5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Getting Hearing Aids
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4/10/2025 15:48
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I started Soundly after a very personal journey with hearing loss—and I know how confusing the process can be when you’re first getting started. In this video, I'm going back in time to share the 5 things we wish we had known when we first started researching hearing aids.
Whether you’re just beginning or jumping back in after a while, I hope this video brings some clarity (and confidence) to your journey.
⏱ Timestamps:
00:26 - The moment we knew it was time to make a change
01:51 - Why your first step should be a hearing test (take ours here)
03:05 - Understanding different hearing aid care models
04:58 - How over-the-counter hearing aids compare to prescription options
06:00 - The truth about hearing aid visibility
07:04 - Why receiver-in-canal devices are our daily go-to
08:00 - What to expect during the adjustment period
08:55 - The real impact of better hearing on confidence
09:48 - Life with hearing aids (and a 4-year-old who loves to chat)
10:12 - How we can support your journey next
Try a Hearing Test
Not sure where to start? Take our free hearing test. It takes about 5 minutes, and you'll need headphones. If you want to review your results with someone from our team, we’d be happy to help.
👉 https://www.soundly.com/hearing-test
💬 Need Help?
Have questions? Drop them in the comments below or get in touch with our team over at soundly.com—we’d love to hear from you and help however we can.
Thanks for watching and good luck with your hearing journey.
— Blake and the Soundly Team
→ Explore hearing aids and resources at Soundly 👉https://www.soundly.com/shop
I started Soundly after a very personal journey with hearing loss—and I know how confusing the process can be when you’re first getting started. In this video, I'm going back in time to share the 5 things we wish we had known when we first started researching hearing aids.
Whether you’re just beginning or jumping back in after a while, I hope this video brings some clarity (and confidence) to your journey.
⏱ Timestamps:
00:26 - The moment we knew it was time to make a change
01:51 - Why your first step should be a hearing test (take ours here)
03:05 - Understanding different hearing aid care models
04:58 - How over-the-counter hearing aids compare to prescription options
06:00 - The truth about hearing aid visibility
07:04 - Why receiver-in-canal devices are our daily go-to
08:00 - What to expect during the adjustment period
08:55 - The real impact of better hearing on confidence
09:48 - Life with hearing aids (and a 4-year-old who loves to chat)
10:12 - How we can support your journey next
Try a Hearing Test
Not sure where to start? Take our free hearing test. It takes about 5 minutes, and you'll need headphones. If you want to review your results with someone from our team, we’d be happy to help.
👉 https://www.soundly.com/hearing-test
💬 Need Help?
Have questions? Drop them in the comments below or get in touch with our team over at soundly.com—we’d love to hear from you and help however we can.
Thanks for watching and good luck with your hearing journey.
— Blake and the Soundly Team
