KITCHENER, ONTARIO – September 17, 2025 – AHead Simulations, the Canadian company known for CARL (Clinical Assistant for Realistic Learning), has announced the launch of ALEX (Audio Listening EXperience), a portable solution designed to provide real-world sound demonstrations of hearing devices in clinics, at events, or on the road.
ALEX uses high-quality in-canal microphones to enable real-time group listening, allowing clinicians, caregivers, and decision-makers to experience hearing device performance in shared settings. The all-in-one demonstrator is built for portability and is intended to showcase how hearing technology functions in noisy environments, across device tiers, or when highlighting specific features.
“Hearing is believing. With ALEX, we make it possible for clinicians, caregivers, and decision-makers to instantly hear the difference that modern hearing aids can make. ALEX builds on the trust we’ve established with CARL in universities and clinics worldwide, while opening new pathways for hearing device confidence, adoption, and growth in hearing healthcare.”
–Rob Koch, President of AHead Simulations
ALEX Models
- ALEX Demo – Demonstrates aided vs. unaided listening to highlight core hearing aid benefits.
- ALEX Compare – Allows side-by-side device comparisons in real time with two sets of ears.
- ALEX Complete – Offers maximum flexibility with the ability to demonstrate or compare devices, packaged with four headphones in a durable, carry-on rolling case.
The system is designed to deliver consistent and repeatable demonstrations, creating opportunities for clinicians to support patient understanding, encourage technology adoption, and enhance the overall fitting process.
About AHead Simulations
AHead Simulations is a Canadian company specializing in simulation and demonstration technology for hearing healthcare. Its flagship product, CARL, is widely used by universities, clinics, and manufacturers to train hearing care professionals. With ALEX, the company expands its mission to make hearing care more approachable, trusted, and effective.
