Does the XT version resolve the static issues the original had?

[John Schulz]

@MED-EL Moderator

Generally, the original version produced static even when using the aux connection. Part of that may have been the processor design's fault too. Either way, there were two scenarios that made the static/interference profoundly worse.

First was when using the streaming via Bluetooth instead of aux. Part of that may have been the compression of the mSBC (or similar) codec but I suspect it was a hardware/firmware issue too.

Second scenario is when the charging the AudioLink where the data lines of the USB connection were connected. This would produce a whine/hum.

What improvements have been made in this regard?

[MED-EL Moderator]

Hi @John Schulz, thank you for the feedback regarding experiencing static in different scenarios. The AudioLink XT is using the ASHA protocol which provides better audio streaming quality. 

Kind regards, Barbara 

[John Schulz]

14 minutes ago, MED-EL Moderator said:

Hi @John Schulz, thank you for the feedback regarding experiencing static in different scenarios. The AudioLink XT is using the ASHA protocol which provides better audio streaming quality. 

Kind regards, Barbara 

Hi Barbara,

I assume this implies that this will not be be answered until closer to launch or once users in other countries have it? I appreciate that the XT will have better streaming but that doesn't answer the static questions, especially the charging whine.

Thank you.