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  • I reviewed every Audicus product. Here’s what I learned.

    Audicus is a leading provider of customizable hearing aids, offering an innovative approach to auditory care with its remote programming and direct-to-consumer model. The company provides affordable, audiologist-customized hearing aids that are programmed based on your specific needs before being shipped directly to your home. With options like the Mini, Spirit 2, and Omni 2 series, Audicus offers a range of features, from discreet in-ear designs to advanced Bluetooth connectivity and flexible so...

  • Audien Hearing Aids Review: Are These Budget Options Worth It in 2025?

    This article reviews the Audien hearing aids, noting that while they have improved significantly in terms of usability and comfort compared to previous models, they still fall short of being a top recommendation. The devices offer basic amplification at an affordable price, but lack features like smartphone app control, Bluetooth streaming, and suffer from feedback issues. The author suggests considering alternatives such as the ELEHEAR Beyond or Apple AirPods Pro 2 for better functionality and u...

  • How We Created Soundly's Hearing Aid Audio Samples

    Soundly has introduced its new Live Listen feature, enabling users to audition hearing aids virtually before purchase. The feature provides audio samples of over 20 hearing aid models in various environments—background noise, a quiet living room, and music streaming—recorded using a mannequin equipped with binaural microphones. Users can compare sound quality through headphones, focusing on background noise management, clarity over bass, and the difference between simulated hearing loss and a...

  • What Is Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) And How to Treat It

    Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) is a condition where the brain struggles to interpret sounds and speech, despite normal hearing ability. Common symptoms include difficulty understanding speech in noisy environments, following conversations, distinguishing similar sounds, and responding quickly to auditory information. Diagnosis involves ruling out other potential causes like ADHD or learning disabilities through comprehensive testing by an audiologist. Treatment options for children may includ...

  • How Auracast and Bluetooth LE Will Change Hearing Aids

    Auracast is a groundbreaking Bluetooth LE Audio technology that enables shared audio experiences, allowing multiple users to stream high-quality audio simultaneously from a single source. Unlike traditional Bluetooth streaming, Auracast offers extended range and reduced battery consumption, making it ideal for hearing aids. It provides enhanced accessibility in public spaces, such as airports or theaters, enabling clearer listening without background noise. Currently, the Resound NEXIA hearing ai...

  • Everything We Know About Beethoven's Deafness

    Ludwig van Beethoven, one of history's most celebrated composers, experienced progressive hearing loss that began in his late 20s and eventually led to complete deafness by his forties. While the exact cause remains unclear, theories suggest possible contributions from environmental factors like noise exposure or lead poisoning, genetic predisposition, or conditions such as Paget’s disease of the bone, which could explain skull abnormalities noted at his autopsy. Despite his profound hearing lo...