XH498-DWHC
Super Power BTE (Danavox Astro SP)
The XH498-DWHC is a Super Power BTE (Danavox Astro SP) hearing aid in the Danavox Astro Core family, at the Essential Plus technology level, processing sound in 12 channels, powered by a Rechargeable battery.
Its official datasheet lists 24 features, including Binaural Directionality III, Spatial Sense, Autoscope Adaptive Directionality (w/Adjustable Directional Mix), with an IP68 rating and direct audio streaming. The full list is in the specifications below.
Enjoy great hearing all around and future-ready connectivity, in small designs with all-day battery life.
- Super Power BTE
- Rechargeable
- Essential Plus
- Metal hook (default) & plastic hook (optional)
- Rechargeable with all-day battery
- Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio, Auracast & Telecoil
Discover the Astro Core family
About the Astro Core family as a whole - features and options differ by model; this model's own data is in its specifications.
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Hear clearly throughout the day
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Perfect for all-day wear
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Extraordinary connectivity options
Clear as the night sky
Danavox Astro™ Core delivers outstanding hearing clarity, being among the best of its category of hearing aids with proven features such as:
Binaural Directionality III (Tech Level 4)
Improves audibility of high-frequency sounds by compressing them to a lower frequency zone.
Sound Shaper (Tech Levels 2-4)
Listen effortlessly and clearly in all situations, wherever speech or sounds are coming from.
Autoscope (Tech Levels 3 & 4)
Hear clear, focused sound from the front, automatically optimised for the listening environment.
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Effortless wear
Danavox Astro Core is perfect for all-day wear. The hearing aids are IP68-rated with protective all-weatherproof nanocoating on every part and have exchangeable mic filters for easy service. Keeping the microphones clear of dirt and dust is easier than ever.
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Stellar styles
For the first time ever, we’re introducing a smaller miniRIE to the Essentials category. Choose between rechargeable and battery-style devices.
Specifications
- Brand
- DANAVOX
- Model
- XH498-DWHC
- Family
- Astro Core
- Part number
- 23773973
- Technology
- Essential Plus
- Hearing aid type
- Super Power BTE
- Channels
- 12
- Level
- Premium
- Battery type
- Rechargeable
Official specifications
Every feature and specification the manufacturer lists for this model - from its datasheet where one exists, and from the official Danavox portfolio.
Datasheet (PDF)Device Configurations
- Battery size 98-DWHC
- Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
- Control Options
- TapControl, Push button, Multi-Function button, Telecoil
- IP Classification
- IP68
Audiological Features
- Channels
- 12
- Binaural Directionality III
- Included
- Spatial Sense
- Included
- Autoscope Adaptive Directionality (w/Adjustable Directional Mix)
- Included
- Synchronised Soft Switching
- Included
- Streaming Bass Boost
- 2 Settings
- Fixed Directionality
- Included
- Environmental Optimizer I
- Included
- Noise Tracker II
- 2 Settings
- Wind Guard
- 2 Settings
- Impulse Noise Reduction
- 2 Settings
- Expansion
- 2 Settings
- Sound Shaper
- Included
- DFS Ultra III (w/Music Mode)
- Included
- Synchronised Acceptance Manager
- Included
- Low frequency Boost
- Included
- Amplification Strategy (WDRC/Semi-Linear/Linear)
- Included
- Tinnitus Sound Generator
- Included
Functional Features
- Ear-to-Ear Communication
- Included
- MultiConnect
- Included
- Bluetooth® Auracast™
- Included
- Direct audio streaming (compatible iOS*** and Android™ devices)
- Included
- TV-Streamer+, Multi-Mic+ and Remote Control
- Included
- BeMore app
- Included
Online Services
- Remote Fine Tuning
- Included
- Live Assist
- Included
- Remote Firmware Updates
- Included
Fitting Features
- Fitting Software XE BeMore 2.2 or higher
- Included
- Fully Flexible Programs
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- Datalogging
- Included
- Wireless fitting with Noahlink Wireless
- Included
Technical specifications
| Plastic hook · 2cc coupler | Metal hook · 2cc coupler | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Reference test gain (60 dB SPL input)HFA | 54 | 54 | dB |
| Full-on gain (50 dB SPL input)Max. | 79 | 84 | dB |
| Full-on gain (50 dB SPL input)HFA | 67 | 69 | dB |
| Maximum output (90 dB SPL input)Max. | 140 | 140 | dB SPL |
| Maximum output (90 dB SPL input)HFA | 131 | 131 | dB SPL |
| Total harmonic distortion500 Hz | 4.8 | 6.8 | % |
| Total harmonic distortion800 Hz | 0.7 | 1.0 | % |
| Total harmonic distortion1600 Hz | 0.4 | 0.4 | % |
| Full-on SPLIV @ 10 mA/mMax. | 127 | 132 | dB SPL |
| HFA-SPLIV @ 31.6 mA/mHFA | 113 | 114 | dB SPL |
| Full-on HFA-SPLIV @ 10 mA/mHFA | 116 | 118 | dB SPL |
| Equivalent input noise, w/o noise reduction | 24 | 26 | dB SPL |
| 1/3 octave equivalent input noise, w/o noise reduction1600 Hz | 7 | 7 | dB SPL |
| Frequency range | <200 - 5330 | <200 - 5250 | Hz |
| Battery lifetime, rechargeable (maximum) | 28 (max) | 28 (max) | Hours |
| Battery lifetime, rechargeable (typical) | 24 (typical) | 24 (typical) | Hours |
- * Expected operating time of the rechargeable battery depends on active features, the use of wireless accessories, hearing loss, battery age and sound environment.
- ** Optional: Plastic hook version of XH98-DWHC models are configurated in fitting software with the plastic hook accessory.
Source: Danavox Astro CORE SP XH datasheet 403151000GB-25.06-Rev.A (client asset package)
Accessories
TV-Streamer+
Speech clarity at preferred volume. Sleek lightweight design. Made for Auracast.
Multi-Mic+
World's first remote mic with Auracast. Exceptional speech understanding in noise, extends hearing range by up to 80 feet.
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*Hands-free calls with Danavox Astro Core are compatible with iPhone 11 or later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation), iPad Air (4th generation), iPad mini (6th generation), iPad (10th generation) or later, with software updates iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3 or later. Bluetooth LE Audio works with Danavox Astro Core and compatible mobile devices with Bluetooth 5.3 or later.
References: Groth (2016) · Groth & Cui (2023) · Haastrup (2012) · Sjolander et al. (2019) · GN Proprietary data on file (2024) · GN Proprietary data on file (2024)
Manufacturer information: GN Hearing / Danavox