We're proud to introduce Oticon Zeal at Kalady Audiology in Beaufort, SC. This innovative hearing aid represents a new category in hearing technology, combining near-invisible discretion with the advanced features you expect from a premium hearing solution. Oticon Zeal is the first hearing aid to offer AI-powered sound processing, full Bluetooth connectivity, and rechargeable battery life in a completely discreet in-ear design.

Discreet Design Without Compromise

Oticon Zeal changes what's possible in a small hearing aid. Traditionally, choosing an invisible hearing aid meant sacrificing features like rechargeability, connectivity, or advanced sound processing. Oticon Zeal eliminates these tradeoffs. The hearing aid sits discreetly in your ear canal, nearly invisible from most viewing angles, while delivering the same advanced AI technology found in larger hearing aid styles.

The unique design includes a flexible retention cord that serves three purposes: it acts as the Bluetooth antenna, keeps the hearing aid secure in your ear, and makes removal easy. After about a day of wear, the cord naturally molds to your ear shape for a comfortable, personalized fit.

Advanced AI Sound Processing

Oticon Zeal is powered by the Sirius platform and features second-generation Deep Neural Network (DNN 2.0) technology. This AI processing is always on, working continuously to enhance speech clarity while reducing background noise. The technology provides up to 6 dB of signal-to-noise ratio improvement, helping you follow conversations more easily in challenging environments.

The hearing aid uses BrainHearing technology, which supports how your brain naturally processes sound. Rather than over-filtering your environment, Oticon Zeal gives you access to all relevant sounds around you, keeping you connected while making speech clearer and more comfortable to understand.

All-Day Battery Life and Quick Charging

Oticon Zeal offers up to 20 hours of battery life on a single charge, including typical streaming use. The portable SmartCharger provides multiple recharges when you're away from home, and the quick-charge feature gives you:

• 4 hours of use with just 15 minutes of charging
• 8 hours of use with 30 minutes of charging
• Full-day power with an overnight charge

The lithium-ion battery is designed to last over 5 years with regular charging cycles, providing reliable performance throughout the life of your hearing aids.

Modern Connectivity Features

Despite its small size, Oticon Zeal includes full Bluetooth LE Audio connectivity for both iOS and Android devices. You can stream phone calls, music, and other audio directly to your hearing aids with hands-free calling capability. The hearing aids also work with your Apple Watch, tablet, PC, and TV for seamless audio streaming.

Oticon Zeal is Auracast-ready right out of the box, allowing you to connect to audio broadcasts in public venues like theaters, airports, and conference centers. The Oticon Companion app serves as your Auracast Assistant, even on phones that don't natively support LE Audio, and lets you adjust volume, treble, bass, and program settings on the go.

Flexible Fitting Options

At Kalady Audiology, we can fit Oticon Zeal the same day as your appointment using instant-fit domes, similar to those used with receiver-in-canal hearing aids. This means you don't have to wait for custom impressions and manufacturing. If you prefer a custom fit or need one for better acoustic performance, we can also create micro molds tailored to your ear canal.

Oticon Zeal fits approximately two out of three people with the instant-fit dome option and can accommodate hearing losses up to the moderately severe range with domes, or into the severe range with custom micro molds.

Durability and Protection

Oticon Zeal features innovative encapsulation technology that fully seals the electronic components in protective resin. This manufacturing approach provides IP68-rated protection against moisture and debris, making the hearing aids more durable and reliable for everyday wear. The sealed design also allows for more compact packaging of components, enabling the small size without sacrificing battery capacity or processing power.

Experience Oticon Zeal at Kalady Audiology

If you've been waiting for a hearing aid that's truly invisible but doesn't require you to give up modern features, Oticon Zeal may be the solution you've been looking for. At Kalady Audiology in Beaufort, SC, Dr. Meg Kalady uses Real Ear Measurements when programming Oticon Zeal hearing aids to ensure they're delivering the right amount of amplification for your specific hearing loss and ear canal acoustics. This best practice fitting approach results in better speech understanding and a more natural listening experience from your first appointment.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Meg Kalady, a Dr. Cliff Approved Provider. Call us at 843-524-7920 to learn more about Oticon Zeal and find out if this innovative hearing aid is right for your hearing needs and lifestyle.