Audibel Hearing Aid Center

What Audibel Hearing Aid Center does

Audibel Hearing Aid Center is a privately held, locally owned hearing healthcare practice founded in 2010 by Danny and Dawn Hardt, operating two retail locations in Beaumont and Silsbee, Texas. The practice sells Audibel-branded hearing aids powered by Starkey's G3 Gen AI Neuro Processor, distributed across three technology tiers (Aris AI 16 standard, Aris AI 20 advanced, and Aris AI 24 premium) in multiple form factors (RIC, BTE, ITE, CIC, IIC), and bundles the devices with professional fitting, calibration, real-ear measurement verification, repairs, and ongoing checkups. The business employs 1-10 people, principally two Texas-licensed Hearing Instrument Specialists, and serves a customer base of individual adults in Southeast Texas with hearing loss, tinnitus, and lifestyle-specific hearing needs such as musicians and hunters. Revenue is generated through one-time device sales priced by tier, free initial hearing evaluations used as a funnel into fitting, and recurring service revenue from adjustments, repairs, and annual exams, with a direct-to-consumer go-to-market driven by community reputation, Google reviews (5/5 across 275+ reviews), and local word-of-mouth.

Name

Audibel Hearing Aid Center

Legal name

Audibel Hearing Aid Center

Website

https://audibelhearingaidcenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Audibel Hearing Aid Center is a locally owned, two-location hearing care practice in Southeast Texas (Beaumont and Silsbee) that sells and fits Audibel/Starkey-powered Aris AI hearing aids for adult consumers with hearing loss, tinnitus, and lifestyle-specific needs, delivering personalized fitting, ongoing service, and insurance navigation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hearing Healthcare Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Audiology & Hearing Diagnostic Centers (HLAFAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audiology & Hearing Services (ENT-Affiliated) (HLAKAMAI), Hearing Enhancement / Assistive Listening Audio Devices (CRACANAL)

Keywords

• Hearing aid fittings
• Hearing evaluations
• Hearing aid repairs
• Hearing healthcare
• Hearing aid sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Beaumont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hearing Aid Sales: Sale of Audibel hearing aids across three technology tiers (Aris AI 16, 20, 24) with multiple styles including RIC, BTE, ITE, CIC, and IIC. Professional fitting and calibration services included with purchase.
2. Hearing Tests/Evaluations: Comprehensive hearing evaluations including visual inspection, pure-tone testing, speech understanding assessment, and audiogram explanation. Offered as free evaluation to initiate customer relationship.
3. Hearing Aid Fittings: Personalized fitting and programming services matched to hearing profile, lifestyle, and budget. Includes ongoing adjustments and maintenance.
4. Hearing Aid Repairs: Expert hearing aid repair services at both Southeast Texas locations.
5. Regular Checkups and Annual Exams: Ongoing support, adjustments, and maintenance services for existing patients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Audibel Hearing Aid Center is a locally owned hearing care practice in Southeast Texas that sells Audibel-brand hearing aids (powered by Starkey technology) across three technology tiers (Aris AI 16, 20, 24) and delivers accompanying professional services including comprehensive hearing evaluations, personalized fittings with real-ear measurement verification, hearing aid repairs, and ongoing checkups. The business is operated by Texas-licensed Hearing Instrument Specialists Danny and Dawn Hardt across two locations in Beaumont and Silsbee, with a relationship-first, no-pressure service model.

