Cochlear Americas

Contributed by Brande Plotnick, MS, MBA, managing editor, Healthy Hearing

Cochlear Americas is the world's pioneer in cochlear implant systems for children and adults with a comprehensive product line to fit even the most unique hearing needs.

This content was last reviewed on: May 16th, 2017

Having invented the world’s first cochlear implant more than 30 years ago, Cochlear is the pioneer in implantable solutions that help people of all ages hear better. Cochlear has North American headquarters in Centennial, Colorado but its products are available worldwide.

Cochlear implants made by Cochlear

Cochlear implants consist of the implant itself which is surgically placed inside the cochlea of the inner ear and the externally-worn sound processor. Some processors are more sophisticated than others and higher technology features typically command a higher price tag. A hearing healthcare professional that specializes in cochlear implants can help you determine which processor is best for your lifestyle and hearing needs.

*Cochlear's latest cochlear implant models*
Model name	Technology	Style
Nucleus^® 6 Sound Processor	One performance level	Behind the ear processor
Nucleus Kanso^TM	One performance level	Small, discreet off the ear processor
Nucleus 6 Hybrid Hearing Solution	One performance level	Sound processor/hearing aid combination

Baha 5 sound processor	One performance level	Small, discreet off the ear processor
Baha 5 power sound processor	One performance level	Off the ear processor
Baha 5 super power sound processor	One performance level	Behind the ear processor

cochlear implants and sound processors — Cochlear offers a full range of implantable
solutions to fit every hearing need.

Technology features offered by Cochlear

True Wireless^TM is Cochlear’s 2.4 GHz technology that allows audio streaming from mobile phones and other personal audio devices, all without external streamers
Smart Sound^ÒIQ includes the Scene Classifier that analyzes your listening environment in real time and makes the right adjustments to sound processing automatically
Data logging provides information about processor settings and use to help your cochlear implant specialist make changes that benefit you

Accessories made by Cochlear

Aqua+ – makes the Nucleus 6 and Kanso sound processors waterproof so you can enjoy underwater swimming and other water activities without worry
Mini Microphone and Mini Microphone 2+ - a personal microphone that makes hearing a speaker in public places, classrooms or other noisy settings easier
Phone Clip – allows hands-free connection to phone conversations with friends and family through your smartphone
TV Streamer – enjoy your favorite TV programs at a volume that is comfortable for you with audio streamed directly to your ears without disturbing others nearby
SMARTstream – collaboration between Cochlear and ReSound to stream sounds directly to both ears in a bimodal configuration (cochlear implant in one ear and hearing aid on the other)
Advanced Remote Assistant - makes monitoring and troubleshooting the cochlear implant system and processor easy for parents, teachers and caregivers
Remote Control - makes easy and discreet changes to sound processor settings with the touch of a button

Brande Plotnick, MS, MBA, managing editor, Healthy Hearing

Brande Plotnick holds a master’s degree and MBA from the University of Louisville. Her career in hearing care spans sales, marketing and content creation and she enjoys helping people with hearing loss seek help and be their own advocates. Read more about Brande.