Brooklyn Audiology Associates

What Brooklyn Audiology Associates does

Brooklyn Audiology Associates is a private audiology practice founded in 1980 by Richard Kaner and now owned and led by Dr. Max Rubin (since April 2024). Operating three Brooklyn locations in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn Heights, and Sheepshead Bay, the practice delivers hearing healthcare to adult patients across the New York Metro area, including a multi-lingual patient base served in English, Spanish, ASL, Russian, Greek, and Tagalog. The practice has reportedly helped nearly 100,000 patients since inception and holds 5-star ratings on Google, Facebook, and Healthgrades.

The company's core product portfolio is centered on hearing aids (a multi-brand lineup including Phonak, Oticon, ReSound, Widex, Unitron, Starkey, Signia, Westone, and the Lyric extended-wear invisible device) paired with proprietary rehabilitation protocols. Tinnitus care is anchored by the FDA-approved Lenire bimodal neuromodulation device, supported by a structured treatment program that the practice reports delivering a 62% average reduction in Tinnitus Handicap Inventory scores within the first year. Adjacent offerings include FDA-cleared Cognivue cognitive screening, custom hearing protection for musicians and industrial users, assistive listening devices, in-office hearing aid repairs, and book-based patient education across three published titles.

Brooklyn Audiology generates revenue through three streams: one-time hearing aid sales (with 60-day money-back or 45-day Lyric risk-free trials), an all-inclusive Monthly Treatment Plan subscription that bundles warranty, supplies, unlimited repairs, and 4-year automatic technology upgrades, and fee-for-service audiology evaluations, fittings, adjustments, and repairs offered to both patients and non-patients. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer and local, relying on organic SEO, content marketing (blog, YouTube, published books), Google/Facebook/Healthgrades review reputation, professional referrals from ENTs and speech-language pathologists, and the HearingUp Network (Dr. Cliff Olson) referral pipeline, with financing delivered via CareCredit and Allegro Leasing.

Name

Brooklyn Audiology Associates

Legal name

Brooklyn Audiology Associates

Website

https://hearingaidexperts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Brooklyn Audiology Associates is a private audiology practice operating three Brooklyn locations, offering hearing aids, tinnitus treatment (including FDA-approved Lenire), cognitive screening, and rehabilitation services to adult patients in the New York Metro area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hearing Healthcare / Audiology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Audiology & Hearing Diagnostic Centers (HLAFAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Audiology & Hearing Services (ENT-Affiliated) (HLAKAMAI)

Keywords

• Audiology services
• Hearing aid dispensing
• Tinnitus treatment
• Hearing rehabilitation
• Custom hearing protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hearing Aid Sales: Sale of hearing aid devices across multiple brands (Lyric, Phonak, Oticon, ReSound, Widex, Unitron, Starkey, Signia, Westone) and styles. Revenue is one-time per device with manufacturer warranty coverage. 60-day money-back guarantee offered on most devices; 45-day risk-free trial for Lyric.
2. Monthly Treatment Plan (Subscription): All-inclusive monthly subscription covering full warranty on hearing technology including one-time loss coverage and unlimited repairs, supplies, batteries, service appointments, annual hearing consultations, and automatic upgrades to new treatment technology every 4 years. 0% interest financing through CareCredit and low monthly payments through Allegro Leasing are also offered.
3. Professional Audiology Services: Audiological evaluation, hearing aid fitting, adjustment, repair services (including in-office repairs and loaner devices), tinnitus treatment sessions, Lenire therapy sessions, and cognitive screening. Hearing aid repairs offered to both patients and non-patients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Brooklyn Audiology Associates provides in-person audiology services including hearing evaluations, fitting and dispensing of hearing aids from multiple manufacturers (Phonak, Oticon, ReSound, Widex, Unitron, Starkey, Signia, Westone, and Lyric), evidence-based tinnitus treatment (including FDA-approved Lenire bimodal neuromodulation), and custom hearing protection. Services are delivered by licensed audiologists across three Brooklyn offices with a five-step rehabilitation methodology spanning consultation, technology selection, fitting, verification, and ongoing care.

