CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GN Hearing today introduced Beltone Amaze, the most complete hearing aid solution on the market for people with hearing loss. Built on a new processor chip platform, Beltone Amaze combines unparalleled sound quality, connectivity, rechargeability and complete remote fine-tuning in one product to give users an amazing hearing experience with clearer, fuller and richer sound.
Beltone Amaze will be available by September 1 at more than 1,500 Beltone hearing centers across the U.S. and Canada.
A new level of sound quality on a powerful new platform
The new Beltone Amaze chip platform is the result of years of innovation. The new chip platform enables 100 percent faster processing, 100 percent more memory, and a 35 percent increase in frequency bandwidth compared to previous generations, all while reducing power consumption by 20 percent. The extended bandwidth in Beltone Amaze brings a broader range of sounds into the listening spectrum. Equipped with the highest dynamic range in the industry, Beltone Amaze is now able to receive and process sound at the highest input without limitation or distortion.
“The new chip in Beltone Amaze hearing aids is a real game-changer, helping people hear life clearly, fully and with rich nuances, including the most delicate and detailed sounds,” said Kim Lody, president of Beltone and GN Hearing North America. “When you combine this technology with the trusted, personalized care that Beltone Hearing Care Professionals (HCPs) deliver, you are able to truly help people enjoy the sounds that make life so special.”
Hearing loss is a major health issue, around the world and in the U.S. According to the National Institute of Health, an estimated 28.8 Americans with mild to severe hearing loss could benefit from hearing aids.
Longest battery life on the market
The rechargeable Beltone Amaze model has a built-in lithium-ion battery, eliminating the need to change batteries. Beltone Amaze provides the longest battery life available on the market – 24 hours of use when streaming 50 percent of the time and 30 hours of use without streaming. The rechargeable solution is so easy and intuitive that 9 out of 10 users will start using the system without instructions.
Excellent streaming quality and easy control
The extended bandwidth in Beltone Amaze lets users experience a new level of sound quality when streaming music or phone calls directly from Apple devices or through Beltone wireless accessories. With the Beltone HearMax™ app, users have control of their sound experience at their fingertips by simply adjusting settings through their smartphones.
Beltone’s exclusive extra level of care and service
Beltone hearing centers are managed by licensed HCPs who can evaluate hearing loss and recommend personalized solutions and service. Beltone also offers its award-winning Remote Care, allowing users to request advanced fine-tunings from the comfort of their home, between their scheduled visits.
About Beltone
Founded in 1940, Chicago-based Beltone is part of the GN Group. Beltone provides industry-leading products, services and support for its centers that operate in more than 1,500 offices across North America. Beltone remains the most trusted brand for quality products and care among its patients and adults aged 50 and older.
About GN/GN Hearing
GN is a global leader in intelligent audio solutions, superior sound quality and connectivity. Founded in 1869, GN is dedicated to making life sound better and developing meaningful solutions that transform lives through the power of sound. GN was among the first companies to develop digital hearing aids, Made for Apple hearing aids and, more recently, cloud-based remote fine-tuning, which enables adjustments of hearing aids across continents and time zones. GN is the only company in the world with innovative and intelligent medical and consumer audio solutions, which are marketed by the ReSound, Interton, Beltone, Jabra and BlueParrott brands in 100 countries. GN employs more than 5,500 people worldwide and is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen (GN.CO).
