LiNX 3D 5 Hearing Aids

The Resound LiNX 3D 5 hearing aids are the latest entry level Made For iPhone hearing aid technology from GN Resound. While they are an entry level device, Resound have packed them with excellent features designed to give you the best experience. They should still deliver some really good results even in very complex sound situations. More than that though, like their higher level brother the LiNX 3D 9, we would expect them to deliver a completely new experience in hearing care to you if you want it. While this has to be judged as an entry level hearing aid, it is only that in comparison with other technology levels in this range. 

By that I mean this is the entry level of Resound's Advanced range of hearing aids. They have a more basic range as well separate to the Made For iPhone ranges and always have. So with that said, let's take a look at what they have to offer you. 

Vibrant and crystal clear sound

ReSound LiNX 3D hearing aids come with the superior sound quality of Surround Sound by ReSound. They work together, continuously exchanging data about your sound environment for optimized performance.

LiNX 3D Hearing Aids Comparison Chart

Hearing Aid Comparison	LiNX 3D9	LiNX 3D7	LiNX 3D5
Models
Everyday situations	Five-star hearing	Four-star hearing	Three-star hearing
Small groups	Five-star hearing	Four-star hearing	Four-star hearing
Stream Phone Conversation	Five-star hearing	Five-star hearing	Five-star hearing
TV	Five star Hearing	Four star hearing	Three star hearing
Car	Five star hearing	Four star hearing	Three star hearing
Shopping	Five star hearing	Four star hearing	Three star hearing
Larger meetings	Five star hearing	Four star hearing	NA
Theatre	Five star hearing	NA	NA
Social events	Five star hearing	NA	NA
Remote Fine Tuning of Hearing Aids	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tinnitus Therapy Feature	Yes	Yes	Yes

LiNX 3D 5 Price

From £1200.00 to £1600.00 in the UK. From €1400.00 to €1800.00 in Ireland. From $1200.00 to $1800.00 in the USA. Just to be clear, we don't set prices here and they differ from Practice to Practice across the World so our expectations aren't binding, they are just a guess and some research. Always remember, we all like to shop around, but always be clear about what is being delivered. You will need care and support, make sure you will get it. You will also need your hearing aid validated or verified to get the best experience, paying a little more to ensure your experience is good, is not wasted money. That's our price rant for the day over, let's talk about the devices. 

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• It is up to 50% better at identifying speech across various environments
• It enables users to hear up to 80% more of the sounds around them, and
• It enables users to understand up to 40% more speech in noise

So those are pretty interesting stats, but what is driving them, what's different and how does it deliver? Let's take a look at the underlying tech.

Noise Tracker II (basic)

This is a unique noise reduction system that works on the basis of spectral subtraction. It reduces unwanted noise without affecting the speech signal. This is a less advanced system than the one in the 9 and the 7 level of technology. Resound says that it will still deliver help when you are in noise.  

DFS Ultra II With Music Mode

A high precision feedback system that allows the cancellation of feedback with extreme accuracy. The Music mode is a slower acting system which allows better handling of music.

Resound Assist

All of the technology levels in the new platform have access to Resound Assist. Resound Assist will allow your provider to adjust your hearing aids remotely. That means if you want adjustments on the go, they can be provided without you having to attend the clinic. The system is really easy to use and is quite intuitive. This might not be for everyone, but this feature will be a god send for the people who love it. It will allow them complete freedom over their experience, over their customer experience. 

Find out more about the Resound Assist Service here

The App, Resound Smart 3D

The accompanying app also allows you personalise your hearing experience in a deeper way. It has been re-designed to be more intuitive and easier to use and it offers real control. Again, this might not be for everyone, but for those who want it, it will enrich their experience. Again, this has to be seen as an excellent thing. The power of the changes you can make are reduced as you move down the technology levels. 

LiNX 3D 5 Feature Set

The overall feature set of the 9 technology levels is as follows, each hearing aid may not have the full range of features here

Resound LiNX 3D 5 MIH-S (Microphone In Helix hearing aid)

Price

From £1200.00 to £1600.00 in the UK. From €1400.00 to €1800.00 in Ireland. From $1200.00 to $1800.00 in the USA.

