It's been three years since I predicted that the Lantos Technologies digital ear canal scanner would be a game-changer for the hearing aid and high-end audio industries. Now, at last, it appears the game may actually be ready to change. AudiologyOnline has published an independent testimonial from a Vermont-based audiologist who gives two thumbs up to the pioneering digital … [Read more...] about Audiologist Makes The Case For Digital Ear Canal Scanning
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Lantos Technologies Has A Working Demonstration Of World’s First Digital Ear Canal Scanner
Lantos Technologies, developer of a 3D digital ear canal scanner that could be a game changer for the hearing-aid industry and consumer audio business, has been demonstrating its technology at the Starkey Laboratories 2012 Hearing Innovation Expo in Las Vegas. Audiologists at the conference Tweeted about the "wow" effect of a product that's slick, comfortable and easy to use. … [Read more...] about Lantos Technologies Has A Working Demonstration Of World’s First Digital Ear Canal Scanner
Unbundling Hearing Aid Sales From Professional Services Catches On But Causes Confusion Among Audiologists
I got lot of mail about my last post on shopping for hearing aids and on how bundling of hearing exams into the end price of a hearing-aid sale can make consumers less likely to try multiple brands before buying. As it happens, unbundling is a hot topic in the hearing aid business right now. With consumers and hearing-loss support associations advocating for more … [Read more...] about Unbundling Hearing Aid Sales From Professional Services Catches On But Causes Confusion Among Audiologists
Shopping Around For A Pair Of Hearing Aids Is Harder Than You Think, Starting With The Hearing Exam
Shopping around for a pair of hearing aids is harder than you think, starting with the hearing exam. Getting a hearing test resulting in an accurate audiogram is easy enough. The test only takes twenty minutes or so, and when administered by a trained audiologist or licensed hearing aid fitter, the result is usually an accurate map of your hearing profile. It's the first … [Read more...] about Shopping Around For A Pair Of Hearing Aids Is Harder Than You Think, Starting With The Hearing Exam