COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – Westone Laboratories, a long-standing provider of custom hearing solutions and professional audio innovations, has returned to family ownership. The company has been acquired by TLS Sound Labs, marking a new chapter grounded in the company’s values of quality, service, and care.
Founded in 1959 by Ron and Mickey Morgan at their kitchen table in Divide, Colorado, Westone expanded into a recognized leader in hearing healthcare and audio products. The Morgans’ commitment to innovation and their guiding principle — The Golden Rule — led to advancements including BTE tubing, custom hearing protection, and professional audio products for musicians.
Following several ownership changes and challenges in the industry, including the impact of COVID-19, Westone employees continued to uphold the vision established more than six decades ago.
“Today, Westone Laboratories is once again family owned. Our future success will rest on the same foundation that made Westone legendary: our employees, whose dedication, craftsmanship, and care drive everything we do.”
–Justin Stack, CEO and Founder of TLS Sound Labs
For customers and partners in hearing healthcare, this new chapter includes:
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Faster turnarounds, with a goal of five days in and out at no additional charge
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Expanded pricing options, including a Business Partner Program discount (BPP)
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Greater focus on quality through improved processes
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Personalized customer service rooted in family values
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A long-term vision based on stewardship and trust rather than short-term gains
With TLS Sound Labs’ leadership and the dedication of Westone employees, the company aims to honor its heritage while advancing innovation, quality, and service in hearing healthcare.
About TLS Sound Labs and Westone Laboratories
TLS Sound Labs, based in Santa Cruz, California, is a family-owned lab specializing in custom earmolds, hearing protection, audio products, and specialty adapters for aviation and law enforcement. Known for fast turnaround times and customer service, TLS has worked with hospitals, audiologists, and hearing care professionals nationwide.
Westone Laboratories has been a leader in custom manufacturing for more than 60 years, offering a wide portfolio of products, from specialized military-grade solutions to swim plugs. Together, TLS and Westone provide one of the most comprehensive portfolios of custom-made products in the U.S.
For more information, visit www.tlssoundlabs.com and www.westone.com.
Source: TLS Sound Labs, Westone
