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The Cearvol Wave enters the OTC hearing aid market as a more advanced evolution of the Cearvol Wave Lite, combining hearing amplification with modern wireless audio functionality. Following its launch at CES 2026, the Cearvol Wave received multiple innovation and design awards, reflecting early industry recognition of its advanced features and user-focused design. Positioned in the premium OTC category, it

Whether on the range, at a job site, or in the field, modern patients are looking for solutions that balance awareness and comfort. SoundGear active hearing protection was designed to meet that need, combining noise suppression with real-time sound enhancement to help users stay protected without missing critical environmental cues. With both custom and ready-to-wear options available, SoundGear offers flexible,

Patients often associate hearing protection with passive options such as foam plugs and earmuffs. However, as patient expectations and listening environments have become more complex, hearing protection technology has evolved to meet those demands. SoundGear represents the next generation of hearing protection—solutions designed to preserve auditory health while simultaneously supporting optimal environmental awareness, also known as active hearing protection. Whether

A Comprehensive Review and Prices by Jeremy Hillpot As a hearing aid company, TruHearing aims to alleviate some of the cost barriers that deter people with hearing loss from getting the treatment they need. However, TruHearing is not a hearing aid manufacturer. It’s a managed hearing benefit administrator that works with insurance companies, employers, and hearing aid manufacturers. With an

The environments where hearing aids matter most are often the ones they’ve historically struggled to serve – noisy, chaotic, real-world places where multiple people speak at once and the listener is expected to keep up. For audiologists treating veterans, this problem is even more acute. Veterans bring unique needs into the clinic: high rates of noise-induced hearing loss, elevated prevalence

With more than 30 years in the hearing industry, David Yu has witnessed—and helped drive—major shifts in hearing technology and global access. As the founder of NewSound, Yu has built a company rooted in the belief that hearing care should be both high-quality and affordable. From early breakthroughs in direct-to-consumer hearing aids to today’s AI-powered innovations, his journey reflects a

This article addresses the most frequently asked questions about Real Ear-to-Coupler Difference (RECD), with a focus on adult hearing aid fittings. The answers are provided by Dr. Sherman Lord, Au.D., the National Clinical Trainer for e3 Diagnostics. Please note that the discussion of RECD in this article may not apply to all hearing aid verification systems. For specific information regarding

This article discusses the Audiology Crisis and the GSI AMTAS as one potential solution through questions answered by Tony Lombardo, Clinical Application Specialist, and Laura Prigge, Manager of Clinical Education and Training at Grason-Stadler.  Q1: What is the audiology crisis, and what are its primary causes? Prigge: The audiology crisis refers to the growing gap between the increasing demand for

Audioscan recently introduced a unique over-the-counter / direct-to-consumer (OTC/DTC) device verification test suite for their Verifit2 system. Dr. John Pumford, Au.D., Director of Audiology, Education, and Clinical Research, answers key questions about this innovative tool and offers his expert perspective on the future of hearing care. What is the Audioscan OTC/ DTC test suite for Verifit2? Great question! The Audioscan

Human hearing is a fascinating construct. It perceives acoustic signals and forwards them immediately to the brain for processing—it is even able to extract individual sound sources from a mixture of competing ambient noise.  The ability to extract individual sound sources from a mixture of competing ambient noise is known as the “cocktail party effect”, is also called selective hearing: