ReSound LINX Quattro 9 61 - Rechargeable

After years of systematic deterioration of my hearing - a family affliction - I recently had my hearing thoroughly tested at the University Hospital in Ghent.

High tones appeared to be weakened to such an extent that I no longer had directional hearing, so that I could no longer follow a normal conversation. In an environment with any other sound I was as good as deaf, with more and more communication problems as a consequence. According to the UZ a surgical intervention had little chance of success, a solution with hearing aids was indicated.
A price comparison showed that identical hearing aids were much less expensive in the Netherlands than in Belgium, and "Oogvoororen", a fairly large organisation that offers all major brands of hearing aids, had excellent user evaluations. Transparent pricing, fast contact, and after a first telephone interview an appointment was made.

With my professional background in electronics and acoustics, I had previously made a market study of the recent available solutions and the ReSound Link Quattro 961 appeared to be the most advanced device with the best specifications compared to top models from other brands such as Oticon and Phonak. In consultation with Thomas van der Werken, an audiologist at Oogvoororen in Tilburg, and after a series of control tests, the devices were adapted for a one-month trial period without any obligation. The first conclusion was that I could once again participate normally in a conversation, even in a noisy restaurant.

My big shock, whistling around, squeaking and disturbing background noise, turned out not to occur at all. What brilliant technology in such a minuscule thing.

My wife didn't have to repeat everything before I understood. I spoke also much quieter, on a normal conversational tone. The devices did require some adjustment afterwards; the cables turned out to be a little too short, which meant that the devices did not sit well in the ear canal, but that was easily remedied by 'Oogvoororen'. Their ability to adjust the settings online via an iPad or iPhone without having to come to the store is simply fantastic. You can also use these devices to adjust the main settings yourself. The devices are very comfortable to wear, sometimes I realize in bed that I still have them on. They are wirelessly rechargeable, you put them in their box and they are charged. The autonomy is good; the little charger itself contains batteries with which you can charge the hearing aids a few times - easy for travelling. The charger is very expensive in my opinion. All in all I am very satisfied, both with the hearing aids from ReSound and the excellent service from Oogvoororen Tilburg; with again my heartfelt thanks to Thomas and Anke for their excellent service.


Kristiaan Boschman

The device is of very good quality and has the ability to adapt to the environment. The sound is rich in tones maw I now hear "vanalles" but must now check what I hear. Sparkling water or a whistling bird...

I have no illusion that I hear everything again. The natural hearing was better.

I think this device is the best device available on the market today.