Oticon Own 2 Custom ITE, ITC, CIC, IIC

Details & Features

Oticon Own 2 Hearing Aids Overview

Introduction

Launched in October 2022, the Oticon Own 2 hearing aids are the world’s first custom in-ear (ITE) hearing aids to feature Deep Neural Network (DNN) artificial intelligence (AI), powered by Oticon’s Polaris platform. This advanced technology allows the hearing aids to process and enhance a wide range of everyday sounds with remarkable accuracy, providing a natural, balanced listening experience that supports the brain’s natural way of hearing.

Key features include:

• MoreSound Intelligence: Optimizes and enhances sound clarity.
• Spatial Sound: Improves awareness of surrounding sounds while maintaining clear speech.
• Custom-moulded for comfort and discretion, with available Bluetooth connectivity for direct streaming from iPhone and Android devices on certain models.
• Non-rechargeable but compact in design, ideal for smaller social settings or home environments.

DNN and BrainHearing Technology

Oticon Own hearing aids feature Deep Neural Network (DNN) AI, which has been trained on over 12 million sounds globally. This technology is adept at recognizing and understanding everyday sounds, not just speech. By leveraging the DNN system, Oticon Own hearing aids are designed to provide a more natural listening experience by supporting how the brain processes sound (referred to as BrainHearing technology). This approach allows for more meaningful sounds with enhanced clarity and balance.

MoreSound Amplifier

The MoreSound Amplifier ensures that sound is balanced and amplified in a way that preserves important details and contrasts. This advanced amplification strategy is different from conventional methods, ensuring that the wearer can hear the subtle dynamics of their surroundings clearly without overwhelming noise.

Performance and Features

• 48 Channels and 8 kHz Gain: The Oticon Own 2 offers a solid performance level, ideal for people who spend significant time in smaller social environments.
• Compared to the Oticon Own 1, the Own 2 has fewer processing channels and less advanced features like the Spatial Balancer, making it suitable for those who require fewer features and a more basic setup.

Fit and Customization

Oticon has focused on miniaturization to provide small, discreet ITE models. The Invisible in the Canal (IIC) version, in particular, is designed to be invisible in 9 out of 10 ears, thanks to smaller components, better software, and improved manufacturing techniques. Each Oticon Own 2 hearing aid is custom-moulded to the wearer’s ear shape and canal to ensure comfort and discretion.

Models and Styles

There are five ITE hearing aid styles available, including:

• Invisible in the Canal (IIC): Non-wireless, size 10 battery, water and dust-resistant, for mild to severe hearing loss.
• Completely in the Canal (CIC): Slightly larger than IIC, size 10 battery, optional push button, binaural connection for better directionality.
• In the Canal (ITC): Bluetooth enabled, size 312 battery, telecoil, water and dust-resistant, Telehealth feature.
• In the Ear Full Shell (ITE FS): Larger option for those with dexterity issues, size 312 battery, Bluetooth, telecoil, and Telehealth features.
• In the Ear Half Shell (ITE HS): Same features as ITE FS but in a smaller form.

Colour Options

The available colour options are:

• Beige, Light Brown, Medium Brown, Dark Brown, and Black.
• Transparent shells are also available for discreetness.

Performance Levels

In addition to the Oticon Own 2 model, Oticon offers:

• Oticon Own 1
• Oticon Own 3
• Oticon Own 4
• Oticon Own 5

Each performance level varies in the number of processing channels, gain, and additional features.

Main Features of Oticon Own 2

• MoreSound Intelligence: Optimizes and enhances individual sounds to improve clarity and overall sound perception.
• Spatial Sound: Enhances awareness of surrounding sounds, so you can focus on important sounds while keeping speech clear.
• MoreSound Amplifier: Delivers balanced amplification to ensure important details and dynamics are accessible.

Why Choose Oticon Own 2?

Oticon Own hearing aids stand out due to their advanced AI technology, offering 30% less listening effort compared to older models. The DNN-powered AI and Polaris platform ensure Oticon Own 2 hearing aids are particularly efficient in processing background noise and complex listening environments.

They are ideal for those who prefer a custom, discreet hearing aid and want reliable, high-quality sound processing in various social settings. When compared to competitors like the Phonak Virto Paradise and Starkey Evolv AI, the Oticon Own 2 features a more advanced operating system and superior sound processing technology.

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth connectivity is available in the ITC and both ITE models, allowing for direct streaming from iPhone and Android devices. You can also access hands-free calls from iPhones and iPads, turning the hearing aids into personal headphones.

Note: Bluetooth connectivity is not available in the IIC and CIC styles. Additionally, the ITC and ITE models may include a telecoil feature, but not both features can be used simultaneously.

This overview highlights the key features and benefits of the Oticon Own 2 hearing aids, making them an excellent choice for individuals seeking a highly customizable, AI-powered hearing solution.