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1 3WHY REASONS

WIDEX DREAM is available in four performance levels, each with six models for mild to severe-to-profound hearing loss. So there is a DREAM for everyone.

2 INTRODUCING THE true-to-life sound OF WIDEX DREAM DREAM is the new family of remarkable hearing aids from Widex. Driven by the new and ground-breaking technological platform TRUE ISP, DREAM sets a new standard in hearing aid performance. WIDEX DREAM is available in four performance levels, each with six models for mild to severe-to-profound hearing loss. So there is a DREAM for everyone. And utilizing the new COMPASS GPS fitting software, DREAM offers additional improvements to many of our signature features and technologies. But best of all, DREAM offers 3 outstanding benefits to your patients: MORE SOUND, MORE WORDS and a MORE PERSONAL experience. Simply put, 3 reasons why. 2

3 THE 3 REASONS 1 MORESOUND Full sound in richer sound out 2 MOREWords Impressive speech intelligibility 3 MOREPersonal MY.WIDEX.COM The ultimate way to connect with your patients

4 1 MoreSOUND Full sound in... Other high performing Hearing aids WIDEX DREAM

5 1 MoreSOUND...RICHER SOUND OUT The preservation of true-to-life sound quality in hearing aids is of highest priority. WIDEX DREAM features True-Input Technology that maintains the fidelity of all sounds entering the hearing aid, providing wearers with a broader, deeper, usuable soundscape. Sound reproduced by WIDEX DREAM True-Input Technology is transparent, without any input handling artifacts, allowing for an almost true-to-life listening experience. Even high-level inputs are delivered artifact-free for a richer, fuller sound. WIDEX DREAM hearing aid wearers will enjoy rich, detailed sound quality, even in high intensity environments such as concerts, parties or sporting events. And test results confirm that the DREAM sound is superior. PRELIMINARY TESTING RESULTS REVEAL THAT wearers PREFER DREAM Intensity level WIDEX DREAM WIDEX DREAM WIDEX DREAM WIDEX DREAM WIDEX DREAM # of preferences in A/B comparison Other high performing hearing aids Initial sound quality testing of DREAM reveals that hearing aid wearers have a clear preference for DREAM s True-Input Technology compared to other high performing hearing aids. Inputs used for testing were four different sound environment samples, each played back to subjects at five different high intensity input levels. Source: Office of Research in Clinical Amplification (ORCA - Chicago, USA) DIG DEEPER For more about MORE SOUND: 5

6 2 MoreWords impressive... Noise Noise Noise Speech Noise Noise

7 2 MoreWords... speech intelligibility Widex believes that all hearing aids should give wearers the ability to understand speech. However, speech understanding is often compromised in noisy environments. WIDEX DREAM is different. Our True-Input Technology enables true integrated signal processing. It ensures an artifact-free signal, so that all sound processing in DREAM can reach its full potential. And processing features like IE Speech Enhancer, HD Locator and compression systems are able to more effectively select the optimal setting for speech intelligibility. Wearer testing confirms that the results is dramatically improved speech understanding, even in extremely noisy environments. From a crowded restaurant to a noisy concert, WIDEX DREAM hearing aids let wearers enjoy uncompromised speech understanding. DREAM DELIVERS EXTRAORDINARY SPEECH UNDERSTANDING Other high performing Hearing aids WIDEX DREAM Speech intelligibility in high level noise Preliminary testing with hearing aid wearers revealed impressive speech intelligibility when listening to speech in high level noise. The speech intelligibility was measured using the NU-6 auditory test. The test was performed under head phone conditions. Source: Office of Research in Clinical Amplification (ORCA - Chicago, USA) DIG DEEPER For more about MORE WORDS: 7

8 3 MorePERSONAL MY.WIDEX.COM The ultimate way...

