Audina Hearing Instruments

What Audina Hearing Instruments does

Audina Hearing Instruments is a privately held US hearing healthcare company headquartered in Longwood, Florida, that manufactures hearing aids, custom ear molds, hearing protection products, and in-ear monitors. The company serves both end consumers with hearing loss and the hearing professional channel (audiologists, hearing instrument specialists, and ENT professionals) through professional distribution complemented by a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront at shop.audina.net. Its product portfolio spans multiple form factors—Behind-The-Ear, Custom, Open Fit, Receiver-in-Canal, Super Power, and Wireless—with technology tiers ranging from entry-level 2-channel instruments (Intuition 2) to advanced 12-channel devices (Intuition 12, Arro RIC, Flx Family), and includes a Made-for-iPhone line (Capto) and a Li-ion rechargeable wireless flagship (Coral).

The company monetizes primarily through one-time unit sales of hearing instruments, ear molds, and accessories, with publicly disclosed pricing spanning from $6 replacement filters to $1,025 for premium ACS in-ear monitors and approximately $165 for ACS custom hearing protection. Audina holds exclusive US distribution rights for ACS (a UK manufacturer of custom soft silicone earplugs and in-ear monitors), giving it sole-channel access to patented technologies including the ACS Ambient vented in-ear monitor with a dedicated ambient filter, Sound Stage Imaging (SSI) technology, and the PRO filter series. Proprietary in-house innovations include SoftTouch technology for the Cue invisible custom hearing aid and P2i water resistance coating. Marketing is conducted through the audina.net corporate website, Facebook, and YouTube, with an e-commerce store powered by Shopify-style payment integrations (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Shop Pay, Amazon Pay, and major card networks).

The go-to-market is hybrid: professional channel sales for hearing aids (requiring audiologist/HIS fitting) and direct online sales for ACS hearing protection and in-ear monitor products. Geographic operations are concentrated in the United States; an "International / distributor" page on the website indicates a distributor-based international footprint, but no active overseas subsidiaries or offices are disclosed. With 11-50 employees, no disclosed funding rounds, no disclosed revenue, and no public listing, Audina operates as a small, owner-managed specialized manufacturer in a global hearing aids market projected to grow 6-7% annually, with aging demographics, technological advancement, and increased awareness cited as macro tailwinds.

Name

Audina Hearing Instruments

Legal name

Audina Hearing Instruments, Inc.

Website

https://audina.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Audina Hearing Instruments is a privately held US manufacturer of hearing aids, custom ear molds, hearing protection, and in-ear monitors, and the exclusive US distributor of ACS products, serving hearing professionals and end consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hearing Aids

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Household Audio & Video Equipment (3651)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRACANAL

Hearing Enhancement / Assistive Listening Audio Devices

Consumer Products & Retail/Consumer Electronics & Appliances Retail/Audio & Headphones (Speakers, Earbuds, Home Audio)

SECONDARYCRACAIAD

Hearables (True Wireless Earbuds & Smart Headphones)

Consumer Products & Retail/Consumer Electronics & Appliances Retail/Wearables & Personal Tech Retail

SECONDARYHLAKAMAI

Audiology & Hearing Services (ENT-Affiliated)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Otolaryngology (ENT)

Keywords

• Hearing aid manufacturing
• Custom ear molds
• In-ear monitors
• Hearing protection devices
• Hearing healthcare products

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hearing Aid Sales: Audina manufactures and sells hearing aids in various styles including BTE, Custom, Open Fit, RIC, Super Power, Stock ITC, and Wireless. They also offer Linear Custom and Pre-Wire Kits.
2. Ear Molds and Accessories: Custom ear molds for hearing aids, ear molds in various styles and colors, hearing protection products, swim plugs, and specialty molds for racing, Bluetooth, and pilot use.
3. ACS Product Distribution: As the exclusive US distributor of ACS products, Audina resells custom earplugs, in-ear monitors, and hearing protection products through their online store.
4. In-Ear Monitors: Professional in-ear monitors for musicians including ACS Ambient, Classic, Engage, Evoke2, and Emotion series.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Audina Hearing Instruments manufactures and distributes a comprehensive portfolio of hearing aids (Behind-The-Ear, Custom, Open Fit, Receiver-in-Canal, Super Power, and Wireless styles), custom ear molds, and specialty hearing products. The company is also the exclusive U.S. distributor of ACS custom hearing protection, in-ear monitors, and swim/sleep plugs, serving both hearing care professionals and direct consumers.

