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Buying Guide: Which In-Ear Monitor Drivers Are Right for Me?

Buying Guide: Which In-Ear Monitor Drivers Are Right for Me?

Mar 12, 2025

Finding the perfect in-ear monitor driver is important whether you’re a musician, a sound engineer, or an audiophile. Keep reading to learn how to choose which driver is best for you. The Importance of In-Ear Monitor Drivers In-ear monitor drivers can greatly influence the way you hear the sounds coming into your ears. If you’re […]

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Degrees of Hearing Loss: What Does dB HL Really Mean?

Degrees of Hearing Loss: What Does dB HL Really Mean?

Mar 4, 2025

Audiologists test for hearing loss using different frequencies, pitches, and sounds to measure a person’s hearing. Keep reading to learn more about how degrees of hearing loss are calculated. Assessing Hearing Loss If you are questioning your hearing, the best step to take is to have your hearing tested by an audiologist. A typical hearing […]

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Ear Disorders 101: Everything You Need to Know About Middle Ear Infections

Ear Disorders 101: Everything You Need to Know About Middle Ear Infections

Feb 10, 2025

Middle ear infections, also referred to as otitis media, are the most common type of ear infection. Keep reading to learn more! Otitis Media The word “otitis” comes from Ancient Greek for “inflammation of the ear”, while the term “media” is Latin for “middle”. Otitis media, a middle ear infection, is most common in children […]

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Do Ear Wax Candles Work?

Do Ear Wax Candles Work?

Feb 10, 2025

Ear candling is a popular trend on social media, but does it actually clean earwax from your ears? Keep reading to find out! What is Ear Candling? An ear candle is a hollow fabric cone soaked in paraffin or wax. To use an ear candle, a paper plate with a hole in it is placed […]

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Custom vs. Universal In-Ear Monitors: Which is Better and Why?

Custom vs. Universal In-Ear Monitors: Which is Better and Why?

Jan 21, 2025

If you’re a musician or someone who really cherishes listening to music, an in-ear monitor (IEM) is probably on your radar. Deciding between a custom IEM and a universal IEM may seem like a tough decision, but it shouldn’t be. Keep reading to learn more about custom and universal in-ear monitors and why one is […]

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Why Are Hearing Aids So Expensive?

Why Are Hearing Aids So Expensive?

Jan 21, 2025

There is no doubt about it, hearing aids are pricey. The average cost for a pair of adult prescription hearing aids ranges from $2K-$7K. Keep reading to learn more about why hearing aids cost as much as they do. An Investment in Hearing Aids Yes, the cost of hearing aids can be a costly one-time […]

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Untreated Hearing Loss Can Increase Risk of Falls

Jan 16, 2025

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 4 older adults report falling each year—that’s over 14 million people. Unfortunately, the likelihood of falls increases as we get older, and one common contributor may surprise you—untreated hearing loss. Yes, you read that correctly: Studies prove that untreated hearing loss can increase the risk of falls […]

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Sudden Hearing Loss in One Ear: Common Causes & Treatment

Sudden Hearing Loss in One Ear: Common Causes & Treatment

Dec 18, 2024

Sudden hearing loss in one ear can be alarming as well as confusing. The hearing loss usually happens over a short period of time and diagnosing the cause can be difficult. Keep reading to learn about some common causes of sudden hearing loss and the treatments available to alleviate it. Sudden Hearing Loss Sudden hearing […]

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Five Most Common Causes of Hearing Loss (and What to do About it!)

Five Most Common Causes of Hearing Loss (and What to do About it!)

Dec 18, 2024

Hearing loss can happen for a variety of reasons, and anyone at any age can experience it. Although many factors may contribute to hearing loss, there are some common causes that negatively impact hearing. Keep reading to learn more about the common causes of hearing loss and how you can prevent it. Defining Hearing Loss […]

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Navigating the Starkey Hearing Aid App: Tips & Tricks

Navigating the Starkey Hearing Aid App: Tips & Tricks

Dec 12, 2024

Using an App in conjunction with your hearing aids can provide access to enhanced features that can make your hearing, and life, easier and more enjoyable. The Starkey Hearing Aid App is a definite recommendation for anyone with Edge AI and Genesis AI hearing aids. Keep reading to learn more about the Starkey Hearing Aid […]

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