Insio C&G 1AX

Description

About the Insio AX

Insio Charge&GO AX is the world’s first wireless-charging custom in-the-ear (ITE) hearing aid. Signia introduced Insio Charge&Go AX in October 2021 as an expansion of the Augmented Xperience (AX) platform, which now includes both ITE and reciever-in-canal (RIC) devices.

Insio Charge&Go AX at-a-glance

• Two custom-shell styles available: half-shell and in-the-canal (full shell ITE coming later this year)
• 6 color options including new black shell and faceplate
• Rechargeable with contactless charging
• Both Apple® and Android™ smart phone compatibility and audio streaming
• 3 power matrices available and suitable for mild to profound hearing loss
• Dual processors to separately process speech and environmental noises
• 110% increase in the binaural audio transfer rate in new e2e wireless 4.0*
• 60% reduction in the binaural latency*
• 22% increase in rechargeable battery runtime*
• Increased input dynamic range*
• Smaller custom shells**
• CROS compatibility with Pure Charge&Go AX
• Available in 3 different technology levels, the 7AX, 5AX and 3AX with the 7 providing the highest number of channels and technology.

*Compared to their previous generation of product the Xperience (X) platform. **Compared to Insio NX products.

Signia Insio AX Expert Review

One of HearingTracker’s resident audiologist, Matthew Allsop, reviews the pros and cons of the new Signia Insio AX hearing aids.

Pros of Insio AX

• ASHA Android compatibility now available in custom products
• New contactless charging system should be easy to use, especially for those with dexterity and/or vision limitations
• Excellent battery life on a single charge even when streaming audio
• Augmented Focus has the potential to improve ease of listening and sound quality
• Extended dynamic range of input signal, which should improve sound quality for loud sounds including music
• CROS availability with use of the Pure Charge&Go AX RIC on opposite ear
• Tinnitus features including notch therapy
• Remote care and Signia Assistant features which allow for programming adjustments either remotely with your hearing professional or with the AI learning feature.

Cons of Insio AX

• No Bluetooth completely-in-canal (CIC)
• No full shell ITE, yet
• No hands-free calling without an accessory
• No “tap” feature for initiating streaming; to start/stop streaming wearers can utilize their phone, onboard controls, or an accessory
• Disposable batteries not an option
• Own Voice Processing or OVP™ not an option for the custom instruments. Please see here for an explanation of this feature
• Other than volume changes, tinnitus feature cannot be adjusted by the wearer
• Telecoil not available, but may come with the full shell ITE later

Bottom line Signia now has both custom ITE and RIC products within the AX platform, allowing for a choice of styles and technology levels to address your hearing, lifestyle, and physical needs. We always recommend discussing your hearing healthcare options with a professional to see which choice is best for you