9 3 MorePERSONAL... to connect with your patients Providing hearing aid wearers with the best sound available is one thing. Making sure they get the most out of it is another. In fact, involving them in the process is crucial if they are to enjoy a successful experience with their hearing aids. That s why we are proud to introduce MY.WIDEX.COM - a free, quick, easy and personal way for you to provide additional value added patient support and benefit. MY.WIDEX.COM is not just a personal website - it is a smart site. It is designed to help wearers get more out of their hearing aids, because it contains relevant information unique to their specific type of hearing aid, hearing loss, and offers useful tips, advice and resource materials. Remarkably, MY.WIDEX.COM also makes it easier for you to address fine tuning, wearer feedback and service. Easy to activate through our new COMPASS GPS, MY.WIDEX.COM keeps you connected and your clients satisfied. what do patients say about my.widex.com? 8 out of 10 people who have used MY.WIDEX.COM are more satisfied with their hearing aids than they were before. Source: MY.WIDEX.COM - Satisfaction survey 80% agree/ strongly agree DIG DEEPER For more about MORE PERSONAL: 9

10 Each PATIENT IS WIDEX DREAM introduces a range of improved signature features included in the new COMPASS GPS fitting software - so together you can better meet the needs of every hearing aid wearer. Personal Acclimatization: Wearers will comfortably experience all the best of Widex technology at their own personalized pace. Personal Zen: For more personal tinnitus management, wearers, with the help of their hearing care professional, can personalize the Zen* program with the new Zen noise-shaped style. Personal Audibility Extender: Personal Audibility Extender is available as a feature for use with all programs and input types - providing benefits in countless situations. *Indications for Use: The ZEN Program is intended to provide a relaxing sound background for adults (21 years and older) who desire to listen to such a background in quiet. It may be used as a sound therapy tool in a tinnitus treatment program that is prescribed by a licensed hearing healthcare professional (audiologists, hearing aid specialists, otolaryngologists) who is trained in tinnitus management. 10

UNIQUE With the new COMPASS GPS fitting software, you can

Together you decide on the pace and level of acclimatization

And of course the feature is synchronized via InterEar.

matching the needs of tinnitus patients.

with the option of being activated for all input types and

personal audibility customization, you can offer your

11 UNIQUE With the new COMPASS GPS fitting software, you can offer wearers more personal and automatic acclimatization. Together you decide on the pace and level of acclimatization required. And of course the feature is synchronized via InterEar. The Zen noise-shaped style gives you yet another tool when matching the needs of tinnitus patients. With 10 start frequencies at all performance levels, and with the option of being activated for all input types and listening programs, you can offer your patients true personal audibility customization, you can offer your patients more. DIG DEEPER For more about these unique client features and the new COMPASS GPS fitting software:

Dream is made possible by... TRUE True-Input Technology True-Input Technology preserves the fine details of an incoming signal so that the outcome is seamless sound from input to output.

12 Dream is made possible by... TRUE True-Input Technology True-Input Technology preserves the fine details of an incoming signal so that the outcome is seamless sound from input to output. Industry leading input range above 113 db SPL 12 db SNR improvement (compared to C-ISP) for internal noise in A/D conversion TRUE INTEGRATED SIGNAL PROCESSING With True Integrated Signal Processing, new benefits from Widex Integrated Signal Processing are unleashed. A broad and deep signal for improved speech intelligibility 2-5 ms delay in signal processing for better sound quality

ISP DREAMY CONNECTIVITY TRUE ISP connects Dream wearers: Industry leading InterEar technology, includes 8 IE features DEX solutions based on WidexLink techno logy Echo-free transmission of sound with

13 ISP DREAMY CONNECTIVITY TRUE ISP connects Dream wearers: Industry leading InterEar technology, includes 8 IE features DEX solutions based on WidexLink techno logy Echo-free transmission of sound with less than 10 ms delay New intuitive COMPASS GPS fitting software POWERSAVER The integrated circuit design of TRUE ISP is so efficient that it has resulted in what we call POWERSAVER - meaning DREAM uses far less power: Uses 20 percent less power Current consumption as low as 0.89 ma Longer battery life means fewer battery changes MY.WIDEX.COM a personal smart site for hearing aid wearers DIG DEEPER For more about True-input Technology, the InterEar and WidexLink technology:

10 hours battery life between recharge FEATures Program toggle Volume up/down Key ring attachment Approximately 12 months battery life LISTENING situations LISTENING situations Parties and social

