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.
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Looking for a hearing aid with decent music streaming quality? We lab tested over 40 devices and selected the top performers across three product...
After reviewing over 40 modern hearing aids in an acoustic lab, we're ready to reveal the top performers. Grab a pair of headphones and see if you...
Amazon hearing aids are much cheaper than Rx models, and they do not require a visit to the doctor's office. But, how do they perform in our...
Evaluation of earplugs is hard and no methodology is perfect. We’ve carefully considered many audiological and acoustical decisions. Our process...
This laboratory review includes sound quality and sound protection ratings for the top 8 earplugs including Loop, Eargasm, and Etymotic.
For musicians, audio engineers, or in general those looking for advanced active hearing protection, 3DME In-Ear Monitors offer a comprehensive...
Dr Steve Taddei got his hands on a pair of Eargasm earplugs and measured their performance in the HearingTracker Lab. Experience these new Eargasm...
I recently acquired Loop Experience Pro Earplugs and measured their performance in the HearingTracker Lab. In my review, I provide my overall...
Dr Steve Taddei puts the Minuendo Lossless Earplugs to the test in the HearingTracker Audio Lab to test the fit, sound attenuation, and frequency...