Product overview

Audina Hearing Instruments is a hearing healthcare company that manufactures and distributes hearing aids, ear molds, and related products. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into three main categories: hearing aids (including Behind-the-Ear/BTE, Receiver-in-Canal/RIC, Custom, Open Fit, Super Power, and Wireless styles), ear molds (for hearing aids, hearing protection, in-ear monitors, specialty applications, and racing), and a distributed line of ACS products (hearing protection, in-ear monitors, swim plugs, and sleep plugs). The hearing aid portfolio spans multiple technology levels from entry-level Intuition instruments (2-channel) to advanced multi-channel systems like the Arro and Flx families, with specialized products for severe-to-profound hearing loss (Super 60/70). The company also offers wireless connectivity solutions including Made-for-iPhone Capto devices. Audina serves both consumers and hearing professionals through its distribution network in the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Coral Li-ion Rechargeable Wireless Hearing Aid Audina's first True Environment Processing hearing instrument with miniRITE T R design, wireless capability, and full-day Li-ion battery use including streaming. Designed for patients with hearing loss seeking rechargeable wireless solutions.
• Arro Open Fit Family Hearing Aid Next generation hearing technology in a compact case design, part of Audina's open fit instrument family for patients preferring open-fit style devices.
• Arro RIC Family Hearing Aid Receiver-In-Canal hearing aids offering flexible choices and powerful performance in 2, 6, or 12 channel circuitry options.
• Capto Family Wireless Hearing Aid Made for iPhone hearing aid providing wireless connectivity to Apple devices for patients seeking smartphone integration.
• Cue Invisible Custom Hearing Aid Totally invisible custom hearing aid available with exclusive SoftTouch technology for discreet wearing by patients prioritizing invisibility.
• Intuition 12 Custom Hearing Instrument High-end custom hearing instrument offering maximum power output with low battery consumption and extended battery life.
• Intuition 6 Custom Hearing Instrument Mid-tier custom hearing instrument with 6 independent compression channels and access to 12 independent gain bands for target matching flexibility.
• Intuition 4+ Custom Hearing Instrument Advanced 4 compression channel instrument with 12 gain channels providing versatility for different listening environments.
• Intuition 2 Entry-Level Hearing Instrument Entry-level digital hearing instrument with 2 compression channels and up to four memories for budget-conscious patients.
• Intuition 4AD Adaptive Directionality Hearing Instrument Full-shell instrument featuring Adaptive Directionality system that smoothly transitions between omni and directional microphones.
• Intuition 2FC Feedback Cancellation Hearing Instrument Advanced 2 compression channel instrument with latest feedback cancellation system that automatically eliminates whistling.
• Intuition 2ER Environmental Recognition Hearing Instrument Features Environmental Recognition System with enhanced intelligent algorithms that identify unwanted background noise without suppressing important sounds.
• Octane Family Super Power BTE Hearing Aids Super Power BTEs with elegant case design providing smallest packaging while utilizing a 675 battery, available in 4, 6, and 12 channel circuitry for severe hearing loss.
• BTE 478 Hearing Instrument Single channel high output/high gain digital hearing instrument for behind-the-ear fitting.
• BTE 478P Programmable Hearing Instrument High output and high gain hearing instrument, fully programmable for up to 3 different listening environments.
• BTE 6AD Hearing Instrument Behind-the-ear hearing instrument with 6 independent compression channels and access to 12 independent gain bands.
• Flx Family 312 Open-Fit Hearing Aids Open-fit hearing aids featuring patented ergonomic design case with 3 technology levels offering 4, 6, and 12 channel circuitry.
• Simplex Hearing Instrument Digital technology hearing instrument with easy-to-adjust configuration; no computer or software required.
• Simplex 2 Digital BTE Hearing Instrument Digital behind-the-ear instrument with 2 compression channels, trimmer-adjustable providing versatility.
• Simplex 2P Programmable BTE Hearing Instrument High fidelity programmable 2 compression channel BTE trimmer-adjustable instrument.
• Simplex FC Feedback Cancellation Hearing Instrument High fidelity 2 compression channel trimmer adjustable instrument with latest adaptive feedback cancellation.
• Super 60 Custom Super Power Hearing Instrument Custom product offering up to 60dB of gain, available as an option on custom instruments in fullshell style for moderate-to-severe hearing loss.
• Super 70 Custom Super Power Hearing Instrument Custom product achieving up to 70dB maximum power for fitting severe to profound hearing losses, with feedback canceller.
• InstaFIT Stock ITC Hearing Device Stock in-the-canal device for mild to moderate losses, available in programmable digital and trimpot digital configurations for immediate fitting.
• Stock Canal Hearing Device Stock canal device for mild to moderate losses, available in red and blue shells with 10a battery.
• Linear Custom Hearing Instrument Custom linear hearing instruments for easy adjustments using trimpots.
• Invisible In Canal Hearing Aid Style Invisible hearing aid style available on select Intuition instruments with Feedback Cancellation for patients prioritizing discretion.
• Pre-Wire Kits Complete pre-wire line for all custom shell styles with programmable digital and trimpot digital circuitry, available in faceplate colors for hearing aid assembly labs.
• Custom Hearing Aid Ear Molds Ear molds for Behind-The-Ear, Receiver in Canal, and Thin tube hearing aids, available in multiple styles, materials, and colors.
• Hearing Protection Products Custom and universal hearing protection products for industrial, recreational, and general noise exposure use.
• In Ear Monitors Custom and universal stereo in-ear monitors with multiple drivers for musicians and audio professionals.
• Specialty Ear Molds Specialty custom ear molds including swim plugs, sleep plugs, police setups, Bluetooth ear molds, pilot molds, and headphone custom molds.
• Racing Products (Custom and Universal Racing Setups) Custom and universal hearing protection setups designed for motor racing professionals and enthusiasts.
• ACS PRO Series Hearing Protection Next generation custom hearing protection filter design featuring user-swappable filters, water resistance for outdoor and high moisture environments. Priced from $165 USD.
• ACS Impulse Universal Hearing Protection Universal hearing protection developed for military use, protects hearing from gunfire, artillery noise, and impulse sounds from nail guns, drop hammers, and riveting. Priced at $35 USD.
• ACS Pacato Universal Hearing Protection Comfortable, discreet universal earplug offering natural sound with easy conversation capability while protecting hearing. Priced at $20 USD.
• ACS SleepSound Custom Earplugs Custom fitted earplugs made from soft medical grade silicone designed for light sleepers to block ambient noise. Priced from $62.50 USD.
• ACS Swim Plugs Soft, comfortable custom earplugs that create a seal to keep water and bacteria from penetrating the ear canal during swimming.
• ACS Total Block Custom Earplugs Maximum sound blocking custom earplug for situations where no ambient awareness is required. Priced from $125 USD.
• ACS Ambient Series In-Ear Monitor Precision tuned vented in-ear monitor featuring a dedicated patented ambient filter, designed for musicians needing situational awareness.
• ACS Classic Series In-Ear Monitors Range of in-ear monitor solutions to suit any music performance environment and monitor mix setup.
• ACS Engage In-Ear Monitor Professional all-rounder in-ear monitor delivering deep low end, well defined mid-range, and detailed highs with exclusive Sound Stage Imaging (SSI) technology. Priced from $600 USD.
• ACS Evoke2 In-Ear Monitor Entry level in-ear monitor with two wide-band balanced armature drivers featuring Sound Stage Imaging (SSI) technology. Priced from $500 USD.
• ACS PRO-Fit Earphones One of the smallest and lightest earphones providing highest sound quality and isolation, designed for professional musicians and audiophiles.
• ACS Emotion Custom In-Ear Monitor Custom in-ear monitor priced from $1,025 USD for professional musicians.
• Mirum & Suite Wireless Solutions Wireless connectivity solutions available as PICO RITE, NANO Open Fit, and Power BTE accessories for Audina hearing aids.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ACS (Acoustic Safety Systems)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAudina has partnered with ACS (the UK's leading supplier and manufacturer of bespoke custom fit molded soft silicone earplugs and in-ear monitors) to be their exclusive US distributor. Audina is now bringing ACS high quality products including hearing protection, in-ear monitors, and swim plugs to the domestic US market.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Starkey Hearing Technologies: One of the largest US-headquartered hearing aid manufacturers (Eden Prairie, MN), competing in the same BTE, custom, RIC, and wireless categories as Audina and serving hearing professionals and direct consumers through brands like Starkey, Audibel, and NuEar.
• Etymotic Research: US-based hearing health and audio company (Elk Grove Village, IL) manufacturing hearing aids, hearing protection earplugs, and high-fidelity in-ear monitors — directly comparable to Audina's combined hearing aid, ear mold, and IEM business.
• 64 Audio: US-based custom and universal in-ear monitor manufacturer (Vancouver, WA) serving professional musicians, audiophiles, and hearing protection users — directly comparable to Audina's ACS-distributed IEM and specialty ear mold product lines.
• Westone Laboratories: US-based custom hearing protection, in-ear monitors, and earpiece manufacturer (Colorado Springs, CO) with overlapping musician, military, and hearing protection customer segments served through custom and universal fit products.

