What TV Ears does

TV Ears, Inc. is a US-based private company founded in 1998 that designs, manufactures, and sells wireless TV listening systems primarily for individuals with hearing loss. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and operating as TV Ears since relocating from its founding location in Huntington Beach, California, the company runs a direct-to-consumer e-commerce business through tvears.com, supplemented by telephone sales (1-888-883-3277) and select retail distribution. The company claims over 2 million customers and 25+ years of continuous operation, positioning itself as the "#1 selling doctor recommended brand" for TV listening devices through endorsements from otologists and audiologists.

Name

TV Ears

Legal name

TV Ears, Inc.

Website

https://tvears.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TV Ears is a US-based, founder-owned private company that designs and sells wireless TV listening systems and assistive listening devices under its proprietary Voice Clarifying Circuitry brand, serving primarily seniors and hearing-impaired consumers through direct-to-consumer e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Assistive Listening Devices

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431)

SIC

Household Audio & Video Equipment (3651)

akta.pro primary industry

Hearing Enhancement / Assistive Listening Audio Devices (CRACANAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wireless Headphones (Over‑Ear & On‑Ear) (CRACANAB), Audio Accessories (Ear Tips, Cables, Stands, Cases, Transmitters) (CRACANAM), Microphones, Headsets & Audio Input Devices (HDACAFAH)

Keywords

• Assistive listening devices
• TV listening systems
• Wireless TV headsets
• Hearing assistance products
• Voice clarifying audio

Headquarters

HQ city

Spring Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: One-time purchase model for TV listening systems including headsets, transmitters, speakers, and accessories. Products sold as complete systems or individual components (headsets, transmitters, batteries, ear tips).

Pricing tiers

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Distribution channels3 records

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Core offering

TV Ears designs, manufactures, and sells wireless TV listening systems and assistive listening devices for people with hearing difficulties. The product portfolio spans analog and digital infrared systems, Bluetooth systems, and 5.8 GHz long-range systems, all built around proprietary Voice Clarifying Circuitry that amplifies speech frequencies (500-2500 Hz) while dampening background sounds. Devices deliver up to 120 dB medical-grade audio under the company's Assistive Listening Device classification.

Product overview

TV Ears offers a comprehensive portfolio of wireless TV listening systems and assistive listening devices designed primarily for users with hearing difficulties. The product line comprises three main technology platforms: (1) Analog/Digital Infrared Systems (5.0 Original, 5.0 Digital, and Dual Digital Systems) using infrared transmission for line-of-sight coverage up to 2000 sq ft; (2) Bluetooth Systems (Bluetooth Headset, Bluetooth System, Dual Bluetooth System) featuring Bluetooth 5.0+ connectivity with low-latency technology for lip-sync; and (3) Long Range 5.8 GHz Systems (Headset System, Headphone System, Speaker System) offering wall-breaking multi-room coverage up to 100 feet. All core systems incorporate proprietary Voice Clarifying Circuitry that amplifies speech frequencies (500-2500 Hz) while dampening background sounds (0-500 Hz), delivering up to 120 dB medical-grade audio power. The portfolio includes add-on transmitters and expansion headsets/speakers for multi-user and multi-room configurations, plus accessories such as replacement batteries and ear tips.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TV Ears 5.0 Original System Entry-level analog infrared wireless TV headset system for users with analog TV connections. Delivers voice-clarifying audio via an under-the-chin headset with 120 dB medical-grade power.
• TV Ears 5.0 Digital System Digital infrared wireless TV headset system with Voice Clarifying Circuitry. Features automatic sound dampening and speech amplification for clearer dialogue.
• TV Ears 5.0 Dual Digital System Bundle of two digital infrared headsets with dual charging cradles and one transmitter, designed for couples or users watching TV more than 4 hours daily. Covers up to 2,000 sq ft.
• TV Ears Bluetooth Headset Wireless Bluetooth 5.0+ headset for TV and streaming with 20-hour battery life, 120 dB medical-grade audio, auto-connect to Bluetooth Link transmitter, and lightweight under-the-chin ergonomic design.
• TV Ears Bluetooth System Complete Bluetooth TV listening system combining the Bluetooth Headset with the Bluetooth Link transmitter. Features low-latency technology for lip-sync, 50 ft range, and multi-device support.
• TV Ears Dual Bluetooth System Bundle of two Bluetooth headsets with Bluetooth Link transmitter for shared TV listening, supporting up to two headsets simultaneously with independent volume control.
• TV Ears Long Range 5.8 Headset System Advanced 5.8 GHz wireless TV headset with wall-breaking multi-room technology, USB-C charging, large easy-to-use dials, and support for unlimited additional 5.8 Digital Headsets.
• TV Ears Long Range 5.8 Headphone System Over-ear headphone style 5.8 GHz wireless system with 100 ft range, Voice Clarifying Audio and Theater Sound audio profiles, and rechargeable battery with up to 1,000 mAh capacity.
• TV Ears Long Range 5.8 Speaker System Voice Enhancing wireless speaker with 5.8 GHz digital transmitter, Voice Enhancement Technology and Theater Sound modes, USB charging ports, and support for unlimited additional speakers.
• TV Ears Voice Clarifying Sound Bar Voice-clarifying sound bar that amplifies speech frequencies while reducing background noise. Offered as an alternative to headsets for TV listening.
• TV Ears Bluetooth Link Transmitter Wireless Bluetooth audio transmitter for TV audio output supporting Optical, RCA, and 3.5mm connections, with low-latency technology, 50 ft range, and auto-pairing with TV Ears Bluetooth Headsets.
• TV Ears 5.0 Battery Replacement rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery for 5.0 Original and Digital headsets, providing approximately 4 hours of continuous use.

