Try Before You Buy

Welcome to Hearing Tracker, your trusted source for comprehensive hearing aid information, expert reviews, and the latest in hearing health technology. Our mission is to empower individuals with hearing loss by providing unbiased, accessible, and up-to-date resources about hearing aids and hearing care.

Our Story

HearingTracker was founded by Abram Bailey, a doctor of audiology, with a simple yet powerful mission: to help people make better-informed decisions about their hearing care. Dr. Bailey was inspired to create HearingTracker after seeing firsthand how many people struggled to find the right hearing aids—or the right expert to fit them—due to a lack of transparent, reliable information.

Frustrated by the limitations of existing resources, Dr. Bailey envisioned a platform that would offer both expert and consumer-generated reviews and detailed comparisons of hearing aids. In 2013, he launched HearingTracker.com, and it quickly became the go-to resource for people seeking trustworthy information about hearing aids.

Since then, HearingTracker has grown into the industry’s leading platform for hearing aid comparisons and reviews, helping millions of people find the right hearing solutions for their needs. Our mission remains the same: to empower consumers with the knowledge they need to make confident, informed decisions about their hearing health.

What We Offer

  • In-Depth Hearing Aid Reviews: Our expert team, including audiologists and industry professionals, rigorously tests and reviews the latest hearing aids. We focus on real-world performance, so you can understand how each device will work for you in your daily life.
  • Up-to-Date Hearing Aid Ratings: We compile and update ratings on hearing aids based on user feedback, professional reviews, and objective testing. Our ratings help you compare and choose the best hearing aids for your specific needs.
  • Hearing Aid Comparisons: Our hearing aid comparison tool is designed to match you with the best hearing aids based on your lifestyle, hearing loss, and personal preferences. Whether you're looking for the best devices for streaming, tinnitus management, or noise environments, we've got you covered.
  • Hearing Health News: Stay informed with our newsletter covering the latest advancements in hearing technology, hearing health tips, and important industry news. We aim to be your go-to resource for staying ahead in the fast-evolving world of hearing care.
  • Video Reviews and Guides: Stay updated by subscribing to our YouTube channel where audiologists Matthew Allsop and Dr Steve Taddei share their expert analyses of the latest hearing tech and tinnitus treatments.
  • Community and Support: Share experiences, ask questions, and get support from others who understand the hearing loss journey in our web forum or private Facebook group—each with tens of thousands of members.
  • News for Audiologists and Industry: HearingTracker Editor in Chief Karl Strom, former long-time Hearing Review Editor, sends a weekly newsletter to keep busy audiologists informed. The Audiologist Informer highlights key science, industry, and clinical developments, key to staying up to date.

Our Commitment

At HearingTracker, we are committed to transparency, integrity, and helping everyone hear their best. Our content is driven by data, expert analysis, and real user experiences, ensuring you receive the most accurate and honest information. We do not accept payments for positive reviews, as our goal is to lead the way in hearing aid information and advocacy, helping millions of people worldwide find the hearing solutions that best fit their lives.

Meet the team at HearingTracker.com

We are a small, passionate group who live and breathe all things hearing healthcare. Collectively, we bring a unique balance in our professional and consumer backgrounds; combining deep clinical expertise with hands-on experience in technology, research, and patient advocacy to ensure you receive the most accurate and practical information possible.

Abram Bailey, AuD

Founder and President

Dr. Bailey is a leading expert on consumer technology in the audiology industry. He is a staunch advocate for patient-centered hearing care and audiological best practices, and welcomes any technological innovation that improves access to quality hearing outcomes. Dr. Bailey holds an Au.D. from Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Karl Strom

Editor in Chief

Karl Strom is the editor-in-chief of HearingTracker. He was a founding editor of The Hearing Review and has covered the hearing aid industry for over 30 years.

Brian Deterling

Chief Technology Officer

Brian has over 25 years of experience in software development. Brian was the co-designer and architect of the Insight™ application at Blue Sky Technologies. Brian was also a key member of the team that launched Blockbuster’s DVD delivery business and was the lead architect for the Blockbuster Online web site.

Angela Flores, AuD

Doctor of Audiology

Angela Flores received her Master’s degree in Audiology from the University of South Alabama and completed her CFY at Mayo Clinic.  She received her AuD from Salus University in 2009.  She worked clinically with Mayo Clinic and the University of Florida Pediatric Program for over 8 years. Dr. Flores currently works as an adjunct professor for the University of New Hampshire and as a consultant.

Martin Riedi

Market and Business Insight

Martin is the core project manager for all consumer and professional research initiatives at Hearing Tracker. He previously worked at Sonova as the Director of Market Insight.

Dr Steve Taddei

Doctor of Audiology

Dr. Steve Taddei is a licensed audiologist in Rockford, Illinois. He hosts and produces the Hearing Tracker Podcast and is a professor at several institutions proctoring courses in acoustics, hearing conservation, and audio arts. Additionally, he remains an active member in the music and audio engineering community. Whether speaking to students or consumers of hearing technology, he aims to promote self-advocacy and increase hearing health awareness. In his free time, he enjoys woodworking, mountain biking, and playing guitar.

Matthew Allsop

Audiologist

Matthew Allsop is the Video Content Manager at HearingTracker.  He has nearly two decades' experience in audiology, and has practiced in both the NHS and the private sector. He is accepting new patients at Harley Street Hearing in London.

 

How we support the platform

Over the past few years, HearingTracker.com has welcomed millions of people—from all over the globe—to provide their input and participate in our online community. We have learned so much from all of you, and are working hard to ensure that this resource will remain available for years to come.

We are 100% independently-owned and operated, and engage in the following activities to financially support the resource:

We sell Duracell, Rayovac, and PowerOne hearing aid batteries at deeply-discounted prices in our online hearing aid battery shop. Our prices include shipping and taxes within the United States. Batteries are guaranteed fresh.

When you purchase hearing aids from the HearingTracker.com battery shop, you are helping to support our unique independent resource. And, a big thank you to our thousands of customers so far!

We accept money from hearing aid companies to increase the visibility of their products. On a desktop computer, you will see a list of “Featured Products” on the sidebar of this webpage. On a mobile device, you will see the same list below the content of this article.

You will occasionally see "display ads" displayed within the body of articles. These display ads are manually-placed by the Hearing Tracker team.

Subscribers to HearingTracker.com’s newsletter will occasionally receive advertisements that are sponsored by hearing aid companies or other third parties.

We cover a variety of topics in our News section. From hearing technology and product news to hearing loss lifestyle pieces, we try to publish the stories that matter the most to our readers. Occasionally (about once a month) we will also publish a sponsored article from one of our supporters. We always mark sponsored articles, so you’ll know whether the story is strictly editorial or influenced by an advertiser.

We are clear with our corporate supporters when it comes to editorial content. The editorial team at Hearing Tracker has complete independence from our advertisers, and we tell consumers about the pros and cons of every product, regardless of whether or not we have an advertising relationship with any manufacturer.

Subscribers to HearingTracker.com’s newsletter will occasionally receive occasional requests to participate in paid (or unpaid) research opportunities. Research opportunities may be funded by HearingTracker.com or by third-party companies or institutions. When we send an invite to participate in research, we will include details on whether or not the research is being conducted by HearingTracker.com, or a third-party organization.

We independently review each item we recommend and appreciate your trust and support. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission.

Thank you for visiting Hearing Tracker. We are here to help you every step of the way in your hearing journey.

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