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Beltone was founded in 1940 in Chicago where they used to develop and manufacture their own hearing aids. In 2000, however, the company was purchased by Great Nordic (GN) Hearing Group, the same company that owns ReSound among other hearing aid manufacturers. Beltone continues to...
Online OTC hearing aids use generic programming and cannot be truly custom programmed. Real ear measurements are required for evidence-based, personalized hearing aid programming. Class 2 prescriptive hearing aids fitted by an audiologist provide the most accurate results. This year has brought significant changes to...
Tinnitus habituation may be a term that you have heard if you are suffering from tinnitus. Tinnitus is when you perceive a sound, whether it is ringing, buzzing, hissing, roaring, or other sounds without the presence of a physical auditory stimulus within your environment. Tinnitus...
Earmolds are custom-fit devices positioned into the ear canal and the outer part of the ear. Earmolds have many different functions. One function is to help people with hearing loss. They connect to behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids in order to send the sound from the...
Swimmer’s Ear Swimmer’s Ear, also known as otitis externa, is an infection of the outer ear canal usually caused by water getting trapped in the canal. The ear canal is warm and dark and therefore the perfect environment for an infection to start. You don’t...
What is tinnitus? Tinnitus is any sound heard in the ears that cannot be explained by an external sound source. Tinnitus most commonly manifests as ringing in the ears but is also often described as buzzing, humming, hissing, and clicking. Tinnitus can occur in one...
Understanding how hearing aids work makes it easier to choose the best option for your needs. Hearing aid styles, technology levels, and features should match your lifestyle and listening environments. Working with an audiologist is essential when learning how to choose the best hearing aids...
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...
Selective hearing is the ability to listen to a single speaker while in a crowded or loud environment. You have probably heard the phrase in a joking manner referring to a person who seems to hear only what they want to hear when they want...
Launched in October of 2020, the Whisper hearing system was and continues to be unique in the hearing aid market. Whisper was founded in 2017 by a group of engineers in Silicon Valley with little to no experience in hearing aid technology. Inspired by a...
What is a tinnitus masker? Tinnitus is a common problem that millions of Americans face every day. In fact, it is the third-largest reported disability in the United States. It is also the most widely reported disability in the United States Military/VA population too. Tinnitus...
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...