Introducing The NEW Starkey Genesis AI Hearing Aid 2023. An Evolution of the Evolv...

[@HearingTracker]

Which do you think are the most important new features for you? Matthew

[@Jim181059]

I don't know about these particular devices but, generally, speech in noisy environment (obvs 😀) but also sound quality. I love music and if I'm going to invest in high end aids, I want to know that they will sound good, not just clear.

[@jeffshamus1914]

Important: Sounding natural, hearing voices clearly in a restaurant, being invisible, auto-switching in different environments. Not important: having to change a battery, BT streaming, answering calls, price.

[@ronavena]

Smooth Bluetooth performance, and for me, the ability of the companion app to transcribe my work meeting so I can see it as text and save it for later. Does the new Hear Share do transcription well?

[@Sue-oc4qh]

Any idea if/when Starkey will add wireless to the CIC model? That’s important to me so am trying to decide if I should wait for this with Genesis or go with the Evolv.

[@jeffshamus1914]

@@Sue-oc4qh I think they had so many problems with the Evolve CIC wireless they left it off of the Genisis Series. Not sure if they will figure it out or just leave it out permanently. I have the IIC and I use the T2 app which is 10 years old and flakey, but it works to change programs and volume (no Bluetooth).

[@watermain48]

Thanks Matthew for another greagt video. I may wish I had waited for these instead of getting the Phonak Lumity 90s.

[@HearingTracker]

Hey Bill! Thanks for taking the time to comment. It’s impossible to keep up with tech nowadays, whether it’s phones, tvs, cars etc etc. I think it’s exciting to be in a time of constant evolution. Thanks for watching, Matthew

[@watermain48]

@@HearingTracker I had two sets of Starkey hearing aids in the past and both were top notch in my opinion.

[@alanjenkins2203]

Another great video. I've had Phonaks for 5 years and am happy. Is it worth jumping ship to a different brand?

[@HearingTracker]

Hi Alan, great question and I’ll throw another back. If you’re happy why change tech? There have been significant changes, so it would be worth it, but I’d only look for new tech if you feel that you need to see improvements. Thanks for the compliment and taking the time to watch! Matthew

[@MrPucky8]

Fornax have work for me 10 years now.. these range from the I am happy with them

[@jeffj318]

Not now. New Phonak.

[@demure.SH00T0UT]

You forgot to mention the biggest change and feature to the RIC's being they are IP68 Waterproof. Just to thoroughly test the durability I tried my hardest to kill them and took them in the shower and even shampooed with them in and I could not kill them. I got the left mics sensitivity to reduce slightly but a quick puff of air fixed it immediately.

[@HearingTracker]

Hey Sean thanks for the heads up. I might be wrong but I’m pretty sure that the Evolvs are too, Matthew

[@juliettesterkens721]

I love, love, LOVE it has a built-in telecoil!!

[@HearingTracker]

Yes!!!

[@ashe3185]

@HearingTracker Hi! Did you get a chance to test these? I'm thinking about getting them and would love to know your opinion!

[@HearingTracker]

Hey Ash, sadly we’re still waiting for the in the UK and I’m not keen on giving any tech a full review unless I’ve seen how patients get along with them. They should be here in the Autumn and then I’ll post! Thanks for watching, Matthew

[@ashe3185]

@@HearingTracker thank you so much for replying. I ended up going with these so I’ll update how I like them once I get them :) thanks again for all the great content!

[@carlacorral5992]

Another amazing video Matthew. Thank you😊

[@HearingTracker]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching Carla, Matthew

[@StanStaz]

Ive just received the geneis 24 for a 30 day trial. Love the abiliity to hear in noisy restaurants clubs/ love listening to TV- the phone sounds horrible and low. Any ideas? it will be a deal breaker unless i can get this fixed

[@robertkieval7040]

Hello I'm trialing the Genesis AI 16 hearing aids. Although 2-way audio is listed as a feature, I cannot locate it. Am I missing something? Thanks.

[@HearingTracker]

Hey Robert, are you on android or iOS? Matthew

[@kelvincastro9992]

Please help me choose, if I have to choose between the livio ai 2400 ric and the evolv ai 1200 ric, which one is better because the 2400 is livio, but the 1200 is evolv ai?? Which should I choose and why

[@commissionsompo4705]

This is where confusion sets in. Every new technology is supposed to bring over improved speech understanding in noise. Shouldnt be new 1200 evolv perform better than livio 1200 ?

[@kelvincastro9992]

@@commissionsompo4705 you didn’t understand my question, I’m talking about the livio 2400 which is the premium one of the livio’s. Meanwhile the evolv ai 1200 is the basic model of the evolv line. But I understand your point. Now let me know what you think brother.