Product overview

Brooklyn Audiology Associates is a hearing healthcare practice operating since 1980 with three Brooklyn locations (Bay Ridge, Brooklyn Heights, Sheepshead Bay), offering a comprehensive portfolio of hearing and tinnitus treatment services centered around its core product lines: hearing aids and tinnitus treatment. The core hearing aid portfolio includes multi-brand devices (Phonak, Oticon, ReSound, Widex, Unitron, Starkey, Signia, Westone) and the Lyric extended-wear invisible hearing aid. Tinnitus treatment is anchored by the FDA-approved Lenire device and a proprietary treatment program reporting a 62% average reduction in tinnitus impact. Add-on modules include Cognivue cognitive screening, custom hearing protection and musician's earplugs, assistive listening devices, in-office hearing aid repairs, dementia risk reduction, and brain function improvement programs. The Treatment Plan subscription offers all-inclusive coverage with automatic technology upgrades every 4 years. The practice also provides patient education through authored books (Whispers of Hope, Break Free of Hearing Loss, Welcome Back to the World of Hearing) distributed during consultations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lyric Hearing Aids World's smallest invisible extended-wear hearing aids, custom-fitted and positioned deep in the ear canal, worn 24/7 for months at a time including during showering and sleeping. Brooklyn Audiology is a Lyric Elite provider with over 10 years of experience fitting Lyric devices.
• Lenire Tinnitus Treatment FDA-approved tinnitus treatment combining customized sound stimulation via Bluetooth headphones with gentle Tonguetip pulses to retrain the brain's response to tinnitus. Treatment sessions typically last 30–45 minutes multiple times per week, available at all three Brooklyn locations.
• Tinnitus Treatment Program Evidence-based tinnitus treatment combining advanced hearing devices with sound therapy, structured coaching, and ongoing tracking using the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI). Brooklyn Audiology reports a 62% average reduction in tinnitus impact within the first year of treatment.
• Multi-Brand Hearing Aids State-of-the-art hearing aids from major brands including Phonak, Oticon, ReSound, Widex, Unitron, Starkey, Signia, and Westone. Available in multiple styles with advanced features including Bluetooth connectivity, noise cancellation, soft-speech boosting, and surround sound. Sold with 60-day risk-free money-back guarantee on most devices.
• Custom Hearing Protection Custom-designed hearing protection devices for individuals in noisy environments, including industrial workers, hunters, shooters, military and police officers. Includes musician's earplugs and custom in-ear monitors that preserve sound accuracy while filtering harmful frequencies.
• Musician's Hearing Protection Custom musician's earplugs and in-ear monitors designed to protect musicians' ears from damaging noise while providing accurate sound for performance. Includes custom-molded in-ear monitors that stream performed sound at tolerable volumes.
• Hearing Loss Rehabilitation Full hearing loss rehabilitation program beyond hearing aid fitting, including auditory rehabilitation, counseling, and ongoing support to help patients feel rested, enjoy conversations, and listen to the sounds they love.
• Assistive Listening Devices Devices helping patients hear more clearly in conversations, groups, and theaters. Includes telephone amplifiers, personal amplifiers, voice carry-over phones, hearing aid care products, alerting products, infrared listening systems, personal FM systems, captioned phones, and hearing aid batteries.
• Hearing Aid Repairs and Maintenance In-office hearing aid repairs and adjustments for both patients and non-patients. Brooklyn Audiology tests hearing aids for proper functioning and makes necessary repairs on-site, with loaner hearing aids provided during out-of-house servicing.
• Monthly Treatment Plan Subscription All-inclusive monthly subscription plan providing full warranty coverage on treatment technology including one-time loss coverage and unlimited repair coverage, complete access to supplies, batteries, service appointments, and automatic upgrades to new technology every 4 years.
• Cognivue Cognitive Screening FDA-cleared computerized neuropsychological screening service evaluating memory capacity, visuospatial skills, executive function, reaction time, and speed processing to detect early cognitive decline and support dementia risk reduction.