14 DEX assistive liste All four performance levels of the WIDEX DREAM series are compatible with our DEX assistive listening devices. WidexLink WidexLink FM+DEX FOR FLEXIBLE STREAMING RC-DEX for remote control FEATures A flexible device for FM streaming Small and easy to handle Antenna range up to 90 ft. 10 hours battery life between recharge FEATures Program toggle Volume up/down Key ring attachment Approximately 12 months battery life LISTENING situations LISTENING situations Parties and social events Meetings and small groups Parties and social events Meetings and small groups Theater, lecture and religious settings Theater, lecture and religious settings Music Plus other listening situations such as: oneto-one / shopping & public areas / in traffic and noise / outdoor 14

ning devices WidexLink WidexLink WidexLink m-dex for mobile

FEATures Direct wireless connection to mobile phones via

Room Off feature FreeFocus LISTENING situations FEATures High

stereo systems Room Off feature 10 hours battery life between

ft. Can also be used as a regular phone a phone for the whole

and noise TV Phone Phone Music Music * Available late Q1 2013

social events / meetings and small groups / theater, lecture and

15 ning devices WidexLink WidexLink WidexLink m-dex for mobile phone TV-DEX FOR enjoying tv PHONE-DEX* FOR easy landline use FEATures Direct wireless connection to mobile phones via Bluetooth Advanced hearing aid remote control with color display Room Off feature FreeFocus LISTENING situations FEATures High quality audio Ultra-low delay EchoFree TM Inputs for both TV and stereo systems Room Off feature 10 hours battery life between recharge LISTENING situations FEATures Range to base up to 900 ft. Can also be used as a regular phone a phone for the whole family LISTENING situations Shopping & public areas In traffic and noise TV Phone Phone Music Music * Available late Q Plus other listening situations such as: oneto-one / parties and social events / meetings and small groups / theater, lecture and religious settings / outdoor. Dig DEEPER For more about the Widex DEX portfolio: 15

Dream family QUICK GUIDE Style PASSION RIC FUSION

M-receiver P-receiver Open fit option Yes Yes Yes Yes No

hrs 150 hrs 155 hrs 145 hrs Wind noise reduction cover

DEX DEX Program shift DEX DEX Standard/DEX Standard/DEX

Yes Yes DEX devices All All All All All Max gain * 52 db

db SPL 113 db SPL 123 db SPL Bandwidth 100-10000 Hz

S3.22-2009/IEC 60118-7 **16 db reduction compared to

20 40 40 40 40 40 60 60 60 60 60 80 80 80 80 80 100 100

500 1k 2k 4k 8k Hz 120 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k Hz 120

Hz DREAM COLORS Copper brown Tan silk Warm beige Summer

16 Dream family QUICK GUIDE Style PASSION RIC FUSION RIC/RITE Receiver S-receiver M-receiver S-receiver M-receiver P-receiver Open fit option Yes Yes Yes Yes No Battery size Battery life * 90 hrs 95 hrs 150 hrs 155 hrs 145 hrs Wind noise reduction cover No No Yes ** Yes ** Yes ** Volume control DEX DEX DEX DEX DEX Program shift DEX DEX Standard/DEX Standard/DEX Standard/DEX Telecoil M-DEX, FM+DEX M-DEX, FM+DEX Yes Yes Yes DEX devices All All All All All Max gain * 52 db 59 db 53 db 60 db 64 db MPO * 108 db SPL 113 db SPL 108 db SPL 113 db SPL 123 db SPL Bandwidth Hz Hz Hz Hz Hz *ANSI S /IEC **16 db reduction compared to traditional BTE s 0 db 0 db 0 db 0 db 0 db k 2k 4k 8k Hz k 2k 4k 8k Hz k 2k 4k 8k Hz k 2k 4k 8k Hz k 2k 4k 8k Hz DREAM COLORS Copper brown Tan silk Warm beige Summer gold Pearl white Mediterra nean turquoise Shocking pink Sporty red Passion Fusion m CB 9 XP / CIC 16

17 m CB 9 XP CIC HP-receiver No Yes Yes No No hrs 90 hrs 300 hrs 135 hrs 100 hrs Yes ** No No No No DEX DEX Optional/DEX DEX RC-DEX, M-DEX Standard/DEX DEX Standard/DEX DEX RC-DEX, M-DEX Yes M-DEX, FM+DEX Yes Size permitting M-DEX, FM+DEX All All All All All 74 db 57 db 61 db 58 db 56 db 132 db SPL 123 db SPL 124 db SPL 118 db SPL 115 db SPL Hz Hz Hz Hz Hz 0 db 0 db 0 db 0 db 0 db k 2k 4k 8k Hz k 2k 4k 8k Hz k 2k 4k 8k Hz k 2k 4k 8k Hz k 2k 4k 8k Hz ITE/CIC Lime green Metallic blue Winter silver Titan grey Midnight black Cappuccino brown Light beige Dark brown Clay brown 17

