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Hearing Tracker was founded by a Doctor of Audiology to help consumers find better hearing aids and better hearing professionals. Hearing aids and Hearing professionals are rated by real patients. This helps ensure more meaningful information for consumers and professionals. We're sure we have the best platform available, and we hope you enjoy using it as much as we do.

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Phonak Virto B Titanium IIC B90

08 March 2018

For my level of hearing loss these new aids have been great! They are not huge, but they pack enough equipment in them to improve the hearing capability ...

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Widex BEYOND Fusion 2 330

14 March 2018

My word recognition went from 50% with no hearing aid, to 60% with my old CIC hearing aid to 90% with the Widex in noisy situations. They have helped me ...

Provider review

Scott Johnson, AuD

Sherwood

20 July 2018

Dr. Johnson's office is a warm and welcoming place, the atmosphere makes you feel comfortable and at ease. I highly recommend Dr. Johnson to anyone that ...

Provider review

Jennifer Micacci, AuD

Cheshire

24 July 2018

I found Jennifer to be very knowledgeable and helpful. Because this was my first set of ha's I relied heavily on her experience and guidance. After my ...

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Expert Answers

Here are some great answers to common questions from hearing aid users.

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I have a high tone in my right ear. Do I need to see an audiologist or can I see any hearing professional?

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Amit Gosalia, AuD - 05 September 2018

Thanks for asking about the tone in your ear. The common term used when describing a sound in your ear(s) that is not generated from your environments is called tinnitus. Tinnitus has many causes, and there are many solutions, however, no solid cure. That does not mean it can not be...

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I have a high tone in my right ear. Do I need to see an audiologist or can I see any hearing professional?

tinnitus audiologist

Cynthia Modrosic, AuD - 05 September 2018

I recommend seeing an audiologist for tinnitus, especially one that is only in one ear. This is a red flag that a medical evaluation is needed. After testing, an audiologist will then refer you on to ear, nose, and throat physician for a medical work up.

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I found the same hearing aids $1000 cheaper but the more expensive audiologist runs a test called 'real ear measurements'. Is it a big deal if I just go with the cheaper option and skip that test?

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Evan Grolley, AuD - 30 April 2018

Real ear measurement is important because it verifies the gain provided by the hearing aids (how much volume they add) based on the pitch and volume of the sound they pick up. Without a real ear verification measure, the audiologist is just going off of what the manufacturer software says. But...

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Is Costco a good place to buy hearing aids?

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Clifford Olson, AuD - 13 March 2018

It depends. If you can find a Costco with a good provider and you don't mind hearing aids that are mildly de-featured then Costco may be a good option. If you can't find Costco with a good provider or you want hearing aids that are not de-featured at all then Costco may not be a good option...

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