The LiNX 3D 5 LTMIH-S is the smallest of the microphone in helix custom hearing aids. Because it is so small you will lose some of the benefits of the technology. However, that is always the trade off for discretion. The device is available with four levels of receiver power, LP, MP, HP and UP which means it can cover a lot of hearing loss, in fact from mild all the way to severe to profound. Again, the size of receiver available is based on the size of your ear canal. If your canal is too small, you won't be able to avail of the higher power receivers.

The functional features of this model are as follows, it can have a push button, volume control, the devices all have smart start which gives you a couple of seconds to get it in your ear before it comes on. But you lose out on the direct audio streaming, no ear to ear communication, and no wireless accessories. The aid takes a size 10 battery. 

By choosing discretion you do lose out on a lot of features and benefit. Firstly, there is no telecoil, something that many like. You also miss out on the new Resound smart 3D app and the remote assistance. You lose all the directionality functions because you only have one mic, no Wind Guard and you lose all the wireless functions. That is a lot of benefit gone, because you wanted it small, really think about this, because honestly, no one cares that you are wearing a hearing aid.

Feature Set

The feature set of the device is the same across receiver sizes and is as follows.

• 12 channels of compression
• Environmental Classifier
• Noise Tracker II (basic version)
• Expansion (basic version)
• Sound Shaper
• Low Frequency Boost (only with the HP Receiver)
• DFS Ultra III with Music Mode
• Auto DFS
• Acceptance Manager
• Amplification Strategies (WDRC, Semi-linear, Linear only on HP receiver aids)
• Tinnitus Sound Generator
• 4 Flexible Programmes
• Push Button
• Volume Control
• Smart Start

Resound LiNX 3D 5 MIH (Microphone In Helix Hearing Aid)

Price

From £1200.00 to £1600.00 in the UK. From €1400.00 to €1800.00 in Ireland. From $1200.00 to $1800.00 in the USA.

The LiNX 3D 5 LTMIH is the larger of the microphone in helix custom hearing aids. Like it's smaller brother the LTMIH-S, because it is so small you will lose some of the benefits of the technology. However, that is always the trade off for discretion. The device is available with four levels of receiver power, LP, MP, HP and UP which means it can cover a lot of hearing loss, in fact from mild all the way to severe to profound. Again, the size of receiver available is based on the size of your ear canal. If your canal is too small, you won't be able to avail of the higher power receivers.

The functional features of this model are as follows, it can have a push button, volume control, the devices all have smart start which gives you a couple of seconds to get it in your ear before it comes on. However, you will get the direct audio streaming, ear to ear communication, and wireless accessories. More importantly, you will get access to the Smart 3D app and all the benefits that it delivers to your experience. There is a telecoil on-board, however it is only available with the MP HP and UP receiver versions. You will still lose all the directional benefits though as they only come with one mic. The battery size on these models can be 312 or size 13. 

Feature Set

The feature set of the device is the same across receiver sizes and is as follows.

• 12 channels of compression
• Environmental Classifier
• Noise Tracker II (basic version)
• Expansion (basic version)
• Sound Shaper
• Low Frequency Boost (only with the HP Receiver)
• DFS Ultra III with Music Mode
• Auto DFS
• Acceptance Manager
• Amplification Strategies (WDRC, Semi-linear, Linear only on HP receiver aids)
• Tinnitus Sound Generator
• 4 Flexible Programmes
• Push Button
• Volume Control
• Smart Start
• Ear To Ear Communication
• Direct Audio Streaming (Made For iPhone)
• Compatible with all Resound Wireless Accessories like the Micro Mic, Multi Mic etc.
• Resound Control App (if you have a Phone Clip+)
• Resound Smart 3D App
• Compatible with Resound Remote Assist
• Will take remote hearing aid updates

Resound LiNX 3D 5 IIC (Invisible In Canal Hearing Aid)

Price

From £1200.00 to £1600.00 in the UK. From €1400.00 to €1800.00 in Ireland. From $1200.00 to $1800.00 in the USA.