Broad incumbents

• Sonova (Phonak, Unitron): Global hearing aid leader headquartered in Switzerland with Phonak and Unitron brands covering the same BTE, custom, RIC, and pediatric hearing aid categories as Audina, plus cochlear implants and wireless accessories at much greater scale.
• Demant (Oticon, Bernafon, Sonic): Danish multinational hearing aid conglomerate whose Oticon, Bernafon, and Sonic brands directly overlap Audina's hearing aid portfolio across BTE, custom, RIC, and Open Fit form factors sold through professional channels.
• GN Group (ReSound, Beltone, Jabra): Denmark-based hearing aid and audio group whose ReSound and Beltone brands offer Made-for-iPhone and wireless hearing aids similar to Audina's Capto and Coral products, plus Jabra Enhance OTC hearing aids that compete with Audina's lower-tier offerings.
• WS Audiology (Signia, Widex): Singapore-headquartered hearing aid group formed from Sivantos and Widex, with Signia and Widex brands offering premium wireless, rechargeable, and AI-enabled hearing aids overlapping Audina's premium Arro, Flx, and Coral lines.

Emerging players

• Bose (Hearing & OTC Division): Major audio brand that has entered the hearing aid category with SoundControl OTC hearing aids — competing with Audina in mild-to-moderate hearing loss via direct-to-consumer sales channels, though currently less active in the professional dispensing space.
• Lucid Hearing: US-based hearing aid company selling through retail channels (Sam's Club, Walmart) and online, with hearing aid, hearing protection, and PSAP product lines that overlap Audina's lower-tier hearing aids and consumer ear mold segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/audinausa
• Facebookfacebook.com/audinausa

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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