Soundwave Hearing
Soundwave Hearing is dedicated to improving hearing health through innovative, self-fitting OTC hearing aids and supporting accessories. They aim to make better hearing accessible, easy to use, and personalized, with a focus on technology, user-friendliness, and customer support. Their products include the Sontro Self-Fitting OTC Hearing Aids, accessories like domes, locks, receivers, and clinical services like otoTune® for personalized fitting and fine-tuning.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Soundwave Hearing
Patents
Products
Self-fitting OTC hearing aids (streaming model)
Over-the-counter self-fitting hearing-aid set with wireless audio streaming and smartphone app compatibility; sold as a binaural set.
Self-fitting OTC hearing aids (standard model)
Over-the-counter self-fitting hearing-aid set programmable via a smartphone app for at-home fitting.
Refurbished self-fitting OTC hearing aids
Reconditioned hearing-aid sets offered as a lower-cost alternative to new devices.
Tablet-based in-store testing kit
Tablet assistant product sold with calibrated headphones to perform a rapid validated hearing test in retail or clinic settings.
In-store testing starter kit
Starter kit packaged for retail/professional deployment, including display and testing materials.
Calibrated testing headphones
Calibrated headphones intended for use with in-store testing kits to ensure consistent auditory test results.
Self-fitting OTC hearing aids (streaming model)
Over-the-counter self-fitting hearing-aid set with wireless audio streaming and smartphone app compatibility; sold as a binaural set.
Self-fitting OTC hearing aids (standard model)
Over-the-counter self-fitting hearing-aid set programmable via a smartphone app for at-home fitting.
Refurbished self-fitting OTC hearing aids
Reconditioned hearing-aid sets offered as a lower-cost alternative to new devices.
Tablet-based in-store testing kit
Tablet assistant product sold with calibrated headphones to perform a rapid validated hearing test in retail or clinic settings.
In-store testing starter kit
Starter kit packaged for retail/professional deployment, including display and testing materials.
Calibrated testing headphones
Calibrated headphones intended for use with in-store testing kits to ensure consistent auditory test results.
Services
Web- and phone-based hearing test to assess consumer suitability for over-the-counter hearing devices.
Tablet-based assistant plus calibrated headphones to run a 3-minute validated hearing test for retail or professional settings.
Registration-based wholesale channel for retailers and professionals to purchase devices and in-store kits.
Remote customer support with warranty handling and returns processing for end consumers.
Web- and phone-based hearing test to assess consumer suitability for over-the-counter hearing devices.
Tablet-based assistant plus calibrated headphones to run a 3-minute validated hearing test for retail or professional settings.
Registration-based wholesale channel for retailers and professionals to purchase devices and in-store kits.
Remote customer support with warranty handling and returns processing for end consumers.
Expertise Areas
- Over-the-counter self-fitting hearing device commercialization
- Mobile app-driven device fitting and remote configuration
- Rapid validated audiometric screening for consumer and retail settings
- Deployment of in-store hearing-test kiosks and tablet-based testing kits
Key Technologies
- AI-driven fitting algorithms
- Smartphone-based fitting applications (iOS and Android)
- Bluetooth audio streaming and device pairing
- Rapid screening audiometry (short-form validated protocol)
News & Updates
Finalist in the Digital Health Innovation Awards 2023.
Recognized for excellence in artificial intelligence at the 2023 AI Awards.
Awarded the Chicago Innovation Top 100 Award for innovative solutions in hearing technology.
Received the Hearing Technology Honoree Award for advancements in hearing aid technology.
Won the Big Innovation Award for groundbreaking innovations in hearing health.
Finalist in the Digital Health Innovation Awards 2023.
Recognized for excellence in artificial intelligence at the 2023 AI Awards.
Awarded the Chicago Innovation Top 100 Award for innovative solutions in hearing technology.
Received the Hearing Technology Honoree Award for advancements in hearing aid technology.
Won the Big Innovation Award for groundbreaking innovations in hearing health.