American Hearing & Balance

Name

American Hearing & Balance

Legal name

American Hearing & Balance

Website

https://americanhearingbalance.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audiology and Hearing Care Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134)

akta.pro primary industry

Audiology & Hearing Diagnostic Centers (HLAFAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audiology & Hearing Services (ENT-Affiliated) (HLAKAMAI), Otology & Neurotology (Ear/Hearing/Balance) (HLAKAMAC)

Keywords

• Audiology services
• Hearing aids
• Tinnitus treatment
• Balance testing
• Hearing evaluations

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hearing Aid Sales: Sale of hearing aids and assistive listening devices, including various brands and technology levels. Revenue is generated from the sale of hardware, typically as a one-time purchase with potential ongoing adjustment and maintenance services.
2. Diagnostic Hearing Services: Hearing evaluations and diagnostic testing services. Insurance coverage varies by plan; some cover diagnostic tests in full with physician referral, others require copay. Standard appointments run 60-90 minutes.
3. Hearing Aid Fitting and Adjustment: Professional fitting, programming, and ongoing fine-tuning of hearing aids. Includes follow-up adjustments until optimal performance is achieved.
4. Hearing Aid Repair Services: Repair and maintenance services for hearing aids, including professional cleaning and component replacement.
5. Earwax Management and Hearing Protection: Cerumen management, earwax removal, and custom hearing protection products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

American Hearing & Balance is a family-owned audiology practice that diagnoses hearing loss and balance disorders, dispenses hearing aids (including Bluetooth-enabled and FDA-regulated OTC models), and delivers related services such as hearing aid fitting, programming, repair, tinnitus management, earwax removal, and hearing protection. Revenue is generated primarily through clinical service fees and hearing aid sales across six Los Angeles-area clinic locations.

Product overview

American Hearing & Balance is an audiology practice offering a comprehensive portfolio of hearing healthcare products and services across six locations in the Los Angeles area. The core offering centers on digital hearing aids (including Bluetooth-enabled models with direct streaming capability) and diagnostic hearing testing services. The practice provides a full continuum of hearing care including hearing aid fitting, repair, and maintenance; specialized treatment services for tinnitus (featuring Neuromonics devices and Tinnitus Retraining Therapy), Meniere's Disease, and conductive hearing loss; vestibular and balance testing; and preventive products including hearing protection and earwax management. Additional offerings include Over-the-Counter hearing aids, Assistive Listening Devices, and cochlear implant referral services. The portfolio also includes online hearing evaluation tools and educational resources through a health blog.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hearing Aids Digital hearing aids available in various styles and technology levels, including Bluetooth-enabled models for direct streaming from smartphones, TVs, tablets, and computers. The practice evaluates, fits, programs, and customizes hearing aids for patients with different degrees of hearing loss.
• Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids FDA-regulated OTC hearing aids available for purchase without prescription, suitable for adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss.
• Hearing Aid Batteries Replacement batteries for hearing aids available for purchase.
• Bone Conduction Hearing Devices Alternative hearing devices for individuals with certain types of hearing loss, particularly those with chronic ear problems or single-sided deafness, using bone vibration to transmit sound.
• Cochlear Implants Surgical hearing solution for individuals with significant hearing loss and tinnitus who may benefit from electrical stimulation of the auditory nerve.
• Hearing Testing Comprehensive hearing evaluations including pure-tone audiometry, speech testing, ear canal examination, and audiogram analysis to determine degree and type of hearing loss (mild, moderate, moderately severe, severe, or profound).
• Online Hearing Evaluation Remote hearing screening tool available through Shoeboxonline.com for initial hearing assessment.
• Hearing Aid Fitting Professional fitting service including programming and custom-fit adjustment of hearing aids for optimal performance based on patient's level of hearing loss, lifestyle, and budget.
• Hearing Aid Repair Maintenance and repair services for hearing aids, including professional cleaning to remove earwax, moisture, and debris buildup.
• Balance Testing Vestibular and balance assessment services, particularly for patients experiencing vertigo or balance disorders.
• Earwax Management Professional earwax (cerumen) removal and management services to address blockages that may cause muffled hearing or affect hearing aid performance.
• Hearing Protection Earplugs and protective gear designed to prevent hearing damage from loud noises in occupational, recreational, or musical settings.
• Meniere's Disease Treatment Specialized treatment for Meniere's Disease, a condition causing vertigo, nausea, tinnitus, and hearing loss due to fluid imbalance in the inner ear.
• Tinnitus Treatment Comprehensive tinnitus management services including hearing aids with tinnitus-masking features, Neuromonics devices, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Tinnitus Retraining Therapy.
• Neuromonics Device Wearable device providing relaxing music and pleasing sounds at low volume to reduce tinnitus symptoms. Available as downloadable app for smartphones and tablets with hearing aid compatibility.
• Tinnitus Retraining Therapy Combination treatment using hearing aids with psychological therapy to help patients cope with and habituate to tinnitus.
• Conductive Hearing Loss Treatment Treatment for hearing loss caused by damage to the middle or outer ear, including medical management, surgical options, hearing aids, and Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs).
• Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) Amplification devices including TV amplifiers, phone assistive devices, and Bluetooth devices for classroom use to help in specific listening situations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ignoring hearing loss for just two years has been shown to increase healthcare costs as much as 26 percent
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Arcade Hearing Aid CenterminorOthersSister clinic operated separately from American Hearing & Balance, serving the hearing aid needs of patients in the greater Los Angeles area. Listed as a referral option for patients seeking hearing aid services beyond the company's main locations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sam's Club Hearing Aid Center: Sam's Club operates in-club hearing aid centers offering hearing tests and device fitting at competitive price points. A broad retail incumbent applying scale advantages to the same audiology services American Hearing & Balance provides.
• Costco Hearing Aid Centers: Costco operates in-store hearing aid centers staffed by licensed audiologists, leveraging massive retail scale to offer competitive pricing. Competes with independent clinics on price and convenience while offering overlapping clinical services.