Product overview

Audibel Hearing Aid Center is a locally owned hearing healthcare practice serving Southeast Texas since 2010, with locations in Beaumont and Silsbee. The core offering is the Audibel hearing aid brand, backed by Starkey technology. The product portfolio centers on the Aris AI platform, which spans three technology tiers: Aris AI 24 (Premium), Aris AI 20 (Advanced), and Aris AI 16 (Standard). These AI-powered hearing aids feature G3 Neuro Processor technology, deep neural network processing, Bluetooth connectivity, smartphone app controls, and health tracking capabilities. Services include hearing tests, personalized fittings with real-ear measurement verification, hearing aid repairs, and ongoing care including regular checkups and annual exams. The practice is operated by Texas-licensed Hearing Instrument Specialists Danny and Dawn Hardt.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Audibel Hearing Aids Audibel-brand hearing aids combining Starkey's AI-driven hearing technology with personalized local fitting and ongoing support. Multiple styles available including RIC, BTE, ITE, CIC, and IIC across three technology tiers.
• Aris AI 24 Premium-tier AI-powered hearing aid offering maximum personalization, DNN 360 directionality, up to 64 channels, full Edge Mode+, advanced connectivity, and health tracking. Designed for users in complex listening environments.
• Aris AI 20 Advanced-tier AI-powered hearing aid balancing premium performance and everyday value, with deep neural network processing, enhanced directionality, and stronger noise management for dynamic or moderately challenging listening situations.
• Aris AI 16 Standard-tier AI-powered hearing aid with 56 channels, Edge Mode+, adaptive directionality, noise reduction, and built-in tinnitus support for everyday listening environments with reliable speech clarity.
• Hearing Tests / Evaluations Comprehensive hearing evaluations including visual inspection of ear canals, pure-tone testing, speech understanding assessment, audiogram explanation, and lifestyle-focused recommendations, conducted by Texas-licensed Hearing Instrument Specialists.
• Hearing Aid Fittings Personalized hearing aid fitting and calibration matched to the patient's hearing profile, lifestyle, and budget, including real-ear measurement verification on every fitting, ongoing adjustments, and maintenance.
• Hearing Aid Repairs Expert hearing aid repair services for Audibel devices, with ongoing maintenance and technical support available at both Southeast Texas locations.
• Regular Checkups and Annual Exams Ongoing hearing health monitoring, follow-up care, adjustments, and refinements provided to existing patients months and years after their initial fitting.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5/5 stars from 275+ Google reviews

Named customers12 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• StarkeycoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAudibel hearing aids are powered by Starkey—one of the world's leading hearing aid manufacturers. Audibel is a brand offering that combines Starkey's advanced AI-driven hearing technology (G3 Gen AI Neuro Processor with Deep Neural Network processing) with personalized local fitting and ongoing support services from Audibel Hearing Aid Center's licensed specialists. Starkey provides the core hearing aid technology including Aris AI platform, while Audibel Hearing Aid Center provides professional fitting, calibration, and ongoing patient care.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• AccuQuest Hearing Centers: Regional and national hearing aid retailer with multiple locations providing hearing evaluations, device fittings, and follow-up care. Comparable service model and target customer to Audibel.
• Miracle-Ear: Large franchise-style hearing aid retailer with hundreds of locations across the US offering free hearing tests, fittings, and ongoing service. Closely comparable to Audibel in service model, customer experience, and target demographic.
• Connect Hearing: National hearing care provider operating retail clinics offering hearing tests, fittings, and ongoing service across the US and Canada. Comparable direct-to-consumer audiology practice model with similar product portfolio and customer experience.
• Audibel Network (other locations): Audibel is a brand network of independent hearing care practices reselling Starkey-manufactured devices. Other Audibel-branded locations represent the most direct peers given shared product line, brand identity, and operating philosophy.
• Beltone: Operates one of the largest networks of company-owned and independent hearing care centers in North America, selling GN Hearing-manufactured devices. Direct comparable to Audibel's franchise-like independent practice model with retail storefronts and professional fitting services.

Emerging players

• Lexie Hearing: Direct-to-consumer hearing aid company selling FDA-approved OTC and self-fitting hearing aids online and through retail partnerships. Represents the emerging OTC/DTC disruption channel that competes with traditional audiology practices like Audibel.

Others

• Starkey Hearing Technologies: Audibel's core technology partner and one of the world's largest hearing aid manufacturers. Relevant peer as the upstream OEM whose product roadmap, brand, and technology directly determine Audibel's competitive positioning.

Broad incumbents

• HearUSA: Large-scale hearing care provider with hundreds of locations, often working with managed care and insurance partners. Comparable service offering but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint than Audibel.
• Sonova (Phonak): Global hearing aid manufacturer and retailer (Phonak brand) operating both direct retail and independent practice channels. Comparable in adjacent ecosystem role as major manufacturer serving independent audiology practices.
• Costco Hearing Aid Centers: Warehouse-club-based hearing aid retailer offering discounted devices from multiple manufacturers including Phonak, ReSound, and Kirkland Signature. Represents the discount/big-box competitive pressure facing traditional audiology practices like Audibel.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AudibelBMT

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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