Hearing Aids from Starkey
Founding: 1970, William Austin Technology Roots: Austin, a hearing aid repair expert, purchased Starkey Labs earmold company and began manufacturing hearing aids
Historical Highlights:
1973, their first ITE hearing aid included an industry first 90-day trial period and one-year "Worry Free" warranty
1983, Ronald Reagan started wearing Starkey hearing aids, doubling sales
1989, purchase of Omni Hearing Systems and Nu-Ear Electronics
1993, introduction of the industry’s first CIC hearing aids
1999, first digital hearing aids produced by Starkey
2010, the first IIC hearing aid (SoundLens)
2014, made-for-iPhone hearing aids (Halo)
2018, the world’s first hearing aid to use artificial intelligence
Other Brand Names: Audibel Manufacturer's Warranty: Up to three years Most Recent Innovations: Genesis AI
Processing Technology and Features
Marketing to an elite clientele that included five US presidents, two popes, Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela, and other notable world leaders allowed Starkey to skyrocket into prominence.
In short order, the company has developed into the leader of AI sound-processing innovation in the 21st century.
Starkey hearing aids use an AI-based analysis of your acoustic environment in order to make immediate adjustments to improve speech intelligibility as you move from one sound environment to another.
The company’s commitment to iPhone connectivity led to a breakthrough in digital technology and the development of advanced features that track and share physical activity, cognitive health, language translation, fall detection, and alerts based on data gathered by your hearing aids.
Additional Key Features
Physical activity tracking
Social engagement tracking
Fall detection
Medication reminders
TV streamer
Remote microphone
Connectivity between hearing aids, digital accessories, and select smartphones for an enhanced listening experience
Device customization settings, volume, and custom hearing profiles using tap control
Standard battery or rechargeable models available
Thrive Care app allows for ongoing counseling and support from your hearing care provider and other healthcare providers using your hearing device and smartphone
Patient-Focused Hearing Care at the Hearing Center MCC
Prescription-level hearing aids like those made by Starkey are one of the many advanced-technology hearing solutions available to you from the Hearing Center MCC.
However, your personal journey to better hearing is of greater importance to us, regardless of the advanced technology we have available.
Your comprehensive hearing assessment will help us zero in on your unique hearing challenges so we can help you choose among the best solutions to address your specific needs and preferences.
The ongoing, trusted, and personalized care we make available to Pensacola Bay, Gulf Breeze, and the surrounding areas allows you to get the very best performance from your hearing aids so you can enjoy a more active and independent lifestyle.
If you, or someone you know, are struggling with your hearing, contact us today and start your journey to better hearing.
