Danavox Brisa Models: 12 Hearing Aids, 2 CROS Transmitters and Who They May Suit

AudiologyOctober 13, 20268 min read

The Danavox Brisa models are 14 catalogue entries: 12 hearing aids and 2 CROS transmitters. The 12 hearing aids come in four styles (three MicroRIE, three RIC, three Standard BTE and three Power BTE), each in Select, Advanced and Premium technology levels with 12, 14 and 17 channels. Nine of the hearing aids are rechargeable and the three RIC models use size 312 zinc-air batteries; both CROS transmitters are rechargeable. The right Brisa model for you depends on your hearing test, the style you are comfortable with and whether one ear has little usable hearing.

This guide goes through every Brisa model as published in our hearing aids catalogue, grouped by style, so the options are clear before your appointment. The audiologist makes the final recommendation after assessing your hearing.

Danavox Brisa models at a glance

Brisa is one of the eight Danavox families offered at Jordan Hearing & Speech, an authorised Danavox dealer in Oman. Danavox describes it as offering "Industry-best access to surrounding sound. Smallest rechargeable RIE style. Top-rated hearing-in-noise experience." These are the manufacturer's own claims. The key features it lists are an IP68 rating (all-weatherproof), wireless CROS in RIE and BTE styles for single-sided deafness management, and Auracast-enabled accessories.

From the published catalogue:

14 entries: 12 hearing aids plus 2 CROS transmitters (XF160S-DRWC and XF177-DWC).
Hearing aid styles: MicroRIE, RIC, Standard BTE and Power BTE, three models each.
Power: rechargeable for the MicroRIE, Standard BTE and Power BTE models and both transmitters; 312 zinc-air batteries for the three RIC models.
Technology levels: Select (12 channels), Advanced (14 channels), Premium (17 channels).
IP68 certified in the portfolio notes across the family.

All 14 are listed on the Danavox Brisa family page.

Brisa receiver-in-ear models

Six Brisa hearing aids keep a small case behind the ear and place the receiver in the ear canal.

MicroRIE: three rechargeable models

XF560S-DRWC: Select, 12 channels, rechargeable.
XF760S-DRWC: Advanced, 14 channels, rechargeable.
XF960S-DRWC: Premium, 17 channels, rechargeable.

This is the style Danavox calls its smallest rechargeable RIE. The catalogue notes for the group list TapControl with microRIE, an all-day battery on one charge, receiver options MM, LP, MP, HP and UP, a programmable push button or toggle and IP68 certification. Danavox states that TapControl, used for picking up calls, works with iPhone and iPad only and only on the microRIE style. You can view a single model on the XF560S-DRWC page.

RIC: three battery models

XF561-DRW: Select, 12 channels, 312 zinc-air battery.
XF761-DRW: Advanced, 14 channels, 312 zinc-air battery.
XF961-DRW: Premium, 17 channels, 312 zinc-air battery.

They share the receiver options MM, LP, MP, HP and UP, the programmable push button or toggle and IP68 certification. They are the battery option of the family, so there is no charger; you replace a small 312 battery instead. The catalogue also lists "Telecoil in 62 DRW" for these groups; if you use loop systems, ask which Brisa model includes a telecoil.

Brisa behind-the-ear models

Six Brisa hearing aids sit entirely behind the ear, with sound delivered through a tube to an earmould or tip. All six are rechargeable.

Standard BTE: three models

XF577-DWC: Select, 12 channels, rechargeable.
XF777-DWC: Advanced, 14 channels, rechargeable.
XF977-DWC: Premium, 17 channels, rechargeable.

Power BTE: three models

XF588-DWC: Select, 12 channels, rechargeable.
XF788-DWC: Advanced, 14 channels, rechargeable.
XF988-DWC: Premium, 17 channels, rechargeable.

The catalogue notes for the BTE groups list an all-day battery on one charge, a programmable push button and/or toggle, IP68 certification, a telecoil in BTE 77 and 88, an optional metal hook for 88-DWC and "DAI in BTE 88". The Power BTE is the higher-amplification style within Brisa. According to the NIDCD, behind-the-ear hearing aids are used for mild to profound hearing loss; your audiogram shows whether a Standard or Power model fits.

