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Can I Buy OTC Hearing Aids Online?

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Buying OTC Hearing Aids Online

Hearing aids are an important device for people with hearing loss, allowing them to communicate effectively and maintain a high quality of life. With the rise of online shopping, many may wonder if it is possible to purchase OTC hearing aids online. While online shopping can be convenient, there are several factors to consider before you buy OTC hearing aids online. Soundwave Hearing provides the premier online hearing aid experience

Hearing aids from Soundwave Hearing are some of the best you can buy online or over the counter, as we utilize AI technology to create a hearing aid that fits comfortably while also providing maximum performance. We offer customizable hearing aids, allowing users to tailor their devices to their individual hearing needs, ensuring an optimal listening experience. Additionally, our company offers lifetime customer service, a risk-free 45-day money-back guarantee, and a 1-year warranty. Sontro® OTC Hearing Aids are some of the best OTC hearing aids, providing cutting-edge technology and superior sound performance in a nearly invisible device.

Benefits of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids

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If you’re looking to purchase your hearing aids online, you’ll be happy to know you can buy Soundwave’s Sontro OTC hearing aids online or at a retailer. Over-the-counter hearing aids are becoming increasingly popular in the hearing aid industry due to their convenience and affordability. Unlike traditional hearing aids which require a doctor's prescription and can cost thousands of dollars, over-the-counter hearing aids are less expensive and do not require a prescription or consultation with a hearing professional prior to purchase. Over-the-counter hearing aids are for adults 18 years or older with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. They provide improved listening by amplifying noise and fine-tuning sound. These hearing aids are equipped with features that allow the user to fine-tune their device, such as volume control and varying programs for different hearing environments, such as noisy restaurants, TV listening, or quiet conversations.

Mild to Moderate Hearing Loss

Mild to moderate hearing loss is a common type of hearing impairment characterized by the inability to understand normal levels of speech. Other strategies include seating people with hearing loss close to the front, where sound is less muffled. Communication strategies can also be helpful, such as face-to-face conversations. With the right support and equipment, people with mild to moderate hearing loss can communicate more effectively, and successfully access educational, employment, and social opportunities.

OTC and Online Hearing Aids

The best OTC or online hearing aids come in a variety of sizes, making it easy for anyone to find the perfect device for their hearing needs. There are three main types of hearing aids sold specifically online: behind-the-ear (BTE), in-the-ear (ITE), and in-the-canal (ITC) styles. BTE hearing aids are the most common type and sit behind the ear, typically with a receiver connecting to a dome that sits in the ear. ITE hearing aids are custom-fit and sit in the outer ear. ITC hearing aids are the smallest type and sit in the ear canal.

When considering purchasing a hearing aid, you may wish to have your device fitted by a professional, however, this is not necessary to enjoy a quality and comfort with an OTC hearing device. It is also essential to read reviews and research a given company before making a purchase. Many online hearing aid retailers, such as those with some of the best online hearing aids, offer trial periods. These trial periods allow you to try a given device before committing to purchase. It is also essential to consider the cost of the device.

Soundwave’s Sontro® Self-Fitting OTC Hearing Aids

The Sontro Self-Fitting OTC Hearing Aids are behind-the-ear hearing aids with a receiver, which means that the microphone sits in your ear, providing you with superior sound quality. They are available online or from a participating retailer. To use the Sontro Self-Fitting OTC Hearing Aid, download the otoTune® app and take a 3-minute hearing test. The otoTune app will then customize your hearing aids to your hearing profile. You can then make adjustments as you listen in different environments. 

Sontro OTC Hearing Aids Difference

Taking Your Online Hearing Test

The online hearing test available from Soundwave allows you to see if Sontro OTC Hearing Aids, or any online hearing aids, will work for your level of hearing loss. By taking this test in a quiet environment, you will get the best results. If your result shows mild to moderate hearing loss,  consider Sontro OTC Hearing Aids.

Ordering Your Device

Sontro OTC Hearing Aids use artificial intelligence to customize your OTC hearing aids. Ordering your device couldn’t be easier! Just visit our  website, add your Sontro OTC Hearing Aids to your cart, and make your purchase. 

Download the otoTune® app

The otoTune app was built to help you personalize your device. You’ll take a quick and easy hearing test that will customize your hearing experience. But that’s not all! This application also serves as an educational tool. Soundwave offers their customers one month of free Amptify through the otoTune app, a $50 value. 

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Utilize Amptify

Amptify is a digital hearing health program that provides Aural rehabilitation when it comes to your hearing, as well as several specific impactful benefits. It includes brain training games that can improve your auditory attention, auditory processing speed, and auditory memory with a hearing health coach and a peer support group. You can enjoy the advantage of one free month of Amptify DTx, Soundwave’s offered program, by purchasing a pair of Sontro OTC hearing aids. You can truly experience the benefit of enabling a healthier, more active life today.