Widex Zen

USING SOUND IN TINNITUS MANAGEMENT

Sound ‘therapy’ is a commonly used method of managing tinnitus. Sounds used in tinnitus management can be amplified sound from hearing aids, environmental sounds, music, or noise from noise generators. Using sound in this way can help minimize the contrast between the tinnitus and the surrounding sound environment to provide relief from the annoying sound. Sound therapy also aids in relaxation. As stress is one of the highest exacerbating factors involved with tinnitus, stress reduction is a vital element in effective tinnitus management.

Inspired by the relaxing effects of certain types of music, Widex developed the Zen fractal tones. Based on what is known as fractal technology, Zen plays random, chime-like tones that can be used for relaxation and for making tinnitus less noticeable.

What is fractal technology?

Fractal technology is based on a mathematical algorithm and ensures that there are no sudden changes in tonality or tempo. The tones repeat enough to sound familiar and follow appropriate rules but vary enough to not be predictable. This means that they are not associated with music, which you might memorize and therefore become “immune” to its relaxation and tinnitus masking effects.

Widex Zen fractal tones sound demo

Aqua

Zen fractal tone with low pitch, slow tempo, major tonality, and a restricted dynamic range.

Coral

Zen fractal tone with medium pitch, broad dynamic range, slow tempo, and a minor tonality.

Lavender

Zen fractal tone with medium pitch, broad dynamic range, fast tempo, and a major tonality.

Green

Zen fractal tone with medium pitch, restricted dynamic range, medium tempo, and a major tonality.

Sand

Zen fractal tone with medium pitch, broad dynamic range, fast tempo, and a major tonality.

Noise

A broadband noise stimulus to be used for tinnitus management with the aim of achieving habituation and reducing the bothersome nature of tinnitus.

AVAILABLE IN WIDEX HEARING AIDS

The Zen tone program is available in Widex hearing aids.

Your hearing care professional can adjust each Zen tone according to your preferences in terms of pitch, tempo (speed), and volume – truly individualized for you!

The revolutionary Widex Moment™ has changed the game to deliver a more pure and natural sound, so you can hear every moment like you used to.

We believe that it’s possible to give you a sound so natural that you will be simply amazed from the very first moment.

Sound therapy refers to the use of pleasant sounds or music that reduce the perception of tinnitus. It can also be used in conjunction with relaxation exercises.

Widex Zen are random, chime-like fractal tones based on certain types of music, with the aim of reducing the perception and bothersome nature of tinnitus.