MED-EL

SONNET 3

Be Flexible. Be Free.

A comfortable, ergonomic design. Integrated direct streaming. A waterproof behind-the-ear audio processor that's ready for any weather. SONNET 3 offers you freedom, flexibility, and superior hearing performance.

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Waterproof and Ready for Adventure

Be worry free and ready for life's adventures. Come rain or come shine, you'll be ready with your SONNET 3.* Splash around, dance in the rain, and enjoy your life.

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Flexible Comfort and Security

Experience extra wearing comfort with our new flexible earhook.

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Choose Your Earhook

Go for the standard earhook or the flexible silicone option that bends to fit your ear.


Standard Earhook

Flexible Earhook

Time-Saving Touch Key

Simply tap. It’s that fast. Your audiologist can set up this button to change programs or activate standby mode, making it effortless for you to stay in control of your hearing.

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Choose Your Color

Customize your SONNET 3 to match your style with one of our six sleek colors.

Anthracite Beige Ebony
Nordic Grey White Black
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Even Smaller and Lighter

With our smallest and lightest SONNET ever, you might even forget you’re wearing an audio processor!

Stream Seamlessly

Wherever you are, you're ready to stream—without additional devices—thanks to SONNET 3's built-in direct streaming. No wires. No attachments. Simply stream.

mobileHear Calls Clearly

Hear your friends and family with clarity. Android and iPhone users can stream phone calls directly from their phones to SONNET 3—no more worrying about whether you’ll miss important details.

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Stream music in high-quality stereo mixed with your desired level of sound from your surroundings. Listen to your favorite songs without missing what’s happening around you.

screenEnjoy Your Favorite Series

With compatible smart TVs and digital media players, you can stream audio from your favorite movies and shows directly to your ears. Never miss out on a joke again!

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Hear Your Best in Any Environment

Experience excellent hearing wherever you are. SONNET 3 adapts to your environment to ensure you hear what’s important.

Hear Life's Beautiful Details

From the sounds of nature to the voices of your loved ones to your favorite song—hear all the details of the beautiful sounds around you as they were meant to be heard with closest to natural hearing.

Choose Your Design

Choose from a variety of options to match your DL-Coil cover to your unique style.

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Captain's Choice Superhero Green Monster Princess Night Sky Very Berry Melody Coral Oriental Flower Watercolour Retro White Marble Black Marble Tigers Autumn Leaves

FAQs

Upgrade eligibility depends on a user's country and health insurance coverage. Reach out to your local MED-EL team for more detailed information.

The cost of SONNET 3 depends on your health insurance coverage. Reach out to your local MED-EL team for more detailed information.

Contact your local MED-EL team to find out more about getting a cochlear implant or upgrading to SONNET 3 from an older MED-EL cochlear implant audio processor.

SONNET 3 is not yet available in all areas. Get in touch with your local MED-EL team to find out if SONNET 3 is available in your country.

Get in touch with us using the form below or visit the SONNET 3 product page.

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Technical Data

Width: 39mm
Height: 62.82mm with Battery Pack Cover Max
Height: 52mm with Battery Pack Cover Standard
Height: 46.86mm with Battery Pack Cover Micro
SONNET 3 Audio Processor Size
Thickness: 6.6mm
SONNET 3
Thickness: 9.5mm

 

Find the differences to other processors here: Audioprocessor Comparison.

SONNET 3 Color Options

  • 6 base colors for control unit and battery pack cover max
  • 4 color options for coil cable
  • 6 color options for microphone cover
  • 15 color options for battery pack cover standard and battery pack cover micro
  • 12 DL-Coil cover color options and 24 Design Covers available for DL-Coil

Dimensions and Weight

  • 5 g (with ActiveWear)
  • 9.5 g (with two 675 zinc-air batteries)
  • DL-Coil: 4.6 g, 32.8 mm x 5.8 mm
  • DL-Coil: 6 magnets available in 10 strengths
  • Durable coil cables available in 3 lengths:
    • 6.5 cm (2.6 in),
    • 9 cm (3.5 in)
    • 28 cm (11.0 in)

Materials

  • Processor & Coil: Mixture of polycarbonate and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrol polymer
  • Earhook: Polyamide (PA), Silicone (LSR)
  • Cable: PVC, TPV, TPU, and TPE Evoprene
  • Biocompatible according to ISO 10993-1
  • Latex-free*

