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March 10, 2014

Suffer From Hearing Loss? A Cost Efficient Solution is on the Way


Those with hearing difficulties will soon have an affordable hearing device to help vastly improve their hearing difficulties. iHear Medical is currently developing a new device that is purported to be 100 percent efficient and invisible. The iHear HD device is the size of a kidney bean and is meant fit into the ear discreetly while providing users with a custom tailored hearing experience. This kidney bean sized device will be sold for the low price of $199.

iHear Medical provides it’s customers with a USB that gives them access to an online hearing test. This test will allow the users to program their iHear HD to fit their needs. The USB will also come with the tools necessary for programming the actual device. While the USB will come with the device, it can also be ordered separately for $49.

According to iHear Medical, the tailoring of the device can allow it to be programmed, “for a broad range of hearing loss types including flat, reverse slopes, high frequency, mild, moderate to moderately-severe losses.”

The small size of the iHear HD will mean that it can fit into the ear so that it is invisible to others. In addition to its small size, the device will be light weight and comfortable for users.

Also, there will be no more unplugging for bedtime or to take a shower as the iHear HD will be waterproof and sleep safe.

iHear Medical has been running an Indiegogo campaign to help with the R&D for the iHear HD and to help with manufacturing the new product. By selling directly to the consumers, rather than going through retail stores, and through smart design and manufacturing, iHear Medical hopes to waylay costs and provide consumers with an inexpensive option. As part of a “Hearing for All” campaign, iHear Medical will be donating one set to those in need for every set that is bought.

Hearing tests for the iHear HD are set to be sent out their first customers in June 2014. Customers will be able to get their hands on the device itself in August 2014, through using the company’s Indiegogo website.




Edited by Stefania Viscusi
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