Direct peers

• HearUSA: HearUSA is a hearing care retailer providing hearing evaluations, hearing aid sales, fittings, and ongoing audiology services across multiple US states. Directly comparable in service scope, insurance partnerships, and multi-clinic delivery.
• Connect Hearing: Connect Hearing operates audiology clinics offering hearing tests, hearing aid dispensing, tinnitus care, and balance services — directly overlapping American Hearing & Balance's service portfolio across multiple US markets.
• AccuQuest Hearing Centers: AccuQuest is a multi-location audiology practice offering hearing evaluations, hearing aid fitting, tinnitus treatment, and balance services — closely paralleling American Hearing & Balance's full-service clinical offering.
• Miracle-Ear: Miracle-Ear is a nationwide audiology and hearing aid retailer with hundreds of franchised stores providing diagnostic testing and hearing aid fitting. Closely matches American Hearing & Balance's clinical service model and patient demographic.
• Beltone: Beltone operates one of the largest hearing aid retail and audiology service networks in North America through franchised locations. Highly comparable to American Hearing & Balance in offering hearing evaluations, hearing aid fitting, and ongoing service with a multi-location clinic model.

Emerging players

• Lexie Hearing: Lexie Hearing is an OTC hearing aid brand offering direct-to-consumer devices with optional remote audiology support. Competes for the same patient population in the mild-to-moderate hearing loss segment, potentially diverting patients from clinical channels.
• Jabra Enhance: Jabra Enhance (backed by GN Hearing) sells prescription and OTC hearing aids online with bundled remote audiology support. A digitally native competitor targeting consumers who might otherwise visit a clinic like American Hearing & Balance.
• Audicus: Audicus sells hearing aids online with optional remote audiologist support, targeting price-sensitive consumers with mild-to-moderate loss. Represents the OTC/digital-first model that competes with traditional clinic-based dispensing.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCrIwHw89liQruqNvJF0n1tw
• Facebookfacebook.com/americanhearingbalance
• Instagraminstagram.com/americanhearingbalance/?hl=en
• Xx.com/americanhear

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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