Austin startup seeks to make noise with chip-driven hearing aid
Apfel says his hearing aid will be just as powerful as those currently on the market but that users will be able to adjust the settings using smartphone applications.
Audiotoniq will sell the devices online for $1,500 to $1,800.
Other companies sell hearing aids online. But critics say that online distributors can't provide the necessary evaluation, fitting and training that users need to correctly use their hearing aids.
To compensate for the absence of audiologist visits, Audiotoniq will provide software that trains people how to listen better, as well as online chats and the option to get help by phone
Apfel says his hearing aid will be just as powerful as those currently on the market but that users will be able to adjust the settings using smartphone applications.
Audiotoniq will sell the devices online for $1,500 to $1,800.
Other companies sell hearing aids online. But critics say that online distributors can't provide the necessary evaluation, fitting and training that users need to correctly use their hearing aids.
To compensate for the absence of audiologist visits, Audiotoniq will provide software that trains people how to listen better, as well as online chats and the option to get help by phone