Quantifiable outcome

• 120 dB medical-grade audio power - twice the legal limit for standard headphones
• +4 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Broad incumbents

• Bose: Markets wireless TV speakers (Bose TV Speaker) and dedicated TV headsets. Comparable TV-listening product category with much larger marketing reach and retail footprint than TV Ears.
• Sennheiser: Premium audio brand offering wireless TV listening headphones (e.g., RS series) and speech-enhancement headsets. Directly comparable product category to TV Ears but operates at much larger scale and broader consumer/professional audio portfolio.
• Sonos: Smart speaker and soundbar leader with speech-enhancement features (e.g., Sonos Ray, Beam) positioned for clear dialogue. Indirectly competes for the same TV-dialogue-clarity use case with broader premium-audio brand.
• Sony: Sells wireless TV headphones (e.g., WH-L600, MDR-RF895) and Hear on Record speech-clarity audio. Competes with TV Ears in the wireless TV-listening category while also serving a vastly larger consumer audio market.

Direct peers

• Williams Sound: Long-standing assistive listening device (ALD) manufacturer offering personal listening systems, FM/DM, and infrared TV listening products. Closest comparable ALD-classified peer to TV Ears, also serving medical-grade hearing accessibility markets.
• Listen Technologies: Manufacturer of assistive listening systems including Wi-Fi and IR-based TV listening devices for venues and households. Comparable ALD positioning and product technology overlap with TV Ears' infrared systems.
• ZVOX: Specializes in voice-clarifying soundbars and AccuVoice hearing-impairment-focused TV speakers. Closest direct peer to TV Ears in the hearing-loss TV audio niche, targeting identical senior demographic with speech-frequency emphasis.
• Lucid Audio: Sells hearing enhancement products including wireless TV listening devices and amplified audio gear targeting hearing-impaired consumers. Direct niche competitor to TV Ears with overlapping senior customer base and clinical positioning.

Emerging players

• Avantree: Direct-to-consumer wireless headphone brand selling Bluetooth TV audio transmitters and headsets with low-latency lip-sync technology. Overlaps TV Ears' Bluetooth product line at typically lower price points.
• Phonak (Sonova): Major hearing-aid OEM offering TV Connector/TV Link accessories that stream TV audio directly to hearing aids. Indirectly competes for TV-listening-for-hearing-loss demand by bundling streaming into hearing-aid purchases.

Market position

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tvears
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tv-ears-inc.

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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