| Sensaphonics Introduces 221 Single-ear Stereo Earphone
Single-ear, custom fit design delivers full stereo music reproduction for those with unilateral hearing loss.
Sensaphonics has introduced the 221 Stereo Earphone, designed for music-lovers with unilateral hearing loss. By routing both the left and right stereo signals to two independent, full-range drivers within a single custom-fit silicone earpiece, the 221 enables those who are deaf in one ear to experience full, rich reproduction with all stereo information preserved.
Unlike stereo-to-mono adapters that passively short the left and right channels together electrically, the 221 retains all stereo information, sending the left and right channels to separate transducers. The signal is then blended acoustically within the ear canal, eliminating the distortions and comb filtering inherent in passive electrical summing to mono. Thus, because it is stereo by design, the 221 behaves exactly like a standard stereo listening device, with all musical information delivered to a single earpiece. The 221 uses the same balanced armature-type transducers used in Sensaphonics" acclaimed monitor earphones for musicians, offering rich, full-range reproduction.
"The 221 is the first product to offer full stereo information to a single earphone without sonic compromise, making it ideal for music lovers who have unilateral hearing loss," notes company founder and president Michael Santucci. "Others may consider this to be an insignificant market, but first and foremost, Sensaphonics is concerned with meeting the hearing needs of our customers. We"re very pleased we can improve the listening experience for those with unilateral hearing loss."
Like all Sensaphonics products, the 221 Stereo Earphone is custom-molded from transparent soft gel silicone, offering superb comfort and at least 26 dB of isolation from ambient sound in a low-profile design. Users can personalize the look of their earphone with custom colors.
The 221 Stereo Earphone can be ordered through the Sensaphonics audiologist network.
221 single-earpiece Stereo Earphone
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