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Everything you’ve been waiting for in an off-the-ear device: introducing the Kanso 2 Sound Processor

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You’ve experienced life with your current hearing solution, so you may already know what you’re looking for in your next sound processor. If you’ve imagined having better conversation in noisy places, making calls with confidence, or enjoying streamed music and entertainment, it’s all possible with the new Kanso 2 Sound Processor. So why choose to upgrade to an off-the-ear device?

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Carly’s off-the-ear sound processor fits her active lifestyle

Do you lead an active lifestyle? Carly runs and practices yoga most days, and in the winter months you’ll find her snowboarding with friends on the slopes of the Colorado mountains. All the while, she likes to stream her favorite music or phone calls to her sound processor.Snowboarder with Kanso 2

If, like Carly, you like to stay fit or your average day finds you on the go, you’ll be excited to hear that the new Kanso® 2 Sound Processor – Cochlear’s most advanced off-the-ear sound processor technology – is now available.

Like the Nucleus® 7 Sound Processor, its behind-the-ear cousin, the Kanso 2 Sound Processor features direct streaming and control via the Nucleus Smart App from a compatible smartphone.1

By pairing your sound processor with your compatible smartphone2, you can make phone calls, and enjoy music, movies and apps with audio streamed directly to your sound processor. There’s no need for extra Bluetooth®–enabled devices – you’re ready to go.

When you’re at work, in a busy cafe or other noisy situation, you’ll find using ForwardFocus3 helps you hear the conversation more clearly. Simply turn on the function through the Nucleus Smart App to decrease the noise coming from behind you and help you focus more easily on the face-to-face conversation in-front.4 5

Here’s what other recipients are saying

You’ve already experienced life with your current hearing solution. Why would you choose to upgrade to an off-the-ear device like the new Kanso 2 Sound Processor?

Let’s look at what recipients tell us they love about their off-the-ear sound processors, and how the new Kanso 2 Sound Processor measures up.

1. It’s comfortable and discreet (and works well wearing a face mask during COVID-19)

“I usually always have on sunglasses or glasses. And having the Kanso on my head and off the ear is a very relaxing and comfortable feeling.” – Sheiladawn, USA.

Being the world’s smallest and lightest6 rechargeable off-the-ear sound processor, the Kanso 2 Sound processor is designed to be so discreet and so comfortable you won’t know you’re wearing it.

Cochlear family with Kanso 2

2. It makes sense for people with an active lifestyle

“I live a very active lifestyle… and most people would think, with the Kanso, wouldn’t it bounce off while you’re running, or wouldn’t it slide down if you’re going upside-down in yoga poses? But it doesn’t.” – Carly, USA.

Whether you’re working out or exploring the great outdoors, the Kanso 2 Sound Processor is designed to stay securely in place. For your adventurous child or more vigorous activities, there is a range of comfortable retention options including a headband, or hair and clothing clips.

Plus, the Kanso 2 Sound Processor has a powerful, integrated rechargeable battery7 that you can rely on for all-day hearing8 and convenient Portable Charger for when you’re on the go.

Cochlear family with Kanso 2

3. You can enjoy your favorite water activities

“The Kanso represents a real sense of freedom to me… thanks to the extra opportunities it offers me, especially taking my nephews swimming.” – Julia, Australia.

With the highest water resistance rating available9 and the added waterproof security of Aqua+, the Kanso 2 Sound Processor lets you swim, snorkel or just splash about in fresh, salt or chlorinated water.

If you’ve imagined having better conversation in noisy places, making calls with confidence or enjoying streamed music and entertainment, it’s all possible with the new Kanso 2 Sound Processor. When you’re ready to upgrade your current device to the latest technology, we are here to help you choose the compatible10 sound processor to suit your needs.

Interested in the new Kanso 2 Sound Processor? Learn more here.

  1. The Cochlear Nucleus 7 and Kanso 2 Sound Processors are compatible with Apple and Android devices. For compatibility information visit www.cochlear.com/compatibility The Cochlear Nucleus Smart App is available on App Store and Google Play. For compatibility information visit www.cochlear.com/compatibility
  2. The Cochlear Nucleus 7 and Kanso 2 Sound Processors are compatible with Apple and Android devices. For compatibility information visit www.cochlear.com/compatibility The Cochlear Nucleus Smart App is available on App Store and Google Play. For compatibility information visit www.cochlear.com/compatibility
  3. ForwardFocus can only be enabled by a hearing implant specialist. It should only be activated for users 12 years and older who are able to reliably provide feedback on sound quality and understand how to use the feature when moving to different or changing environments. It may be possible to have decreased speech understanding when using ForwardFocus in a quiet environment.
  4. Cochlear Limited. D1376556. Acceptance and Performance with the Nucleus 7 Cochlear Implant System with Adult Recipients. January 2020.
  5. Cochlear Limited. D1660797. CP1150 Sound Processor Interim Clinical Investigation Report. 2020; January.
  6. Cochlear Limited. D1190805. Sound Processor Size Comparison. 2020; March.
  7. Cochlear Limited. D1710313. CP1150 Battery Life Coverage Technical Report. 2020; March.
  8. All day hearing is defined as 16 hours, expected battery life is up to 18 hours. Battery life may vary by individual.
  9. The Kanso 2 Sound Processor is dust and water resistant to level of IP68 of the International Standard IEC60529. The Kanso 2 Sound Processor with Aqua+ is dust and water resistant to level of IP68 of the International Standard IEC60529. This water protection rating means that the sound processor with the Aqua+ can be continuously submerged under water to a depth of up to 3 meters (9 feet and 9 inches) for up to 2 hours. The Aqua+ accessory should be used when participating in prolonged water activities.
  10. The Kanso 2 Sound Processor is not compatible with the Nucleus 22 implant.
Christine Casson

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