[@kelvincastro9992]

I already bought the evolv ai 1200. Wish me luck

[@HearingTracker]

Hey Kelvin, thats a big question to answer over the comments as I'm a video guy. Neither now that Genesis is on the horizon. Thanks for watching, Matthew

[@kelvincastro9992]

@@HearingTracker since I’m a brokie from a third world country I could only afford one of the mentioned, I was even being recommended the livio 1200 due to my budget. So I had to go with the evolv ai 1200 because of a offer I got. Thanks anyways.

[@jeffshamus1914]

Hey Matthew - AWESOME content! I am new to HA, but I feel I am almost an expert now after watching many of your videos! I have the Genesis IIC on order from my audiologist (due in 2 weeks). When they say "Non-Wireless" I know that means no BT streaming, but does that also mean no-app controls at all? Can I at least mute? Change environments with Genesis IIC?

[@johnwindle6378]

Hi Jeff, I hope you don't mind me asking, but how are you getting on with your Starkey Genesis IIC Hearing Aids? Thanks, John.

[@jeffshamus1914]

@@johnwindle6378 Hi John - I had them for about a month and then returned them. 3 problems for me: 1. The length of the pull cord sat in my ear in an uncomfortable position. 2 The complete plugging of my ear felt claustrophobic to me, and I kept taking them out. 3. The only app they had at launch for changing volume and programs was T2. It worked intermittently for me. I changed to the Signia Silk 7X which I like much better as I don't even feel them in my ears. However, I am disappointed that Signia sold me the old technology when in 3 months they came out with the IX version.

[@johnwindle6378]

Hi Jeff, thanks for getting back to me, much appreciated. You have provided a useful insight 👍 There is so much information out there that it can become confusing. All the best going forward, take care and thanks again, John.

[@mevangeloumusic]

Can you recommend what you think is the best hearing aid technology/bran for a musician/music teacher to use?

[@HearingTracker]

Hey there, I'm currently working on that behind the scenes. For now check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5nCp2yAd7epe9k Thanks for watching, Matthew

[@kaylasmusic]

Widex!

[@workingTchr]

22K per second. We're approaching "CD quality" for hearing aids. Nice. One thing I really hope they changed was the, IMO, dumb volume control using your phone which was always hit or miss for me and definitely not inconspicuous. The other change I'd like to see is improved feedback control. For those of us with IIC hearing aids with large vents, that can be big problem ..especially if you happen to put any object near your ear.

[@HearingTracker]

Hey Dennis, I don't know if it helps but there are remote controls that you can use as an alternative to your phone, which would be a little more discrete. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Matthew

[@workingTchr]

@@HearingTracker The only remote that will work on my Starkey hearing aids is the T2 Remote which sends out DTMF dialing tones. When an ambulance goes by and hits the same frequency, the hearing aid volume will change! So I've had to disable remote feature altogether. They have a bluetooth control now (for aids that have BT), but gigahertz is so much better. I don't understand why they don't use that.

[@Kindcaringsoulgentle]

Hey folks. could I ask if anyone here has made the leap from health service hearing aids to privately bought and (everyone's hearing needs I know is different) is there a difference? I'd like to make the leap however I'm scared in case I don't see or rather hear a difference. Could you all give your opinion(s) on that. Thanks for reading, Jennifer My hearing loss is Moderate in my left ear and mild in my right with also Auditory processing disorder - I struggle with speech in noise and in quietness if voices are soft and speech over distance and also directionality. My NHS HA are Phonak Nathos Nova with bluetooth and 312 batteries.

[@HearingTracker]

Hey Jennifer, if you find a decent audiologist (always go independent), they should demo them and let you trial them so you’ll know before you’re committed. That should take away some of the concern and worry. I hope this helps, Matthew

[@spaceleper]

When are they out in the UK market ?

[@HearingTracker]

Hey Spaceleper, I believe autumn. Thanks for watching, Matthew

[@spaceleper]

Why does it take so long between them announcing it and it being available ? 😂😂😂 Curious!

[@donnas8408]

Are these better for severe tinnitus than Signia newest notch therapy tech in 2024? Please advise? Ty

[@HearingTracker]

Hey Donna, here’s a comparison of all tinnitus features. I hope this helps, Matthew Comparing The Best Hearing Aids For Tinnitus 2024 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGrTiI2QrqeDqMU

[@ronavena]

As I write this, I have a fitting set for next week with my audiologist. I want to move from an Evolv AI. I wear glasses, and two top features I'm looking for are rechargeability and Bluetooth. Will a custom Genesis AI half shell hearing aid be released that has these two specs as the custom Evolv AI half shell does?