The LiNX 3D 5 LTIIC is the smallest of the LiNX 3D 5 custom hearing aids. Because it is so small you will lose some of the benefits of the technology. However, that is always the trade off for discretion. The device is available with only one level of receiver power, the LP. It will only cover hearing losses to a max 70 dB in the low frequencies and 85 dB in the high frequencies. The suitability for this device is also based on the size of your ear canal. If your canal is too small, you won't be able to avail of it.

It can not have a push button or volume control, but the devices all have smart start which gives you a couple of seconds to get it in your ear before it comes on. But you lose out on the direct audio streaming, no ear to ear communication, and no wireless accessories. The battery size on this aid is size 10.

By choosing discretion you do lose out on a lot of features and benefit. Firstly, there is no telecoil, something that many like. You also miss out on the new Resound smart 3D app and the remote assistance. You lose all the directionality functions because you only have one mic, no Wind Guard and you lose all the wireless functions. That is a lot of benefit gone, because you wanted it small, really think about this, because honestly, no one cares that you are wearing a hearing aid.

Feature Set

The feature set of the device is the same across receiver sizes and is as follows.

• 12 channels of compression
• Environmental Classifier
• Noise Tracker II (basic version)
• Expansion (basic version)
• Sound Shaper
• DFS Ultra III with Music Mode
• Auto DFS
• Acceptance Manager
• Tinnitus Sound Generator
• 4 Flexible Programmes
• Smart Start

Resound LiNX 3D 5 CIC (Completely in Canal)

Price

From £1200.00 to £1600.00 in the UK. From €1400.00 to €1800.00 in Ireland. From $1200.00 to $1800.00 in the USA.

The LiNX 3D 5 LTCIC is a discrete cic device, because it is so small you will lose some of the benefits of the technology. However, that is always the trade off for discretion. The device is available with four levels of receiver power, LP, MP, HP and UP which means it can cover a lot of hearing loss, in fact from mild all the way to severe to profound. Again, the size of receiver available is based on the size of your ear canal. If your canal is too small, you won't be able to avail of the higher power receivers.

The functional features of this model are as follows, it can have a push button, volume control, the devices all have smart start which gives you a couple of seconds to get it in your ear before it comes on. But you lose out on the direct audio streaming, no ear to ear communication, and no wireless accessories. The battery size on this aid is size 10.

By choosing discretion you do lose out on a lot of features and benefit. Firstly, there is no telecoil, something that many like. You also miss out on the new Resound smart 3D app and the remote assistance. You lose all the directionality functions because you only have one mic, no Wind Guard and you lose all the wireless functions. That is a lot of benefit gone, because you wanted it small, really think about this, because honestly, no one cares that you are wearing a hearing aid.

Feature Set

The feature set of the device is the same across receiver sizes and is as follows.

• 12 channels of compression
• Environmental Classifier
• Noise Tracker II (basic version)
• Expansion (basic version)
• Sound Shaper
• Low Frequency Boost (only with the HP Receiver)
• DFS Ultra III with Music Mode
• Auto DFS
• Acceptance Manager
• Amplification Strategies (WDRC, Semi-linear, Linear only on HP receiver aids)
• Tinnitus Sound Generator
• 4 Flexible Programmes
• Push Button
• Volume Control
• Smart Start

Resound LiNX 3D 5 ITC (In The Canal)

Price

From £1200.00 to £1600.00 in the UK. From €1400.00 to €1800.00 in Ireland. From $1200.00 to $1800.00 in the USA.

The LiNX 3D 5 LTITC is an in the canal hearing aid which is slightly larger than a CIC. Like it's smaller brother the LTCIC, because it is so small you will lose some of the benefits of the technology. For instance, there is no ear to ear communication which means you lose some of that fabulous spatial awareness and binaural directionality. However, that is always the trade off for discretion. The device is available with four levels of receiver power, LP, MP, HP and UP which means it can cover a lot of hearing loss, in fact from mild all the way to severe to profound. Again, the size of receiver available is based on the size of your ear canal. If your canal is too small, you won't be able to avail of the higher power receivers.

