Nuheara - IQbuds Boost The Ultimate Hearing Bud with Ear ID - Black
- Key Specs
- Connection Type: Wireless
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- True Wireless: true (These headphones not only lack wires between the device and headphones, they also lack wires between the headphones themselves. (true wireless is really only possible with in-ear headphones))
- Water Resistant: true (Resists some degree of water penetration.)
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Headphone Fit: In-Ear
- Battery Life: 8 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
- Battery Charge Time: 1.5 hours (Battery charge time will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. Charging time will likely decrease with time and usage of the battery.)
- Works With: Google Assistant, Siri (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: No (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- Ear Tip Sizes Included: Large, Medium, Small
- General
- Product Name: IQbuds Boost The Ultimate Hearing Bud with Ear ID
- Brand: Nuheara
- Ear Cushions: true
- Ear Tip Sizes Included: Large, Medium, Small
- Model Number: NU317-S2
- Audio
- Sound Isolating: true
- Maximum Frequency Response: 10 kilohertz (Describes the maximum range of frequencies or musical tones a product can reproduce, from very low tones to very high treble tones. The maximum frequency or musical tone the speaker can reproduce. High treble tones have higher frequencies while low tones and deep bass have lower frequencies.)
- Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.08 percent (Measurement of the harmonic sound distortion. The lower the percentage, the cleaner the sound.)
- Connectivity
- Connection Type: Wireless
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- True Wireless: true (These headphones not only lack wires between the device and headphones, they also lack wires between the headphones themselves. (true wireless is really only possible with in-ear headphones))
- Bluetooth Version: 4.2 (The Bluetooth specification formalized by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group. All versions of the Bluetooth standard are backwards compatible with previous versions.)
- Features
- Water Resistant: true (Resists some degree of water penetration.)
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Controls: Call, Track selection, Volume
- Body Metrics Measured: Not Applicable
- Bone Conducting Technology: false
- Maximum Talk Time: 5 hours
- Stand-By Time: 0.5 days (Amount of time it takes for the device to deplete a single battery charge when powered on but not in active use. This length of time is dependent on the network environment the device is connected to, if applicable, and the applications running.)
- Design
- Headphone Fit: In-Ear
- Style: Travel
- Power
- Rechargeable: true
- Battery Life: 8 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
- Battery Charge Time: 1.5 hours (Battery charge time will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. Charging time will likely decrease with time and usage of the battery.)
- Battery Capacity: 120 milliampere hours (The amount of energy stored in the battery.)
- Charging Accessory Included: Case
- Charging Interface(s): Micro-USB (The connection for transmitting power to charge the device.)
- Compatibility
- Works With: Google Assistant, Siri (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: No (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- Other
- UPC: 854753007157
The Nuheara IQbuds Boost device offers hearing enhancement. Turn down background noise and amplify conversations. Receive your own unique hearing profile via the EAR ID assessment for a customized listening experience. And, you can adjust the earbuds for different locations and even for each ear. You can also choose to listen to your streaming digital audio, make phone calls and even connect to a virtual assistant. 
- Dynamic noise control: The Super Intelligent Noise Control (SINC) allows users to select preferred settings in a variety of locations/activities using the IQbuds app. The app is iOS and Android Compatible.
- Speech amplification: Another useful feature the device offers is speech amplification, which may help enhance speech in noisy restaurants, work events or parties. In addition, it is possible to adjust the volume in each ear independently.
- Sound quality: This device includes two microphones in each earbud. One is for high-fidelity audio and the other allows users to make phone calls.
- Bluetooth streaming: Users can watch TV shows and movies with low-latency streaming to a Bluetooth-enabled TV. In addition, Bluetooth also allows for streaming of music and phone calls with a tap-touch control.
- IPX7 rated: The internal circuits are coated with NanoProof water protection for sweat and rain resistance.
Whats Included
- 8 different size reusable ear tips plus 3 comply memory foam tips
- Charging/carrying case
- Nuheara IQbuds Boost The Ultimate Hearing Bud with Ear ID
- Quick start guide
- USB charge cable
A: Yes. The Avantree Oasis TV Transmitter (recommended by Nuheara) allows for "dual link pairing", meaning that you can pair two sets of IQbuds BOOST with the device simultaneously. Note that your buds will NOT be paired with your phone once paired with the Avantree unit. However all your tap touch controls (world on/off) will work while using the TV transmitter device.
A: Hearing aids generally start at $5000 and up to $10000. $500 is a good deal if a senior can use these versus hearing aids. Medicare does not cover hearing aids.
A: I had bought these for my husband who has 60% hearing loss to his left ear. In hope this would help as well. He said it didn't work at all as it just amplifies everything. Also you will have to set these up which he was unable to do because he couldn't hear the tones. I ended up taking them back. These may work with someone with minor loss.
A: Hi TBattles, Once you have personalised the buds for your hearing via the App, you only need to connect to Bluetooth if you would like to stream media. The IQbuds do not need to be connected to Bluetooth if you would like to only use them for hearing augmentation.
Q: Will Best Buy let you try these in the store?
A: These aren't something you would want to "try" in the store. You need to take them home, fit them, set them up, and be amazed at what they can do. You do need to wear them in different settings to really see the full benefits of them. I do believe they are returnable within a certain number of days, but if you try them and hear what they can do, I dont think you will want to return them. I wear them in a busy restaurant with loud music playing , and I can still hear what my family is saying at the other end of the table.
Q: Are these capable of setting up different hearing profiles for each ear independent of each other?
A: Yes they do.... after fitting the earbuds to your ears with choice of several size adapters, the setup will independently test each ear and adjust each earbud accordingly. The step of fittng the adapters is very important to accurate adjustment settings. I ended up using a different size adapter in each ear. In my case my left ear hearing level is much worse than my right ear. After setting these up I dont have to turn my "good" ear to someone to hear them better anymore.
A: Purchased at Best Buy with Best Buy 15 day total return policy for any reason.
Q: Is there insurance availability for the IQBUDS BOOST?
A: Insurance plans vary so much that this question is next to impossible to answer. I would contact my insurance company and get a pre-authorization before I depended on them to pay anything at all. My guess, after nearly 25 years in the health care industry is that they will not be covered.
