In September, we launched our latest behind-the-ear cochlear implant audio processor: SONNET 3. Some users have already gotten to test it out and let us know what they think.
For the past decade, Beats of Cochlea has continued to provide hearing implant users from around the globe with a platform to showcase their impressive musical, instrumental, and vocal talents to a wide audience. This remarkable festival serves as an annual celebration of music and science for children, youths, and adults with hearing loss. In honor of the 10th anniversary, we celebrated the magic of music and the transformative power of hearing implants at Beats of Cochlea.
Krystian lost his hearing in his left ear. But after rediscovering sound with his cochlear implant, he began experimenting with sound. He also started a YouTube channel to spread awareness of hearing loss and cochlear implants.
10-year-old BONEBRIDGE user Daniel from Spain talks about the life-changing decision to get a BONEBRIDGE bone conduction implant, how it improved his music enjoyment, and how it allowed him to play the cello without any restrictions.
In his last article, CI user and musician Chris from Germany shared about his hearing loss, implantation, and activation. In this article, we will learn more about hearing rehabilitation with his cochlear implant, how his life changed, and why he doesn’t regret his decision to get bilateral cochlear implants.
Cochleae come in all shapes and sizes, and with OTOPLAN software, your surgeon can select the right electrode array to fit your individual cochlea. That way your cochlear implant can bring you closest to natural hearing. OTOPLAN, in combination with MED-EL’s broad portfolio of electrode arrays, makes cochlear implant individualization possible.
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