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
Oak Brook, Illinois, United States, North America
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
Online hearing screening
Web- and phone-based hearing test to assess consumer suitability for over-the-counter hearing devices.
In-store hearing-test service (tablet and calibrated headphones)
Tablet-based assistant plus calibrated headphones to run a 3-minute validated hearing test for retail or professional settings.
Wholesale distribution program
Registration-based wholesale channel for retailers and professionals to purchase devices and in-store kits.
Customer support and warranty service
Remote customer support with warranty handling and returns processing for end consumers.
Online hearing screening
Web- and phone-based hearing test to assess consumer suitability for over-the-counter hearing devices.
In-store hearing-test service (tablet and calibrated headphones)
Tablet-based assistant plus calibrated headphones to run a 3-minute validated hearing test for retail or professional settings.
Wholesale distribution program
Registration-based wholesale channel for retailers and professionals to purchase devices and in-store kits.
Customer support and warranty service
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)