[@HearingTracker]

Hey Ron, yes it looks like its on the cards! Good luck with your fitting! Matthew

[@ronavena]

​@@HearingTracker I ended up with a Phonak Audeo Lumity 70 Life, which has been good in my 30-day trial period. But I now find I need transcription, which the Hear Sense app can do. I'm seriously thinking of returning my Lumity for a pair of Genesis AI HAs. Thoughts?

[@jeffreylapides5722]

I apologize for being a nay-sayer but this "review" seems more like an ad. There is a lot about new features especially battery life but there is no information on sound quality. Matthew promises to get back on that issue but that is THE issue. What good are long-life batteries if the HAs don't sound good.

[@HearingTracker]

Hey Jeffrey thanks for the feedback. No review here, this is launch video with all the info that’s available on the day a new product is launched. The review will come when the new tech is available and I’ve had the opportunity to test it. I hope that clears up any confusion. Matthew

[@hearadvisor]

Hey Jeffrey, we're also prepping to measure the devices in our lab, and the data will be shared with HearingTracker. So expect Matthew to have a ton of data in hand for his review vid. Will be informative.

[@jeffreylapides5722]

@@hearadvisor That's great. I have to say that trying to get useful performance data and specs is too difficult. I finally decided to trust an audiologist rather than do the due diligence I usually do with major purchases. I bought some top of the line hearing aids and returned them several months later. Being a scientist, the more I learn about hearing aids the more surprised I am. I really wonder how good the algorithms are and whether some new thinking is needed. I am tired of all the sources who say great this and great that but I will be a much harder sell the next time.

[@robertlloyd9236]

Starky are good I still got one from.2014 with Bluetooth now the rechargeable aids won't work for me as I am.deaf with it I can't wait for a hearing aid to charge up

[@HearingTracker]

Hey Robert, great to hear from you! Rechargeables charge overnight in 3 hours so it shouldn't be an issue. Thanks for watching, Matthew

[@mattsharp2412]

Do you happen to know if this new line will have a Cros?

[@michaelkirsch53]

I bought the Evolve AI with BiCros in January 2023 and my audiologist just emailed me and advised that Starkey will allow me to switch to the Genesis BiCross at no extra charge, which totally shocked me (Kudos to Starkey for having my back as an early user). So I think it safe to assume they also have Cros covered.

[@romansoldier9949]

Which is best for coping with Tinnitus?

[@HearingTracker]

Hey Roman, that all depends on your hearing profile too. It’s worth a chat with an audiologist that understands tinnitus and can explain the different features with each manufacturer. Thanks for watching, Matthew

[@raphtal]

Can anyone confirm there are definitely a removable battery versions of the genesis AI ITC and ITE models?

[@_navesni]

Cant wait to see new app, because old application despite nice functionality looks pretty outdated and unintuitive to use for this days

[@HearingTracker]

100%!! Thanks for watching, Matthew

[@rinieraganit3076]

Meor lren foep sien aflen

[@HearingTracker]

Thanks for watching, Matthew

[@LifeSavingDefense]

They're just hearing aids... that Beep beep beep for no reason many many times a day sometimes an hour and change the setting which is depending on having your cell phone somewhere near you or they just go back to the basic setting. I swear if the wind hits them they change their setting and God help you if you have a custom setting because you have to have your cell phone for it to work . Artificial intelligence is stupidity then you could say they're AI but the bottom line is some doctor set up your hearing aid and you have no control over what you want to hear and how loud so I end up taking them off when I'm in my truck wanting to listen to music without having to sound like I'm in a closet. Do they work in a closed room with no music and can I hear the clock ticking on the wall if it keeps my setting?.... yes They are just hearing aids which means they are just amplifiers and nothing special about them that I can find so far after wearing them for about six months..... By the way I have mine are the in the rear rechargeable and are good for maybe 16 hours and if you're lucky 24.... they are just hearing aids .... that you can't really turn off because you turn them off and storm somewhere so you don't have to hear them while you listen to your music and then when you put them back in here you find out they turn themselves back on even though you have the automatic turn on setting off.... If you wanna listen to music I'd suggest just buy a $30 set of Walmart EarPods or whatever they call them

[@pamoulton]

I bought Starky Evolv AI from Cenaudi Mx in Playa del Carmen. and they didn't work, the techs couldn't fix them and they wouldn't give me a refund within the 30 days. Terrible, terrible experience! they don't stand behind them at all. Don't buy them! is my comment.

[@Trump2024-when_will_u_learn]

Try buying from a actual dealer.... generally, you pay fir what you get. 🤡

[@joewilley7776]

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