It is a story we hear too often. You spent thousands of dollars on hearing aids. You were excited to hear your family again.
But now? They sit in a drawer. Or you wear them, but “everything is just louder, not clearer.”
If this sounds familiar, the problem likely isn’t your ears—and it might not even be the hearing aids. It’s the fitting.
The “Cookie Cutter” Trap
Most high-volume clinics and retail chains rely on “First Fit” algorithms. They plug your hearing test numbers into the computer, hit “Program,” and send you on your way.
For simple, mild hearing loss, this sometimes works.
But for complex hearing loss—such as high-frequency loss, reverse-slope loss, or hearing loss combined with tinnitus—algorithms fail. They cannot predict how your unique ear canal resonance interacts with the sound.
We Specialize in “Rescue Fittings”
At Ear to Ear Audiology, we specialize in Complex Case Rescue. We regularly see patients who have been told “that’s the best it gets,” only to find that their devices were never properly verified.
We use a process called Real Ear Measurement (REM) and In-Situ Verification. We place a tiny microphone in your ear canal with the hearing aid to measure exactly what the sound is doing at your eardrum.
The Result?
We often find that “broken” hearing aids are simply programmed wrong. By manually adjusting the prescription to match your actual ear anatomy (not a computer average), we can often turn a “drawer ornament” into a life-changing device.
Don’t Give Up on Your Investment
If you are unhappy with your current devices, you don’t necessarily need new ones. You need a Second Opinion.
Contact us today to schedule a “Rescue Fitting” for your current hearing aids.