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Signia, the creator of the Intuis 3, is owned and operated by WS Audiology, one of the largest hearing aid conglomerates in the world. WS Audiology also owns other hearing aid companies, such as Widex and TruHearing. Signia is known for quality, cutting-edge technology, and...
Eargo hearing aids are relatively new to the market and sold direct to consumer (DTC). Eargo has only been on the market since 2015 so the company is a relative newcomer in the space. They call their hearing aids “self fitting” and market them as...
If you wear traditional hearing aids, there is a good chance that you have struggled to hear audio from other electronic devices. This is something that most people take for granted. For instance, trying to listen to music, taking a cell phone call, hearing the...
Oticon began in 1904 with the world’s first electronic hearing aid, and the company has remained at the forefront of hearing aid technology since then. It is a company known for its scientific research and has pioneered hearing aid technologies for years. Their current push...
Lately there has been a lot of discussion surrounding hearing loss and cognitive decline. Many patients will arrive at their appointment for a routine hearing test, and this topic is already top of mind. Common questions include, “Does hearing loss cause dementia?” and “By treating...
Tinnitus is very common and affects over 50 million people worldwide. Tinnitus is when you perceive to hear a sound, whether it is ringing, buzzing, hissing, or roaring, without the presence of a physical auditory stimulus within your environment. Tinnitus can be in one or...
What is a hearing aid? Hearing aids are small medical grade instruments that are worn in or on the user’s ear every day, often for 12+ hours a day! In general, they all work the same way. An external microphone or microphones pick up the...
You may be wondering if there is a cure for tinnitus. Sadly, there isn’t. As a condition that affects around 50 million in the United States alone, relief is sorely needed. The good news is, there are a variety of ways to tackle tinnitus that...
Unitron is a Canadian hearing aid company that was established in 1964. Unitron’s parent company, Sonova, also owns Phonak. The two businesses have noticeable similarities likely as a result of sharing a parent company. Unitron has a reputation for offering hearing solutions for a wide...
When your ears are feeling stopped-up or clogged, what you are actually experiencing is a blockage of your eustachian tubes. Your eustachian tubes run between your middle ear and the back of your nose, and if yours have ever become clogged, then you know how...
Signia is owned and operated by WS Audiology, the largest hearing aid conglomerate in the world. Prior to 2015, Signia was known as Siemens, and they have been best known for quality devices, pioneering technology, and feature-rich hearing aids. The company was the first to...
Stay up to date on the latest hearing aid technology with insights and reviews of the newest models from the top hearing instrument manufacturers.
Oticon Zeal hearing aids were designed to provide reliable hearing support with straightforward technology and...
Phonak Infinio Ultra and Ultra Sphere hearing aids represent the newest generation of Phonak’s advanced...
ReSound ENZO IA hearing aids are specifically designed for individuals with severe to profound hearing...
Starkey Omega AI hearing aids represent the latest advancement in Starkey’s line of intelligent hearing...