The functional features of this model are as follows, it can have a push button, volume control, the devices all have smart start which gives you a couple of seconds to get it in your ear before it comes on. However, you will get the direct audio streaming, ear to ear communication, and wireless accessories. More importantly, you will get access to the Smart 3D app and all the benefits that it delivers to your experience. There is a telecoil on-board, however it is only available with the MP HP and UP receiver versions. The battery size on this aid is 312.

Feature Set

The feature set of the device is the same across receiver sizes and is as follows.

• 12 channels of compression
• Directional Mix Processor
• Natural Directionality II
• Soft Switching
• Environmental Classifier
• Noise Tracker II (basic version)
• Expansion (basic version)
• Wind Guard (basic version)
• Sound Shaper
• Low Frequency Boost (only with the HP Receiver)
• DFS Ultra III with Music Mode
• Auto DFS
• Acceptance Manager
• Amplification Strategies (WDRC, Semi-linear, Linear only on HP receiver aids)
• Tinnitus Sound Generator
• 4 Flexible Programmes
• Push Button
• Volume Control
• Smart Start
• Direct Audio Streaming (Made For iPhone)
• Compatible with all Resound Wireless Accessories like the Micro Mic, Multi Mic etc.
• Resound Control App (if you have a Phone Clip+)
• Resound Smart 3D App
• Compatible with Resound Remote Assist
• Will take remote hearing aid updates

Resound LiNX 3D 5 ITE (In The Ear)

Price

From £1200.00 to £1600.00 in the UK. From €1400.00 to €1800.00 in Ireland. From $1200.00 to $1800.00 in the USA.

The LiNX 3D 5 LTITE is an in the ear or full shell hearing aid which is the largest Resound Custom. For instance, there is no ear to ear communication which means you lose some of that fabulous spatial awareness and binaural directionality. However, that is always the trade off for discretion. The device is available with four levels of receiver power, LP, MP, HP and UP which means it can cover a lot of hearing loss, in fact from mild all the way to severe to profound. Again, the size of receiver available is based on the size of your ear canal. If your canal is too small, you won't be able to avail of the higher power receivers.

The functional features of this model are as follows, it can have a push button, volume control, the devices all have smart start which gives you a couple of seconds to get it in your ear before it comes on. However, you will get the direct audio streaming, ear to ear communication, and wireless accessories. More importantly, you will get access to the Smart 3D app and all the benefits that it delivers to your experience. There is a telecoil on-board, however it is only available with the MP HP and UP receiver versions. These hearing aids use a size 13 battery. 

Feature Set

The feature set of the device is the same across receiver sizes and is as follows.

• 12 channels
• Environmental Classifier
• Directional Mix Processor
• Natural Directionality II
• Soft Switching
• Noise Tracker II (basic version)
• Expansion (basic version)
• Wind Guard (basic version)
• Low Frequency Boost
• Amplification Strategies (WDRC, Semi-linear, Linear)
• Sound Shaper
• DFS Ultra III with Music Mode
• Auto DFS
• Acceptance Manager
• Tinnitus Sound Generator
• 4 Flexible Programmes
• Synchronised Push Buttons
• Synchronised Volume Control
• Smart Start
• Ear To Ear Communication
• Direct Audio Streaming (Made For iPhone)
• Compatible with all Resound Wireless Accessories like the Micro Mic, Multi Mic etc.
• Resound Control App (if you have a Phone Clip+)
• Resound Smart 3D App
• Compatible with Resound Remote Assist
• Will take remote hearing aid updates

Resound LiNX 3D 5 61 RIC (Receiver In Canal)

Price

From £1200.00 to £1600.00 in the UK. From €1400.00 to €1800.00 in Ireland. From $1200.00 to $1800.00 in the USA.

The LiNX 3D 5 LT61 is a small receiver in the ear hearing aid, because of the size, there is no telecoil onboard. The device is available with four levels of receiver power, LP, MP, HP and UP which means it can cover a lot of hearing loss, in fact from mild all the way to severe to profound.

The functional features of this model are as follows, it has a push button, volume control, the devices all have smart start which gives you a couple of seconds to get it in your ear before it comes on. However, you will get the direct audio streaming, ear to ear communication, and wireless accessories. More importantly, you will get access to the Smart 3D app and all the benefits that it delivers to your experience. These aids take a size 312 battery.