Compatibility

  • Compatible with all MED-EL multichannel cochlear implants
  • MAX Programming Interface
  • MAESTRO 11 or later
  • Compatible with hearing aids of all brands and types
  • Bimodal synchronization with any hearing aid: Signal can be delayed up to 10 ms
  • Compatible with the HearCare MED-EL app
  • Compatible with the AudioKey 3 app

Product Features

  • Frequency Range 70–9300 Hz
  • Waterproof according to IP68 standard
  • Dual microphones
  • Extended Datalogging
  • Automatic Sound Management 3.0
  • Tamperproof design
    • Secured earhook
    • Locking battery pack
    • Choking hazard avoidance
    • Additional fixation options
    • Locking coil cable (locked to coil and control unit)
  • Link-check function with LED indicator
  • Four program positions
  • Continuous volume and sensitivity control with FineTuner Echo or AudioKey 3

Sound Processing Features


Front-End Processing

  • Microphone Directionality (Omni, Natural, Adaptive)
  • Automatic Volume Control with Dual-Loop AGC
  • Wind Noise Reduction
  • Ambient Noise Reduction
  • Transient Noise Reduction
  • Input Dynamic Range (IDR) of 71 dB

Sound Coding Strategies

  • FS4 (Fine Structure Processing up to 1 kHz on 4 apical channels)
  • FS4-p (Fine Structure Processing up to 1 kHz on 4 apical channels with intelligent parallel stimulation for even higher temporal accuracy)
  • FSP (Fine Structure Processing typically up to 350 Hz on 2 apical channels)
  • HD-CIS (High Definition CIS)
  • Biphasic or triphasic stimulation pulses
  • Supports 250 spectral bands

Connectivity


Technology

  • 2.4 GHz wireless communication
  • Direct wireless audio streaming via Bluetooth Low Energy (ASHA and MFi streaming protocol)
  • True stereo sound quality
  • Support for bilateral usage
  • Bimodal streaming possible with several brands of hearing aids

Accessories


AudioLink XT

  • Dimensions: 68 x 38 x 17.5 mm
  • Weight: 35 g
  • Remote microphone
  • TV streaming
  • Music streaming
  • Direct audio input (DAI)
  • FM Adapter
  • Telecoil

AudioKey 3 App

  • Remote control functionality
  • Guardian Roles
  • Extended Datalogging
  • Find My Processor
  • Send Feedback
  • User Notifications
  • SONNET 3 battery status

FineTuner Echo

  • Dimensions: 104 x 38 x 11 mm
  • Weight: 32 g (including battery)
  • Compact remote control with bi-directional communication
  • ePaper Display
  • Test audio processor functionality
  • SONNET 3 battery status

WaterWear for SONNET 3

  • Waterproof up to 4 m depth
  • Can be used in salt, fresh, and chlorinated water

Battery Options


Zinc-Air Batteries

  • Up to 60 hours of use with a set of 2 disposable zinc-air 675 batteries

Rechargeable Battery Max

  • Dimensions: 32 x 14 x 7 mm
  • Processor weight with battery: 9.2 g
  • Usage time: Up to 17 hours
  • Charging duration: ~6 hours
  • Charging/discharging: >1800 cycles (80% capacity)**

Rechargeable Battery Standard

  • Dimensions: 22 x 14 x 7 mm
  • Processor weight with battery: 8 g
  • Usage time: Up to 10 hours
  • Charging duration: ~4 hours
  • Charging/discharging: >1100 cycles (80% capacity)**

Rechargeable Battery Micro

  • Dimensions: 16 x 14 x 7 mm
  • Processor weight with battery: 7 g
  • Usage time: Up to 7 hours
  • Charging duration: ~3 hours
  • Charging/discharging: >1100 cycles (80% capacity)**

Charging Unit

  • 4 simultaneous charging slots
  • Power & charging indicator lights
  • USB powered: 5V DC, 500 mA
  • USB power adapter: 100–240V AC (~50/60 Hz)


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Please find detailed information and specific conditions for use for each product in the respective instructions for use.
All functions and features may not be available in all markets. Enabling features on the hardware may be subject to technical considerations.

* Whereby “free” means “not made with latex” according to current FDA guidance: “Recommendations for Labeling Medical Products to Inform Users that the Product or Product Container is not Made with Natural Rubber Latex”, 2014.
** Charging cycles dependent on individual usage.


Although MED-EL aims to provide as many users as possible with seamless device compatibility, MED-EL cannot guarantee full compatibility or troubleshooting support with all devices and the information provided above should only be used for reference.

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*IP68 rating: Waterproof for immersion in water up to a maximum depth of 1 meter for 60 minutes. WaterWear is recommended for swimming and showering.