Looking Out for You and Your Technology Investment

 

When investing in healthier hearing, you want your hearing technology to work as it should. At Family Hearing, we help ensure they’re doing exactly that with electroacoustic analysis testing or EAA. It’s just one of the ways we proudly go above and beyond to support your hearing wellness.

 

What Is Electroacoustic Analysis?

 

Electroacoustic analysis is a test of your hearing aid’s performance. It compares the device’s functionality to the American National Standards Institute’s specifications to confirm it’s performing optimally for your hearing needs.

 

Through EAA testing, we assess whether your hearing aid is:

  • Delivering clear, undistorted sound at sufficient volumes
  • Operating effectively in potentially loud environments
  • Amplifying speech and background sounds appropriately

 

How Does It Work?

 

During electroacoustic testing, we put your hearing instruments in a specialized test box that plays/broadcasts audio signals. This lets us measure how your hearing aids are processing various frequencies and sounds, ensuring they align with manufacturer or industry standards.

 

When Should EAA Testing Occur?

 

Electroacoustic analysis should be conducted in some key situations, such as:

 

  • New Hearing Aid Fittings: Before receiving your hearing aids, it’s crucial to confirm that they are functioning optimally to ensure the best sound quality and results.
  • Annual Evaluations: Regular evaluations are essential for monitoring changes in your hearing ability, whether due to shifts in your auditory function or device deterioration, as identifying the cause helps determine the best way to address your needs
  • Periodic Hearing Aid Maintenance: If your devices aren’t working properly, it’s vital to verify that any repairs done in office or at the factory restore the device function to industry standards before it’s returned to you.
  • Perceived Changes in Hearing: If you’re experiencing difficulty hearing despite your devices producing sound, it’s important to test the devices, as either the aids may require adjustment, or there may have been changes in your hearing ability.

 

Why Does EAA Matter?

 

Just like your hearing ability, hearing aids require regular checks to ensure they’re performing at their best. We’re committed to helping you maintain optimal hearing and, just as your hearing can change over time, the performance of your hearing devices can also decline. EAA testing is the only way to accurately assess if there has been any degradation in your hearing aids.

 

If testing confirms that your hearing devices meet industry standards, it gives you and us peace of mind knowing they’re functioning as they should. Additionally, this process can uncover potential issues and provide valuable insights to enhance their performance, ensuring you get the most out of your hearing experience.

 

Ultimately the testing helps make sure you’re able to fully experience the sounds of your world. The last thing you want is to miss out on memorable moments due to hearing challenges.

 

Is your hearing technology performing at its peak? Call Family Hearing to schedule your EAA test or to learn more about our services to support your hearing health. Clearer hearing is too important to wait!

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