Brisa CROS transmitters

Two Brisa entries are not hearing aids. They are CROS transmitters, worn on an ear that has little or no usable hearing, sending sound from that side to the hearing aid on the better ear.

XF160S-DRWC: CROS transmitter, RIC style, rechargeable, listed at Premium level.
XF177-DWC: CROS transmitter, BTE style, rechargeable, listed at Premium level.

The catalogue gives no channel count for the transmitters. You can see the XF160S-DRWC transmitter page. Whether CROS is right for you depends on a full assessment of both ears; our article on hearing loss in one ear and CROS explains the idea in more depth.

Brisa connectivity

Danavox lists the following for the Brisa family:

Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio and Auracast broadcast audio.
Hands-free calls from iPhone, iPad and compatible Android devices.
TapControl for picking up calls (iPhone/iPad only, microRIE).
LE Audio requires Bluetooth 5.3.

In practice, LE Audio depends on your phone too, so bring the phone you use every day to the fitting and check pairing there. Auracast-enabled accessories such as the TV-Streamer+ and Multi-Mic+ are optional and work with compatible hearing aids.

Brisa technology levels and price factors

Each Brisa hearing aid style comes in three technology levels with a fixed channel count in the catalogue: Select with 12, Advanced with 14 and Premium with 17. Higher levels generally adapt more automatically to noisy and changing places.

Technology level is one of the things that changes the price of hearing aids, together with style, rechargeable or battery power, one or two hearing aids, and accessories. We do not publish prices; request a quote for a specific model or book an assessment and we will explain the options for your results.

Which Brisa model may suit whom

Starting points only; the hearing test decides.

You want a small rechargeable receiver-in-ear option: the MicroRIE models, which Danavox describes as its smallest rechargeable RIE style, with TapControl on iPhone and iPad.
You prefer replaceable batteries: the RIC models with 312 batteries.
You want something easier to hold, or need more amplification: the Standard BTE or Power BTE models, all rechargeable.
One ear has little usable hearing: the audiologist may discuss a CROS transmitter with a Brisa hearing aid on the other ear.
You use a recent phone and want LE Audio or Auracast: check your phone's Bluetooth version with the audiologist.

Fitting a Brisa hearing aid in Muscat

At our clinic in Bousher, opposite Oman Mall, the process runs in steps:

A hearing test (no referral needed), which may include pure-tone audiometry, speech testing when needed and a middle-ear check.
Selection of style, power option and technology level, and whether CROS is relevant.
Fitting and programming, with ear impressions for custom moulds when needed.
Follow-up and fine-tuning as you adapt.

Our Danavox fitting and follow-up service also covers maintenance, cleaning and periodic check-ups. Every Danavox hearing aid from us has a one-year warranty from the date of purchase; the full terms, exclusions and condition are listed on the hearing aids page.

Frequently asked questions

How many Danavox Brisa models are there?

The catalogue lists 14 Brisa entries: 12 hearing aids (three MicroRIE, three RIC, three Standard BTE, three Power BTE) and 2 CROS transmitters, XF160S-DRWC and XF177-DWC.

Are all Brisa hearing aids rechargeable?

No. The three RIC models, XF561-DRW, XF761-DRW and XF961-DRW, use 312 zinc-air batteries. The MicroRIE, Standard BTE and Power BTE models and both CROS transmitters are rechargeable.

What is TapControl on Brisa?

The catalogue lists TapControl for picking up calls on the microRIE style, and Danavox states it works with iPhone and iPad only.

Does Brisa support LE Audio and Auracast?

Danavox lists Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast broadcast audio for the Brisa family, and notes that LE Audio requires Bluetooth 5.3.

Is a Brisa CROS transmitter a hearing aid?

No. It is a transmitter worn on the ear with little usable hearing that sends sound to the hearing aid on the other ear. The audiologist decides whether it is suitable after testing both ears.

Book an appointment

To see whether a Brisa model or a CROS setup suits your hearing, book an appointment or call or WhatsApp +968 9171 8373. We start with a hearing test and handle the fitting through our Danavox fitting service.

Sources

Danavox — Danavox Brisa
NIDCD (NIH) — Hearing aids
Danavox Brisa portfolio as published in our hearing aids catalogue on this site.

This article is general information and does not replace advice from a qualified professional.

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