What is Widex:
Widex is a hearing aid manufacturer with decades of experience. The company was launched in Denmark in 1956 by Christian Tøpholm and Erik Westermann. The same year, Widex USA (Widex USA), the United States subsidiary, was started by Harold Spar and Henry Meltsner in cooperation with the Denmark families. Today, Widex is still based in Denmark and is still run by the Tøpholm and Westermann families, with subsidiaries in more than 30 countries across the globe.
Widex Milestones:
Widex's milestones over the years include the introduction of a behind-the-ear (BTE) aid in 1972. Another highlight is that in 2003, Widex introduced the manufacture of individual shells via computer aided manufacturing. One more highlight is that in 2005, television personality Ed McMahon received Widex hearing aids. Widex hearing aid technology has also won awards, such as the Industrial Design Excellence Award.
Widex Products:
Today Widex makes several Widex hearing aid brands, ranging from Mind to Bravissimo. Most of their hearing aids are in multiple colors, and one model is wireless. A pediatric line offers a micro-size receiver in the ear model for babies with minimal to moderately severe hearing loss. They also have a feature on the Mind model called Zen, which produces calming sounds to help people with tinnitus.
Affordable Aids:
While many Widex products are feature-packed, top-of-the-line hearing aids, basic models like Bravissimo and Flash are also available for those with tighter budgets. The top of the line hearing instruments like Mind have 16 features and benefits, while the more limited hearing instruments have as few as eight features and benefits.
Widex Charity:
As a large, well-established company, Widex has engaged in charitable works over the years. For example, Widex has provided free hearing aids to children and young adults in India. The company also offered free replacement hearing aids to people who lost theirs in Japan's earthquake.
