
Starkey S Series iQ 7 Hearing Aids
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The standard technology level instrument, Starkey S Series iQ 7 is ideal for people who have social lifestyles and includes 8 channels and 8 bands for optimal high-resolution sound imaging. This provides optimum flexibility and performance in a broad range of demanding listening environments that include high levels of background noise.
The Starkey S Series iQ has new and improved technology like Voice iQ, Sweep Technology and improved Feedback Reduction Technology called Purewave Feedback Eliminator. Click on the "Features" tab below to learn more.
No remote control needed!
For more technical and lifestyle information about hearing aids check out our General Information page.
Specifications
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Digital
The two most common technologies used in hearing aids are analog and digital. Digital is newer and considered to be much more flexible, capable of doing more operations, and the only technology used in modern hearing aids. |
Yes |
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| Open Fit Type |
RIC / CRT or Hollow Tube & Dome |
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Channels
Human speech ranges in frequencies roughly from 250 to 6000 Hz. Hearing aids are built so that this group of frequencies (250 to 6000 Hz) is divided into smaller groups, called bands or channels. |
8 |
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Memories
Multiple memory settings can be programmed into the aid to give the user the ability to cope with changing sound and noise environments with the push of a button. |
4 |
| Technology Level | Standard |
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Volume Control
Volume control is generally considered to be a manual adjustment that the user can control. All hearing aids have automatic gain control designed to make soft sounds audible and loud sounds tolerable. This is done automatically within limits programmed into the device. |
Automatic-Manual With Phone |
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On-Board Control Type
Controls on hearing aids usually have one or more of: 1. A momentary button used to change from one memory to the next 2. A button used to increase the level of volume 3. A rocker switch where pushing on one end does one function while the other end does another function 4. A wheel that will control volume |
Memory Button |
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Remote Control Available
Remote controls for hearing aids are small enough to comfortably fit in a pocket. A remote control will enable more functions than can be put on a hearing aid itself. |
No |
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Directional Microphones
Microphones are the electronic component that picks up sound. Microphones are very small and can be made to pick up more sound in one direction than all others. This is called a directional microphone. |
Yes |
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Noise Reduction
Technology to separate voices from other sounds is continuously being improved. Each manufacturer has a patented process and trademarked name for noise reduction. |
Yes |
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Sudden Noise Protection
This feature helps make hearing aids acoustically comfortable by dampening sudden loud noises, such as a dropped dish. |
Yes |
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Wind Noise Protection
Wind noise is an important feature for those that spend time in the outdoors by reducing the roar of wind across the microphone. This feature is improving but is not effective in gusty wind conditions. |
Yes |
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Feedback Management
Acoustic Feedback, is also known as squealing, buzzing, 'your aids are talking to you', etc. |
Yes |
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Telecoil
Telecoils help with telephones that are rated hearing aid compatible. |
Available |
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Aid-to-Aid Communication
Communication from one hearing aid to the other is a very low strength signal designed to keep both hearing aids operating in the same mode at the same volume. |
No |
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Bluetooth Capable
Being able to couple your hearing aids with a BlueTooth-enabled device, such as a cell phone, allows phone conversations to be heard through your hearing aids. |
No |
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Direct Audio Input (DAI)
DAI is only on Large and Full Size hearing aids due to the need for terminals on the outside of the case. Using DAI allows other devices to connect directly to the hearing aids and input their audio signal. |
No |
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Battery Size/Color
Conventional Hearing Aid Batteries cost less than a dollar per battery and are very easy to change. |
Depends on Model |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Loss/Damage Warranty | 2 years |
Features
- PureWave Feedback Eliminator:
- Starkey’s very efficient acoustic feedback technology is even better in the iQ series. It virtually eliminates whistling.
- Voice iQ
- Designed to enhance speech understanding while in noisy environments which helps reduce your listening effort. Voice iQ enhances speech understanding automatically when moving from quiet to noisy environments. You'll hear conversations, not commotion.
- T² Remote:
- You can simply adjust your hearing aid memory or volume by using your touch tone phone.
- Sweep Technology
- Allows you to make volume and memory adjustments with a touch of your finger.
- Acoustic Audio Processing:
- Classifies incoming signals and seamlessly switches to the optimum environmental program. It preserves speech by selecting the optimum algorithm for the sound environment the hearing aid is operating in.
- Voice Indicators:
- Options of male or female voices in a variety of languages, which alerts the wearer to the battery status, memory, and/or telephone.
- Automatic Telephone Solutions (ATS):
- Automatically adjusts for optimal communication on the telephone.
- Advanced HydraShield:
- The S iQ hearing aids are impervious to water, humidity, sweat, rust and corrosion.
- Data Logging:
- Tracks hearing aid device performance over time in all environments and enables your hearing care professional to download information collected directly from the hearing aid.
Colors
Hearing Aid Color Samples
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Bronze |
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Champagne |
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Onyx |
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Pearl |
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Slate |
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Sterling |
Hearing Aid Color Samples
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Red Hot |
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Purple Pop |
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Pink Pixie |
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Fuchsia Fabulous |
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Blue Ice |
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Blue Pacific |














