Audien Hearing
Making OTC Hearing Aids Accessible to All

The hearing aid sector has largely operated as a monopoly for the past six decades, with the average pair costing $4,600. This price point has proven to be highly inaccessible to over 80 percent of individuals with hearing loss in the U.S.

On a mission to shift this paradigm is Audien Hearing.

Audien is transforming the hearing aid industry by enabling individuals to conveniently purchase their innovative devices online, bypassing the lengthy, agonizing, and costly six-to-ten-week procedure of acquiring a customized product.

In 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took formal steps to regulate over-the-counter (OTC) products thanks to their ability to provide a sophisticated solution tailored to a user’s hearing needs. Audien’s OTC offerings take it a step further by eliminating the need for users to undergo the costly and emotionally taxing process of getting a prescription to deliver compliant, safe, and easy-to-acquire hearing devices.


Instead of scheduling appointments and undergoing comprehensive hearing tests, customers can effortlessly order Audien’s devices on its website and get them to their doorstep with fast and free shipping. The added benefit is a 45-day money-back guarantee, which assures they can thoroughly assess the hearing aid without financial risk.

“Our mission is to make hearing accessible and affordable for everyone. To achieve this, we’ve designed the lowest cost OTC hearing aid that offers 4 hearing modes so it can work for the most common types of hearing loss,” says Ishan Patel, co-founder and CEO of Audien Hearing.

Backed by extensive testing and proven effective for up to 90 percent of individuals, Audien introduces the Atom 2 series, a significant advancement over the previous bestselling Atom models. While the older iteration of Atom hearing aids has garnered a strong following with hundreds of thousands of satisfied users, the company’s primary focus is shifting toward the Atom 2 and Atom Pro 2 models. The new series is set to become the world’s first modern over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid, designed to adhere to FDA regulations while offering the lowest cost among contemporary products.

In a market where comparable technologies typically demand a hefty $5,000 investment, Audien’s new patented Atom 2 offers a remarkable starting price of just $189 per pair.

The innovative digital hearing aid boasts four distinct listening modes and is 28 percent smaller than the original Atom product. Additionally, it features the latest A2™ chip for unparalleled sound clarity, a rechargeable 24-hour battery life, and dual wax protection.

The Atom Pro 2 goes beyond these capabilities to offer advanced background noise cancellation technology. It achieves a size reduction of 15 percent compared to the Atom 2, making it Audien’s smallest hearing aid available. From a processing standpoint, the device is equipped with the new A2™ chip, recognized as the most powerful in-theear chip available.

The Atom Pro 2 also comes with a UV cleaning case that eliminates 99.9% of bacteria during the charging process.

The world’s first hearing aid with built-in UV-cleaning sanitation and a portable charging case, this device is priced at just $289 per pair.

These accessible and budget-friendly solutions are supported by an outstanding customer service team capable of remotely assisting over 500,000 customers. Their roundthe- clock ability to resolve concerns has resulted in users proactively opting for assistance and adopting a preventive stance toward managing their hearing loss.

Through its expertise, the company has achieved numerous remarkable milestones. In one instance, a customer grappling with hearing loss for over 40 years reached out for assistance, having tried multiple prescription hearing aids only to receive unsatisfactory results.

Unlike eyesight, where you can get a precise prescription for clear vision, hearing loss presents a progressive challenge that becomes frustrating over time. Add to this the exorbitant costs incurred for less-than-ideal treatment experiences, and the client had reached his wit’s end. Fortunately, upon trying Audien devices, he discovered an affordable solution rivaling prescription device performance at 95 percent lower expenses. As a result, he became a devoted customer for life.

In a different engagement, Audien demonstrated deep compassion by assisting a customer who had lost everything in a fire in North Carolina. Although the customer initially inquired about possible discounts, the company recognized his urgent need for the hearing aid and generously provided it at no cost. Audien then reached out to its customer base and raised $7,000 to help this customer get back on his feet.

Audien holds the title of the world’s highest volume selling OTC hearing aid company, surpassing all others in monthly unit sales and possessing an impressive customer base of over 500,000 satisfied individuals. Its commitment to innovation remains steadfast, as evidenced by the consistent introduction of new technology and the recent launch of the Atom 2 series.

Placing the slogan, ‘Hearing for Everyone,’ at the heart of its roadmap, Audien plans to continue refining its devices into more customized solutions that deliver impactful hearing aids at the most competitive prices.