to the ear and allows hearing aid settings to be adjusted more precisely.
Speech Mapping helps demonstrate how speech is being amplified relative to the individual's hearing ability.
These verification tools can be especially valuable when programming the receiving hearing aid in a BiCROS system because the better ear may also require amplification.
Absolute Hearing Solutions is an award-winning hearing care center serving Gahanna, Columbus and Central Ohio. Our hearing professionals focus on personalized hearing care rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
CROS and BiCROS hearing solutions require careful evaluation because the hearing needs of the two ears can be very different.
We can evaluate both ears, review your speech understanding and help determine whether a ReSound Sensia CROS, BiCROS or another hearing solution may be appropriate.
Our services include:
Selecting the correct system and programming it properly can make a significant difference in how successfully CROS and BiCROS technology performs in everyday situations.
CROS is generally used when one ear has unaidable hearing loss and the better ear does not need amplification. BiCROS is designed for situations where the poorer ear is unaidable and the better ear also has hearing loss that requires amplification.
No. A CROS system does not restore hearing in the poorer ear. It picks up sounds from that side and transmits them to the better-hearing ear.
Yes. The ReSound Sensia CROS transmitter is rechargeable and is designed to provide approximately 16 hours of use, depending on individual use and wireless streaming.
The Sensia platform supports modern wireless connectivity, including Bluetooth LE Audio on compatible models and devices.
Compatible ReSound Sensia technology supports Auracast functionality for use with compatible transmitting devices and broadcast systems.
BiCROS may be considered when one ear has little or no usable hearing and the better ear also has hearing loss that benefits from amplification.
A professional hearing evaluation is the best way to determine this. The decision depends primarily on the hearing ability and speech understanding of the better ear as well as the amount of usable hearing in the poorer ear.
If you have severe hearing loss in one ear or have been told that one ear receives little benefit from a traditional hearing aid, contact the award-winning hearing care team at Absolute Hearing Solutions.
We can evaluate the hearing in both ears, review your speech understanding and determine whether ReSound Sensia CROS, BiCROS or another hearing solution may be right for you.
Absolute Hearing Solutions
750 Cross Point Road, Suite F
Columbus, Ohio 43230
Phone: 614-452-4280
Website: www.absolutehearingsolutions.com
Email: absolutehearing@att.net
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