18 Dream feature QUICK GUIDE FEATURE DReAM 440 DReAM 330 DReAM 220 DReAM 110 Performance ***** **** *** ** Processing channels TRUE ISP platform Wireless connectivity WidexLink InterEar (IE) IE IE IE IE True-Input Technology TruSound Softener Digital Pinna TruSound Compression IE TruSound AOC HD Locator 15 ch 10 ch 5 ch Broadband IE Feedback Cancelling IE IE IE Expanded Sensogram 14 band 14 band 14 band 14 band Speech Enhancer SII IE Noise reduction SIS EDRC Personal Audibility Extender Personal Acclimatization IE IE IE IE Zen/Zen+ IE IE IE Personal Zen Partner Monitor IE IE Phone+ Reverse focus program IE volume control IE program shift IE IE IE IE IE IE IE IE Number of programs DEX accessories* * DEX accessories include RC-DEX, TV-DEX, M-DEX, PHONE-DEX and FM+DEX. 18

19 FEATURE FEATURE and benefit EXPLANATION Processing channels TRUE ISP platform Wireless connectivity WidexLink InterEar (IE) True-Input Technology For an accurate fitting and a more precise sound experience and speech intelligibility. True-to-life sound experience through a unique platform that incorporates True-Input Technology (patent pending); support more fine details. Echo-free high quality digital transmission of sound between two hearing aids as well as transfer of relevant analysis and processing data. Ensures seamless coordination and synchronization of hearing aids; gives instantaneous natural sound in both hearing aids. Impressive speech intelligibility and sound quality in every situation due to an expanded input range of 113 db SPL. TruSound Softener Preserves comfort for sudden sounds by reducing the impact/impulse sounds. Digital Pinna Helps locate and focus naturally on the voice in front or behind by simulating the normal pinna effect. TruSound Compression TruSound AOC Improves hearing for sounds of any loudness; featuring InterEar (IE) to support the localization of sounds in complex environments. Ensures distortion-free sound performance even when the hearing aid is fitted close to the fitting limit or needs to deliver high level output sounds. HD Locator For better speech intelligibility in noise with channel specific directionality for speech emphasis. IE Feedback Cancelling Minimizes whistling; enhanced identification and cancellation of feedback. Expanded Sensogram Starts the fitting process more accurately using in-situ thresholds for precision in fitting. Speech Enhancer SII Noise reduction SIS For understanding speech in complex environments; InterEar (IE) ensures speech enhancement for the dominant voice in a crowd. Provides listening comfort in noise by reducing noise and intensifying speech. EDRC Allows even the softest sounds to be heard for better speech intelligibility. Personal Audibility Extender High frequency sounds are audible in all listening situations, using linear frequency transposition. Personal Acclimatization Zen/Zen+ Personal Zen Partner Monitor Facilitates hearing aid use by providing an InterEar (IE) acclimatization approach. A tinnitus management tool for reducing the effects of tinnitus using soothing tones and/or noise; additional programs with Zen+. Flexible noise style adjustable according to desired frequency. Provides warning signal when connection is lost. Phone+ Hear phone calls in both hearing aids when the hearing aids use WidexLink for transmission of sound. Reverse focus program IE volume control IE program shift Number of programs Hear speech clearly from behind. Change the volume in both hearing aids simultaneously. Change the program in both hearing aids simultaneously. A wider selection of programs, more listening situations. DEX accessories* Wireless control and high sound quality audio transmission from for instance TV and phones.

20 By choosing Widex hearing aids, you are choosing products from a company that has been WindMade certified. WindMade is the first global consumer label identifying companies that use wind power. WIDEX, COMPASS and DREAM are trademarks of Widex A/S. DBR92/ #01v Printed by CC/ #01 Widex A/S, Nymoellevej 6, DK-3540 Lynge

INTRODUCING THE true-to-life sound OF WIDEX DREAM

3WHY REASONS INTRODUCING THE true-to-life sound OF WIDEX DREAM DREAM is the new family of exceptional hearing aids from Widex. Driven by the new and ground-breaking technological platform TRUE ISP, the