Feature Set

The feature set of the device is the same across receiver sizes and is as follows.

• 12 channels
• Environmental Classifier
• Directional Mix Processor
• Natural Directionality II
• Soft Switching
• Noise Tracker II (basic version)
• Expansion (basic version)
• Wind Guard (basic version)
• Low Frequency Boost
• Amplification Strategies (WDRC, Semi-linear, Linear)
• Sound Shaper
• DFS Ultra III with Music Mode
• Auto DFS
• Acceptance Manager
• Tinnitus Sound Generator
• 4 Flexible Programmes
• Synchronised Push Buttons
• Synchronised Volume Control
• Smart Start
• Ear To Ear Communication
• Direct Audio Streaming (Made For iPhone)
• Compatible with all Resound Wireless Accessories like the Micro Mic, Multi Mic etc.
• Resound Control App (if you have a Phone Clip+)
• Resound Smart 3D App
• Compatible with Resound Remote Assist
• Will take remote hearing aid updates

Resound LiNX 3D 5 62 RIC (Receiver In Canal)

Price

From £1200.00 to £1600.00 in the UK. From €1400.00 to €1800.00 in Ireland. From $1200.00 to $1800.00 in the USA.

The LiNX 3D 5 LT62 is a small receiver in the ear hearing aid, with a telecoil onboard. The device is available with four levels of receiver power, LP, MP, HP and UP which means it can cover a lot of hearing loss, in fact from mild all the way to severe to profound.

The functional features of this model are as follows, it has a push button, volume control, the devices all have smart start which gives you a couple of seconds to get it in your ear before it comes on. However, you will get the direct audio streaming, ear to ear communication, and wireless accessories. More importantly, you will get access to the Smart 3D app and all the benefits that it delivers to your experience. These aids take a size 13 battery.

Feature Set

The feature set of the device is the same across receiver sizes and is as follows.

• 12 channels
• Environmental Classifier
• Directional Mix Processor
• Natural Directionality II
• Soft Switching
• Noise Tracker II (basic version)
• Expansion (basic version)
• Wind Guard (basic version)
• Low Frequency Boost
• Amplification Strategies (WDRC, Semi-linear, Linear)
• Sound Shaper
• DFS Ultra III with Music Mode
• Auto DFS
• Acceptance Manager
• Tinnitus Sound Generator
• 4 Flexible Programmes
• Synchronised Push Buttons
• Synchronised Volume Control
• Smart Start
• Ear To Ear Communication
• Direct Audio Streaming (Made For iPhone)
• Compatible with all Resound Wireless Accessories like the Micro Mic, Multi Mic etc.
• Resound Control App (if you have a Phone Clip+)
• Resound Smart 3D App
• Compatible with Resound Remote Assist
• Will take remote hearing aid updates

Resound LiNX 3D 5 67 BTE (Behind The Ear)

Price

From £1200.00 to £1600.00 in the UK. From €1400.00 to €1800.00 in Ireland. From $1200.00 to $1800.00 in the USA.

The LiNX 3D 5 LT67 is the smallest of the behind the ear hearing aids from Resound. It can be fit with either a thin tube or a traditional tube and mould. It has a telecoil onboard. The device is suitable for hearing losses from mild to moderate severe.

The functional features of this model are as follows, it has a push button, volume control, the devices all have smart start which gives you a couple of seconds to get it in your ear before it comes on. However, you will get the direct audio streaming, ear to ear communication, and wireless accessories. More importantly, you will get access to the Smart 3D app and all the benefits that it delivers to your experience. These aids take a size 312 battery. 

Feature Set

The feature set of the device is the same across receiver sizes and is as follows.

