Phonak Vitus + BTE UP

Phonak Vitus + BTE UP is the behind-the-ear model in the Ultra Power (UP) class of the Vitus+ family. It is designed for users with severe to profound hearing loss who need high gain. It runs on a large size 675 battery to meet the energy needs of a powerful device.

What sets the UP model apart

The Vitus+ family has the Micro for mild to moderate loss, the P for moderate to severe loss and the UP for severe to profound loss. The UP is the model in the family with the largest housing and battery, which lets it reach high sound levels. People who cannot hear most everyday conversation without a device and have used hearing aids for many years usually benefit from this power class.

Automatic adjustment

Everyday Automatic monitors the surroundings constantly and changes settings by itself. When you move from a quiet room to a busy place, the device adapts automatically to support speech understanding; you do not need to switch between programs by hand. Developed from Phonak's many years of experience, this technology aims for balanced performance in different listening conditions.

Whistling control and ear mould

In very powerful devices, the chance of whistling rises when sound leaking from the ear returns to the microphone. Vitus+'s feedback management helps reduce these sounds. The UP model should also be used with a custom ear mould that seals the ear canal well; the fit of the mould is key both to preventing whistling and to delivering sound correctly to the eardrum.

Durability

The device has a sturdy, water- and dust-resistant housing built to high quality standards. Thanks to its large capacity, the size 675 battery needs changing less often than other sizes, even in a powerful device.

Who is it suitable for?

It can be considered for people with severe or profound hearing loss who are looking for a high-power, durable behind-the-ear device that is simple to use. Vitus+ is a series that has been in use for several years. For moderate to severe loss, the Vitus + BTE P may be more suitable. With profound loss, the device must always be chosen after a hearing test and a specialist assessment.

You can try the Phonak Vitus + BTE UP at our Pendik centre after a hearing test. For batteries see our size 675 battery page, and for moulds our ear moulds page.