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Rexton CROS Instruments Compatibility Guide & Buying Help | Japebo
If you’re looking for Rexton CROS instruments, you’re typically dealing with single-sided hearing (profound loss in one ear and better hearing in the other). This guide explains what a Rexton CROS system is, how compatibility works, how to choose the right option, and what to check before you buy—so you can be confident you’re selecting the correct Rexton CROS instrument for your hearing aid setup.
What are Rexton CROS instruments?
A Rexton CROS (Contralateral Routing of Signal) instrument is a small wireless device worn on the ear with little or no usable hearing. It picks up sound from that side and transmits it wirelessly to a compatible Rexton hearing aid worn on the better-hearing ear. The goal is to reduce the “head shadow” effect—so voices and sounds coming from your poorer side are easier to hear.
If you have hearing loss in both ears (but one ear is much worse), you may need BiCROS instead. In a BiCROS setup, the receiving hearing aid also amplifies sound in the better ear while receiving the transmitted signal from the CROS side.
Rexton CROS compatibility: what you need to know
Compatibility is the most important factor when buying a Rexton CROS instrument. A CROS device must match the wireless pla