• 12 channels
• Environmental Classifier
• Directional Mix Processor
• Natural Directionality II
• Soft Switching
• Noise Tracker II (basic version)
• Expansion (basic version)
• Wind Guard (basic version)
• Low Frequency Boost
• Amplification Strategies (WDRC, Semi-linear, Linear)
• Sound Shaper
• DFS Ultra III with Music Mode
• Auto DFS
• Acceptance Manager
• Tinnitus Sound Generator
• 4 Flexible Programmes
• Synchronised Push Buttons
• Synchronised Volume Control
• Smart Start
• Ear To Ear Communication
• Direct Audio Streaming (Made For iPhone)
• Compatible with all Resound Wireless Accessories like the Micro Mic, Multi Mic etc.
• Resound Control App (if you have a Phone Clip+)
• Resound Smart 3D App
• Compatible with Resound Remote Assist
• Will take remote hearing aid updates

Resound LiNX 3D 5 77 BTE (Behind The Ear)

Price

From £1200.00 to £1600.00 in the UK. From €1400.00 to €1800.00 in Ireland. From $1200.00 to $1800.00 in the USA.

The LiNX 3D 5 LT77 is the mid size behind the ear hearing aids from Resound. It can be fit with either a thin tube or a traditional tube and mould. It has a telecoil onboard. The device is suitable for hearing losses from mild to severe.

The functional features of this model are as follows, it has a push button, volume control, the devices all have smart start which gives you a couple of seconds to get it in your ear before it comes on. However, you will get the direct audio streaming, ear to ear communication, and wireless accessories. More importantly, you will get access to the Smart 3D app and all the benefits that it delivers to your experience. This device takes a size 13 battery. 

Feature Set

The feature set of the device is the same across receiver sizes and is as follows.

• 12 channels
• Environmental Classifier
• Directional Mix Processor
• Natural Directionality II
• Soft Switching
• Noise Tracker II (basic version)
• Expansion (basic version)
• Wind Guard (basic version)
• Low Frequency Boost
• Amplification Strategies (WDRC, Semi-linear, Linear)
• Sound Shaper
• DFS Ultra III with Music Mode
• Auto DFS
• Acceptance Manager
• Tinnitus Sound Generator
• 4 Flexible Programmes
• Synchronised Push Buttons
• Synchronised Volume Control
• Smart Start
• Ear To Ear Communication
• Direct Audio Streaming (Made For iPhone)
• Compatible with all Resound Wireless Accessories like the Micro Mic, Multi Mic etc.
• Resound Control App (if you have a Phone Clip+)
• Resound Smart 3D App
• Compatible with Resound Remote Assist
• Will take remote hearing aid updates

Resound LiNX 3D 5 88 BTE (Behind The Ear)

Price

From £1200.00 to £1600.00 in the UK. From €1400.00 to €1800.00 in Ireland. From $1200.00 to $1800.00 in the USA.

The LiNX 3D 5  LT88 is the largest and most powerful of the LiNX 3D 5 behind the ear hearing aids from Resound. It can be fit with either a thin tube or a traditional tube and mould. It has a telecoil onboard. The device is suitable for hearing losses from moderate to severe.

The functional features of this model are as follows, it can have a push button, volume control, the devices all have smart start which gives you a couple of seconds to get it in your ear before it comes on. However, you will get the direct audio streaming, ear to ear communication, and wireless accessories. More importantly, you will get access to the Smart 3D app and all the benefits that it delivers to your experience. This device takes a size 13 battery. 

Feature Set

The feature set of the device is the same across receiver sizes and is as follows.

• 12 channels
• Environmental Classifier
• Directional Mix Processor
• Natural Directionality II
• Soft Switching
• Noise Tracker II (basic version)
• Expansion (basic version)
• Wind Guard (basic version)
• Low Frequency Boost
• Amplification Strategies (WDRC, Semi-linear, Linear)
• Expansion
• Sound Shaper
• DFS Ultra III with Music Mode
• Auto DFS
• Acceptance Manager
• Tinnitus Sound Generator
• 4 Flexible Programmes
• Synchronised Push Buttons
• Synchronised Volume Control
• Smart Start
• Ear To Ear Communication
• Direct Audio Streaming (Made For iPhone)
• Compatible with all Resound Wireless Accessories like the Micro Mic, Multi Mic etc.
• Resound Control App (if you have a Phone Clip+)
• Resound Smart 3D App
• Compatible with Resound Remote Assist
• Will take remote hearing aid updates