Quantifiable outcome

• 62% average reduction in tinnitus impact within first year of treatment based on Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) scores
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HearingUp Network / Dr. Cliff OlsoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBrooklyn Audiology Associates is the first HearingUp Network approved provider in Brooklyn, NY. The network, founded by Dr. Cliff Olson, a leading audiology YouTube educator, certifies audiologists based on adherence to audiology best practices. The partnership provides a referral pipeline from Dr. Olson's large online audience to vetted Brooklyn providers.
• Lenire (Neuromod Devices Ltd.)coreTechnology or IntegrationLenire is an FDA-approved bimodal neuromodulation device for tinnitus treatment, combining sound therapy via Bluetooth headphones with gentle Tonguetip tongue stimulation. Brooklyn Audiology is an authorized provider offering Lenire at all three Brooklyn locations. Treatment sessions are customized and supervised by licensed audiologists.
• PhonakcoreTechnology or IntegrationPhonak is a major hearing aid manufacturer. Brooklyn Audiology is a Phonak 5-Star Provider and carries Phonak hearing aids among its portfolio of brands. Phonak hearing aids feature Bluetooth connectivity, rechargeable options, and compatibility with smartphones.
• Lyric (Phonak Subsidiary)coreTechnology or IntegrationLyric is the world's smallest invisible extended-wear hearing aid. Brooklyn Audiology is a Lyric Elite Provider with over 10 years of experience fitting the device. Lyric devices are worn 24/7 for months at a time inside the ear canal and require no batteries or daily handling.
• American Tinnitus Association (ATA)minorOthersBrooklyn Audiology Associates is a proud member of the American Tinnitus Association. The practice supports tinnitus research, patient education, and advocacy. Beginning in 2026, the practice donates $5 per new patient treated to the ATA on behalf of the patient.
• Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA)minorOthersBrooklyn Audiology supports the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, which provides care, education, and research for individuals and families affected by Alzheimer's and dementia. Beginning in 2026, the practice donates $5 per new patient treated to the AFA on behalf of the patient.
• Multiple Hearing Aid Manufacturers (Oticon, ReSound, Widex, Unitron, Starkey, Signia, Westone)coreTechnology or IntegrationBrooklyn Audiology carries hearing aids from all major manufacturers including Oticon, ReSound, Widex, Unitron, Starkey, Signia, and Westone, in addition to Phonak and Lyric. This enables providers to select the best option for each patient's unique hearing profile and lifestyle needs.
• Dr. Aleksandra Rayska (Clinical Psychologist)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative content partnership through the 'Crossing Paths: Audiology & Healthcare Conversations' video series. Dr. Rayska, a clinical psychologist, discusses with Dr. Max Rubin how the combination of hearing devices and therapy helps patients overcome tinnitus challenges.
• Dr. Jacqueline Jones (Otolaryngologist/ENT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative content partnership through the 'Crossing Paths' video series. Dr. Jones, an ENT specialist, discusses with Dr. Max Rubin the importance of holistic hearing healthcare through collaborative ENT and audiology care.
• Eni Shehu (Speech-Language Pathologist)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative content partnership through the 'Crossing Paths' video series. Eni Shehu, a speech-language pathologist, discusses holistic hearing healthcare and the intersection of speech-language pathology and audiology.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Miracle-Ear: Large national hearing aid retailer with hundreds of franchised locations offering hearing testing, devices, and ongoing service — broader portfolio and footprint but overlapping customer base and product set.
• ENT and Allergy Associates: Large multi-specialty ENT and audiology practice serving the NY metro area — provides overlapping audiology services within a broader physician practice, drawing from the same regional patient pool.
• Beltone: Major hearing aid brand with a national network of independent hearing care practitioners providing testing, fitting, and devices — overlaps with Brooklyn Audiology's hearing aid services and patient demographic.

Emerging players

• Audicus: Online direct-to-consumer hearing aid retailer offering pre-programmed and remote-fitted devices at lower price points — competes for the same mild-to-moderate hearing-loss patients via a non-clinical channel.
• Lexie Hearing: DTC/OTC hearing aid brand selling affordable devices with remote audiologist support — addresses the same end-patient with a fundamentally different (non-office-based) delivery model.
• ZipHearing: Online marketplace that connects consumers with local audiologists for discounted hearing aids — adjacent channel leveraging the same provider network but routing demand through a digital front door.
• Eargo: Direct-to-consumer hearing aid company specializing in virtually invisible, rechargeable devices sold online — overlapping mild-to-moderate hearing-loss segment with a tech-enabled, no-office model.

Direct peers

• HearingLife: Multi-location audiology and hearing aid dispensing practice operating across the U.S. — same product category, business model, and clinical delivery approach as Brooklyn Audiology, with substantially greater scale.
• Audio Help Hearing Centers: Independent audiology practice with multiple NYC-area locations offering hearing aids, tinnitus treatment, and audiological services — directly comparable offering and geography to Brooklyn Audiology.

Others

• Costco Hearing Aid Centers: In-warehouse hearing aid dispensing staffed by licensed fitters offering major-brand devices at materially lower prices — alternative channel for price-sensitive patients that competes for the same end demand.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@BrooklynAudiologyAssociates
• Facebookfacebook.com/BrooklynAudiology
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brooklyn-audiology-associates

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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